Hat Yai

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Hat Yai (หาดใหญ่; also Hatyai, Had Yai, Haad Yai) is the fourth largest city in Thailand and the largest city in Southern Thailand, and is in Songkhla Province on the Southern Gulf Coast. It's a popular tourist spot for Malaysians, Singaporeans, Indonesians on holiday, and for Thais from neighbouring provinces. The city can be a stop for tourists on a journey to Southern Thailand's beaches and islands, or further down south to Malaysia and Singapore.

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Hat Yai was a small village that used to be known as Khok Saturday - Met Choon. Its population has been growing since the train station was built.

Today, Hat Yai is one of the biggest and busiest cities in Southern Thailand. The population is around 156,000 in the city and roughly 360,000 in the whole Hat Yai District. Hat Yai city is bigger than the capital neighborhood Mueang Songkhla, and sometimes mistakenly reckoned to be the capital neighborhood. It is 60 kilometers from the Thailand-Malaysia border at Dannok and Padang Besar (Thailand) | Padang Besar in Sadao neighborhood. The city has become a business, education, transportation, tourism, and shopping centre in south Thailand due to the well-established connections by road, rail, and air. The city has been a melange of (Thai), Chinese, and (Malay) for generations. Trading, manufacturing, and tourism industry contribute much of its economy.

Southern (Thai) dialect is prominent, although Central (Thai) is used in offices and schools. Many (Thai) Chinese of older generations can speak a Chinese dialect called Teochew. English can be spoken by some younger people.

How is the Climate in Hat Yai

It is either dry or wet season in Hat Yai. The dry season is from January to April, which is the hottest month of the year, and wet season is from May to December. Major flooding occasionally occurs in November or December.

Tourist information centre

You can pick up Hat Yai maps and brochures at the

  • Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hat Yai Office - 1/1 Nipatuthit 3 Road Soi 2 6.999276, 100.471934 Near Juladis Bldg ☎ +66 74 231055 +66 74 245986 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30

There is a separate Tourist Assistance Centre at the junction of Odean Shopping Mall.

Travel to Hat Yai

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Hat Yai

  • Hat Yai International Airport IATA Flight Code: HDY - Hat Yai International Airport with facilities and services include restaurants, ATMs, currency exchange, left luggage (10 Baht/bag/day), post service, VAT refund, airport limousine service, vehicle rental services from Avis, Budget, and Master Car Rental (Sixt).
Taxi rides to the city can be found at the airport entrance. Drivers will ask around 250 Baht. You also can use the airport limo service which costs 300 Baht. A minivan service into the city costs 100 Baht. A blue coloured songthaew runs into town for 40 Baht and can be found at the far end of the parking lot. The last songthaew leaves the airport at 18:00.
The currency exchange booth (Siam Commercial Bank) is on the first floor near the arrival hall, operating daily 09:00-18:00. The staff of the limo/shuttle van booth will exchange ringgits or US dollars for you (or accept them for their service), but at a disadvantageous exchange rate.
  • International flights: AirAsia operates daily Flights to Kuala Lumpur (IATA Flight Code: KUL), Malindo Air operates flight to Kuala Lumpur's Subang Airport (IATA Flight Code: SZB), which is closer to the KL downtown than KLIA. Scoot and Jetstar operate services to Singapore.

