Songkhla, Thailand Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The small, sophisticated former trading port of SONGKHLA makes a much pleasanter alternative to Hat Yai, 25km away. It retains many historic buildings, including the graceful Chinese mansion which now houses the Songkhla National Museum (Wed–Sun 9am–noon & 1–4pm; B30) – it's on Thanon Jana, the main east–west street, and contains a jumble of folk exhibits, Chinese ceramics and furniture, and Hindu and Buddhist statues. From the museum, you can explore the atmospheric old streets of Nakhon Nai and Nakhon Nawk on your way south to Wat Matchimawat , a grand affair set in … more »