Sawadee Krap.
Written Sep 16, 2002
What a difference it makes being with a local. I'm sure that if I'd done this journey myself it would either have taken ages or cost a lot (or possibly both). However, I was in 'brain switched off and just follow the local' mode. A quick Tuk-Tuk ride took us from the centre of Hat Yai to an area where minibuses were leaving. The Tuk-Tuk fare for both of us was 20 Baht. We got into the minibus and waited for all the seats to be filled. The cost is so cheap that the drivers have to make it worth their while by having the maximum amount of passengers on board. Journey time to Songkhla was about half an hour and the fare was 21 Baht each. As the journey begins the driver passes out a small plastic basket into which everyone puts their fare.
The minibuses leave from an area at the junction of Phetkasem and Montri 1 roads. The best thing to do is get a local free map - the one that is full of adverts - and look for the Clock Tower.
Updated Dec 10, 2003
The best way to get around Songkhla is by walking, the second is to take these large tuk tuk things. A cross between a tuk tuk and a songtaew.
Written May 9, 2005
The best way to get up Khao Tang Kuan is to take the furnicular. It doesn't cost much, plus your legs will thank you later.
Updated May 9, 2005
From Songkhla city, you need to get a tuk tuk to take you to the pier, where you catch the ferry to ban hua khao. From there, you can take a tuk tuk to ko yo, if you can find one. We hired motorcycle taxis. You will recognize them by men wearing colorful vests. They drove us over the bridge to ko yo. From Ko Yo, you just try and grab a songtaew or tuk tuk heading into Songkhla town.
Written May 9, 2005
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From Songkhla city, you need to get a tuk tuk to take you to the pier, where you catch the ferry to ban hua khao. From there, you can take a tuk tuk to ko yo,...
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Songklha is a peaceful city, about a 45 minute drive from Hat Yai, a little longer by bus. This city doesn't have much nightlife or attractions, but it's full of wonderful people. The children are...
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Just one weekend after going to Phuket on the $1SGD Tiger Air promotion, my wife and I along with our friend Scott flew to Hat Yai on another $1 promotion. Rather than staying in the unattractive big...
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Songkhla Town is actually the provincial capitol of Songkhla province. However, it is less popular among tourists than Hatyai town. (Songkhla is about 30km away from Hatyai). In terms of history,......
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Songkhla is a big provincial town/city near Hat Yai but doesn't have a lot to draw tourists and is not strategically located as a staging post, as is Hat Yai. It seems to have a lot of big schools and...
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Songkhla, the only resort area in this perfecture where only 30 minutes drive from hat yai.
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