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I Hua Hin - Cha-Am Travel & Leisure Guide I
Attraction
in Hua Hin
I Cha-Am I
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Hua
Hin
is one of Thailand's most popular seaside resorts among
overseas visitors as well as Thais. This attraction
place is one district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province
which is now divided into 7 districts and 1 sub-district:
Amphoe Muang, 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.
Hua Hin located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand
and lies some 200 kilometres or a three-hour drive southwest
of Bangkok. Adding distinction to Hua Hin's coastal
setting, is its status as Thailand's most traditional
beach resort. It was here, in the 1920s, that King Rama
VII built a summer palace, thus creating a vogue among
high society for Hua Hin to become the favourite retreat
from Bangkok's summer heat. Today, the present Royal
Family continues to reside at Hua Hin for part of the
year. Hua Hin is similarly noted for its magnificent
beach, running from a rocky headland, which separates
it from a tiny fishing port, and curving gently for
some three kilometres to its southern point where Buddhist
temples cling to the cliffs. Hua Hin is a well-established
beach destinations, with full facilities. But unlike
Pattaya, on the opposite shores of the Gulf of Thailand,
Hua Hin provide a quieter, more relaxed retreat amid
surroundings which preserve a typical Thai ambience.
Hua Hin is well suited for families or for those who
wish simply to escape city bustle.
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 Hua
Hin Railway Station
Built in the reign of King Rama VI, this is one of Thailand's
most beautiful train stations of which the local people
are very proud.
Hua Hin
Arts and Crafts Centre
This is situated in an old typical house on Naepkhehat
Road. It has a collection and exhibition of many contemporary
works of Thai artists, as well as old furniture and
many pictures about Hua Hin in the past.
Klai Kangwon Palace
King Rama VII commanded this summer palace to be built
in the year 1926 to the north of Hua Hin. The palace
consists of 3 spanish style mansions facing the sea.
It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00
p.m. Call (032) 511115 for more information.
Khao Takiap
This hill is only 4 kilometres south of Hua Hin and
may be reached by local minibus. There is a road leading
to the top where a temple is situated. The nearby Khao
Takiap beach offers mostly bungalow accommodation.
Ko Singto
Fishing lovers can enjoy a day's outing to this island,
just a few kilometres from Hua Hin or Khao Takiap where
some boats for hire are available.
A famous distict of
Pechaburi province where is the same way direction from
Bangkok to Hua Hin. Amphoe Cha-Am has many attractive
places, especially Hat Cha-Am, the later discovery calm
beach beyond of Hua Hin.
Hat
Cha-Am
 This
beach is located 41 kilometers from Phectaburi township
area where a two kilometers road branches off on the left
to the beach. Cha-Am beach is the most beautiful beach
of Chang Phetchaburi. Originally, Cha-Am was a tambon
of Amphoe Nong Jok. After Hua Hin became popular , thus
causing its land to become occupied by high rank and royal
family members. They tried to locate a new resort location
and under the leadership of HRH. Prince Narathip they
recognized that Cha-Am beach was just  as
beautiful as Hua Hin Beach. Since then Cha-Am has become
much more well known to the public. It was developed and
promoted , and now has a district status. The State Railways
of Thailand operates a special trip to Cha-Am on every
holiday. Detailed information can be obtained from Travel
service Section, Tel 2237-010, 2237020.
Hup Kraphong
This place is located four kilometers before arriving
at Cha-Am at KM.201-202. An asphalt road branches off
on the right hand side for a distance of eight kilometers
to the Hup Kraphong Cooperatives which is situation in
the vicinty of Tambon Khao Yai. Amphoe Cha-Am originally
was dry and non-fertile.
In 1962 H.M. The King had the idea to help farmers in
the Phetch Dam Settlement, the Hup Kraphong Rural Development
Project was the result of the royal desire. It commenced
in 1964 with support of Israel , and the name of the projects
is "Thai-Israel Project". There were studies
on various crops growing in accordance with market requirements.
Farmers were advised to grow crops according to proper
technology and there was an establishment of Hup Kraphong
Cooperatives. Tourists can buy farm product at the market
located in front of the demonstration center as well as
to buy products made of hemp under the folk arts and crafts
project.
Ma Ruk Ha
Thai Ya Wan Palace
 This
palace is a royal seaside resort. The construction materials
were obtained from the demolished Hat Cho Samran Palace
by th royal command of king Vaijravudh in the year 1923.
Located at Tambon Huai Nua , Amphoe Cha-Am KM.216, it
is a litte bit beyond Cha-Am Beach (going from Bangkok).
This palace is note for three two - storeyed wooden pavilions
facing the sea, and is referred to as "the palace
of love and hope". Series of halls are linked together
throughout the palace. Residential halls of the royal
consort members are located on the right wing. The central
group of halls which is the royal residence consist of
royal sitting and relaxing rooms, accommodations for close
royal servants called Phisan Sakhon Hall, and the roading
room. In addition, Samoson Sewakamat Hall, a two-storey
open pavilion, is used as a meeting place, and sometimes
as a theater. Two important dramas were shown on this
stage in 1941 : "Phra Ruang" and "Wiwah
Phra Samut". Cho Phraya Ramrakhop ordered a statue
of King Vajiravudh, as a royal dedication, to be enshrined
in the hall of Marukhathaiyawan Palace. An annual rite
is conducted on November 25, the aniversary of King Vajiravudh's
death.
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