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The Songkhla Observatory is a visitor attraction and astronomy learning center for the public and local schools. It supports astronomy education in the community and is described by the source as Thailand’s first Muslim astronomy learning center. Facilities include exhibition and planetarium buildings and an observation terrace for close-up sky viewing. The planetarium screens astronomy films and introduces the solar system and constellations in scheduled one-hour sessions.
The wall was built during the reign of King Rama III.
Songkhla Old Town has three main streets: Nakhon Nok, Nakhon Nai and Nang Ngam. They are lined with architecturally distinctive buildings that retain their original character, including old Sino-European-style buildings and Chinese commercial shophouses.
Hat Yai City Municipality Park is on Kanchanawanich Road in Hat Yai Subdistrict. A whole mountain area was developed into a shady public park with trees of various sizes. The park covers more than 900 rai.
Ton Nga Chang Waterfall is in Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary. The source describes it as one of the beautiful waterfalls in southern Thailand, about 28 kilometers from Hat Yai District.
Hua Khao Daeng Fort is in Hua Khao Subdistrict, Singhanakhon District. The source describes it as a cultural and historical site dating back to the Ayutthaya period. It was formerly known as “Singora” or “Mueang Singkhon.”
Wat Phra Ratchapraditsathan, commonly known as Wat Pa-Ko, is in Village No. 6, Chumphon Subdistrict. The Thai source identifies it as a temple associated with Somdet Pa-Ko, also known as Luang Pu Thuat, a monk who is widely revered by local people.
Klongdaen Floating Market is where the Ranot, Cha-uat, and Pak Phanang canals meet and form a small canal known as Khlong Daen.
Wat Laem Pho is on Ko Yo. The Thai description says it was built in 1787 during the reign of King Rama III. The temple grounds contain a large golden reclining Buddha in the parinirvana posture, built in 1994 and placed outdoors at the foot of the first section of Tinsulanonda Bridge. Its feet feature decorative artwork on both sides.
The Folklore Museum introduces southern Thai culture through exhibitions in its galleries. Visitors can also enjoy views from the observation tower.
Songkhla Lake is described in the source as Thailand’s only natural lake. It receives water from the Banthat and Sankalakhiri mountain ranges, as well as streams that converge before flowing into the Gulf of Thailand. The lake extends about 80 kilometres north from its estuary and is about 20–25 kilometres wide at its broadest point.
At the summit of Khao Tang Kuan stands a landmark chedi built during the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom in the Dvaravati style. Each October, ceremonies include wrapping the chedi in cloth, Chak Phra and Tak Bat Devo.
The bridge was built while General Prem Tinsulanonda was prime minister. Local people commonly call it “Tinsulanond Bridge” or “Pa Prem Bridge.” Construction began on 26 March 1984 (B.E. 2527), and the bridge was officially opened on 25 September 1986 (B.E. 2529).
Laem Samila is south of Laem Son On. A road runs along the beach beneath shady rows of pine trees. On the shore is a mermaid statue seated on a rock, known as the “Golden Mermaid” and considered a symbol of the beach. A short distance away are statues of a cat and a mouse, telling the legend of Ko Nu and Ko Maew, islands clearly visible from Samila Beach.
Wat Ek Choeng Sae is in Choeng Sae Subdistrict. From Highway 408, turn left onto Highway 4196 toward Krasae Sin District. Formerly called Wat Ek, it houses a Buddha image carved from coral stone and covered with plaster; local people regard it as sacred. The image is 70 centimetres wide across the lap and 120 centimetres tall. The listed enquiry number is 0 7439 9075; check that it is current before visiting.
The source locates the birdcage craft groups in Ban Sakom, Sakom Subdistrict; Moo 2, Ban Na, Ban Na Subdistrict; and Hua Din village, Pa Ching Subdistrict. The women’s birdcage group was founded in B.E. 2539 to address unfair treatment by middlemen.
Songkhla residents joined together to build this house as a gift for General Prem Tinsulanonda, then serving as Prime Minister and later a Privy Councilor and statesman. He returned the House of Faith to the people of Songkhla in 1996.
Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang is in Padang Besar Subdistrict, about 13 kilometres from Padang Besar Market.
Wat Kwuad, also known as Khok Sak Meditation Center, is in Village No. 5, Ban Khlong Han, Ban Khae Subdistrict. It is about 50 kilometers from Hat Yai District.
Boripatra Waterfall Forest Park is 52 kilometres from Mueang District, along Highway 406 between kilometre markers 35 and 36.
Wat Machimawas, also called Wat Klang, is on Sai Buri Road. It is a large and important temple, regarded as the most important in Songkhla. It is 400 years old, dates from the late Ayutthaya period, and was formerly called Wat Yai Sri Chan.
Khao Noi is near Laem Samila. A paved road leads to the summit, where visitors can pay respects at the monument to Prince Krom Luang Lop Buri Ramet and view Songkhla city. At the foot of the hill is a public park with ornamental plants arranged in animal shapes for visitors to see and enjoy.
Phra Mahathat Chedi Traiphop Traimongkon is a sacred structure made of stainless steel, prominently located on Khao Kho Hong. It was built as a merit offering to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The Institute for Southern Thai Studies is in Moo 1, Ban Ao Sai, Ko Yo Subdistrict, near the foot of the second section of Tinsulanonda Bridge. Established in B.E. 2521 (1978), it studies the arts and culture of Southern Thailand.
Laem Son On is in the Laem Samila area and is shaded by coastal casuarina trees. A monument to Prince Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak stands at the cape’s tip; the source says it was established by the Thai Volunteers for National Defense at Sea in Songkhla Province.
The source describes Khlong Hae as the South’s only floating market, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from evening into the night. Check current operating details before visiting.
Songkhla National Museum is on Wichian Chom Road. The building is more than 100 years old and features Chinese architecture. It was formerly the private residence of Phraya Suntharanurak (Net Na Songkhla).
The zoo aims to conserve and breed Thai wildlife for return to nature. Its grounds cover several low hills, with paved roads around the area and animals grouped by type. The zoo has many species native to Thailand and from other countries.
Enjoy Songkhla Zoo Water Park, with a large pool and a waterslide for the whole family.
Before heading into Songkhla Old Town, start at Rhongseedanghubhohin, the Red Mill. See and photograph the street art at the Red Mill and along Yaring Road and Raman Road.
Khao Kao Seng is about 3 km from Samila Beach, following the route toward the National Coastal Aquaculture Institute.
Wat Chai Mongkhon, on Phetmongkhon–Chaimongkhon Road, has a chedi built to house Buddhist relics brought back from Langka by a monk named Na Issaro, who was teaching Pali there in 1892.
The museum is on Chana Road near Songkhla National Museum. It occupies the former residence of Deputy Amat Tho Khun Winitchantham (Bueng Tinsulanonda).