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Songkhla

Songkhla, also known as Singgora or Singora, is a city in Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. Songkhla lies 968 km (601 mi) south of Bangkok and as of 2020 had a population of 61,758.

Type CityPopulation 61,758

Why go

  • City in Thailand.
  • Served by Songkhla Airport (SGZ).

History

Songkhla, also known as Singgora or Singora, is a city in Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. Songkhla lies 968 km (601 mi) south of Bangkok and as of 2020 had a population of 61,758.

Where to stay

Watlampor temple 17/1 M.4 T.Koyo A.Muang เกาะยอ, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100, Thailand · facebook.com
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Hill at Khaodang Singkora Singhanakhon District, Songkhla 90280, Thailand · facebook.com
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83 Nakhonnok St, Tambon Bo Yang, เมือง Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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166 Nang Ngam, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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Head Office 24/3 Sadao Alley, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · lin.ee
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5 Chalathat, Tambon Bo Yang, เมือง Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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94/131 ซันอินน์ ม.10 ต, Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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2, 7-8 Ramvithi Rd, Bo Yang, เมือง Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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165/8 Talay Luang Road Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla, muang, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · lin.ee
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3 ถนน Chalathat, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · thebedvacation.com
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163 Ching Kho, Singhanakhon District, Songkhla 90280, Thailand · haadkaewresort.shop
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119, 19 ถนน ติณสูลานนท์ Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสงขลา, Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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Ratuthis 1 Soi 11, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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8 Ratchadamnoen Alley, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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Green view Resort Ko Yo, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100, Thailand · fb.com
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251/8 หมู่ 8 ถนน ติณสูลานนท์ Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100, Thailand · rueanmaikhianglesongkhla.zoombookdirect.com
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ต.เขารูปช้าง Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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2/11-12 Ramvithi Rd, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · theluxuryresidence.zoombookdirect.com
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432, Pawong, 74, Pawong, Muang, Songkhla 90100, Thailand · khiangleresort1.zoombookdirect.com
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ตําบล บ่อยาง, 41 ถนน Laem Son On, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · facebook.com
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วีโฮเทลวชิรา 264 Thaleluang Rd, Tambon Bo Yang, อ.เมือง Songkhla 90000, Thailand · m.facebook.com
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38 ถ ต.บ่อยาง อ.เมืองสงขลา Songkhla 90000, Thailand · thesingorahotel.com
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251 Sai Buri Road, Mueang, Songkhla 90000, Thailand · check-hotel-stay.com
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6 Yaring Alley, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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55 Nasarn Road, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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469 Saiburi Rd, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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8 Ratuthis 2 Soi 4, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100, Thailand
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ซอย 7 ถ. สงขลา-นาทวี Khao Rup Chang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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8/111 ถนนเก้าแสนซอย1 หมู่3 ต.เขารูปช้าง อ.เมือง, เมือง, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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93/2 Soi 5 Rom Yen, Ko Yo, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90100, Thailand
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99 สามัคคีสุข 2 Samakee Suk 2 Rd, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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1 Highway 408, Sathing Mo, Singhanakhon District, Songkhla 90280, Thailand
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301, 303 Nakhonnok St, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · ถนน หนองจิก, Boryang, 90000 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Southern Thai food
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Coffee Shop, Thai, Ice Cream, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 9:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 144-146 Nakornnai,…
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-20:00
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-16:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 10:00-20:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · yayoiken.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Fish, Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · Features: halal
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Restaurant · Features: halal
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Food Court · food court · ถนนทะเลหลวง, 90000
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Airports

Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) 36 km to the centre
Hat Yai, 90, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Airways International…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Songkhla Airport (SGZ) 5.4 km to the centre
90, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Getting there by ferry

Singhannakhon Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
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Songkhla Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
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Songkhla
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
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Car Ferry
Ferry route
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Sattahip - Songkhla
Ferry route · Seahorse Ferries
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Songkhla Airport (SGZ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Singhannakhon Ferry, 1.3 km); routes include Car Ferry, Sattahip - Songkhla.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Songkhla. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing