Cha-am beach is located 41km. from Petchburi Province. It comprises the longest beach and is well known as much as Hua Hin that is situated only 20 km from here. It used to be a fisherman's village before it became famous with the royal family. King Rama VI liked the place so much that he built a summer palace called Phra Ratchaiwet Marukhathayawan, which is now a tourist spot.

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.

How To Get There :

By Train from Bangkok:

Trains leave Bangkok's Hualamphong Station at 12.20 p.m. (rapid train), 2.15 and 2.35 p.m. (special express), 3.50, 5.35 and 6.20 p.m. (rapid trains), 7.15 p.m. (express), 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. (express diesel railcar). All these trains offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd class seating except for the 2.35 p.m. special express (1st and 2nd class only) and the 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. express diesel railcar (2nd class only) and take about three hours to reach Phetchaburi. Fares are 34 baht, 78 baht and 153 baht, not including rapid or express surcharges. Call 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th for more details.

There is no ordinary train service between Hualamphong and Phetchaburi, but there are three ordinary 3rd class trains daily from Thonburi (Bangkok Noi) Station at 7.45 a.m. and 1.30 and 2.00 p.m. (34 baht, no surcharges).

By Bus from Bangkok:

There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi for 50 baht (ordinary) on the new road, 46 baht on the old road (via Ratchaburi and Nakhon Pathom), 60 baht for 2nd Class air-conditionedditioned and 75 baht for 1st Class air-conditioned. The bus takes about 2 1/2 hours to reach the destination. Contact 0 2435 1199-200 or Phetchaburi Tour, Tel: 0 2435 7408 for more details.

Getting Around Phetchaburi and Cha-am :

Samlors and taxis (motorcycles) can go anywhere in the center of town for 20 baht. It is possible to charter one for the whole day for 150 baht. Shared songthaews cost 6 baht around town including to and from the railway station.

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.

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This paradise-like island in the Andaman sea is part of a national marine park, standing next to Koh Yoong and well worth visiting for the its outstanding beauty. There is also a nice coral reef near the beach.The northern and eastern shores offer the beautiful beaches and a long stretch of coral reef to the south of the island. Take your snorkeling gear with you because on the way to Bamboo is a beautiful coral garden called Hin Klang.

is located a short boat trip away from Phi Phi Don to the northeast. When you stay at Phi Phi Don don't forget to visit this beautiful island that is never crowded unlike Maya Beach. arriving early in the morning means you can have the place to yourself for those perfect beach photos.

Around 6 km. north of Phi Phi island which is reachable by boat from Phuket (1 hour from Phuket) and Krabi. Arrange to hire a boat the day before and plan to leave early in the morning. Normal boat trips are also available later in the day.

Phi Phi Don : the larger one of the two with an abundance of fine beaches and accommodation to suit all needs. The more geographically dramatic

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Exposed to the Tsunami hit southern Thailand , Koh Lanta was very fortunate in that no damage occurred to the natural scenic beauty. Koh Lanta got very little physical affected. Koh Lanta quietly recovering with most hotels operating normally. All the beaches remain as beautiful as ever. All dive sites did not suffer in the disaster, rather the water is cleaner and clearer than ever.

Located in Krabi, Koh Lanta spreads over an area 152 sq km with 50 tiny islands in the area. It consists of two major islands, the more populated Koh Lanta Yai and smaller Koh Lanta Noi.

The center of the island is the Baan Sala Daan community on the Koh Lanta Yai. It is the place with many boat piers and sea arrivals. It also contains many restaurants and shops for tourists.

Koh Lanta is tropical Thailand at its best. With 10 white-sand beaches dotting the west coast of Ko Lanta, a private stretch of beach always awaits you. Easily accessible from airports at Krabi, Trang and Phuket, the island is a haven for almost any type of traveler - diver, honeymooner, family and retiree - with a wide range of resort hotel accommodations, from cheap, budget bungalows to 5-star luxury hotels with spas and boutique resort and hotel villas. The east coast is the mountain covered with rich tropical rainforest. All nine beaches located west coast of the island along north to south. Try to get down to the end; The National Park area with two curved beach, is wonderful !!!

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