Prachuap
Khiri Khan is located some 281 kilometres south of
Bangkok. After the old town was abandoned during the fall
of Ayutthaya, a new settlement was established in 1845
in the reign of King Rama IV. The province, today, is
more famous for its natural charm of beaches and mountains
than historical attractions. Hua Hin, its major attraction,
is one of Thailand's most popular seaside resorts among
overseas visitors as well as Thais.
Prachuap
Khiri Khan is now divided into 7 districts and 1 sub-district:
Amphoe Muang Prachuap Khiri Khan, Amphoe Bang Saphan,
Amphoe Bang Saphan Noi, Amphoe Hua Hin, Amphoe Kui Buri,
Amphoe Pran Buri, Amphoe Thap Sakae, and King Amphoe Sam
Roi Yot.
How
to Get There
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By car : From Bangkok, drive for about 3 hours along
the Highway 35 (Thon Buri - Pak Thao route) via Samut
Songkhram then turn left to the Highway No. 4 (Phetkasem
Road) via Phetchaburi and Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan,
a total distance of 281 kilometres. Another route might
otherwise be taken from Bangkok via Buddhamonthon, Nakhon
Pathom, Ratchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, a total distance
of 320 kilometres.
Regular
buses leave Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Hua Hin
and Prachuap Khiri Khan many times daily. Call :0-2435-1199
(air-conditioned bus) or 0 2434 5557-8 (non air-conditioned
bus) for more information.
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Train : Trains leave Hualamphong (Bangkok Railway
Station) for Hua Hin 12 times daily and Prachuap Khiri
Khan 9 times daily. Please check timetable before travelling
at the nearest staion or Information Unit in Bangkok Railway
Station, Tel: 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
