Fun facts about Hat Yai
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Hat Yai was originally named Khok Samet Chun, meaning 'shore eugenia knoll'.
Hat Yai
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.
From the “History” section
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Hat Yai has only two seasons: wet and dry.
Hat Yai
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.
From the “Climate” section
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The name 'Hat Yai' is a short version of 'mahat yai', meaning big mahat tree.
Hat Yai
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.
From the “History” section
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Hat Yai is home to the third largest reclining statue in the world, the Phra Phutthamongkol Maharat.
Hat Yai
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.
From the “Culture” section
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Kim Yong Market in Hat Yai is famous for its variety of dry foodstuffs from China and snacks from Malaysia.
Hat Yai
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.
From the “Commerce” section
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