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Songkhla province
General Info - Songkhla - Songkhla province Songkhla at a glance
Songkhla, one of Thailand's important ports and coastal provinces, is located 950 kilometers from Bangkok. Occupying an area of 7,393 square kilometers on the eastern side of the Malaysian Peninsula, the province is bordered by the States of Kedah (Sai Buri) and Perlis of Malaysia to the south and the Gulf of Thailand to the east. In addition, Songkhla borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung Provinces to the north, Yala and Pattani Provinces to the south, and Satun and Phatthalung Provinces to the west.
An undeniably historic town endowed with ancient ruins, arts, and places of cultural importance, Songkhla, a melting pot of Thais, Chinese and Malays, charms visitors with its unique traditions, dialect, and folk entertainment. These characteristics are reflections of the provinces rich cultural heritage, which has been preserved and passed down from generations to generations.
Hat Yai, a district of Songkhla, is perhaps better known than the provincial capital itself. Hat Yai serves as a southern hub of communication, trading and transportation as well as a gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. In light of this, Hat Yai has gained importance as the driving force of economic growth in the southern region.
History of Songkhla
Songkhla, a medieval pirate stronghold, is a historic, albeit sleepy town with a thriving fishing community. Another Srivijaya outpost in Thailands southern region, Songkhla was initially named Sa-thing". Previously a port and a coastal trading post where Indian, Persian and Arabian merchants came to exchange their products, the place was named "Sing Lha" after the 2 lion-shape islands at the mouth of the city's lake. At present, these 2 islands are Koh Nu (Rat Island) and Koh Maeo (Cat Island). The old part of Songkhla is located at the present-day Amphoe Sathing Phra.
Todays Songkhla
Over the last few decades, Songkhla has been rapidly developed and is currently a unique attraction worth visiting. Blessed with natural resources such as fine beaches, enchanting waterfalls, and a tranquil lake, the province has an abundance of tourist attractions and an amazing range of seaside resort towns. Moreover, the old section of Songkhla still maintains its unique identity of ancient and historical flavors through local architecture and cuisine.
While Songkhla is noted as a fishing community set in a peaceful atmosphere, Hat Yai, on the other hand, serves as a transportation and communications hub of the south with links to various destinations in the neighboring provinces and Malaysia.
Despite being only 30 kilometers apart, Songkhla and Hat Yai have uniquely contrasting characteristics and are ideal places to visit.
Songkhla is administratively divided into 16 districts: Muang Songkhla, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, Singhanakhon, Khuan Niang, Rattaphum, Bang Klam, Hat Yai, Na Mom, Chana, Thepha, Na Thawi, Saba Yoi, Sadao, and Khlong Hoi Khong.
Distances from Amphoe Muang Songkhla to Neighboring Districts:
Ranot 73 kms.
Hat Yai 26 kms.
Krasae Sin 74 kms.
Na Mom 34 kms.
Sathing Phra 36 kms.
Chana 37 kms.
Singhanakhon 26 kms.
Thepha 73 kms.
Khuan Niang 72 kms.
Na Thawi 52 kms.
Rattaphum 60 kms.
Saba Yoi 104 kms.
Bang Klam 46 kms.
Sadao70 kms.
Klong Hoi Khong 43 kms.
Destinations In Songkhla province |
| Destinations In Hat Yai District / Songkhla Province |
Hat Yai Hat Yai District / Songkhla Province
Hat Yai, which is situated approximately 28 kilometers from the city of Songkhla, is an important gateway to Malaysia and ...
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| Hat Yai Municipal Park Hat Yai District / Songkhla Province
The park is located on Kanchanawanit Road and is approximately six kilometers from the city center on the Hat Yai-Songkhla ...
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| Wat Hat Yai Nai Hat Yai District / Songkhla Province
Located on Phetkasem Road, near Khlong U Taphao Bridge, the monastery is where Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon, a large recli ...
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| Destinations In Mueang District / Songkhla Province |
Ban Sattha (Home of Faith) Mueang District / Songkhla Province
The hill-top house overlooking the Tinsulanond Bridge that connects Koh Yo was built in 1991 and was completed in 1996. Su ...
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| Khao Kao Seng Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Approximately three kilometers to the south of the famous Hat Samila is Kao Seng fishing village, which has one of the mos ...
