Songkhla, The tourism atmosphere in Songkhla province is lively this weekend. Tour groups of Malaysian tourists come to visit various tourist attractions. Because it is during a 2-month school break in Malaysia and there is an exemption from submitting the TM.6 form at the Sadao border checkpoint, no need to fill out documents and many other items. Makes traveling in more convenient and faster.

Today (5 Nov. 2023), the tourism atmosphere in Songkhla Province during this weekend is especially lively. For example, at Samila Beach, Mueang Songkhla District, a marine tourist attraction of the province. Full of Malaysian tourists Both traveling as a tour group by bus, van, and traveling as a family by private car. Parked in a row at the Songkhla City Park parking lot. Make tourism-related businesses in the Samila Beach area come back colorful and generate income for both restaurant operators. Clothing souvenir shop or even a hawker stall

The reasons for the increase in Malaysian tourists during this period are 2 factors: Schools in Malaysia are closed for the semester. From 4 November until 4 January next year for 2 months, including a temporary exemption from filing TM.6 or TM6 forms at the Sadao border checkpoint. Between 1 November 2023 - 30 April 2024, making the arrival of Malaysian tourists more convenient and faster. Without having to fill in details, first name, last name, telephone number. Date of birth, occupation, purpose of travel Passport number including length of stay and many more items This reduces congestion when traveling in, especially during weekends and various festivals. As a result, during this period there were more Malaysian tourists traveling to Songkhla Province, including Singaporean tourists. Or even Indonesia has increased its arrival as well.

Source: Thai News Agency