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Introduction
Khao Daeng Viewpoint The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb
location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. About
100 kilometres to the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan is Hua Hin, Thailand’s first
beach resort which is renowned for golf and spa. Between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri
Khan are Pran Buri with many boutique resorts and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
with soaring peaks, numerous caves and exotic bird life.
Borders
| North |
: Phetchaburi |
South |
: Chumphon |
| East |
: Gulf of Thailand |
West |
: The Union of Myanmar |
Distance
| Distances from Mueang District to Other
Districts |
| Kui Buri |
30 km |
Bang Saphan |
87 km |
| Thap Sakae |
34 km |
Hua Hin |
90 km |
| Sam Roi Yot subdistrict |
54 km |
Bang Saphan Noi |
110 km |
| Pran Buri |
71 km |
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Festival & Events
Hua Hin Jazz Festival
When: First weekend in June
Where: Hua Hin Beach
Hua Hin Jazz Festival
is normally held over the first weekend in June, lasts for two or three days. The
festival is a presenting the musical performances of a large number of Thai and
international musicians. One of the best known of these is Saxophone Madness, a
popular local group who will open the event with their unique sax-based music.
Khao Chong Krachok Tak Bat Devo Ceremony
When: End of Buddhist Lent
Where: Wat Thammaikaram Worawihan
The tourists
are participate in the Devo alms-giving to 200 monks, Visit and purchase products
of Prachuap Khiri Khan and enjoy the exhibition of the votive tablets and Buddha
images, witnesses the traditional Chak Phra Festival, see the float parade of the
Lord Buddha’s biography.
A Fair to Commemorate the “Heroic Deeds of 8 December 1941”
When: Early December
Where: Ao Manao
The fair is organised at Ao
Manao within the compound of Wing 53, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, to commemorate
and honour the heroic deeds of the Thai civilians, police and soldiers who fought
in the battle with the Japanese army which brought their troops into Thailand at
Ao Manao during World War II on 8 December, 1941. In the event, there are academic
exhibitions of the air force authorities and various other governmental offices,
booths offering local products, and various forms of entertainment
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