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| 1.Amphoe Mueang Prajuab KhiriKhan |
History of Prachuap Khiri Khan:
The city of Prachuap Khiri Khan was reconstructed in 1845, after it was abandoned during the fall of the Ayutthaya kingdom in 1767.
King Mongkut gathered 3 cities, Bang Nangrom, Kui Buri and Khlong Wan to sattle and name Prachuap Khiri Khan province. At the same time, he renamed Koh Kong,the opposite city that located in the east side of Gulf of Siam(recently Gulf of Thailand) to be Prachanta Khiri Khet. Now Koh Kong is a province of Kingdom of Cambodia.
In 1868 King Mongkut invited several guests to watch the solar eclipse on September 18. Being fond of science he predicted the event by himself, but the chosen observation point was the marshes near Sam Roi Yot where he contracted malaria, of which he died two weeks later.
During World War II Japanese troops occupied Thailand. On December 8, 1941 they first landed near the city of Prachuap Khiri Khan. After one day of battle the Thai troops resigned and had to allow Japan to use Thailand as a base for their war operations. |
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The province is subdivided into 8 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 48 communes (tambon) and 388 villages (muban).
1.Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan
2. Kui Buri
3.Thap Sakae
4.Bang Saphan
5.Bang Saphan Noi
6.Pran Buri
7.Hua Hin
8.Sam Roi Yot |
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Ao Manao
Lying some 5 kilometres south of the town, this beautiful curved bay, once a battlefield between the Thai and Japanese armies during the Second World War, is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. Part of the beach is lined with souvenir stalls. The remainder, and the greater part, is tranquil and largely untouched by commercialism. Accommodation should be reserved in advanced at the 53rd Squadron, Tel: 0 3261 1017, 0 3261 1031 ext. 2146. |
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Khao Chong Krachok
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 splendid panorama of the coastline and seascape. |
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King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology
This Science Park was established at Wa Ko in 1989 to commemorate King Monkut (King Rama IV), who is regarded as the Father of Thai Science Study. In 1968 the King made a trip to Wa Ko to witness an eclipse of the sun after his astronomical forecast. A science museum with many sections for youth education, an aquarium and a butterfly garden situated in the compound can be visited every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is located at Km.335 of Highway No. 4, about 12 kilometres from Prachuap Khiri Khan and 4 kilometres along a branch road. Call 0 3266 1098 for more information |
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| 2.Amphoe Kui Buri |
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Sam Roi Yot National Park
Located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin in the vicinity of Kui Buri district, this coastal national park covers an area of 98 square kilometres with limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches. |
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It is also home to various kinds of local and migrating birds, which are plentiful from November to February.
With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a landmark for seamen and also provides a good shelter for ships during a storm. To get to the park, follow the direction signs marking the remaining distances of 38 and 15 kilometres at Km. 256 and Km.286.5, respectively. |
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Hat Sam Phraya, located 3.5 kilometres north of the park office, is a beautiful beach lined with pine trees. Accommodation is available.
Tham Kaeo is situated some 23 kilometres from Pran Buri or 15 kilometres north of the park office. This cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites. Oil lamps can be rented at a nearby village for exploring the cave.
Tham Sai ,is 9 kilometres north of the park office. Exploration inside the cave takes about half an hour. Oil lamps can be rented at nearby Khung Tanot Village.
Hat Laem Sala is located 16 kilometres north of the park office. It can be reached by boat or walking across a hill from Bang Pu Village. Walking up a beachside mountain for a while, visitors will arrive at a famous cave called "Tham Phraya Nakhon". The cave has a big hole through which a shaft of light reaches and permits the growth of various kinds of plants.
Phra Thi Nang Khuha Kharuhat, a Thai style pavilion, lends the most attractive sight to the cave and has become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is a four-porched building first constructed in Bangkok in 1890 during the reign of King Rama V, then dismantled and moved to the cave where it was reconstructed. Its gable tops were raised by the King himself.
In addition, there is a viewpoint on Khao Daeng, 400 metres from the park office and Ban Khao Daeng, a canalside village, which is the starting point for a 1 hour boat trip to watch wild birds. |
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| 3.Amphoe Thap Sakae |
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Thapsakae is not a common destination for western tourists. But if you are looking for a quiet beach holiday, it should be on your short-list .. especially if you are a family.
Just 370 km south of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, Thapsakae has fine beaches, clean water and reasonably priced resorts. The Amphoe of Thapsakae has several Tumbons (districts) and each Tumbon boasts its own style of resort and a particular ambiance.
History of Thapsakae
The area of Thap Sakae was separated from Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan and Bang Saphan district. Due to its fertile land and sea many people migrated to this area and established 3 villages, Huai Yang, Ang Thong and Thap Sakae. When these villages grew bigger the government decided to establish Thap Sakae minor district (king amphoe) in 1938. It was officially upgraded to a full district on July 23rd, 1958.
