
Songkhla, one of Thailand's important ports and coastal provinces, is located
950 kilometers from Bangkok. Occupying an area of 7,393 square kilometers
on the eastern side of the Malaysian Peninsula, the province is bordered
by the States of Kedah (Sai Buri) and Perlis of Malaysia to the south and
the Gulf of Thailand to the east. In addition, Songkhla borders on Nakhon
Si Thammarat and Phatthalung Provinces to the north, Yala and Pattani Provinces
to the south, and Satun and Phatthalung Provinces to the west.
An undeniably historic town endowed with ancient ruins, arts, and places of cultural importance, Songkhla, a melting pot of Thais, Chinese and Malays, charms visitors with its unique traditions, dialect, and folk entertainment. These characteristics are reflections of the provinces rich cultural heritage, which has been preserved and passed down from generations to generations.
Hat Yai, a district of Songkhla, is perhaps better known than the provincial capital itself. Hat Yai serves as a southern hub of communication, trading and transportation as well as a gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. In light of this, Hat Yai has gained importance as the driving force of economic growth in the southern region.
| Ranot | 73 kms. |
| Hat Yai | 26 kms. |
| Krasae Sin | 74 kms. |
| Na Mom | 34 kms. |
| Sathing Phra | 36 kms. |
| Chana | 37 kms. |
| Singhanakhon | 26 kms. |
| Thepha | 73 kms. |
| Khuan Niang | 72 kms. |
| Na Thawi | 52 kms. |
| Rattaphum | 60 kms. |
| Saba Yoi | 104 kms. |
| Bang Klam | 46 kms. |
| Sadao | 70 kms. |
| Klong Hoi Khong | 43 kms. |
From Hat Yai : From Hat Yai Bus Terminal, there are buses to Bangkok and other provinces in the south. Buses depart from a small bus station located across the ferry station in the city. They include daily 2nd class buses that depart for Bangkok 4 times a day . There is also one VIP bus that runs directly to Bangkok. Timetables.
Pho Thong Transportation Co., Ltd. (tel. 0 7431 1126) provides bus services from Songkhla to Hat Yai. Minivans and share taxis normally leave from Ramwithi Road for Hat Yai at the rate of approximately 20-30 baht/person. Minivans depart from the southern part of Sisuda Road to Pattani and Yala at the rate of 70 baht. Ranot Transportation Co., Ltd. (tel. 0 7431 1523) operates buses from Songkhla to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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