South Thailand / Pranburi
Pranburi
Pranburi is a small town in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, some 70km (44mi) north of the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is the next town south from Hua Hin but not located on the beach.
Accommodation
Pranburi Hotel ; 30/9-10 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 62-1042
56 rooms, sgl/dbl 120-300 (f, ac)
Pran Siri; 283 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 62-1061
86 rooms, sgl/dbl 140-350 (f, ac)
Sam Roi Yod National Park; Between Km markers 286-287 from Bangkok, then left for another 14km (9mi); 7 rooms, sgl/dbl 500-1,000
Bkk Resv Tel 579-0529, 579-4842
Yom Doi Cottages; From Pranburi intersection about 25km (16mi) towards Ao Sam Roi Yod
8 rooms, sgl/dbl 500 (includes food and sightseeing); Bkk Resv Tel 221-7753, 427-0911
Khao Sam Roi Yod Nat. Park
The park between Kuiburi and Pranburi, some 35km to 70km (22mi to 44mi) north of the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, has an area of 61,300 rai (about 9,808 hectares, 24,520 acres) The geographical and geological make-up of the park is high limestone mountains, a wide prairie near the seashore as well as off-shore islands. The park, designated on June 28, 1966, has a wide variety of plant species and is home to many wild animals.
There are bungalows and a camping area for those who want to stay overnight in the park. Reservations can be made at the National Park Division, Forestry Department Bkk Tel 579-0529 and 579-4842.
There are three caves worth visiting within the park; they are:
Sai Kaeo Cave
The cave near Pranburi is fairly deep and one needs a flashlight or lantern to go far inside.
Sai Cave
This cave is situated on the same route as Tham Sai Kaeo. To get there one passes Phu Noi Village, Phu Yai Village, Khao Daeng Village, and Khung Tanoad Village. Finally, one climbs the hill for 20 to 30 minutes.
Phaya Nakhon Cave
This cave is located near Pranburi. One can either take a boat from the mouth of the Pranburi River which takes 2hrs or a boat from Khung Tanoad Village which takes only about 30min to reach the fairly large cave. There are a couple of natural ventilation holes in the roof of the cave thus allowing sun light to enter. At the cave is Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a four-gable roofed pavilion constructed during the reign of King Chulachomklao (King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, reigned 1868-1910) in 1890. The pavilion is now used as official symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
Phaya Nakhon Cave
This cave is located near Pranburi. One can either take a boat from the mouth of the Pranburi River which takes 2hrs or a boat from Khung Tanoad Village which takes only about 30min to reach the fairly large cave. There are a couple of natural ventilation holes in the roof of the cave thus allowing sun light to enter. At the cave is Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a four-gable roofed pavilion constructed during the reign of King Chulachomklao (King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, reigned 1868-1910) in 1890. The pavilion is now used as official symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
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