Wat Matchimawat
This large temple located on Sai Buri Road, is perhaps the most important Buddhist temple in Songkhla. It is said that Yai Si Chan,…
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Songkhla Lake
This lake is the largest lake in Thailand covering an area of approximately 80 kilometers long and 20 to 25 kilometers wide in Songkhla…
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Apart from beaches, sand and sea, Ko Pha-ngan also has cultural attractions such as Wat Maduea Wan, located at Mu 3, where the replica…
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Situated on the way to Chao Mai Beach, Hat Yong Ling and Hat San are curved beaches that run parallel to a pine forest.…
Read storyKhao Chong Wildlife Development
Thailand’s first nature and wildlife study place, the Station is covered with large trees, streams and waterfalls like Ton Yai, Ton Noi and Ka…
Read storyASEAN Barred-Ground Dove (Zebra) Cooing Contest
The first Saturday and Sunday of March of every year at the Khwan Mueang Park . The nursing zebra doves is very popular in…
Read storyCity Pillar
The city pillar is at the corner of Chom Phon and Prachak roads. This Chinese-style shrine houses the city pillar that is worshipped by…
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The Prang Sida is similar to Prang Ku at Tambon Don Tanin, but this pagoda is closed on all 4 sides. It was a…
Read storyMonument of Thao Suranari
Thao Suranari Monument is a memorial to the Thai heroine called ‘Ya Mo’ by locals. Built in 1934, it is located in the city…
Read storyMuang Sema Historical Site
The Mueang Sema Historical Site is in Tambon Sema, about 37 kilometres from the city. From Amphoe Sung Noen go across Lam Takhong River…
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The ancient site of Khai Noen Wong, also at Tambon Bang Kacha, was established as the town in circa 1834 during the reign of…
Read storyPhra Ram Ratchaniwet
Originally called “Wang Ban Pun”, the European style palace is situated to the south of the town. The construction began in 1909 at the…
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