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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-ams 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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