Travel by train to Hat Yai

Senai International Airport

  • Hat Yai Junction Railway Station - Hat Yai is a main stop on the southern line connecting Bangkok to Butterworth and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Left luggage at the station is open 05:00-20:00.
A 3rd class ticket with reserved, upholstered seat sets you back 259 Baht (Hat Yai-Bangkok) on "Rapid" trains and 339 Baht for "Express" trains. A ticket for the 2nd class fan upper sleeper on the Rapid trains cost 555 Baht. Buy tickets at the train station. Surcharges are imposed if bought elsewhere.
  • From Sungai Kolok: Six trains run daily from Sungai Kolok. Inbound "Express" train from Sungai Kolok departs there at 14:20, "Rapid" trains at 11:30 and 14:55, and local trains at 06:30, 08:55, and 12:25. Outbound "Express" train departs Hat Yai at 07:35, "Rapid" trains at 06:30 and 06:45, and local trains at 07:55, 10:18, 13:12.
  • From Yala: Nine trains run daily from Yala. Inbound "Express" trains from Yala depart there at 14:55 and 16:09, "Rapid" trains at 12:35, 13:26 and 16:37, and local trains at 06:35, 08:28, 11:22, and 14:32. Outbound "Express" train departs Hat Yai at 07:35 and 12:50, "Rapid" trains at 06:30, 06:45, and 09:30, and local trains at 07:55, 10:18, 13:12, and 14:33.
  • From Malaysia: Train service between Hat Yai and Butterworth is frequent, punctual, and comfortable. Travel duration is 4-5 hours including waiting time at the border and costs less than USD8 (200 Baht or RM20) in total.

KTMB (Malaysian Railways) operates Komuter trains between Padang Besar and Butterworth, and ETS trains further south to Kuala Lumpur to Gemas. Komuter trains are non-reserved, air-conditioned train sets but no toilet on board. Travel duration is one hour and 51 minutes and costs RM11.40 (approx 90 Baht) to cover the 158 kilometers distance to Butterworth. ETS Gold/Platinum trains are with all-reserved seats and travel up to 160 km/hr.

The new shuttle service began operating between Hat Yai and Padang Besar using (Thai) diesel A/C trains to connect Malaysian ETS train. The journey takes about 1 hour and costs 80 Baht. The outbound trains leave Hat Yai twice daily at 07:30 and 13:05, and the inbound trains leave Padang Besar at 08:55 and 14:40 (Thai time). The ticket for these trains are sold two hours before departure and cannot be reserved advance, but don't worry they never sell out the ticket.

There is also one direct train from Bangkok. Special Express train number 46 leaves Padang Besar at 18:00 (Malaysian time) and arrives Bangkok at a 10:10 (Thai time), and train 45 leaves Bangkok at 15:10 (Thai time) and arrives at Padang Besar at 9:53 (Malaysian time). This train is only with second class A/C berth and costs 960/760 Baht lower/upper berth. If you are in Malaysia it is advisable to book this train directly at as KTMB (Malaysian railways) does not sell ticket for this train. It would be expensive if you take this train just to Hat Yai (approx. 400 Baht) as you need to buy both ticket.

Both (Thai) and Malaysian immigration inside the trains station open two hours before departure of (Thai) trains.

Malaysian time is one hour ahead of (Thai) time (e.g. 12:00 in Thailand is 13:00 in Malaysia). When connecting trains in Padang Besar, be sure to check the departure time is in Malaysian or (Thai). There is also no ATM or official currency exchange in Padang Besar station. It is advised to exchange enough money to buy the onward ticket before heading there.

If twice daily shuttle train to/from Hat Yai does not fit your schedule, take a local bus from clock tower in Hat Yai central (departs every hour on hour) or a minivan (departs when full) from Hat Yai bus terminal. It costs 43/50 Baht and travel duration is 1-1½ hour depending on traffic. The bus stops in front of (Thai) immigration complex, and you need to walk to the Malaysian immigration complex 600 meters away. Mototaxis agents you for 100 Baht/RM12 for the very short ride.

Skyline of Hat Yai City, June 2012 by

By car

Many Malaysians and Singaporeans drive to Hat Yai in their own vehicles. Like Malaysia and Singapore, Thailand drives on the left. Starting from immigration at Dannok, take Route 4 straight to Hat Yai (60 kilometers).

Parking in business areas such as Niphat Uthit Road during office hours is not free. An officer in khaki uniform will give you a small ticket once you pay for the time-based fee (20 Baht/hour). Be prepared with small change.

Petrol in Thailand is significantly more expensive than in Malaysia. Big petrol stations also function as rest stops, with minimarts, Coffee shops, and food courts.

