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Hat Yai, Administrative district in Songkhla, Thailand

Hat Yai district spans 852 square kilometers of southern Thailand, including the city center, 13 sub-districts, and areas along Songkhla Lake.

The district evolved from a small village named Khok Samet Chun into a major transportation center following the construction of southern railway lines in 1928.

The Prince of Songkla University campus in Hat Yai district serves as an educational hub for southern Thailand, contributing to regional academic development.

Hat Yai International Airport connects the district to major cities across Thailand and neighboring countries, processing over 2 million passengers annually.

The district houses one of Thailand's largest reclining Buddha statues at Wat Hat Yai Nai temple, measuring 35 meters in length.

Location: Songkhla

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Shares border with: Bang Klam

GPS coordinates: 7.00167,100.45667

Latest update: May 30, 2025 17:22

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