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Amphoe - Information at Halfvalue.com (853 words) |
 | The number of amphoe in a province differs, from only 3 in the smallest provinces up to the 50 urban districts of Bangkok. |
| The names of the Amphoe are usually unique, but in a few cases different Thai names have the same form in English due to the flaws of the romanization system. |
| The notable exception, however, is the name Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat, which was given to five districts created in 1996 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne. |
| Suwanna Saewun (1390 words) |
| Hat Yai, which is situated approximately 28 kilometers from the city of Songkhla, is an important gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. |
| Hat Yai serves as a southern hub of communication, trading and transportation as well as a gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. |
| While Songkhla is noted as a fishing community set in a peaceful atmosphere, Hat Yai, on the other hand, serves as a transportation and communications hub of the south with links to various destinations in the neighboring provinces and Malaysia. |
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