EP.43 | แบกเป้เที่ยวคนเดียวที่ เกาะยอ จ.สงขลา l Backpacking at Ko Yo, Songkhla l Sunny ontour

Ko Yo is an island located in the lower part of Songkhla Lake. It is a subdistrict in Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province. The island covers a total area of ​​15 square kilometers (9,275 rai). The population is mostly Thai-Chinese, and most work in agriculture. Koh Yo is famous for its handicrafts, including Ko Yo woven cloth, which features unique patterns, particularly the "Ratchawat" pattern, bestowed upon it by King Prajadhipok. Koh Yo's first known existence is found on a map of Wat Phakho's construction, drawn between 1680 and 1699. The name "Khao Ko Nyo" appears at the far end of the map, depicting the Ko Yo mountain with montane vegetation but no wildlife. It also appears again on a map of Songkhla drawn in 1687 by French engineer Mandir de la Mare. This map depicts nine island communities on the flat plains surrounding the island's foothills. These are currently the locations of Ban Nathin, Ban Tai So, Ban Tha Sai, Ban Suan Thurian, and Ban Nok.[4] In his book, "Life's Journeys to Various Places," Volume 7, written by His Royal Highness Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwong, Prince Bhanubandhuwong Worawet, B.E. 2427, he wrote about Koh Yo: "Koh Yo has a triangular mountain called Laem Pho, Khao Khiao, and Laem Hua Karang. There are three villages: Ban Tha Sai, Ban Ao Sai, and Ban Suan Mai. On Koh Yo, orchards are lined up on the island. Surrounding the island are orchards of fruit, areca, coconut, champada, jackfruit, sataw, pumriang, sapodilla, and durian. There are also vegetable gardens, vegetables, and various firecrackers. There are rows of houses surrounding the island. There are several freshwater wells. The stone well is old and filthy. There is a small pavilion there. On the island are two temples, one of which is Wat Laem Pho." "Wat Tay Sao, Wat Nueng" The first immigrants are said to be Chinese from Ban Nam Krachai, Ban Nam Noi, and Ban Thung Wang, who have been settled since at least the Ayutthaya period. The majority of the population is Buddhist, and there are four Buddhist temples, a hermitage, a Chinese shrine, and a meditation center. Koh Yo boasts ancient traditions, including the Tenth Month Procession and the Khao Kut Climbing Ceremony. For education, there are two schools on Koh Yo: Wat Laem Pho School and Wat Tay Yo School. For public health, there are two health centers at Ban Suan Thurian and Ban Tha Sai. Koh Yo is located in the lower part of Songkhla Lake. Its total area, including water, is 17.95 square kilometers (approximately 11,220 rai), and its land area is only 15 square kilometers (9,375 rai). Most of the island is mountainous and hilly, ranging from 10 to 151 meters high. There are small flat areas, mostly hilly plains, along the coast. There are few natural water sources, requiring wells to be dug using underground water. From here, it's 20 kilometers from the Songkhla City Hall by land or 6 kilometers by boat. Land travel can be accessed via the Tinsulanon Bridge, which crosses from the Mueang and Singhanakhon Districts. #sunnyontour #KohYo #Songkhla