Thale Sap Songkhla or Songkhla Lake

Oyster farms at Songkhla Lake

Thale Sap Songkhla or Songkhla Lake is the largest inland body of water in Thailand, with a length of 80 kms. and is some 20 kms. at its widest point. Sightseeing made via a boat is an interesting trip. Boat can be hired at the Post Office peir or at the market peir. The trip will pass various islands such as Ko Yo, Ko Si, Ko Ha, etc.

The big ferry across Songkhla Lake between Amphoe Muang and Ko Yo Island

A typical fish farming in Songkhla Lake

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Information

: Tourism Authority of Thailand, 4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND. Tel. : (66 2) 281-0422 (20 Lines), E-mail : tat@cs.ait.ac.th : Tourist Service Center (TAT and Tourist Police), Tel. 1155 : Tourism Authority of Thailand Tourist Service Center : TAT Southern Office : Region 1 1/1 Soi 2 Niphat Uthit 3 Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110 Tel.: (66 74) 231-055, 238-518, 243-747; Fax: (66 74) 245-986 E-mail : tathatyai@hatyai.inet.co.th Area of Responsibility : Songkhla (Hat Yai) and Satun