South Thailand / Prachuap Khiri Khan
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN
Prachuap Khiri Khan, on the bank of the Nang Rom Canal (called Klong I-Rom by the locals), is the capital of the seaside province by the same name, some 278km (174mi) south of Bangkok. Earlier names of the town were Bang Nagrom and Muang Na Rang. The town history dates back to the Ayutthaya period, but the original settlement site was abandoned after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. In 1845, during the reign of King Rama IV (King Mongkut, reigned 1851-1868) the new town was established at the mouth of Klong I-Rom and the name was changed to Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, with an area of about 6,767.6sqkm (2,2612sqmi), is divided into 7 districts: the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan (Muang), Kuiburi, Bang Saphan, Thap Sakae, Hua Hin, Pranburi and Bang Saphan Noi. Near Prachuap Khiri Khan, the Thai territory on the Malay Peninsula is less than 20km (12.5mi) wide.
Accommodation
Inthira; Kong-Kiat Rd; 10 rooms, sgl/dbl 50-100 (f)
Kings; 800/3 Phithakchat Rd, Tel 61-1170
36 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-300 (f, ac)
Prachuap Suk; 63-5 Su-Suk Rd, Tel 61-1019
10 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-140 (f)
Suk San; 131 Su-Suk Rd, Tel 61-1145
60 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-250 (f, ac)
Thesaban Bungalow; Su-Suk Rd, Ao Prachuap
Tel 61-1150; 26 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-400 (f)
Wibun Santi; 46 Kong-Kiat Rd, Tel 61-1059
12 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-150 (f)
Yutichai; 35 Kong-Kiat Rd, Tel 61-1055
17 rooms, sgl/dbl 100-200 (f)
Provincial Administration Bungalows
Su-Suk Rd, Ao Prachuap; Tel 60-1014 to 8
9 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-300
Casa Sally; Hat Wa-Ko, Tambon Klong-Wan
(12km from town); Tel 60-1296
25 Bungalows 25-0350 (f)
Bkk Resv Tel 215-8994
Places of Interest
Prachuap Khiri Khan Bay
There are bungalow for rent which are operated by both the Changwat (Province) Administrative Office and the town administration. Details had by calling Tel (032) 61-1204.
Ao Manao
The bay, 5km (3mi) from the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, is under the administration of the Royal Thai Airforce. A permit must be obtained from the Commander of the 53rd Squadron, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, prior to a visit.
Wah Ko
The Tourism Authority of Thailand writes that this locality, 12km (7.5mi) from the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, has historical importance since the time King Rama IV (King Mongkut, reigned 1851-1868) made a trip there to witness an eclipse of a full moon.
Transportation
Bangkok - Prachuap Khiri Khan
Trains for various Southern destinations, all stopping at Prachuap Khiri Khan, depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station at 12:35 (arr 17:33), 13:40 (arr 19:55), 14:00 (arr 18:58), 16:00 (arr 21:08), 17:30 (arr 22:22), 18:30 (arr 23:34), 19:20 (arr 0:13) and 21:55 (arr 1:59). Fares (excluding charges for rapid, express trains or aircon) are 58 Baht for 3rd class, 122 Baht for 2nd class and 245 Baht for 1st class. The rail distance is 318km.
Buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisi Road (in Thonburi); 323km, aircon 105 Baht, 8:00 - 15:30 every hour and 17:00, 19:00, 20:30, 22:30, 1:00
Prachuap Khiri Khan - Bangkok
Trains from various Southern destinations which stop at Prachuap Khiri Khan depart for Bangkok at 0:08 (arr 5:10), 0:45 (arr 5:50), 1:07 (arr 6:10), 1:26 (arr 6:35), 2:03 (arr 7:05), 4:44 (arr 10:00), 4:55 (arr 10:50) and 15:32 (arr 20:00).
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