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This article is about Hat Yai city. This article is about Hat Yai city. For Hat Yai district, see Amphoe Hat Yai . For Hat Yai District, see. Amphoe Hat Yai. .
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Coordinates: 7°1′N 100°28′E / 7.017°N 100.467°E / 7.017; 100.467 Coordinates : 7°1′N 100°28′E / 7.017°N 100.467°E / 7.017; 100.467 Coordinates:. 7 ° 1'N the 100th ° 28'E / 7.017 ° N 100.467 ° E / 7.017; 100.467. Coordinates. :. 1'N one hundredth the 7th ° ° 28'E / 7.017 ° N 100.467 ° E / 7.017. ; 100.467.
Country Country. Thailand Thailand.
Province Province. Songkhla Songkhla.
District District. Hat Yai Hat Yai.
Government Government.
- Type - Type. City Municipality City Municipality.
- Mayor - Mayor. Prai Pattano Prai Pattano.
- Total - Total. 21.00 km 2 (8.20 sq mi) 21.00 km 2 (8.20 sq mi).
- Land - Land. 20.50 km 2 (8.00 sq mi) 20.50 km 2 (8.00 sq mi).
- Water - Water. 0.50 km 2 (0.20 sq mi) 2.38% 0.50 km 2 (0.20 sq mi) 2.38%.
Population (2008) Population (2008).
- Total - Total. 157,359 157 359.
- Density - Density. 12,676.05/km 2 (35,297.55/sq mi) 12,676.05 / km 2 (35,297.55 / sq mi).
Registered residents only Registered residents only.
Time zone Time zone. Thailand ( UTC+7 ) Asia (. UTC +7. ).
Postal code Postal code. 90110 90,110.
Website Website. http://www.hatyaicity.go.th/ http://www.hatyaicity.go.th/.
The name "Hat Yai" is a short version of "Mahat Yai", meaning big mahat ( Thai : มะหาด ) tree, a relative of jackfruits in genus Artocarpus . The name "Hat Yai" is a short Version of "Mahat Yai", meaning Big Mahat (. Eng. : Mahad) Tree, a relative of. Jackfruits. in genus. Artocarpus. .
Hat Yai was a small village until the southern railway was built there. Originally named Khok Sa-Met Choon, Hat Yai was a small village until the southern railway was built there. The junction which connected the town of Songkhla with the main route was originally located in the Utapao area, but was moved to Khok Su-Met Choon in 1922 when the Utapao area turned out to be flood prone. The junction which connected the town of Songkhla with the main route was originally located in the Utapao area, but was moved to Khok Su-Met Choon in 1922 when the Utapao area turned out to be flood prone. Khok Su-Met Choon had only four residences at that time, but due to the investments of Khun Niphatchinnkhon (謝枢泗, Jia Gi Si, 1886–1972, Hakka Chinese), the railway contractor for the railway connection from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Pattani , it quickly grew into a small town. Khok Su-Met Choon had only Four Residences at that time, but Due to the Investments of Khun Niphatchinnkhon (谢枢泗, Jia Gi Si, 1,886 to 1,972,. Hakka. Chinese), the railway contractor for the railway Connection from. Nakhon Si Thammarat. to. Pattani. ,. it quickly grew into a small town.
In 1928 Hat Yai was made a Chumchon, which was upgraded to a sanitary district ( sukhaphiban ) on December 11, 1935. Hat Yai in 1928 was made a Chumchon, which was upgraded to a sanitary District (. Sukhaphiban. ) on December eleven, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five. It covered an area of 4.4 km², and was administrated by the first mayor Udom Bunlong. It covered an area of 4.4 km ², and was administrated by the first mayor Udom Bunlong. In 1938 the municipal administration building was completed. In 1938 the municipal administration building was completed. On March 16, 1949 it was granted town status ( thesaban mueang ); on May 10, 1961 the area covered by the municipality was increased to 8 km². On March sixteenth, it was 1,949 Granted Town Status (. Thesaban Mueang. ); on May 10th, the 1961st Area Covered by the Municipality was increased to the eighth miles ². Due to the continuing growth, on August 13, 1968 a new larger municipal administration building was opened. Due to the continuing growth, on August 13, 1968 a new larger municipal administration building was opened. On April 24, 1977 the area of the municipality was enlarged a second time to 21 km². On April 24, 1977 the area of the municipality was enlarged a second time to 21 km ². Finally in 1995 it was upgraded to city status ( thesaban nakhon ). Finally in the 1,995th it was upgraded to City Status (. Thesaban Nakhon. ).
