Phetchaburi

Phetchaburi

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Wat Kuti 4 Phetchaburi

CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 8 ATTRACTIONS 8 10 Amphoe Khao Yoi 14 Amphoe Ban Laem 20 Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi 20 Amphoe Nong Ya Plong 20 Amphoe Ban Lat 21 Amphoe Tha Yang 27 Amphoe Cha-am 30 Amphoe Kaeng Krachan 31 32 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 32 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 33 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 33 33 White–water Rafting 34 Boat Trip 34 ATV Ride 34 Golf Courses Golf School 36 Spa 37 Examples of Tour Programmes 37 TRAVEL TIPS 48 FACILITIES IN PHETCHABURI 54 Accommodations Restaurants USEFUL CALLS

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet or Ban Puen Palace Phetchaburi

A province in Central Thailand, Phetchaburi is is taking Highway 35 (Thon Buri – Pak Tho located 123 km. from Bangkok on the Gulf of Road) from Bangkok via Samut Sakhon, Samut Thailand. It is an old city with very long history, Songkhram, and Amphoe Pak Tho. Then, turn mentioned in the 1st stone inscription from into Highway 4 to arrive in Phetchaburi, a the Sukhothai period. However, archaeologi- total distance of 123 km. Otherwise, follow cal finds trace its existence back as far as the Highway 4 from Bangkok via Nakhon Pathom Ancient Khmer and Dvaravati periods. It used and Ratchaburi to reach Phetchaburi, a total to be a border outpost town of a principality distance of 166 km. class in the Ayutthaya period, as well. By bus, from Bangkok, there are air-conditioned Phetchaburi covers an area of 6,255.138 sq.km. buses leaving the Bangkok Southern Bus Its topography features undulating mountains Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road. in the West, with the Tenasserim Range form- For further details, please call Tel. 0 2894 6122. ing a natural boundary between Thailand and There is also a private–run bus service provided Myanmar, and a coastal plain stretching to the by Phetchaburi Tour, Tel. 0 2894 6011. Travellers seashore on the Gulf of Thailand in the East. may also take any regular bus running on the There are 3 major rivers feeding the province; southern routes via Phetchaburi; such as, the namely, the Phetchaburi, Bang Kloi, and Bang Bangkok–Chumphon (second class), Bangkok– Tabun. Most of the province’s population are Hua Hin–Pran Buri, Tel. 0 2894 6057 and so on. farmers, earning their living from paddy farm- From Bangkok, visitors may travel to other dis- ing, fruit orchards, Palmyra palm sugar produc- tricts of the province on the Bangkok–Cha-am, tion, animal raising, and fishery. Bangkok–Tha Yang, and Bangkok–Ban Laem Phetchaburi is administratively divided into routes, as well. 8 districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Phetch- In addition, there are local buses from Phetchaburi aburi, Amphoe Khao Yoi, Amphoe Nong Ya to Hua Hin, Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Plong, Amphoe Ban Laem, Amphoe Ban Lat, Chumphon, and Ratchaburi. Amphoe Tha Yang, Amphoe Kaeng Krachan, By train, there are daily trains leaving Bangkok and Amphoe Cha-am. Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Phetch- aburi and Cha-am. For more details, please BOUNDARY contact theTravelling Service Unit atTel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, or visit www.railway.co.th. There are North borders Amphoe Amphawa, also trains leaving theThon Buri Railway Station Samut Songkhram province, and (Bangkok Noi) daily. For further information, AmphoePakTho,Ratchaburiprovince. please call Tel. 0 2411 3102. South borders Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Distances from Amphoe Mueang Phetch- East borders the Gulf of Thailand. West borders the Union of Myanmar. aburi to Other Districts and Nearby Prov- HOW TO GET THERE inces By car, the nearest and most convenient route Amphoe Ban Lat 8 km. Amphoe Ban Laem 12 km. Amphoe Tha Yang 18 km. Phetchaburi 7

