Prachuap Khiri Khan -- Gathering of information and pictures


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-	Mu Koh Surin National Park
-	Koh Phra Thong
-	Koh Yao

Beach in Thailand
-	Phuket
-	Koh Phi Phi
-	Krabi
-	Koh Samui
-	Koh Pha Ngan
-	Koh Tao
-	Koh Tarutao
-	Trang
-	Hua Hin
-	Pattaya
-	Cha Am

Prachuap Khiri Khan

The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. About 100 kilometres to the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan is Hua Hin, Thailand's first beach resort which is renowned for golf and spa. Between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan are Pran Buri with many boutique resorts and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park with soaring peaks, numerous caves and exotic bird life.

Hua Hin

281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays.

The town was originally known as Ban Samoe Rieng, or Ban Laem Hin (Stony Point Village). The construction of a railway station in the city as part of the Southern Railroad in the reign of King Rama VI resulted in making Hua Hin stand out from many quite fishing villages. In addition, the construction of a Summer Palace of King Rama VII totally transformed the village into a high-society resort town for royalty. Even today, the Royal Family continues to reside at the Palace for part of the year.

Hua Hin's consequence came with the opening of the Railway Hotel (known today as the Sofitel Central Hotel), an elegant Victorian-style resort hotel, and also the countrys first standard golf course. A cluster of royal and high-society residences gradually became more visible resulting in the transformation of the whole village into the first seaside resort of the country, where visitors could enjoy swimming, fishing, and golfing in the country's first standard golf course.

Today, Hua Hin is a well-established beach destination with word-class facilities coupled with a true sense of Thai hospitality. Despite its expansive growth and development as a luxurious destination, the splendor of Hua Hin remains intact. Remaining content in itself, Thailand's oldest seaside resort has never sought international recognition. It has continued to provide a peaceful and relaxed sanctuary in a picturesque environment that comes with a true sense of historical identity.

Ao Mae Ramphueng and Ao Bo Thonglang - Bang Saphan - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Situated in the southern extremities of the province, both are scenic bays in the Bang Saphan distri ....

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Hat Ban Krut - Bang Saphan - Prachuap Khiri Khan

This quiet beach is situated mid-way between Amphoe Thap Sakae and Bang Saphan. A good view of the b ....

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Koh Thalu, Koh Sang, and Koh Sing - Bang Saphan Noi - Prachuap Khiri Khan

These three islands suitable for fishing can be reached within 20 minutes by boat from Ban ....

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Butterfly Garden - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Located opposite Klai Kangwon Palace, this is the first butterfly and herbal garden in Hua Hin. Surr ....

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Hat Hua Hin - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Hat Hua Hin is a 5-kilometer white sandy beach lined with a wide range of accommodations, from bunga ....

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Hat Khao Tao - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

This small beach at the foot of Khao Tao Hill lies about 10 kilometers south of Hua Hin. It is locat ....

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Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Center - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Situated in an old typical house on Naepkhehat Road, the center features a private collection of con ....

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Khao Hin Lek Fai - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Definitely a vantage point to see the whole town of Hua Hin, the hill is located approximately 3 kil ....

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Khao Krailat - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Located near Khao Takiap, this steep hill lends its name to the temple that is located there. The te ....

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Klai Kangwon Palace - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

In Thai, the name of the palace literally means far from worries. This summer palace consisting of 3 ....

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Koh Singto - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Approximately 800 meters off the coast of Suan Son Beach is Ko Singto, a small island suitable for f ....

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Namtok Pa La-u - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located in the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaen ....

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Suan Son Pradiphat - Hua Hin - Prachuap Khiri Khan

This beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare Office and is open to the public. It is at Kilometer ....

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Sam Roi Yot National Park - Kui Buri - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin in the vicinity of Kui Buri district, this coastal ....

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Ao Manao - Mueang - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Lying some 5 kilometres south of the town, this beautiful curved bay, once a battlefield between the ....

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Khao Chong Krachok - Mueang - Prachuap Khiri Khan

From the foot of the hill in the north of the town, up 395 steps, sits a much revered mona ....

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King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology - Mueang - Prachuap Khiri Khan

This Science Park was established at Wa Ko in 1989 to commemorate King Monkut (King Rama IV), who is ....

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Pran Buri - Pran Buri - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Pran Buri is some 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. There are several beach resorts in peaceful atmosp ....

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Pran Buri - Thap Sakae - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Pran Buri is some 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. There are several beach resorts in peaceful atmosp ....

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