BEACH TOWN CHA AM

BEACH TOWN CHA AM

Cha-Am beach is renowned for possessing the most eye-catching stretch of tropical coastline in Phetchaburi. Cha-Am’s fame was established when it’s neighbour town, Hua Hin, became a royal resort and members of the royal family commented that Cha-am was just as beautiful. As a result, Cha-Am has become a firm favourite with weekend visitors from Bangkok, and is becoming increasingly popular with international visitors keen on experiencing a genuinely Thai resort town. There’s a complete absence of bars along the beach – local bylaws won’t permit them. There are, though, numerous hotels and restaurants dotted along the 3 kilometre long beach and it is easy to find a place to rest on the stunning coastline - either in a deckchair or under a parasol. A variety of bars can however be found just behind the seafront for those looking to quench their thirsts. You can also get a donkey ride on the well-looked after donkeys if you wish and it is possible to rent bicycles, mopeds or motorcycles to explore the gorgeous coconut covered landscapes and majestic jungle-clad mountains that constitute Cha Am. There is also a plethora of food stalls which adorn Cha Am`s seafront that sell excellent snacks - from Western-style cuisine to the arguably more exotic national Thai dishes, mouthwatering fresh seafoods, like prawn and crab, and delicious tropical fruits, such as pineapple, mango, guava and papaya.

How to get there: This beach is only about 1 kilometre east of Cha-am and is easily accessible by Tuk-Tuk (30 Baht) and Songtaew (10 Baht) from the town’s bus station or from most street corners where motorcycle taxis are prolific and cheap..

Khao Nang Phanthurat Park
The Khao Nang Phanthurat Park is the project established according to the opinion of His Majesty The King in order to preserve places related to the legend of the famous “Sangthong” literature. Khao Nang Phanthurat Mount looks like a reclining lady according to the legend, and it is the body of Nang Phanthurat which has become a mountain. Inside the national park, there is the impressive Prasang pond, the beautiful Wang Rua valley, the mysterious Mayom cave and Jang cave, Nang Phanthurat, Nang Phanthurat glass and Elephant enclosure etc. The park is also good for those people who love to go hiking and exploring. The park also features numerous varieties of flora and fauna, such as, for example, many tropical flowers, beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and monkeys.

Cha Am Park
Cha Am Park is the rest area located right next to Petchkasem Road (Cha-Am and Hua Hin), so it is a suitable place for travellers to take a break from their vehicles because the park is full of tropical trees, plants, animals and beautiful rainforest, physical exercise areas, and shops and restaurants, which serve delicious foods, and also provide accommodation (bungalows and a hotel), and there is also a camping area for your convenience.

Marukkatayawan Palace
The Beautiful palace, called Maruk Khatayawan Palace, is located in the King Rama 6 Military Camp. It was King Rama the Sixth`s summer residence in the mid 1920s and features a golden teak palace with a long corridor leading to the sea and some stunning buildings. The palace is quite elegant with a two-storey pavilion facing to the sea, and there is a series of halls linking each other. In the surrounding area, there are gardens with beautiful flowers. It is open everyday: Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. ; Sat, Sun and public holidays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.


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Retiring in Thailand?

Have You Considered Retiring in Thailand?
By Lee Dobbins


If you are starting to wonder about where you could retire to, the chances are that Thailand has not been one of your first choices. However, the people who have retired to Thailand really do love the way of life there and it may well be worth thinking about it once you have done a little research.

What to Expect From Retiring in Thailand

Thailand is well known for its fantastic weather and it is certainly somewhere that you should consider if you want to experience a warm winter. Also, one of the main reasons why people do choose to retire to Thailand is the fact that there is not as much crime there as there is in some Western countries. In fact Thailand is known to be one of the safest countries in the world and attacks on strangers is extremely low and that allows you to feel safer than you would in a country such as the UK or in America.

If you are on a slight budget then there will always be something to suit your needs in Thailand. All you have to do is look away from the tourist driven places and you will find that the prices of accommodation and living is a lot lower than it is in built up areas.

Another good factor about the cost of living in Thailand is the medical care. The treatments and the facilities are extremely modern, yet they are also really inexpensive too. This means that you will easily be able to afford any health care which you may need and it is just as good as it would be back home.

If you are thinking of retiring to Thailand then one thing you will need to think about is what you would like to spend your time doing. There are a number of activities available to you and it basically depends upon how active you want to be. For example you can take part in scuba diving or if you would still like to feel like you are working then you can apply to become a volunteer teacher. You can also just relax and enjoy cultural activities if you would prefer.

Overall retiring in Thailand is definitely something you should consider. The cost of living there is extremely low and it is one of the safest places in the world. With no cold weather to worry even in winter, about what more could you possibly ask for?

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