[ edit ] Southern violence [. Edit. ] Southern violence. See also: South Thailand insurgency See also:. South Insurgency United States.
Being an economic center of the lower Southern Thailand, Hat Yai became a target of terrorism in a separatist campaign, running by Pattani United Liberation Organization . Being an economic Lower Center of the Southern United States, Hat Yai became a Target of Oedipal in a Separatist Campaign, running by. Pattani United Liberation Organization. . Several bombings were launched in Hat Yai and nearby area. Several bombings were launched in Hat Yai and nearby area.
On April 3, 2005, two bomb attacks at a Carrefour department store and Hat Yai International Airport were made by separatists . On April 3, 2,005, Two. Bomb attacks. at a. Carrefour. Department Store and. Hat Yai International Airport. were made by. separatists. . The attacks killed two people and injured dozens. The attacks killed two people and injured dozens.
On September 16, 2006 a series of bomb attacks killed four people and injured over 70. On September sixteen, 2,006th a. Series of Bomb attacks. Four people killed and injured over 70th. Although no one claimed responsibility for the attacks, local separatists are suspected. [ 1 ] Although no one Claimed responsibility for the attacks,. Local separatists. are suspected. [1].
[ edit ] Transportation [. Edit. ] Transportation. Hat Yai became transportation hub of Southern Thailand since the railway was built. Hat Yai became transportation hub of Southern Thailand since the railway was built. Being the largest station in the south of the country, Hat Yai Railway Station is an international railway station. Being the Largest Station in the South of the Country,. Hat Yai Railway Station. is an International railway Station. It handles 28 passenger trains per day, including 26 trains served by State Railway of Thailand and 2 trains served by KTMB of Malaysia. Handles it the twenty eighth passenger per Day Trains, Trains served by including 26th. State Railway of United States. and the 2nd served by Trains. KTMB. of Malaysia. Hat Yai is also the hub of local trains in Southern Thailand. Hat Yai is also the hub of local trains in Southern Thailand.
Also parallel to the railway is the Asian highway 2 . Asian highway 18 begins in Hat Yai and runs south along the eastern coast of the Malay peninsula. Also parallel to the railway is the. Asian Highway. second. . Asian Highway eighteenth. Begins in Hat Yai and Runs along the South Eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula.
Hat Yai International Airport is 9km from the downtown, serving flights throughout Thailand and connecting the city to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore . Hat Yai International Airport. is 9km from the downtown, serving and connecting flights throughout the United States to City. Kuala Lumpur. and. San Francisco. .
In the city, there are small truck taxi services called Tuk-Tuk which is a popular mean of transport for tourists. In the city, there are small truck taxi services called Tuk-Tuk which is a popular mean of transport for tourists. But local often use moped and scooters around the town. But local often use moped and scooters around the town.
[ edit ] Demographics [. Edit. ] Demographics. Demographically, Hat Yai is notable for a higher proportion of Malay-Muslim and ethnic Chinese citizens than other cities of comparable size in the northern regions of Thailand. Demographically, Hat Yai is notable for a higher Proportion of. Malay-Muslim. and Ethnic. Chinese. citizens than other comparable Cities of Size in the Northern regions of United States. The population of Hat Yai is 157,359 as 2008, ranked 4th in the country behind Bangkok , Nonthaburi and Pak Kret . Hat Yai is the population of one hundred fifty-seven thousand three hundred and fifty-nine as the 2008th, ranked 4th in the Country behind. Bangkok. ,. Nonthaburi. and. Pak Kret. .