By bus and minivan

  • Hat Yai Bus Station - สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารอำเภอหาดใหญ่ - This main station includes Bus Terminal for all buses to Bangkok and other destinations, as well as Southern Minivan Terminal for minivans to Songkhla|Songkhla city, Padang Besar (Thailand) | Padang Besar, Betong, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat.
  • Hat Yai Minivan Station - สถานีรถโดยสารขนาดเล็ก - Located in Hat Yai Nai (หาดใหญ่ใน) area called Talat Kaset (ตลาดเกษตร, l "farmers' market"); it's designated Northern Minivan Terminal for minivans to Satun, Phatthalung, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Krabi (4-5hours), Phang Nga, Phuket.

Buses go to all major towns in south Thailand and up to Bangkok. Depending on the route, different classes of bus are available. These range from local orange coloured buses without air conditioning to luxurious 24-seat coaches with toilets and reclining seats.

Buy tickets only from ticket counters. Do not allow yourself to be directed to agencies by agents (this included tuk-tuk drivers in the bus station). You will pay more and most likely get a later time.

Minivans connect with all major locations in south Thailand from Hat Yai. Where they depart from depends on the destination, but the local residents will be able to point you in the right direction. They are generally affordable and quicker than the buses but often overcrowded thus making them uncomfortable and dangerous.

From Bangkok

Air-con buses by The Transport Co. Ltd. (บริษัทขนส่งจำกัด (บขส), baw-kaw-saw) run between Bangkok's southern bus terminal (สายใต้, Sai Tai) and Hat Yai bus terminal daily. The distance is ~954 kilometers and normally takes 12 hours.

  • 24 seat VIP bus (พิเศษ, phiset) costs 1,070 Baht, departs from Bangkok at 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, and 20:00. For the return and the departure is at 16:00, 17:00, and 18:00.
  • 32 seat Class 1 bus (ม1พ) costs 828 Baht, departs from Bangkok and Hat Yai at 17:30.
  • 47 seat Class 2 bus (ม2) departs from Bangkok at 07:00, 17:00, and 21:45. Departs Hat Yai at 08:00, 15:30, and 17:00 for 535 Baht.

Other scheduled, inter-provincial buses serve Hat Yai: Surat Thani, Phuket, Satun, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Krabi.

The bus to Songkhla goes past the clock tower along Phetkasem Road (ถนนเพชรเกษม), at the intersection close to Montri 1 Road (ถนนมนตรี 1).

From Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur: There are several Malaysian bus companies that go to KL, you can get tickets either at tour agents or from the bus company shop. Cost of ticket varies depending on company and time of departure. It's a 10-hour journey if you factor in waiting at immigration, a meal stop, and traffic when you arrive in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Penang: Scheduled air-conditioned minivans connect Hat Yai to Penang in Malaysia. There is no standard price, different agencies quote prices between 400 Baht and 650 Baht. Cathay Guesthouse, which is not far from train station, has probably the best rate set at 400 Baht. Agencies near the bus terminal usually ask for 450-500 Baht. Minivan times to Penang are 09:30am, 12:30 and 15:30. Journey takes about 4-5 hours, depending on time spent at Sadao border.
Minivans leave hourly during daylight on the full hour from Georgetown's Lebuh Chulia (Parking Lot of E & A Hotel) The fare is RM35-40, advance booking is recommended.
  • Ipoh: There is a daily bus from Ipoh at 12:30 going to Hat Yai, departing from the long-distance bus terminal. Cost: RM45.
Border crossings

There are three border crossings to choose from, all easily accessible from Hat Yai.

