One of the more well-known southern provinces, Songkhla seems to
have a dual personality. The main town of Hat Yai is a bustling
commercial city, with markets full of cheap goods, and totally
dependent on Malaysian tourists who pour over the border in search
of its famed nightlife. The old seaside resort of Songkhla, on the other
hand, is gentle and tranquil, with activity centred around Samila
Beach, and its offshore islands of Cat and Rat. Further north,
Songkhla Lake attracts tourists to Khu Khut Bird Sanctuary and Yo
Island for its fabrics and seafood. |
Location
& Access
Located 950 kms south of
Bangkok, on the eastern coast of
isthmus Thailand. As a major
commercial town, Hat Yai has
daily flights from Bangkok and
2-3 trains daily. Hat Yai to
Songkhla is a 30-minute journey
by road.
Geography
Songkhla is generally made up of
flat plain in the east, shallow
coastline to the north, mountains
and forested lands to the west and
south, which slope gently towards
Songkha Lake, a vast body of
fresh water that is a haven for a
wide variety of birdlife.
Borders
North : Nakhon Si Thammarat
and Phatthalung
South : Yala and Malaysia
East : The Gulf of Thailand and
Pattani
West : Satun and Phatthalung
Highlights
Attractions: Samila Beach, Yo
Island, Ton Nga Chang Waterfall,
Khu Khut Bird Sanctuary, Wat
Matchimawat
Souvenirs: Luk yi (sweets),
cashew nuts and hand-made
fabrics from Yo Island
Festivals: Chinese Lunar Festival
(September) |
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