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Before the city was named “Hua Hin”, a story was told that around year 1834, in the reign of King Nang Klao, some of the agricultural areas in Petchburi were afflicted by a severe drought. Some of citizens moved south until they found “Samoh Rieng village”, up from Kao Takieb and Nong kae or Ban Nong Sakae. In Samoh Rieng, the
seashore is very unusual. The rocks on the shore were beautifully spread out and the land was just right for farming and fishing, and was originally called “Samoh Rieng” village. Huan Hin is a very famous vacation destination in Thailand, is well known to Thai’s and foreigners because of the gracious actions of the Ratanakosin Kings and royal family, starting from the time Hua Hin Municipality was renamed “Samoh Rieng”. Famous Place is Klai Kangwon Hua Hin Palace, Hua Hin Train Station, Rot-Fai Hua Hin Hotel (Hua Hin Train Hotel), The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. You will be able also to find guesthouses and apartments of very good quality.
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Place to travel
Hua Hin Beach The crystal clear water, clean white sand and wonderful atmosphere have contributed to making Hua Hin the resort of choice for tourists. This beach was the first in Thailand to gain fame and popularity and continues to delight visitors of all ages. Had Suan Son Pradiphat Beach
This beautiful stretch of beach, 9 km south of Hua Hin, gets it name from the Casuarina trees (son) growing along the shore.
This calm and peaceful site is maintained by the local army base and has plenty of restaurants as well as guesthouses, apartments, hotels and self-catering bungalows.Had Khao Tao Beach
This small beach is at the foot of Khao Tao Hill about 13 km south of Hua Hin on the Petchakasem Road. It is another tranquil spot, with a large Buddha image facing the sea.
Kho Sing Toh Island
This Island is about 800 m offshore from Suan Son Beach, and is very popular with fishermen and divers. It can be reached by boat, available for rent at Khao Takaib Village.
Mount Khao Takaib (vantage point)
Khao Takiab or “Mount Chopstick” is a large promontory jutting into the sea about 6 Km south of Hua Hin. At the summit, a quiet and cool site, there is a temple and a statue of the goddess Kwan Im. There is also an excellent vantage point, allowing one to
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Cha-Am ranks as one of the favorite beach resort towns and top weekend estination for Thai’s and foreigners. It offers an abundant selection of accommodation types; Guesthouses, apartments, tropical resorts in front of the beach, and grand hotels. It is far about 176 kilometers and takes only a pleasant three hours drive from Bangkok.
Famous Place
Maruekhathayawan Palace
This summer palace was built by the command of King Rama VI in the
year 1923. Visitors are welcome to visit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. Dress politely, shorts and tank tops are prohibited in the palace. |
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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
This park is a collection of palace buildings and temples built in 1859 for King Rama IV. The historic park opens every day from 8:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Place to travel
Puek-Tien Beach
Puek-Tien is a small Beach-resort town about 18 kilometers north of Cha-Am. It is famous for the statues in the middle of the sea depicting characters from Thailand's greatest poet, Sun Ton Phu's, Epic Tale, Phra Apai Manee.
Cha-Am Beach
The beach is a seaside district and located at the sunrise coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Cha-Am provides a quiet, relaxing retreat and is surrounded by traditional Thai ambience. Cha-Am beach is well suitable for families and individuals who wish to escape from the city bustle to a Thai peace of mind.
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