LOCAL PRODUCTS
Shrimp and fish crackers are one of the
local products of Songkhla. They are delicious and inexpensive.
There are also nam budu, cashew nuts, and dried crystal
shrimp that can be purchased from any stalls on Nakhon
Nai Road in the city.
Nang Talung (shadow puppet) is the south’s
folk art that is shown to the general public in Nakhon
Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, and Songkhla. A temporary
platform is usually built for the performance. The puppets,
cut from animal hide, are placed against the rear of
a white screen in front of a bright light so the audience
can see their shadows. The story is told by narrators.
The puppets can be purchased from souvenir stores.
Ko Yo Hand-woven Fabric is another folk
product of Songkhla, produced mainly from Ko Yo, Amphoe
Mueang Songkhla. The sturdy hand-woven fabric has intricate
designs such as Lai Rat Chawat, and Lai Luk Kaeo and
can be purchased from stores on Nakhon Nai and Nang
Ngam Roads.