beach
Hua Hin
Thailand's oldest beach resort town, favored by the royal family, with long sandy beaches, night markets, and nearby national parks.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Phetchaburi, Thailand · Asia
Cha-am is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tha Yang, 26km from Hua Hin.
Cha-am is a town located in Phetchaburi, Thailand. With a population of 49,375, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Cha-am sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cha-am to your route.
Cha-am (Thai: ชะอำ, pronounced [tɕʰáʔām] or [tɕʰāʔām]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Phetchaburi province, western Thailand.
The district was established in 1897 with the name Na Yang. In 1914 the centre of the district was moved to Ban Nong Chok (now in Tha Yang district and its name was changed toRead more
Nong Chok. After World War II, the government moved the office to tambon Cha-am and also changed the district name to Cha-am.
Mrigadayavan Palace (Thai: พระราชนิเวศน์มฤคทายวัน, RTGS: Phra Ratchaniwet Maruekkhathayawan) in Cha-am district is a former residence of King Vajiravudh or Rama VI who ruled Siam from 1910 to 1925.
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Cha-am is located in Phetchaburi, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 12.8000 latitude, 99.9667 longitude.
Cha-am has a population of approximately 49,375 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
Full driving guide for Thailand2 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Thailand's oldest beach resort town, favored by the royal family, with long sandy beaches, night markets, and nearby national parks.
26 km · about 30 min drive
photogenic
A collapsed-roof cavern outside Phetchaburi where shafts of daylight fall through the ceiling onto rows of Buddha images, many placed by King Rama IV. The light beams peak in the late morning.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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