Introduction of Sonka

Songkhla (Thai:? Changwat Songkhla is one of the provinces in southern Thailand. In Malay, Songkhla Prefecture is called "Singgora". Located at the mouth of Songka Lake on the east coast of the central part of the long and narrow Malay Peninsula. An ancient city founded by Malays. Historically, it was an important trading port for China, Thailand and Central Malaya. The main distribution center of rubber and tin is also the export port of rubber, desiccated coconut, tin and bird's nest. There are several ice-making factories. Tin mines are mined nearby. There is a branch line connected with Tainan Railway. The trunk highway runs parallel to the railway. There are Teachers College, southern institute of technology, King Songkhla VI Middle School and Songkhla Museum, Songkhla Weekend Pedestrian Street, Songkhla Coastal Aquaculture Research Center, etc. In addition, Prince Songkhla University is located in the largest city in Songkhla. There are stupa, Sanbao Temple and other places of interest on Dongguan Mountain in the suburbs. Songka Lake is rich in fishery resources. The island in the lake is called Koh Yo, and the bridge across Songkhla Lake-the longest bridge in Thailand-connects the two ends of the island. Songkhla Beach is a famous scenic spot with a bathing beach. Tourism is developed. Due to the pleasant environment, more Europeans and Americans come here for vacation and work.