Popular Shopping District.
The official administrative capital is Songkhla town, though neighbouring Hat Yai is much larger and considerably more commercially important -- it also acts as the transportation hub of the far south, with an international airport, rail and bus connections. The main urban areas tend to be Chinese, Thai dominated whilst rural areas contain a large muslim population.
Most travellers to Songkhla province tend to spend their time in Hat Yai. A large and lively city, Hat Yai has an ample supply of hotels, restaurants and bars and a very popular shopping district, while Songkhla is far more sleepy. Both boast excellent seafood and while there is a lot to do in and around Songkhla town, Hat Yai is somewhat lacking in activities.
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