Hat Yai

Hat Yai (หาดใหญ่; also Hatyai, Had Yai, Haad Yai) is the fifth largest city in Thailand, the largest city in southern Thailand, and is in Songkhla Province on the Southern Gulf Coast. It's a popular tourist spot for Singaporeans, Indonesians, and especially Malaysians, as well as for Thais from neighbouring provinces. It's best avoided if you are looking to get off the beaten path. Prices are relatively high in tourist areas. This place has comparatively few Western visitors. The city can be a stop for tourists on a journey to Southern Thailand's beaches and islands (such as Ko Lipe), or further south to Malaysia and Singapore.

On 15 January sunrise is 06:35, golden light starts about 17:49 and sunset is 18:19 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:10, golden light starts about 17:59 and sunset is 18:27 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

On 15 July sunrise is 06:08, golden light starts about 18:10 and sunset is 18:39 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 06:05, golden light starts about 17:35 and sunset is 18:02 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Birdwatching and Lunch by Songkhla Lake

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