The district is subdivided into 6 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 65 villages (muban). Thap Sakae is also a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of the tambon Thap Sakae. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO). |
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Laem Kum Beach
หาดแหลมกุ่ม อยู่ที่ตำบลนาหูกวาง ห่างจากถนนใหญ่เพียง 4 กิโลเมตร บรรยากาศเงียบสงบ เหมาะสำหรับพักผ่อนหย่อนใจ เล่นน้ำทะเล ชายหาดยาวประมาณ 5 กิโลเมตร เรียงรายด้วยทิวสนสลับกับต้นมะพร้าว มีซุ้มศาลาสำหรับชมทิวทัศน์ หรือนั่งรับประทานอาหาร |
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Namtok Huai Yang National Park
The one interesting place where we offer for you is Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park. Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park covers the area of Amphur Bang Sapan and Tab Sakae of Prachuap Kiri Khan province. It is encompassed by many beautiful places. The park was designated on the 8th December 1991 as the 70th national park of Thailand, with total area of 161 sq.km. |
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The park is steeply mountainous on Tanao Sri mountain range at 200 - 800 meters above sea level. It is watershed of many rivers, which border Thai and Myanmar.
The park is covered by evergreen and dry evergreen forest. Important trees are Hopea oderata, Lagerstoemia tomentosa, Terminalla corticosa, Dipterocarpus spp., Toena ciliate and bamboo. Wildlife are abundant, for example serow, langur, gibbon, squirrel, wild boar, leopard, common muntjac, porcupine and birds.
In the Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park, Prachuap Kiri Khan province of Thailand has a many attraction such as Bua Sawan Waterfall, Huai Yang Waterfall, Kha Aon Waterfall or Tab Mon Waterfall, Nam Tok Huai Hin Dat or Huai Hin Dat Waterfall, Nam Tok Khao Lan or Khao Lan Waterfall and Yot Khao Luang |
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Kho Lam Ra
อยู่ที่ตำบลธงชัย (อยู่ระหว่างเขตอำเภอทับสะแกและอำเภอบางสะพาน) ห่างจากฝั่งประมาณ 300 เมตร เป็นเกาะหินขนาดปานกลาง มีแนวหาดทรายเล็กๆบริเวณรอบเกาะมีแนวปะการัง บนเกาะมีชาวประมงอาศัยอยู่ |
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Ao Mae Ramphueng and Ao Bo Thonglang
Situated in the southern extremities of the province, both are scenic bays in the Bang Saphan district area. Travel about 75 kilometres south of Phrachuap Khiri Khan to Km. 399, turn left and continue for another 17 kilometres via Bang Saphan Market to Ao Mae Ramphueng. Ao Bo Thonglang is 4 kilometres away. Accommodation and seafoodrestaurants are available. |
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Hat Ban Krut (Ban Krut beach)
This quiet beach is situated mid-way between Amphoe Thap Sakae and Bang Saphan. A good view of the beach can be seen from the top of Thong Chai Mountain where a huge sitting Buddha image is situated. Accommodation is available along the beach. |
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5.Amphoe Bang Saphan Noi
Ko Thalu, Ko Sang, and Ko Sing. These three islands suitable for fishing can be reached within 20 minutes by boat from Ban Pak Khlong, 3 kilometres east of Bang Saphan. |
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| 8.Amphoe Pran Buri |
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Pran Buri
Pran Buri is some 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. There are several beach resorts in peaceful atmosphere. The Pran Buri Forest Park occupies a large area with a 1-kilometre pine-fringed beach and mangrove nature trails. |
Pran Buri National Park
เดิมเป็นโครงการอันเนื่องมาจากพระราชดำริของสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ โดยกำหนดพื้นที่เป็นป่าสงวนแห่งชาติป่าคลองเก่า คลองคอย มีพื้นที่ประมาณ 1,984 ไร่ ประกอบด้วย ป่าชายเลน และมีแม่น้ำปราณบุรีไหลผ่านตอนกลางของพื้นที่ป่า ปัจจุบันกรมป่าไม้ได้ประกาศให้เป็นวนอุทยานมีพื้นที่ 700 ไร่ อยู่ในความดูแลของสำนักงานป่าไม้เขตเพชรบุรี |
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| วนอุทยานปราณบุรีมีหาดทรายขาวสะอาดร่มรื่นด้วยแนวสนทอดยาว 1 กิโลเมตร อยู่ทางด้านตะวันออกของอุทยานฯ สามารถมองเห็นทิวทัศน์ของทะเล เกาะสิงห์โต เขาตะเกียบและเขาเต่า จุดที่น่าสนใจแวะเที่ยวชมได้แก่ เส้นทางเดินศึกษาธรรมชาติป่าชายเลนและกิจกรรมล่องเรือ เป็นสะพานไม้ยกระดับ สามารถเที่ยวชมและศึกษาเกี่ยวกับทรัพยากรธรรมชาติ ระบบนิเวศป่าชายเลนอย่างใกล้ชิด ้ |
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Hat Wanakon National Park
23 kilometres from Prachuap Khiri Khan, this 38-square kilometre park is centred on a fine 7 kilometre-pine-fringed beach. Camping is permitted. Snorkelling around offshore islands, swimming, hiking and bird watching number among major attractions. |
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| 7.Amphoe Hua Hin |
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Butterfly Garden
Located opposite Klai Kangwon Palace, this is the first butterfly and herbal garden in Hua Hin. Surrounded by diverse local plants from all over Thailand, it features varied species of butterflies, birds, orchids, flowers and herbal plants. It opens daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Hat Hua Hin (Hua Hin Beach)
Hua Hin beach is a 5-kilometer white sandy beach lined with a wide range of accommodations, from bungalows to five-star hotels and resorts. Located at the sunrise side of the city, the beach runs from a rocky headland which separates it from a tiny fishing pier, and gently curves for some three kilometers to the south where the Giant Standing Buddha Sculpture is located at the foot of Khao Takiap. While offering a tranquil atmosphere, the beach is also the place for fun-filled activities ranging from jogging, walking, sun bathing, horse riding, kite boarding, and other kinds of water sports.