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| Khao Noi Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Located in proximity to Laem Samila, this small hill has a hiking path that wind up to the top where the statue of Prince ...
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| Koh Yo Mueang District / Songkhla Province
A small island in the Songkhla Lake that has recently become an important tourist attraction in Songkhla. Covering an area ...
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| Laem Son On Mueang District / Songkhla Province
A peninsula situated to the northwest of Laem Samila that is naturally shaded with sea pines. At the end of the peninsula ...
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| Phathammarong Museum Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Located on Chana Road near the Songkhla National Museum, Phathammarong Museum is a Thai-style museum constructed to resemb ...
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| Songkhla Lake Mueang District / Songkhla Province
This lake is the largest lake in Thailand covering an area of approximately 80 kilometers long and 20 to 25 kilometers wid ...
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| Songkhla Zoo Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Located on the Songkhla-Chana Highway, Tambon Khao Rup Chang, this open- zoo was established with an aim to preserve Thai ...
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| The Institute for Southern Thai Studies Mueang District / Songkhla Province
This Institute is situated on Koh Yo, near the foot of the second part of the Tinsulanond Bridge. Established in 1978 to u ...
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| Tinsulanond Bridge Mueang District / Songkhla Province
The bridge, which is the longest concrete bridge in Thailand, spans Songkhla Lake and is part of Highway 408. The bridge h ...
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| Wat Chai Mongkhon Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Wat Chai Mongkhon, on Phetmongkhon-Chaimongkhon Road, has a chedi that was built to house the Buddhist relics brought back ...
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| Wat Matchimawat or Wat Khlang Mueang District / Songkhla Province
Located on Sai Buri Road, this large temple is perhaps the most important Buddhist temple in Songkhla. It is said that Yai ...
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| Destinations In Na Thawi District / Songkhla Province |
Khao Nam Khang Historic Tunnel Na Thawi District / Songkhla Province
This Tunnel is situated in Khao Nam Khang, Mu 1, Tambon Khlong Kwang, approximately 4 kilometers from the Park Office. Onc ...
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| Khao Nam Khang National Park Na Thawi District / Songkhla Province
This Park, covered with verdant forests, is where two magnificent waterfalls namely Ton Dat Fa and Ton Lat Fa are located. ...
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| Destinations In Rattaphum District / Songkhla Province |
Namtok Boriphat Forestry Park Rattaphum District / Songkhla Province
Namtok Boriphat Forestry Park is about 52 kilometers from Amphoe Muang Songkhla. To get to this small all-season waterfall ...
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| Destinations In Sadao District / Songkhla Province |
Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang Sadao District / Songkhla Province
The temple uses the cave, which was partitioned into several rooms and has delicate stalactites and stalagmites, as temple ...
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| Destinations In Sathing Phra District / Songkhla Province |
Khu Khut Waterfowl Park (Tha-le Sap Songkhla Wildlife Refuge) Sathing Phra District / Songkhla Province
Established as a wildlife refuge on 19 April 1976, the park occupies an area of 227,916 rais (91,166 acres) in both Songkh ...
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| Sating Phra Ancient Community Sathing Phra District / Songkhla Province
This community can be dated back to the early Southern period when most of the inhabitants were seafaring merchants who tr ...
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| Wat Cha Thing Phra Sathing Phra District / Songkhla Province
This is a magnificent temple to visit particularly for archeology enthusiasts. Established in 999, the temple has several ...
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| Wat Pha Kho or Wat Ratchapraditsathan Sathing Phra District / Songkhla Province
This temple was the seat of Somdet Pha Kho or Luang Pho Thuat Yiap Nam Tha-le Chuet, the most revered monk in the south. I ...
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| Destinations In Singhanakhon District / Songkhla Province |
Chedi Ong Dam (The Black Chedi) Singhanakhon District / Songkhla Province
It was built by Chao Phraya Phra Khlang (Dit Bunnak) and Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phrayurawong to commemorate the vic ...
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| Chedi Ong Khao (The White Chedi) Singhanakhon District / Songkhla Province
This Chedi was built by Phraya Si Phiphat (That Bunnak) and Somdet Chao Phraya Maha Phichaiyat to commemorate the victory ...
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| Destinations In Thepha District / Songkhla Province |
Hat Sakom Thepha District / Songkhla Province
The beach is set amidst white powdery sand and shady trees, which makes it highly suitable for relaxation. Travelers can h ...
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