Quick Facts:
- Location: Southern Thailand
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Area: 7,393.9 km2 (2,854.8 sq mi)
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Population: 1,367,010 (2011)
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Governor: Kritsada Bunrat
Songkhla is a province in Southern Thailand surrounded by beaches and also known as the great city on two seas. With the pretty beaches, historical centers and green parks, this place is definitely a good spot in your journey.
Songkhla is considered as a major sea port and coastal trading. It is inherited prehistoric ruins, arts, and places of cultural significance in addition to its exceptional tradition and folk entertainment, which are the reflection of the prosperous culture to be grateful for. Through the last few decades, Songkhla has been quickly developed and is at present a distinctive attraction worth visiting. Set apart with ordinary resources, such as superior beaches, captivating waterfalls, and a peaceful lake, the province has an abundance of tourist attractions and an amazing number of seaside resort towns. Furthermore, Songkhla still remains its identity of olden and chronological flavors through architecture and cuisine.
Coming to Songkhla, travelers cannot miss the Ban Sattha which is located on a hill andsurrounded by coconut plantations. Several natural beauty can be worth for a glimpse such as Samila beach with fine sand and shady pine trees, Laem Son Onn which is an ideal location for viewingthe sunset and scenic beauty, the small fishing village of Kao Seng with the National Institute of Coastal Marine Aquaculture and a Buddhist monk sanctuary. For those who love history, just come to the Institute for Southern Thai Studies to view the exhibition buildings where displays an extraordinary collection of precious items, art works and artifacts.