Cha-am
Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation. This straight sea pine-lined beach lies 40 km. south of Phetchaburi or 20 km. north of Hua Hin, with which it is often paired as a traditional seaside destination favoured by the Thai upper class. Cha-am was originally a fishing village. After King Rama VI had Maruekhathaiyawan Palace built, the area was taken up by the Royal Family and the elite for beachside sojourns. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.
Phetchaburi
The province offers a splendid historical park and old temples in the provincial capital, peaceful beaches, cool caves, a superb nature reserve, and a great variety of fresh seafood.
Phetchaburi serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to the beach resorts of Southern Thailand, or as a very worthwhile destination in itself.
Krabi
Krabi major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline, which contains several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands.
This coastal province covers an area of 4,709 square kilometres and is located 814 km. south of Bangkok. Krabi’s major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline, which contains several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands.
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