Cha-am
Things to see and do
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Fishing Village

Heading north on Ruamchit Rd the road turns to dirt passing through a line of Thai shops, fishmongers, and associated restaurants. The road tees at the harbour--to the right is the beach and Shylae Seafood. To the left, the road continues around the harbour past the docks, and a narrow bridge leads ... read more
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Eurasia Cha-am Lagoon

The Lagoon is a resort and residential community on the beach, about 3km north of Cha-am. It has two cool, welcoming, free-form pools overlooking the gulf that are free to the public and open 24 hrs a day. There's a terrace restaurant that serves typical Thai fare in the 100 to 300THB range, along ... read more
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Cha-am Forest Park

A small, modest nature preserve that is still worth a visit. ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) rentals are available for guided tours. You won't be able to hot-dog around on your own, but there are sufficient bumps and water crossings to make it amusing, especially for families and small groups. Pricey ... read more
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Phrarachanivet Mrigadayavan

This summer palace for King and kin was built in 1922, though it is no longer used by the royal family, so it's open to the public. Head south on Petchakasem Rd and look for the signs. It's about nine km from Cha-am, on the left. It's a complex of teak houses on stilts with louvered windows and ... read more
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