Education
Prince of Songkla University is the oldest and the biggest university in Southern Thailand, having the main campus near Hat Yai downtown (the campus area covers 'Hat Yai' city and 'Kho Hong' town, parts of Greater Hat Yai). This public university is always ranked in top ten of Thai universities. Furthermore, the first and the only private university in Southern Thailand – Hatyai University – is also located in the urban area of Hat Yai. In addition, the Ramkhamhaeng University's campus is located near the international airport.
Hat Yai is also home to several famous high schools, including the country's top ten, Hatyaiwittayalai School (public). Another well-known public school is Hatyaiwittayalaisomboonkulkanya School, the fomer branch of Hatyaiwittayalai. In addition, there are several popular private schools in Greater Hat Yai, including Saengthong Vitthaya School, Thidanukhro School and PSU Wittayanusorn School .
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