[ edit ] Education [. Edit. ] Education. Prince of Songkla University is the oldest and the biggest university in Southern Thailand, having the main campus near Hat Yai downtown (the campus area covers 'Hat Yai' city and 'Kho Hong' town, parts of Greater Hat Yai . This public university is always ranked in top ten of Thai universities. Furthermore, the first and the only private university in Southern Thailand - Hatyai University - is also located in the urban area of Hat Yai. In addition, the Ramkhamhaeng University 's new campus is in process of building and going to open in 2010. This open university is located near the international airport. Prince of Songkla University. is the oldest and the BIGGEST University in Southern United States, having the main Campus near Hat Yai downtown (the Campus Area covers 'Hat Yai' City and 'Kho Hong' Town, Parts of. Greater Hat Yai. . This Public University is. always ranked in top Ten of Eng universities. Furthermore, the first and the only Private University in Southern United States -. Hatyai University. - is also Located in the Urban Area of Hat Yai. In addition, the. Ramkhamhaeng University. 's New Campus is in Process of. building and going to open in 2010. This open university is located near the international airport.
Hat Yai also homes several famous high schools, including the country's top ten, Hatyaiwittayalai School (public). [ 2 ] Another well-known public school is Hatyaiwittayalaisomboonkulkanya School , the fomer branch of Hatyaiwittayalai. Hat Yai Homes also several famous high Schools, including the Country's top Ten,. Hatyaiwittayalai School. (Public). [second]. Another Well-Known Public School is. Hatyaiwittayalaisomboonkulkanya School. , the Branch of Hatyaiwittayalai Fomer. In addition, there are several popular private schools in Greater Hat Yai, including Saengthong Vitthaya School , Thidanukhro School and PSU Wittayanusorn School . In addition, there are several popular Private Schools in Greater Hat Yai, including. Saengthong Vitthaya School. ,. Thidanukhro School. and. PSU Wittayanusorn School. .
[ edit ] Climate [. Edit. ] Climate. Hat Yai has a tropical climate, which is hot and humid, like other parts of Thailand. Hat Yai has a. Tropical. Climate, which is Hot and Humid, like other Parts of United States. Hat Yai has only two seasons; wet and dry. Hat Yai has only two seasons; wet and dry. The wet season, which is influenced by monsoon and rain storms , is from May to December, while the dry season is only from January to April. The Wet Season, which is influenced by. Monsoon. and. rain Storms. , is from May to December, while the Dry Season is from January to April only. Additionally, There have been occasional floods in Hat Yai due to the heavy rain; it can rain for twenty-two days in November with more than 295 mm of precipitation. Additionally, There have been Occasional. floods. Due to the heavy rain in Hat Yai; Can it rain for twenty-Two Days in November with more than two hundred ninety-five mm of Precipitation.
Department.
Shopping. Hat Yai is well-known as a shopping destination for both Thais and foreigners. Hat Yai is well-known as a shopping destination for both Thais and foreigners. There are numbers of department stores and markets around the city. There are numbers of department stores and markets around the city. Kim Yong market on Supasarn Rungsan road and Suntisook Market on Nipat U-tid 1, 2 & 3 roads are among the best-known. Kim Yong market on Supasarn Rungsan road and Suntisook Market on Nipat U-tid 1, 2 & 3 roads are among the best-known. Their main products are imported process food, cosmetics, fabrics and electric appliances. Their main products are imported process food, cosmetics, fabrics and electric appliances. The city's fresh market and fruit market located near the railway. The city's fresh market and fruit market located near the railway. Several smaller fresh market can be seen around the area. Several smaller fresh market can be seen around the area.
The city has two large weekend markets, namely Asian Trade and Greenway on Kanchanawanit road. The city has two large weekend markets, namely Asian Trade and Greenway on Kanchanawanit road. They mainly sell second-handed products, including cloths, shoes, decors and souvenirs. They mainly sell second-handed products, including cloths, shoes, decors and souvenirs. In addition, there are several large shopping centres in the city, including Diana, Odean, Robinson, Central, Big C, Big C extra, Tesco Lotus and Macro. In addition, there are several large shopping centres in the city, including Diana, Odean, Robinson, Central, Big C, Big C
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