  • Dannok: Vans run from Hat Yai right up to the (Thai) immigration complex in Dannok in Sadao neighborhood. Journey time is about one hour and the fare is 55 Baht. Vans leave Dannok in front of the 7-Eleven store on the left side of the street after leaving the immigration complex. The distance between the (Thai) and Malaysian immigration checkpoints is about 1 kilometers, quite a distance to walk in the heat. You can take a motorcycle taxi between them. Bus and minivan to the border stop running around 18:00, so ask if there will be a return before boarding.
  • Padang Besar: Regular local buses (43 Baht) depart from Hat Yai centre in front of clock tower, and minivans (50 Baht) depart from Hat Yai's bus terminal for Padang Besar (Songkhla) | Padang Besar (only to the (Thai) side). Journey time is about 1½ hour. If you are crossing to Malaysia immediately, ask to be dropped off right at the gates of the (Thai) immigration complex before your enter town. If you are coming out from the immigration complex, just cross the road and wait for a bus or minivan beside the pedestrian overpass. Ignore agents insisting to take you to the bus stop in the town centre for 100 Baht or so. Red local bus heading to the Hat Yai centre will stop at bus terminal and train station (but not on the other way leaving from Hat Yai centre).
  • Sungai Kolok: A shuttle van runs from Hat Yai bus terminal right up to the (Thai) immigration complex in Sungai Kolok by passing through the provinces Pattani and Narathiwat in about 4 hours for 180 Baht. When considering this option, consult local advice on current security threats. Many travel advisories caution that this an area to avoid.

From Singapore

There is a bus from Hat Yai at 13:00 arriving in Singapore at 05:00 on the day after. The cost is 900 Baht leaving from Davis Tour in Hat Yai. The main terminal for buses to and from Thailand is at the Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Rd. It's at the northeast side of Beach Road, where it meets Crawford St; the Lavender MRT station is within walking distance. A number of travel agents specializing in buses and tours to Thailand operate from there. Grassland Express ☎ +65 6293 1166 has a bus at 19:00 to Hat Yai for USD85. Other operators at Golden Mile complex: Transtar Travel, ☎ +65 6299 9009, Sri Maju, ☎ +65 6293 4160, City Line Tour, ☎ +65 6396 6969, Konsortium, ☎ +65 6392 5000, Star Mart Express, ☎ +65 6396 5681/6396 5682, Five Star Tour, ☎ +65 6294 7011, Alisan, ☎ +65 6292 2112.

How to get around in Hat Yai

The downtown itself is quite compact and covers three parallel roads: Nipatuthit (นิพัทธ์อุทิศ) 1, 2 and 3 Road, colloquially called Soi Nueng (ซอยหนี่ง, lit. "road one"), Soi Song (ซอยสอง, lit. "road two") and Soi Saam (ซอยสาม, lit. "road three"). It is practical to get around on foot, but getting to most attractions will require some kind of transportation.

By tuk-tuk or motorbike taxi

S38 Hijet songthaew

Tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis are abundant in Hat Yai. Fares should be negotiated beforehand and often can be overpriced, so haggle if feasible. They are available from any hotel. A ride within the city costs 20-60 Baht. Ask the person at reception to write down the (Thai) address for you and show it to the driver. Rides to places outside the town are negotiable. Shared taxis going outside town can be found at the old market.

By metered taxi

Metered taxi (known as "taxi meter") is an excellent option if you want air conditioner and don't like to negotiate with tuk-tuks.

There is also a taxi service to tourist attractions in the Songkhla province, next to the tourist assistance centre in front of Odean Shopping Mall. ☎ +66 89 323 7777.

By songthaew

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Songthaew (สองแถว, lit. "two rows") is a kind of truck-based bus running in the city. There are several routes and colours. The route and the fare are fixed. It can be stopped at any point along the route by pressing the buzzer. The route is displayed on the front and side of the vehicle, albeit in (Thai).

  • Blue songthaew runs from Hat Yai International Airport, passing Lotus 2 (Hat Yai Nai), Hat Yai Minivan Station (Talat Kaset) and the intersection near Kim Yong Market and the clock tower and the fountain roundabout, Big C Extra (Carrefour), Kho Hong T-junction (the road to Hat Yai Park), Lotus 1 (opposite Prince of Songkla University), Green Way Market, ASEAN Trade Market, ends at Hat Yai Bus Station, and runs the same route back to the airport. 20-30 Baht.
  • Red/Maroon songthaew numbered 33 runs between the Bus Station and Koh Me, passing Diana, Kim Yong Market and the Clock Tower, BigC Extra (former Carrefour), Hatyai Park. Make sure it's numbered 33 since there are similarly-colored songthaews with different routes. The service ends around 18:00. 10 Baht flat rate.
  • White songthaew runs between Hat Yai Nai - Hatyai Park - Kuan Lang, passing along the route Kim Yong Market and the Clock Tower, Big C Extra (Carrefour). 10 Baht flat rate.

