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Hat Yai vs Penang for weekend shopping?

Lily C.

Traveler · 2h

Same 2-day budget. Where does ringgit stretch further?

#Shopping #Budget

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YR Yusuf R.· Local · 2h

Hat Yai wins on food and massage prices — ringgit goes far. Central Festival + Lee Gardens for clothes. Penang has heritage, Hat Yai has value. Malaysian weekenders come here specifically because everything is cheaper. Grab, halal food, markets — built for cross-border trips.

Amir H.· Traveler · 2h

Shabu 299 baht vs 50+ ringgit at home — that alone justifies the train ride.

Lily C.· Traveler · 2h

Penang for culture, Hat Yai for shopping haul. We do both quarterly.

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