Hat Yai
Thailand · Changwat SongkhlaTH
Municipality in Songkhla, Thailand
Hat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. As of 2024, the municipality is the fifth-largest city in Thailand, with a population of 191,696 and an urban population of 406,513 in the entire district of Amphoe Hat Yai.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 159,130
- Coordinates
- 7.008, 100.477
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Hat Yai
Hat Yai is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Changwat Songkhla, Thailand. Its resident count stands at approximately 159,130. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Hat Yai
Nature in Hat Yai
(4)Nature lovers get Forest, Islands, Lakes and Valleys. All of it is drawn from Hat Yai's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Hat Yai
(3)Looking for culture? Hat Yai has Mosques, Museums and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hat Yai.
Sports in Hat Yai
(2)On the sports side, Hat Yai offers Biking and Hunting. All of it is drawn from Hat Yai's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Hat Yai
(1)Looking for water sports? Hat Yai has Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Hat Yai.
More to do in Hat Yai
(1)On the other activities side, Hat Yai offers Secret. All of it is drawn from Hat Yai's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Hat Yai
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Hat Yai by regional transport from the nearest hub in Changwat Songkhla; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Hat Yai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hat Yai known for?
- Hat Yai, in Changwat Songkhla, Thailand, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 159,130 residents.
- What can you do in Hat Yai?
- Recorded activities in Hat Yai include Forest, Islands, Lakes, Valleys and Mosques. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hat Yai?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Hat Yai located?
- Hat Yai is located in Changwat Songkhla, Thailand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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