By vehicle or motorbike

  • Car rental is available at the airport from Avis, Budget, and Master Car Rental (Sixt).
  • The Cathay Guesthouse rents motorbikes starting at 200 Baht/day for semi-automatics. (Malay) and English spoken.
  • There's a place close to the Genting Hotel about 2 kilometers east of the train station that rents motorbikes. +66 87 2934695.
  • You can rent a used motorbike or a scooter in some repair shops. For example and there is one at 47, Nipatuthit 1 Rd. The owner speaks English, he is a decent man, so better be careful with the motorbike otherwise he will stop renting them out. ☎ +66 81 3287625. Normally requires your passport as a deposit and 250 Baht a day for a scooter.

What to see in Hat Yai

  • Hat Yai Park - สวนสาธารณะเทศบาลเมืองหาดใหญ่ - The city's municipal park is 6km from the downtown. It is a major recreational centre for the people of Hat Yai and surrounding areas. The park is full of beautiful flowering plants, with a pavilion in the middle of the pond, aviarium, and food stalls. At the foot of the hill near the aviarium stands the statue of King Rama V. There is a Brahman shrine at the hilltop. And at the southern foothill near the Boy Scout camp stands the jade statue of Guanyin (กวนอิม Kuan-im) and the Chinese Goddess. The park covers rather vast area with several attractions far apart. Walking between places is not recommended unless you have a full day and stamina to do lots of walking up and down hills. The road in some spots can be pretty steep and winding as well.
  • Hat Yai Art and Culture Center - Near the pond in the park
  • Hat Yai Cable Car - There are two stations: one at Phra Buddha Mongkol Maharaj (พระพุทธมงคลมหาราช) and the other at Thao Maha Phrom (ท้าวมหาพรหม). The second phase will add two more stations at the playground and Guanyin statue, connecting four stations altogether. There is also a tram service running between the cable vehicle station and the Hat Yai Ice Dome during 10:00-17:00 for 50 Baht. A one-way cable vehicle ride takes only a few minutes.
  • Hat Yai Ice Dome - At -15°C and the building contains a seasonal display of ice sculptures created by sculptors from Harbin, China. Mid-Dec through Sep, featuring ice sculptures of the Great Wall of China, Mount Rushmore, Mount Fuji, Colosseum, Sphinx.
  • Hat Yai Lantern Festival - mid-15 Dec through April.
  • Hat Yai Observatory - Hat Yai's deep sky observatory.
  • Khlong Hae Floating Market - ตลาดน้ำคลองแห | The first floating market in south Thailand. Sells mainly local foods.
  • Sino-Portuguese Townhouses - These old Peranakan-inspired houses have been re-painted in vivid colours.
  • Songkhla Central Mosque - มัสยิดกลางประจำจังหวัดสงขลา This beautiful grand mosque is 400 m off the road from Hat Yai to Songkhla.
  • Stainless Steel Pagoda - พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์ไตรภพไตรมงคล This unique pagoda was made of stainless steel to celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th year on the throne.

AT HAT YAI NAI

  • Wat Hat Yai Nai - วัดหาดใหญ่ใน | The temple is the site of a large reclining Buddha measuring 35m long, 15m tall, and 10m wide, named Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon, believed to be the third-largest reclining Buddha in the world, and revered by both (Thai) and foreign tourists.

