Songkhla Province Statistics : Songkhla is the border province in Southern Thailand, adjoining the state of Kedah in Malaysia. It has an area of 7,393.9 square kilometers (approximately 1,848,472 acres). Songkhla has the population of about 1,159,672. Samila Beach Laem Son Onn Cat and Rat Island Khao Seng Khao Noi Tinnasulanon Bridge Songkhla Lake Hat Yai Padang Besar How to get there : 1) By Bus. Songkhla is 950 kms (590 miles) from Bangkok when travelling by bus. 2) By Train. Train services linking Bangkok and Hat Yai include both rapid and express trains. 3) By Air. Thai Airways International offers many flights daily between Bangkok and Hat Yai.