Budget-conscious Malaysians flock to Hat Yai for holiday as prices rise at home

While Hat Yai has always been a favoured weekend escapade for Malaysians residing in the north, it is now pulling more visitors from the south. - ST Photos

HAT YAI (Thailand): When Norfareha Abu Bakar vacationed in Hat Yai in February 2024 for the first time, she had so much fun that she returned to the southern Thai city in May.

“I like the food, the nature and their culture. There are lots of things to explore in Hat Yai and around Songkhla,” she told The Straits Times. Hat Yai is in Songkhla province.