Events and festivals

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  • Chinese New Year - เทศกาลตรุษจีน | Usually fall in Jan or February depending on the Chinese calendar. With a sizeable Thai-Chinese population, Chinese New Year is celebrated everywhere in Hat Yai especially in the downtown. The Chinese New Year is on 5 January 2022.
  • Hat Yai Midnight Songkran - เทศกาลสงกรานต์หาดใหญ่ | The festival marks (Thai) New Year, which is traditionally celebrated during 13-15 Apr. The most prominent part of the festival is blessing people with sprinkles of water. As you can guess, this devolves into massive water fights. The main activities are held near/around Odean Shopping Mall and Lee Garden Plaza, including foam party, free concert, and Songkran beauty contest.
  • Hat Yai Vegetarian Festival - เทศกาลกินเจหาดใหญ่; Nine Emperor Gods Festival | A yearly event held during the ninth month of the Chinese calendar (usually in October). Observed mostly by Chinese and, increasingly, some Thais.
  • Loi Krathong - วันลอยกระทง | Festival to pay respect to the river by floating beautifully decorated krathong (กระทง). It usually incorporates a Nang Noppamas (นางนพมาศ) beauty competition where contestants dress in (Thai) traditional costume. The festival is held on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month.
  • Tham Bun Duean Sip - เทศกาลทำบุญเดือนสิบ | A Southern (Thai) tradition held in/around October (the full-moon day of the tenth lunar month). The main purpose is to make merit for their ancestors. There are specific foods made for this. Business may close for the day.

What to do in Hat Yai

  • Visa Run | If you need to extend your stay in Thailand for another 30 days, you can cross the border at Dannok, near Sadao. Getting from the airport is easy and takes about 2 hours. From the terminal, walk straight out into the parking lot to the parking lot ring road. You can wait here for a light blue songthaew to take you into town and get dropped off at The Plaza for 13 Baht. The ride takes about 20-30 minutes. You can also take an airport taxi into town. At The Plaza, you can find a van waiting just across from the TOT office, which makes regular trips to Dannok. If you can't find it, just say "Sadao" or "Dannok" to people till they point you the right way. The trip is 60 Baht, and vans leave once they are full. The trip should take about 1 hour 30 minutes. It will drop you off near the border at Dannok and you can just walk to exit Thailand. You will be approached by motorcycle drivers who will offer to take you to the Malaysian side. Walking takes about 10 minutes, so it could be worth it to pay 20 Baht each way if you are in a hurry. If you have time, a stop at the duty free shop is worthwhile. Minivans returning to Hat Yai depart from outside the 7-Eleven in Dannok. Back-to back stamps are only allowed for a total stay of 90 days within any given 180 day period of time.
  • Royal (Thai) Consulate-General in Penang - 60-Day Tourist Visas can be obtained in Penang, Kota Bharu, and in Kuala Lumpur at the (Thai) consulates or embassy. In Penang 60 day tourist visas cost generally RM110. Bring 2 photographs. A copy of passport main page is required. It is feasible to copy it in a high school library nearby. To get there: take Bus 1 from Komtar (RM1) down Jl Myanmar. After 10 minutes get off at the crossing with Jl Cantonment, turn left and walk down Jl Cantonment for 10 minutes and turn right to the consulate. Open 09:00-12:00 and you will have your tourist visa after 15:30. While waiting it's worth taking a bus ride to Batu Feringgi Beach (RM2). You can also find visa services in Little India and Chinatown for about RM20 (will also be ready after 15:30). Cost: 280 Baht/RM30 one-way to Georgetown (via shuttle van) and usually lets you off in Little India. There are return buses as late as 16:00.

Study in Hat Yai

  • Prince of Songkla University - มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ - One of the top universities of Thailand. Offer many international courses at undergraduate, masters, and PhD level.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Hat Yai

There are many (Thai) banks around the city, as well as Chinese money changers. Exchange rates from the latter for Malaysian ringgits may be significantly better than in the banks.

ATMs are abundant in Hat Yai, although most of them, as everywhere in Thailand, charge a 220-Baht fee for foreign card transactions. Western Union can be found at Central Department Store's underground floor and on the 3rd fl. of CentralFestival.

Minimarts such as 7-Eleven are ubiquitous and open 24 hours. Good for a quick meal, stocking up food and personal items. Or head to Tops Market for more high-end groceries at Robinson Department Store, Central Department Store, or CentralFestival.

A variety of English-language books (travel guides, fiction, children's, cookery, Thailand interest) can be purchased at Asia Books shop inside the B2S on the second floor of CentralFestival.

