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Singles in Yala

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Yala at a glance

  • With about 94,000 inhabitants, Yala is one of the 50 largest places in Thailand.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 807 km to Bangkok, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Nong Chik (36 km), Pattani (37 km) and Yaring (38 km).

First-date ideas for Yala

Daytime dates suit a town like Yala: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Yala

How far around Yala can I search?

Within 50 km of Yala there are 5 towns and cities — Pattani, Yaring and Sai Buri among them — with more than 190,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yala free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yala and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Yala real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Yala?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Thailand or abroad.

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