It's much like any other Thai town,there is a number of permanent expats that reside there and a few western style coffee shops and restaurants.

It gets many backpackers passing through on their way to the islands.

Nothing exceptional about the place,would be OK to kick back for a few days and do some people watching over a cold beer or an iced coffee.

The food will be predominantly more spicy and have a more Muslim feel to it,this is where the southern Muslim population really starts to be more prevelant.