Central Thailand PRACHUAPKHIRIKHAN

Prachuap Khiri Khan is now divided into 7 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang Prachuap Khiri Khan, Amphoe Bang Saphan, Amphoe Bang Saphan Noi, Amphoe Hua Hin, Amphoe Kui Buri, Amphoe Pran Buri, Amphoe Thap Sakae, and King Amphoe Sam Roi Yot.

Ao Manao

Ao Manao This beautiful curved bay is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. It is some 5 kilometres south of the town. This area used to be a battlefield between the Thai and Japanese armies during Second World War. Accommodation should be reserved in advanced at the 53rd Squadron, Tel: 0 3261 1017, 0 3261 1031 ext. 2146.

Dan Singkhon

Dan Singkhon This Myanmar-Thailand border pass is located in Tambon Khlong Wan, 4 kilometres from Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park. It used to be a strategic line for military movement in the past.

Khao Chong Krachok

Khao Chong Krachok or Mirror Mount From the foot of the hill in the north of the town, up 395 steps, sits a much revered monastery. There is a small pagoda and a troop of playful monkeys. The hill also offers a spelendid panorama of the coastline and seascape.

Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park

Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park This is located to the west of the town. Travel along Highway No. 4 till Km. 331-332, then turn right and drive for another 8 kms. Among large stones placed by nature in the area, there are narrow walks leading to wide rocky fields on the mountain top overlooking the view of the city and the sea.

Wa Ko

Wa Ko This locality has had historical importance since the reign of King Rama IV. The King made a trip to Wa Ko to witness the full moon eclipse. A long white sandy beach lined with pine trees offers a pleasant atmosphere. It is located at Km. 335 of Highway No. 4, about 12 kilometres south of the town.

Car

By car: From Bangkok, drive for about 3 hours along the Highway 35 (Thon Buri - Pak Thao route) via Samut Songkhram then turn left to the Highway No. 4 (Phetkasem Road) via Phetchaburi and Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan, a total distance of 281 kilometres. Another route might otherwise be taken from Bangkok via Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, a total distance of 320 kilometres.

Regular buses leave Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan many times daily. Call :0-2435-1199 (air-conditioned bus) or 0 2434 5557-8 (non air-conditioned bus) for more information.

Train

By rail : Trains leave Hualamphong (Bangkok Railway Station) for Hua Hin 12 times daily and Prachuap Khiri Khan 9 times daily. Please check timetable before travelling at the nearest staion or Information Unit in Bangkok Railway Station, Tel: 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.

Seafood, Cotton products

Prachuap Khiri Khan has an abundance of dried seafood and products from fruits such as pine apples, coconuts, bananas and aloe vera. One of its renowned local products is “pha phim khommaphat” or khommaphat printed cotton, a typial product of Hua Hin which is to be sold by yard. A large variety of other cotton products are also obtainable, for example, placemat, tablecloth, and pillowcase. Most of the products, fresh and dried seafood, souvenirs, dishes made of seafood are available at Hua Hin Market.

Central Thailand
Bangkok | Hua Hin | Kanchanaburi
Ayutthaya | Prachuab Khirikhan | Phetchaburi | Nakorn Pathom | Samut Prakarn |
Pathumthani | Saraburi | Lopburi | Nonthaburi |

Southern Thailand
Phuket | Krabi | Phi Phi | Koh Lanta | Phang-Nga/Khao Lak | Ao Nang | Suratthani
Chumphon | Ranong | Satun | Pattani | Narathiwat | Nakhon Si Thammarat

Eastern Thailand
Pattaya | Rayong | Koh Samet | Koh Chang, Trat | Ko Kood | Koh Mak | Chanthaburi

Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Mae Hong Son | Sukhothai |
Lampang | Phitsanulok | Kamphaeng Phet | Nan | Uthai Thani

Northeast Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima | Khon Kaen | Nong Khai | Loei