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.
Cha Am Beach Information
