Hat Yai & Songkhla, Thailand

http://historynet.com/vn/bldevlin/

http://historynet.com/vn/bldevlin/index1.html

Father Joe's work in Songkhla:-

http://historynet.com/vn/bldevlin/index2.html

http://historynet.com/vn/bldevlin/index3.html

Review of a Biography by his brother, Father Raymond Devlin:-

http://www.the-tidings.com/2002/0614/chabook.htm


One website claims Father Joe is to be seen on close examination of this Saigon evacuation picture:-

1929 Singora Photos (Gambar Songkhla)


Can't give you much background apart from the fact that this appears to be the PhotoArchive of one Dr Jiri Baum, a Czechoslovak Zoologist who obviously travelled far-&-wide around the world. [I've only included the 'thumbprints' here. Follow the lowest link for the Singora photos and click on each thumbprint to see the image in more detail.]:-

http://www.baum.com.au/Dr_J_Baum/



Index Page. Scroll down to Page Foot to find links to visited countries & places:-

http://www.baum.com.au/Dr_J_Baum/archiv_foto/index.html

All the photos of Siam seem to have been taken in Singora (NOW Songkhla):-

http://www.baum.com.au/Dr_J_Baum/archiv_foto/karty/Siam.html

http://www.baum.com.au/Dr_J_Baum/archiv_foto/thumb/23/23126-Siam,_Siamec_s_kudrnatymi_vlasy,_3.VII.1929.jpg

http://www.baum.com.au/Dr_J_Baum/archiv_foto/thumb/23/23134-Siam,_ulice_v_Singore,_4.VII.1929.jpg

will be in hatyai next week....i don't know what to expect really.

you guys think it's safe tak ? many thanks

Songkhla, an eastern coastal province, is located 950 kms. from Bangkok. Hat Yai, a district of Songkhla, is better known than the provincial capital itself as the junction of communication and the gate-way welcoming Malaysian and Singaporean tourists to Thailand.




The province occupies an area of 7,393 square kilometres, bordered by the States of Kedah (Sai Buri) and Perlis of Malaysia to the south and the Gulf of Thailand to the east.

Songkhla is administratively divided into 15 districts and 1 subdistrict: Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Amphoe Bang Klam, Amphoe Chana, Amphoe Hat Yai, Amphoe Khuan Niang, Amphoe Krasae Sin, Amphoe Na Mom, Amphoe Na Thawi, Amphoe Ranot, Amphoe Rattaphum, Amphoe Saba Yoi, Amphoe Sadao, Amphoe Sathing Phra, Amphoe Singha Nakhon, Amphoe Thepha and King Amphoe Hoi Khong.

Songkhla City Pillar Located on Nang Ngam Road, this was constructed when the city was built and is highly revered by local people.

Songkhla National Museum The Museum is located on Chana Road. Dating from the 1870s, the lovely complex was built in southern Thai Chinese architectural style as the residence of a local luminary. The museum houses Thai objects d'art from prehistoric to modern times, and several archaeological artifacts discovered locally. The museum is open daily, except Monday and Tuesday, from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Wat Matchimawat Also known as Wat Klang, this is Songkhla's largest monastery. Located on Sai Buri Road, the complex is some 400 year old and houses a museum which displays several ruins and artifacts discovered throughout southern Thailand.

Wat Chaimongkhon This temple is located near the Songkhla Railway Station. The main pagoda contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha obtained from Sri Lanka.

Laem Samila Another name of this cave is Laem Sai. Located 3 kms. from town, it is characterised by soft white sand and beachside pine trees. The most prominent landmark is a mermaid statue on the headland. Accommodation and restaurants are available. Two offshore islands are Ko Nu and Ko Maeo where coastal island waters are favoured by anglers.

Khao Noi Khao Noi is a small hill behind Samila Beach. There is a public park called Suan Seri which contains topiary garden. It commands a panoramic view of Songkhla town and Samila Beach.

Khao Tangkuan This hill is located to the west of Khao Noi. Steps lead to the summit, approximately 2,000 feet above sea level. There is an ancient pagoda, constructed by the command of King Rama IV in the year 1866, situated on the top and a royal residential building at the foot of the hill.

Kao Seng One of the most beautiful beaches of Songkhla is located 3 kms. south of Samial Cape. There are several pieces of rock along the coastline and one of which stands out above the cliff. The inhabitants call that rock "Hua Nai Raeng" having a legend that has been told for a long time about the nine hundred thousand baht valued property buried underneath

Laem Son On this cape is located to the northeast of Samila Cape. Hundreds of pine trees provide cool shade and several restaurants offer simple, but delicious fresh seafood. The area is particularly attractive and popular late afternoon and evening.

Hat Sai Kaeo A white sandy beach with a length of 3 kms. is opposite to Laem Son On, 7 kms. from Songkhla. Accommodation is available.

Thalesap Songkhla The Songkhla Lake extends from its estuarine entrance near the Son On Beach some 80 kms. north. The freshwater lake reaches some 20 kms. at its widest point and is Thailand's largest inland body of water. The lake contains several islands, and supports two notable bird sanctuaries located in Phatthalung and Songkhla.

Tinsulanond Bridge This is the longest concrete bridge in Thailand with a length of 2.6 kms. Completed in 1986, the bridge goes across the Songkhla lake and fills up the missing link for Highway No. 408, which joins the major Southern Thai provinces on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
Ko Yo A small island in Songkhla or merely 20 kms. from Hat Yai; is accessible by crossing the Tinsulanond Bridge. Attractions on the island are orchards; the weaving of Ko Yo fabric; a giant sea perch farm as well as two old monasteries; Wat Khao Bo and Wat Tai Yo.