Hat Khao Tao
This small beach at the foot of Khao Tao Hill lies about 10 kilometers south of Hua Hin. It is located on a pine-fringed beach and is more secluded than Hua Hin. The signature of the place is a large Buddha image which faces out to the sea. Bungalows are available.
Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Center
Situated in an old typical house on Naepkhehat Road, the center features a private collection of contemporary works of many Thai artists-paintings, sculptures and local handicrafts, as well as old furniture and many pictures about Hua Hin in the past.
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Hua Hin Railway Station
Built in the reign of King Rama VI, the station is one of Thailand's oldest railway stations. In addition, it is one of the country's most beautiful train stations with unique architecture. Its most striking feature is the splendid Royal Waiting Room constructed in the Thai architectural style. The room was relocated from Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom Province during the reign of King Rama VI.
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Hua Hin Night Market
The most colorful spot in Hua Hin during the night, the market offer a wide array of food, drinks, deserts, memorable souvenirs; all kinds of freshly-prepared dishes. Famous are Pad Thai, Hoi Thod, fresh seafood, Indian roti bread, coconut ice cream, etc. (the list is endless) This market will delight visitors wishing to savor the real taste of Hua Hin.
Khao Hin Lek Fai
Definitely a vantage point to see the whole town of Hua Hin, the hill is located approximately 3 kilometers west of the town. The best time to see the city is in the early morning.
Khao Krailat
Located near Khao Takiap, this steep hill lends its name to the temple that is located there. The temple belongs to a Buddhist denomination originally founded by King Rama IV and showcases a collection of large Buddha images dating back several hundred years.
Khao Takiap Vantage Point
This hill is situated at the southern end of Hua Hin, only 4 kilometers from the town. It can be easily reached by local minibus. Visitors can go up the hilltop to enjoy a bird's eye view of Hua Hin, which is one of the delightful views either during the day or night. There is a temple call Wat Khao Takiap situated on top of the hill. The nearby Khao Takiap Beach offers mostly bungalow accommodations. The giant golden Buddha Statue standing against the cliff has become a landmark of Khao Takiap.
Klai Kangwon Palace
In Thai, the name of the palace literally means far from worries. This summer palace consisting of 3 Spanish style mansions facing the sea was constructed to the north of Hua Hin under the royal command of King Rama Vll. Today, it is the permanent residence of the King.
It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Call (032) 511115 for more information. A permit must be obtained from the Royal Household Office prior to a visit.
Ko Singto
Approximately 800 meters off the coast of Suan Son Beach is Ko Singto, a small island suitable for fishing and diving. Some boats for hire are available.
Namtok Pa La-u
This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located in the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaengkrajan National Park where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning. Some levels of the waterfall can be reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream. The best time to watch butterflies is from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. In addition, visitors may be able to spot wild animals and several species of rare birds. The best time to visit the fall is from November to April when the fall is at its most beautiful. The waterfall can be reached by local transportation from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kilometers.
Suan Son Pradiphat
This beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare Office and is open to the public. It is at Kilometer 241, some 8 kilometers south of Hua Hin. This is a tranquil and relaxing place to visit with various restaurants and accommodations in the form of guesthouses, hotels and self-catering bungalows. |
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| Amphoe Sam Roi Yot |
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The minor district (King Amphoe) Sam Roi Yot was created on April 1st, 1995 by splitting the tambon Rai Kao, Sila Loi and Sam Roi Yot from Pran Buri district. On September 7th 1995 tambon Sala Lai was added, and on January 1st, 1996 also tambon Rai Mai of Kui Buri district was added to the minor district.It was upgraded to a full district in early 2006.
In August 2006 a plan to create a new 77th province was announced. If approved Sam Roi Yot will become part of this new province.
At the shore to the gulf is the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, which was the first marine national park of Thailand established in 1966. Both the park as well as the district name originate from the hills named Sam Roi Yot (lit. three hundred peaks).
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