Songkhla

MICE travellers shouldn’t miss out on visiting the Chalerm Prakiat 7 th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Observatory, Songkhla, a well-equipped astronomy learning centre. The observatory is the first Muslim astronomy learning centre in Thailand and part of its service is determining times for important Islamic ceremonies.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and attend trade shows at Hat Yai Hall at the Central Festival Shopping Centre in Hat Yai. The venue is perfect for a variety of event types with a usable area of more than 3,000 square metres.

Make sure to visit the a.e.y Space Art Gallery located on Nang Ngarm Rd. in the heart of Songkhla’s Old Town. The venue still maintains its Sino-European shophouse façade from a century ago, and is perfect for meetings and other small events.

The striking street art and unique atmosphere of Songkhla’s Old Town make it an unmissable location. The area boasts a variety of restaurants offering some magnificent Thai, Chinese, and Islamic fare, which can then be topped off with a tasty local dessert like traditional mung bean ice cream.