The Institute of Southern Thai Studies Situated on Ko Yo, the institute houses a collection of southern Thai folk arts categorically grouped into Folk Technology Park, Shadow Play Garden, Ancient Beads Garden, Traditional Medicinal Garden and Bamboo Culture Garden. A great variety of local plant species within the museum's compound makes it an exceptionally appealing place.

Ban Sattha or Home of Faith A place in honour of General Prem Tinsulanond, a Thai statesman who was born in Songkhla, is situated 3 km. south of the Tinsulanond Bridge.

Khu Khut Waterfowl Park A residential area of hundreds of waterfowl is accessible from Songkhla via Tinsulanond Bridge and Highway No. 4083 totaling a distance of 32 kms. where a 3 km. access road branches off on the left. As a part of Songkhla Lake, it can be reached by boat from the park's office. The best time for bird watching is in the cool season between November-February.

Wat Pha Kho This famous temple is in Amphoe Sathing Phra where Luang Pho Thuat, a venerated holy man, once resided. According to legend, Luang Pho Thuat was kidnapped by pirates. Their ship was blown off couse during a violent storm and their fresh water was exhausted. They suffered great discomfort until Lang Pho Thaut inserted his left foot into salt water to make it drinkable. The pirates were so grateful, they immediately released him. A statue of the great man, a Reclining Buddha image, a stupa and murals number among the temple's attractions.

Hat Yai Linked to Songkhla by Route No. 407, Hat Yai is the principal, town of Songkhla province and the Southern Thailand's major commercial, communications, entertainment and shopping center.

Namtok Ton Nga Chang This towering seven-tiered waterfall cascades down a steep cliff in two streams resembling elephant tusks. The waterfall is at its loveliest when the water is most abundant, generally from October to December. It is accessible via the Hat Yai-Rattaphum Highway for a distance of 13 kms.

Namtok Boriphat Forest Park From the road leading to Amphoe Hat Yai, turn left at Amphoe Rattaphum intersection at Km. 50. This place is a beautiful rest area where a waterfall cascades down amidst trees and limestone. There is a path provided for tourists to walk around the falls.

Dove Farms at Amphoe Chana Amphoe Chana is 40 Km. southeast of Hat Yai. The cooing doves are popular with villagers. Dove singing competitions are organised annually between January and July among dove lovers in Chana and nearby provinces. The judging of the dove's sound is based on pitch, melody and volume.

Khao Nam Khang's Historical Tunnel Located in the Khao Nam Khang National Park at Tombon Khlong Khwang, Amphoe Nathawi, 92 kms. from Hat Yai along the Hat Yai-Na Thawi- Ban Prakop-Khao Nam Khang route, the tunnel has been renovated and preserved as a historical site and tourist attraction after the long battle against communist terrorists was over in 1987. Dug into the mountain, the 1-km. long tunnel consists of 3 levels with 16 entrances and many rooms such as bedrooms, a meeting room, and shooting range. Outside the tunnel is a basketball course, kitchen, marriage ceremonial room and residence for followers. It took 2 years to complete the construction.

Neighbouring Provinces: Phatthalung to the north, Gulf of Thailand to the east, Satun to the west, Malaysia and Yala to the south.

Songkhla is 950 kms south of Bangkok.

imigresen Sadao, Songkhla

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Transportation between Hat Yai and Songkhla



   

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Place of interest :
Lim Gu Niang Temple (PATTANI)
Goddess of Mercy Statue (PADANG BESAR)
Wat Khao Rup Chang (PADANG BESAR)
Wat Chang Hai (YALA)
Samila Beach (SONGKHLA)
Airport Transfer (HATYAI)  

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Originally posted by mamakcute at 13-12-2006 04:48 PM

mamakcute,

Wilayah Phattalung dan Songkhla adalah 2 wilayah yg berlainan. jd saya harap dapat lah membuat sedikit penyelidikan sebelum meletakkan sebarang gambar.

sandera

puas aku cari thread ni....   just nak tanya korang... aku dgn family dah tempah tiket dan hotel... dah bayarpun nak pergi Bangkok next week... tapi mak aku dok bising ckp tak takut ke nak pi sebab sekarang kat southern thai tu dok berkocak... tapi ini bangkok, Pattaya... ok ke? safe ke... sapa boleh tolong aku tak.... just nak tau selamat ke kat Bangkok... sebab aku kata kat mak aku itu kat southern... yg nak pi ni kat Bangkok..

sandera

thanks Dunhill.. bukan apa aku cuma nak convince mak aku...

telipuk

Hat yai ni kalau waktu siang hari sunyi skit..malam... meriah..

Dunhill.

sekarang ni dah kurang lah, aku dapat hotel RM 25.00 semalam, fuh selesa beb, siap ada offer pompuan murah2 kat hotel, nasib baik iman aku kuat. Beer pun murah.;)

aku sebenarnya nak balik Malaysia tp dah sampai Hat Yai dah ptg, tak sempat nak kejar train pukul 6.00 ptg dari Padang Besar.

tiket train dari Bangkok ke Hat Yai dah habis, so aku beli tiket dari Bangkok ke Nakhon Si Thammarat, di situ aku naik bas express (dia tulis Koh Samui - Hat Yai) harga 130 Baht ke  Hat Yai, dlm 3 jam. Melalui wilayah Songkhla, lawa sungguh pantai sepanjang perjalanan tu..

sempat juga aku merasa lalu jambatan terpanjang di Thailand, iaitu Tisalunon Bridge di Songkhla, memang class lah pantai2 di Thailand, itu belum lagi pantai2 di Talutao, Samui mahupun Phuket.:ah:

[ Last edited by  Dunhill. at 30-6-2007 12:14 PM ]