The city of Hat Yai is reputed commercial center and transportation hub, offering almost all kind of services and entertainments.  Thai and foreign tourists, especially from Malaysia and Singapore, can enjoy Hat Yai’s varieties of waterfalls, public park, shopping centers, entertainment establishments, golf clubs and sports stadiums.

Shopping Center 
The shopping complex concentrates around Niphat Uthit 1-3 Road, Kim Yong and Santisuk Markets, Phetchakasem Road and various department stroes, all within walking distance.  Kim Yong and Santisuk Markets sell a great variety of food, electrical appliances, cosmetics and clothing.

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Wat Hat Yai Nai 
The reclining Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon is said to be the third largest in the world.  This statue is 35 meters long, 15 meters high and 10 meters wide.  Many faithful Buddhists from Hat Yai, Yala, Pattani and Bangkok as well as pious visitors from Malaysia and Singapore frequent this shrine.

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Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang|
The Mahayana shrine is located in a cave in Khao Rup Chang.  The cavern houses various statues of the Buddha and Chao Mae Kuan Im.  In some places, the stalactites and stalagmites have been decorated with twinkling lights.  In this cool and peaceful temple centain rules are kept strictly; for instance, no killing, theft, nor entertainments are allowed.  All meals served in the temple must vegetarian.  The temple is open from 06.00 am. – 06.00 pm. Daily.  To practice the disciplines and to learn meditation please call : (01) 230-4769.

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Padang Besar Market 
A border pass can be applied for at Sadao checkpoint, 60 kilometers from Hat Yai, to enter Malaysia’s Padang Besar Market.  Prior price checking is recommended.

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