Hua Hin, Cha-am & Pranburi

Tropical seas & beach resorts are closer than you think

You don't need to journey all the way to the south of Thailand to find perfect tropical beached and resort-style accommodation. A short distance from Bangkok, the beachside towns of Hua Hin, Cha-am and Pranburi on the northwest coast of the Gulf of Thailand make an ideal short escape from Bangkok or are equally suited as longer tropical holiday destinations.

Hau Hin is the biggest of the three towns and easily accessible at only three hours drive south of Bangkok. The town itself is laid back but by no means boring; good swimming beaches, water sports, golf courses, historical sites, national parks, and shopping are all available to keep your days filled. There's also some nigtlife but not quite as over the top as Pattaya, making Hua Hin suitable for families and travelers in general. And it's ideal for those who don't want to make the long (and expensive) journey to Phuket or Koh Samui.

Cooler weather year round makes Hua Hin, Cha-am and Pranburi more pleasant than Bangkok. Now we're in the middle of summer and while the temperatures in Bangkok and the North are near boiling, the beaches here still average a pleasant 30 degrees Celsius during the daytime.

Next will come with the places to visit in Hua Hin ...