Hat Cha-am
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The premier beach resort of Phetchaburi, Hat
Cha-am is just as beautiful as the neighboring Hua Hin Beach. Located
approximately 163 kilometers south of Bangkok, 40 kilometers south
of Phetchaburi and 20 kilometers north of Hua Hin, the beach is famous
for being long and clean. In addition, it serves excellent fresh seafood.
Originally a fishing village, Cha-am received much attention after
the royal palace, Maruekhathaiyawan, was built near Hua Hin in the
reign of King Rama VI. At that time, the Royal Family and the elite
occupied the land in Hua Hin and its vicinity as a holiday seaside
resort. When people started looking around for twin seaside resort
town for Hua Hin, Cha-am’s beauty was discovered and quickly developed.
Today, Cha-am is a popular lively resort town offering a large variety
of accommodations and challenging activities. Boredom is rare in Cha-am
as there are a variety of water sports that can be enjoyed, while
a possible alternative to water sports is bicycle riding along a 6-kilometer
sandy white beach. During the weekdays the beach is virtually deserted
and there are beach umbrellas and sling chairs are available for hire.
The State Railways of Thailand operates a special trip to Cha-Am at
every holiday. Detailed information can be obtained from Travel service
Section, Tel. 02 237- 010, 2237020.
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