Local
Flavor
Cashew
Nuts
are a common snack or used in cooking in many Thai dishes. They
are sold in the baked or uncooked form and can be bought from vendors in Hat Yai
or shop selling local products. Koh
Yo Hand-Woven Fabric
is the island's famous cottage industry. The long lasting fine
cloth with varied designs made by the locals can be tailored into men's or ladies's
apparels. The fabric is sold in shops selling local products and souvenir shops
in Hat Yai and Songkhla, and at the market in Koh Yo.
Shadow
Puppet
is a folk entertainment of the South and is popular among the
people in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, and Songkhla. The puppets are
crafted from cow hide, painted, and when used in shadow plays, are placed against
the screen where strong back light outlines the shadow of the puppet on the screen
master. Crafted shadow puppets are sold for souvenirs or decoration.
Shrimp
or Fish Rice Crisps
produced in Songkhla are well-known for their taste and reasonable
price. They are available at shops selling local products.
