Medal - Songkhla Province ND

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A hill top chedi, overlooking the sea.

Lettering: TANGKUAN HILL

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The provincial seal shows a conch shell on a Phan (tray) with glass decorations. The origin of the conch shell is unclear, but the most widely adopted interpretation is that it was a decoration on the jacket of the Prince of Songkhla.


A conch shell on a Phan

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songkhla_province

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Tang Kuan Hill is one of the best attractions in Songkhla that offers a view above the city of Songkhla. This hill is near Samila beach with only 10 minutes drive from the beach to the hill. Reaching the hill can be done through different locations around the hill. The most popular way as it is the easiest, is to take the cable car that costs 30 baht per person, this will take you all the way up top of the hill. There is one warning that goes with the cable car, there are no windows to the cable car and it is usually crowded as it is the most popular way to travel up the hill, for those who are claustrophobic this option is not ideal and is not recommended. Other options are the many staircases that are located all around the bottom of the hill that will take you up to the top after losing some sweat. Although those who are hikers or are people who regularly exercise should have no problem going up these stairs. There is also a slope cleared of trees for those who want to take a true hike to the top on the north side of the hill is located from a map.

http://www.thailandtriptour.com/songkhla/tang-kuan-hill-songkhla.html