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Prachuap Khiri Khan is located some 281 kilometers
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, 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.

Borders
□ North: Phetchaburi
□ South: Chumporn
□ East: Gulf of Thailand
□ West: The Union of Myanmar
Distance from Prachuap Khiri Khan
city to its districts
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Bang Saphan |
75 kms. |
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Bang Saphan Noi |
112 kms. |
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Hua Hin |
90 kms. |
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Kui Buri |
30 kms. |
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Pran Buri |
57 kms. |
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Thap Sakae |
42 kms. |
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Sam Roi Yot subdistrict |
45 kms. |
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[ By Car ] Drive along
Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and
Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Hua
Hin Total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible
to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.
[ By Bus ] Buses
from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal cost 110 bahts for 1st
class (air-conditioned), 85 bahts for 2nd class (air-conditioned)
and 61 bahts (ordinary). The trip takes about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Various agencies on Khao San Road in Bangkok operate minivans
to Hua Hin for 150 baht per person. The bus leaves for Bangkok
from a station next to Siripetchkasem Hotel. In addition, there
are air-conditioned buses leaving for Chumpon Province (125
baht, 4 hours), Surat Thani Province (210 baht, 7hours), Phuket
Province (305 baht, 10 hours) and Krabi Province (280 baht,
9 hours)
[ By Train ] The trip takes about 3-3/4 hours from Bangkok; 1st class fare
is 202 baht (rapid and express only), 2nd class is 102 baht
(rapid and express only) and 3rd class is 44 baht. Call 1690
for more details.[ By Air ] SGA Airlines provides 3 - 4 flights daily to Hua Hin
(45 minutes). For more information, please contact SGA Airport
office Bangkok (662) 134 3233 – 4 or Hua Hin (6632) 522 300,
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[ Getting Around ] Local buses/songthaews from Hua Hin to the Hat (beach) of Khao
Takiap, Khao Tam and Suan Son cost 7-10 baht / person. These
buses run from around 6 a.m. until 5.50 p.m.
Buses to Pranburi are 10 baht and leave from the same area
of Chomsin Road. Samlors may cost 40 baht / trip in to town.
Motorcycles and bicycles can be rented from a couple of places
on Damnoen Kasem Road near the Jed Pee Nong Hotel. Motorcycle
rates are from 150 baht to 200 baht per day for 100cc and 250
baht to 300 baht for 125cc. Occasionally larger bikes - 400
to 750cc - are available for 500 baht to 600 baht a day. Bicycles
are 30 baht to 70 baht per day.
At the fishing pier visitors can charter boats to Ko Singtoh
for 800 baht a day. On Hat Takiap it is possible to get cheaper
fares for 700 baht.
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