Beach and Islands

Hua Hin
 
Hua Hin is about 195 kilometers from Bangkok. It is a very famous destination in Thailand.

As for landmarks, to the left of the main beach stands the namesake, a big boulder on a pile of stone, and to the right, stretches of sandy beach that reaches out to the distant Khoa Takiap Hill.

Access to Hua Hin is easy. Travel to Hua Hin by trains or buses is convenient. Local motorcycles, bicycles, and tricycles are available for hire.

Cha Am
 
Cha Am Beach has one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. It is located n Petchaburi province.

After Hua Hin became popular, the land became famous place for high ranking officials and royal family members. Both areas have been developed and promoted.

New resorts have been constructed under the leadership of HRH Prince Narathip.

Cha Am is recognized to be as beautiful as Hua Hin. Both are well known to the public and currently prime tourist destinations.

Phuket
 
Before 1782 A.D., Phuket was known among ancient voyagers under various names: Jan Slan, Ujong Sylang, etc. Later on it was referred to as "Junk Ceylon" which is believed to be a bad form of the Malay word "Ujan Salang".

The word "Phuket" is believed to have been derived from the Malay word "Buket" meaning mountain.


 
Some of the major charms of Phuket town are the Sino-Portuguese style buildings.

Karon and Kata Beaches, Phromthep Cape, Phra Thong Temple, Coral Island, and Dokmai Island are some of the major beaches, temples, and small islets respectively.

Samui
 
Samui island, Thailand's third largest, is a real gem. Its rare beauty lies in the preservation of idyllic simplicity of a tropical hideaway.

It is characterized by beaches of powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a hinterland of fresh green coconut plantations and rice paddies.

Ko Pha Ngan, the nearest and largest island next to Samui, can be reached by hiring a boat. Ko Tao, and Ko Nang Yuan are beautiful coral formations that offer excellent scenic paradise for snorkeling.