Songkhla Festivals Songkran Festival (ประเพณีสงกรานต์) is held on 13 April. In Hat Yai the festival is held around Niphat Uthit 1, 2, and 3 Roads, from morning till evening. Malaysians and Singaporeans often join in the festivities with their Thai hosts. Lak Phra and Tak Bat Thewo (giving alms) (งานประเพณีลากพระและตักบาตรเทโว) is held on the new...
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Tourism Sights Songkhla’s City Pillar (ศาลหลักเมืองสงขลา) The Chinese architectural style building was constructed together with the city itself. The Chinese immigrants who came to settle there at the beginning of the 24th Buddhist Century had a major role in the establishment of Songkhla, hence, the distinctive Chinese lifestyle of the area. The Institute for Southern Thai Studies,Thaksin...
Zoos and Aquariums Songkhla Zoo Songkhla Zoo is an open zoo, on the Songkhla – Chana Road, Tambon Khao Rup Chang. It was established for the preservation of Thai wildlife and to return them to the wild. The zoo covers a hilly area with an asphalt ring road. The various animals have been grouped separately, such as camels, birds, bantengs, tigers, crocodiles, and others. One of the highlights in the zoo not to be missed is the viewing point...
Village, Community Sating Phra Ancient Community This community can be dated back to the early Southern period when most of the inhabitants were seafaring merchants who traded with the Chinese and Indians. Situated 500 meters from the Gulf of Thailand and 3,500 meters from Songkhla Lake, the community left its ancient ruins made from brick and stone, as well as Chinese pottery from the Tung dynasty (618-908) and Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). From...
Village, Community Ban Sattha (Home of Faith) The hill-top house overlooking the Tinsulanond Bridge that connects Ko Yo was built in 1991 and was completed in 1996. Surrounded by coconut plantations, the compound was built by local residents to honor H.E. Prem Tinsulanond, the Privy Councilor and Statesman, when he was Prime Minister. H.E. Prem graciously returned the house to the people of Songkhla. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 09.00...
Mountain (Doi) Khao Tang Kuan Another charming attraction located at Laem Samila is Khao Tang Kuan. This is the location of the famous Sala Vihan Daeng, the royal pavilion built during the reign of King Rama V. An additional attraction is a hill-top Dvaravati chedi housing the Lord Buddha’s relics that was built during the Nakhon Si Thammarat Empire. From this hilltop, visitors can admire a panoramic view of the city and the Songkhla Lake....
Beaches & Bay Hat Sakom The beach is set amidst white powdery sand and shady trees, which makes it highly suitable for relaxation. Travelers can hire a fishing vessel to Ko Kham, which is just 2 kilometers offshore and is a perfect place to go fishing. Food and accommodation are available for tourists. This beach is about 53 kilometers from Amphoe Muang Songkhla, on the Songkhla-Chana-Thepha Highway Operating day: Daily Operating time: 24...
Beaches & Bay Laem Son On A peninsula situated to the northwest of Laem Samila that is naturally shaded with sea pines. At the end of the peninsula is the statue of Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak, 28th son of King Rama V and founder of the Royal Thai Navy. The best view of Ko Nu and Songkhla Lake can be spotted from here. Operating day: Daily Operating time: 24 Hour Category: Beaches & Bay Language Support:...
