Songkhla Hotels

Songkhla Province is on the east coast of Southern Thailand, and shares borders with Pattani Province, Phatthalung Province, Satun Province, Trang Province and Yala Province, as well as Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand. Songkhla is a southern border province, adjacent to the State of Kedah (Sai Buri), Malaysia. It is an important port and coastal province of Thailand since the old days with Amphoe Hat Yai as the southern center of commerce, transportation and rapid economic growth. The province is ideal for tourism because of its two distinct characteristics: the old buildings of Amphoe Mueang Songkhla, and the developed Amphoe Hat Yai, separated by only about 30 kilometers. The old part of Songkhla is located at the present-day Amphoe Sathing Phra. Indians, Persians, and Arabs came to trade and called the place “Singhla”. The name came from two islands with the shape of crouching lions at the mouth of Songkhla lagoon. The islands are presently called Ko Nu and Ko Maeo. Probably the safest region in insurgency-prone southern Thailand, Songkhla Province is a seafood-lover's paradise. Its pretty, prosperous beachside capital, Songkhla, is a lovely place to spend a few days, with a couple of charming museums, an interesting temple and some cool sculptures. Ko Yo, an island on Songkhla's inland sea, is famous for its seafood, while its scenic coastline, tiny villages, forested hills and must-see folklore museum will keep you entertained between meals. The liveliest town in the province, Hat Yai, serves as a transit hub to nearby destinations, so you may well find yourself passing through at some point. Expect buzzing nightlife, markets - and yet more tasty seafood. Hat Yai has been targeted by terrorists in recent years, though, so be vigilant about your surroundings