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DESTINATION THAILAND SONGKHLA GUIDE
SONGKHLA PHOTOS | SONGKHLA MAP | SONGKHLA TOURS | SONGKHLA HOTELS  
 
ATRACTIONS IN SONGKHLA
• Scenic Landscapes
• History . Culture Sites
• Cultural Travel
• Sport . Entertainment
• Ecological Travel
HIGHLIGHTS IN SONGKHLA
• Songkhla Town • Hat Yai
HOT PACKAGE TOURS
Magnificent Krabi Beach, 4 days Unique Phiphi Beach, 4 days
Northern Exist To Laos, 5 days Pearl Of Siam, 4 days
QUICK GUIDANCE
The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Songkhla - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information.
Songkhla Town, Songkhla Travel Package Tours, Thailand Tour Information Hotel Guide
SONGKHLA TRAVEL INFORMATION
    Overview   Travel Tips   Getting In-Out   Getting Around   Foods   Entertainment   Shopping   
 
SONGKHLA OVERVIEW
Songkhla is a city in southern Thailand, near the border to Malaysia. Geographical location 7o12'N 100o35'E. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048. Despite being smaller than the neighboring city Hat Yai, Songkhla is the capital of Songkhla Province as well as the Mueang Songkhla district (Songkhla Town district). Due to its location at the opening of the big Songkhla lake to the Gulf of Thailand, Songkhla is a fishing town and also an important harbour. Songkhla was sometimes known as Singgora (City of Lions).In December 1941, the Imperial Japanese army landed here and towards the west as part of the Malayan campaign which culminated in the capture of Singapore.
 


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