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Songkhla province

?Tourist attractions in Songkhla province Songkhla is both one of Thailand's most important port cities and a coastal province known for its ethnic diversity and its unique traditions, dialect, and folk entertainment. An outpost…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Songkhla’s City Pillar

Located on Nang Ngam Road, the pillar, which is highly revered by the local residents, was constructed when the city was built. This area…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Ko Yo

This small island in the Songkhla Lake has recently become an important tourist attraction in Songkhla. Covering an area of 9,275 rais (3,710 acres),…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Songkhla National Museum

Located on Chana Road, the Museum, constructed in the Chinese style, was originally built in 1878 as the mansion of Songkhla’s ruler. It later…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Laem Peninsulas

Laem Samila Located in the City Municipality, about 2.5 kilometers from the fresh market (Thalat Supsin or Thalat Sot Thetsaban), the peninsula is renowned…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

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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11 April, 2013Thailand

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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11 April, 2013Thailand

Namtok Boriphat Forestry Park

The Namtok Boriphat Forestry Park is about 52 kilometers from Amphoe Muang Songkhla. To get to this small all-season waterfall, drive along Highway 406,…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

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…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Hat Sakom Beach

The beach is set amidst white powdery sand and shady trees, which makes it highly suitable for relaxation. Travelers can hire a fishing vessel…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Cha Thing Phra

This is a magnificent temple to visit particularly for archeology enthusiasts. Established in 999, the temple has several ancient ruins from the Srivijaya Period…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Pha Kho

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.…

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