The mermaid statue at Laem Samila beach in Songkhla province, where the city of Hat Yai is one of its districts. Located at the border between Malaysia and Thailand, Hat Yai is a traditionally popular destination for a 12-hour road trip from Singapore. But the recent change in Thai visa requirements for visitors returning by land has affected the number of travellers into Hat Yai. With Jetstar's new direct service, travellers can fly direct to Hat Yai visa-free for 30 days while allowing them to save on travel time. The new service will see Jetstar Asia operate up to 51 services a week to Thailand, which includes Bangkok and Phuket.

Source: Bangkok Post August 01, 2017 02:03 UTC