Prachuap Khiri Khan province

Places to go in Prachuap Khiri Khan province
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Ban Krut
Bang Saphan Yai
Hua Hin
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Prachuap Khiri Khan boasts stunning coastline along the Gulf of Thailand which includes some lovely beaches. The province is bordered to the north by Phetburi and to the south by Chumphon. This is where Thailand slims down to its skinniest--at one point only 11 km separates Burma to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east.

The name Prachuap Khiri Khan means 'Land of many mountains', and stems from the range lying near Burma. The official tourist brochures itemise the occupations of people living here as: agriculture, fishing and cowboys. If you sight any cowboys, please let us know.

Although Prachuap Khiri Khan is the provincial capital, by far the majority of visitors know it for Hua Hin -- a beach resort area located to the north of the capital. Particularly popular with European retirees, the town attracts a good trade of tourists and travellers - especially those with children -- drawn by the calm seas and long beaches. Hua Hin is also very popular amongst expats based in Bangkok as the town is only a few hours drive from the Thai capital.

The bustle of Hua Hin seems to distract many travellers from exploring the much-nicer beaches to the south -- making it one of the last undiscovered areas in Thailand, and in some people's minds, the next big thing. Bang Saphan Yai, with it's mellow pace and cheap bungalows along the uncrowded, uncluttered shore-line, has been a well-kept secret for many years and Haad Ban Krut rivals the beauty of the beaches of the Andaman Islands.