About Hat Yai Clock Tower
The Hat Yai Clock Tower is a prominent landmark and roundabout monument in central Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. Located at the intersection of Niphat Uthit roads in the downtown commercial area, it serves as a key orientation point and city symbol. The white tower with clock faces is surrounded by busy streets, shops and markets, and is illuminated at night, making it a recognizable photo spot for visitors exploring the city centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a white clock tower standing on a central traffic roundabout in downtown Hat Yai, surrounded by busy roads, shop houses, markets and hotels. The tower is viewed from the surrounding sidewalks and is illuminated in the evening. There is no interior to enter; the visit consists of viewing, photography and orientation while exploring the central commercial district on foot.
Key highlights
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Iconic white clock tower on central roundabout in downtown Hat Yai
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Key orientation landmark at intersection of Niphat Uthit roads
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Popular photo spot, especially when illuminated at night
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Surrounded by shopping streets, markets and eateries
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Easily accessible on foot while exploring the city centre
History of Hat Yai Clock Tower
Built as a municipal landmark and timekeeping monument in central Hat Yai, the clock tower has served for decades as a central reference point for the downtown commercial district and has become a long-standing symbol of the city.
Culture & Context
Serves as a well-known meeting point and city symbol for residents and visitors, frequently used as an orientation landmark and featured in local imagery representing central Hat Yai.
Route
| By air | Approximately 13 km from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) via Route 4135 and Niphat Uthit Road by taxi or airport transfer |
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| By train |