P'Gun Leaves Parents' Embrace for the First Time: Camp in Songkhla

P'Gun Leaves Parents' Embrace for the First Time: Camp in Songkhla

Speaking of P'Gun's first experience leaving home to attend a camp in Songkhla province, I, mr.hotsia, want to tell you honestly. This is not just a children's story but a life lesson experienced firsthand in the uniquely charming southern land.

Songkhla, the southernmost city of Thailand, holds many charms hidden in every corner—from the local way of life, bustling fresh markets, to the vast sea and fresh seafood that anyone who tastes will surely love. Along the way, I witnessed P'Gun's seriousness on the day he left his parents' embrace for the first time, with tears and smiles mixed together. What I felt was courage and determination.

The camp P'Gun attended was a life skills and social living camp in Songkhla. During that time, I saw another side of local life—not only people from Songkhla city but also children from surrounding districts joining the activities. Here, they learned about the environment, teamwork, and discipline through fun and challenging activities such as cooking local dishes, making toys from natural materials, and even boating along small canals that are the community's lifeblood.

One of my memorable moments with P'Gun during the camp was tasting Songkhla's local food. Here, the food is not only fresh but also full of flavors that clearly reflect southern culture. P'Gun and I triedChanthaburi-style Pad Thai, a specialty of Songkhlaat the Walking Street near the Clock Tower. The taste was spicy yet balanced, with chewy noodles. It's a must-try when visiting Songkhla. There are also many other delicious dishes likeFried dried mullet fish from Ranot seawhich is a famous seafood dish of the province. P'Gun said it was so delicious he wanted to come back for more.

Another interesting aspect of Songkhla is the fresh market filled with lively chatter and the aroma of fresh seafood. Kim Yong Market in Hat Yai, not far from the camp, is another place I, mr.hotsia, recommend everyone to experience.Pak Kad dessert at Kim Yong Market, Hat Yaiis a unique and rare sweet that represents local desserts deeply reflecting southern culture.

Besides food and the camp, Songkhla also boasts beautiful and exciting nature. P'Gun had the chance to boat through the mangrove forest in Ranot, a place I, mr.hotsia, really like because it shows a balanced way of living in harmony with nature. We also tasted fresh seafood from local villagers. For those interested in seafood, I recommend checking outCooking at Ranot, Ranot, Songkhlaon my channel, which tells stories about local ingredients and simple, delicious, and unique home cooking.

On P'Gun's last day at the camp, instead of feeling scared or wanting to go home, he felt pride and a bond formed with new friends and this place. Songkhla is not just a spot where kids come to camp and then leave; it is the beginning of learning and growing in the wider world, where they understand the meaning of responsibility and living happily with others.

If you want to see detailed scenes and stories of P'Gun's experience, I recommend watchingP'Gun Leaves Parents' Embrace for the First Time: Camp in Songkhlaon the mr.hotsia channel, where I have captured every feeling and important event completely.

Finally, Songkhla is not only about the sea or food but also about the stories of its people and way of life worth exploring. It is a province I, mr.hotsia, want everyone to visit and experience for themselves. If you enjoy community-based travel and deep cultural learning, don't forget to try the signature dishes and stroll through the local markets here. I guarantee you will fall in love with Songkhla just like P'Gun and me.