Markets

  • ASEAN Trade Market - ตลาดเปิดท้าย Talat Poet Tai | Wide market famous for second-hand designer clothing, bags, and shoes, but interesting locally-designed new clothes and some vintage decorative stuff can be found here as well. Lots of food stalls inside.
  • Green Way Market | Very similar to ASEAN Market.
  • Kim Yong Market - ตลาดกิมหยง | This is the most attractive place for shopping. There are plenty of foods, home appliances, Chocolates, cosmetics, watches, CD games.
  • Suntisuk Market - สันติสุข | The famous market sells electric appliances, gadgets, gaming consoles, IT devices and accessories, clothes, shoes, bags, cosmetics, imported food.

Shopping malls

  • CentralFestival Hatyai - Opened in 2013. It's one of the largest shopping complexes outside Bangkok. You can find fashion clothes, restaurants and cafes, Hatyai Cineplex with 10 cinemas including an IMAX and a 4DX theatre, bowling alley, karaoke, ice skating rink, all major banks, Tops Market, IT and electronics, service centres of all major mobile network operators, and more. There are also shuttle buses from the Central Department Store in the city.
  • Central Department Store - Probably Hat Yai's most upmarket store. Clothes, cosmetics, books, household goods, and a TOPS food supermarket on the highest floor.
  • Diana Complex Shopping Center - Clothes, mobile phones, restaurants, multiplex.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Hat Yai

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Although not in the same league as Bangkok and there are a lot of different Halal food options on offer in Hat Yai.

Halal food

  • Bang Farang Restaurant - ร้านอาหารบังฝรั่ง - Nice small cosy restaurant at a walking distance from the bus station, ASEAN Market, or Green Way market. Halal, genuine (Thai) Food (spicy, not sweet (Malay) cuisine). Excellent kaeng som. Serves fresh fruit juices and Coffee. Free Wi-Fi for patrons. The cook/owner is married to a Muslim Frenchman. You can usually meet him on Saturdays.
  • Decha Fried Chicken - ไก่ทอดเดชา - Muslim fried Chicken restaurant. Also serve seafood, (Thai), Isaan food.
  • Hamid Restauran Nice, clean, and good Halal food. There are a couple of other Muslim restaurants nearby.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels in Hat Yai

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Stay safe as a Muslim in Hat Yai

Emergency numbers in Hat Yai

  • Medical Emergency ☎ 1669
  • Police (General Emergency) ☎ 191, +66 74 243333, +66 74 231645
  • Tourist Police ☎ 1155, +66 74 246733
  • Fire Station ☎ 199, +66 74 243111

Cope in Hat Yai

The Chinese, (Indonesian), and Malaysian consulates are in Mueang Songkhla and the capital neighborhood of Songkhla Province, 35 kilometers from Hat Yai.

Dentist in Hatyai

  • Dentist - PSU Dental Hospital - Prince of Songkhla University's Faculty of Dentistry offers very good and reasonably priced treatments. But always put a few notes in the collection box. Government-operated hospital, so expect a wait.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals in Hat Yai

  • Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai - โรงพยาบาลกรุงเทพหาดใหญ่ - ☎ +66 74 272800 +66 74 27284
  • Hat Yai Hospital - โรงพยาบาลหาดใหญ่ - ☎ +66 74 273100 +66 74 246600
  • Rajyindee Hospital - โรงพยาบาลราษฎร์ยินดี - ☎ +66 74 200200 +66 74 200292
  • Sikarin Hat Yai Hospital - โรงพยาบาลศิครินทร์ หาดใหญ่ | ☎ +66 74 366966 +66 74 366955
  • Songklanagarind Hospital - โรงพยาบาลสงขลานครินทร์ - At Prince of Songkhla University ☎ +66 74 455000 +66 74 212900, +66 74 212903

Travel Next from Hat Yai

Border crossings

  • Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's capital city. Take a short train ride to Padang Besar (1 hr) and then switch to ETS high-speed train to KL (5-5.5 hr).
  • Langkawi - a beautiful duty-free island; can be visited via ferry from Satun.
  • Penang - visit Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A food paradise. The easiest way to reach Georgetown is by mini-van, but you can also use a combination of bus, train, and ferry.
  • Singapore - a highly developed island nation at the tip of the (Malay) Peninsula.

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