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Prachuap Khiri Khan
 
Central Thailand

Capital: Prachuap Khiri Khan
Location: Central Thailand

Neighboring provinces:
North: Phetchaburi
South: Choumpon
West: Myanmar (Burma)
East: Gulf of Thailand

Photo: Hua Hin

 
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Prachuap Khiri Khan is loaned some 281 kilometres south of Bangkok. After the old town was abandoned during the fall of Ayutthaya. a new settlement was established in 1845 in the reign of King Rama IV. The province, today, is more famous for its natural charm of beaches and mountains than historical attractions. Hua Hin, its major attraction, is one of Thailand's most popular seaside resorts among overseas visitors as well as Thais.

Prachuap Khiri Khan is now divided into 7 districts and 1 minor district:Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, Kui Buri, Thap Sakae, Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi Pran Buri, Hua Hin, Sam Roi Yot

 

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Hua Hin
Amphoe Hua Hin
Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand. Hua Hin lies some 200 kilometres or a three-hour drive southwest of Bangkok.

Attraction type:
Beaches, Nightlife, Monuments, View Points
 
Ao Manao
Amphoe Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan
This beautiful curved bay is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. It is some 5 kilometres south of the town.

Attraction type:
Beach

 
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Amphoe Pran Buri and Kui Buri
This park is located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin. It occupies an area of 98 square kilometres with undulating ranges of limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches.

Attraction type:
National Park

 
Khao Chong Krajok
Amphoe Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan
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.

Attraction type:
Temple, View Point

 
Ban Krud
Amphoe Bang Saphan
Information coming soon

Attraction type:
Temple

 
Prachuap Khiri Khan City
Amphoe Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan
Information coming soon

Attraction type:
Beach

 
Ban Krud Beach
Amphoe Bang Saphan
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Attraction type:
Beach

 

Tourist attractions and places
of interest in Prachuap Khiri Khan

- Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park
- Hat Wanakon National Park


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