This is the best and cheapest place in town to buy fresh fish. Some fine examples of Songkla's Sino European architectural history can be found Nakhon Nork and Nakhon Nai. A pleasant relaxing spot, close to Tinasulanond Bridge. The bridge 2.6 km long crossing Songkla Lake and straddling Koh Yoh Island is the longest bridge in Thailand. Songkla Lake is Thailand's largest body of inland water, 80km long and 20km wide.
Legend has it that a highly venerated monk was being held captive by a band of pirates in the lake.
Noticing that his captors were extremely thirsty and had no fresh water he turned the lake's salt water into fresh water. And out of gratitude they released him. Privy Councillor, Elder Statesman and 16th Prime Minister of Thailand. It is almost impossible to put a value on the house as the material used in the construction were donated but estimates are the cost was about Baht 50 million. The house was presented to General Prem on 26th August 1991 as gesture of the people of Songkla's appreciation for his work .He lived in the house for a period of five years.