Tak Bai (Thai: ตากใบ, pronounced [tàːk bāj] Malay: Tabal) is a district (amphoe) in the southeastern part of Narathiwat province, southern Thailand.

On 1 January falls on the New Year's Day, Tak Bai is the first place in Thailand that receives the sunshine, despite not being the easternmost area in the country.

Which the sun will rise before Khong Chiam district in Ubon Ratchathani province the location of Pha Taem National Park, about one minute.

Tak Bai folks have a long-held secret that has been passed down, which involves meticulousness in every step of the manufacturing process and the careful selection of raw materials.

Tak Bai's salted kulao fish was served as one of the dishes at the gala dinner for world leaders attending the APEC 2022 meeting hosted by Thailand.