There are frequent and cheap buses between the main cities in the three most southern provinces. Red buses go between Yala and Pattani, leaving around the corner from the bus station in Yala and from Thanon Ruedi in Pattani, and blue buses between Pattani and Narathiwat. These busses leave about once or twice an hour. For travel between the smaller towns and villages, songthaews are the main means of transportation.
Alternatively, long-distance buses passing through the region can be taken between the main towns. They are a much more comfortable mode of transportation, but more expensive and much less frequent. The long-distance buses all go through bus stations just outside the towns they serve.
The road system in the Deep South is generally quite good, driving on your own can be an option if you feel up for it. Taxis can also be booked to take you between destinations.
Be aware that travelling between any two places in Deep Southern Thailand generally involves going through a lot of roadblocks. This is due to the security situation. Usually there won't be much hassle if you're a tourist, but these can significantly slow a journey down.
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