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Been There – Songkhla

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Been There Songkhla is a mug for a city in Thailand.

Songkhla province emerged as a crucial maritime trading center centuries ago, with Songkhla city functioning as a key port linking the Malay Peninsula to Siam during the Ayutthaya era. King Chulalongkorn’s administrative reforms in 1901 established the province in its current configuration. Natural gas discoveries in the Gulf during the 1970s sparked economic growth, while Hat Yai developed into a major commercial hub, establishing Songkhla as one of southern Thailand’s most economically significant provinces.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Songkhla

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Been There Ornament Songkhla is getting me one step closer to completing my mini mug collection from Thailand.

Songkhla province’s history as a vital trading port dates back centuries, with the city of Songkhla serving as a major entrepôt connecting the Malay Peninsula to Siam since the Ayutthaya period. The province was officially established in its modern form in 1901 during King Chulalongkorn’s administrative reforms. Strategic location along the Gulf of Thailand made Songkhla a melting pot of Thai, Chinese, and Malay cultures, with influences visible in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions.… Read more

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