Amphoe Khao Yoi 23 km. sizes and in different postures, similar to Tham Amphoe Nong Ya Plong 34 km. Khao Luang and Wat Tham Khao Bandai It in Amphoe Cha-am 40 km. Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi. History has it Amphoe Kaeng Krachan 57 km. that these images have long existed and were later restored by Phrakhru On of Wat Thai Talat. Prachuap Khiri Khan Province According to historical tales, when King Rama IV was still ordained and went on his Austere Ratchaburi Province 54 km. Practices, he came to stop for an insight devel- opment in front of Khao Yoi and moved to sit in Amphoe Hua Hin 66 km. meditation in Tham Khao Yoi for many nights. Amphoe Mueang 158 km. Prachuap Khiri Khan ATTRACTIONS Thai Song Dam or Lao Song Cultural Amphoe Khao Yoi Centre (ศนู ยว์ ฒั นธรรมไทยทรงดำ� หรือลาวโซ่ง) Wat Kuti (วดั กฏุ )ิ is located at Mu 5 Tambon Khao Yoi, approxi- mately 1 km. beyond the Khao Yoi Intersection is located at Soi Bang Khem Phattana 1,Tambon toward Phetchaburi provincial town, on High- Bang Khem, 6 km. before the entrance to the way 4. Turn left at the entrance to Ban Wang Khao Yoi District Office on Highway 4 between School for 300 m. The Thai Song Dam or Lao km. 129-130. This is one of the province’s oldest Song is an ethnic minority whose origin was temples containing a teakwood ordination hall Dien Bien Phu in North Vietnam, bordering of a 7–chambered size. Outside around the hall, with Laos. They migrated to settle in Thailand there are 21 panels of woodcarvings depicting over 200 years ago and have a unique culture. the ten birth–stories of the Buddha or Jatakas in They wear black and have their own spoken and the East, Vessantara Jataka or the Great Birth on written languages. The Thai Song Dam people the side walls, and the Journey to theWest in the are skilled in weaving cloth and basketry. The West. The eastern gable features a woodcarv- majority of them live in Phetchaburi. In April ing of a coin with King Rama IV’s royal seal–the every year, the Thai Song Dam Tradition will Great Crown; whereas the western one depicts be held for their merriment in different villages a 1–Baht coin in the reign of King Rama V the on a rotary basis. The Cultural Centre exhibits Great and his country arms. The door panels the Lao Song way of life in the past for later boast woodcarvings with an intertwined design generations to learn. It also puts on exhibition of master craftsmanship. tools and utensils used in their daily life, models of their houses, original scripts, cloth weaving Tham Khao Yoi (ถำ้� เขายอ้ ย) demonstration, and sales of souvenirs such as clothes, handbags, and ornaments. It is open is located to the east of Khao Yoi near the Khao daily during 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Admission Yoi District Office, some 22 km. before reach- is free. Visitors coming in groups or wishing ing Phetchaburi provincial town on Highway to enjoy folk performances like a ceremony to 4 between km. 136-137. Inside is enshrined make propitiatory offerings to home spirits and an immense reclining Buddha image as well other folk games and performance may contact as several other Buddha images of various 8 Phetchaburi

Tham Khao Yoi Phetchaburi 9

Wat Ton Son in advance with an extra charge. Accommodation and is well-preserved to be in quite a perfect within the Cultural Centre is available in the condition. The school had a partly wooden form of the Thai Song Dam Style. For further boardwalk and partly concrete walkway built details, please contact the Thai Song Dam to form a nature study route of about 150 m. Cultural Centre, KhaoYoi Municipality,Tel. 0 3256 long into the mangrove forest, where there is 1200 or visit www.thaisongdamkhaoyoi.com dense population of flora and fauna. Among To get there: By bus, take a bus on the Bangkok– them are Samae (Avicennia plants), Kongkang Phetchaburi or Bangkok – Prachuap Khiri Khan or mangroves (Rhizophora plants), Chakhram route. Get off at the Khao Yoi Intersection and (Suaeda maritima), and crab-eating macaques, take a motorcycle for another 2 km. crawling fish, crabs, etc. In the rainy season, the gleams of fireflies can be seen. Interested Amphoe Ban Laem persons may contact the Bang Tabun Witthaya Mangrove Ecological Conservation School in advance at Tel. 0 3248 9174 or Achan and Study Centre Bang Tabun Witthaya Chomphunut at Tel. 08 9238 3837. A boat ride to enjoy the way of life along the Phetchaburi School(ศนู ยอ์ นรุ กั ษแ์ ละศกึ ษาระบบนเิ วศนป์ า่ ชายเลน River and shoreline fishery is available, with a โรงเรียนบางตะบูนวทิ ยา) local youth guide provided. is located inside BangTabunWitthaya School on the way to Ao BangTabun.The mangrove forest here covers a total area of approximately 40 rai 10 Phetchaburi

Laem Leo (แหลมเหลว) by means of dismantling and reconstructing. The building is believed to have formerly been is located about 1 km. from Amphoe Ban Laem a throne hall in the reign of King Thaisa of the on the way from Ban Laem to Bang Tabun. It Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Later, King Taksin the is where a fisherman’s village is located, with Great had it dismantled, taken from Ayutthaya, a wooden bridge running past the village to and reconstructed at Wat Nai Klang. The recon- seaside restaurants. The area is also home to a struction followed ancient techniques, using large herd of macaques that always come to be mainly wooden bolts and partly Chinese nails fed by passers-by. to fasten all parts together. The preaching hall is supported by octagonal columns with brack- Wat Ton Son (วัดต้นสน) ets intricately carved into unique and graceful Naga heads to support the eaves. The brackets is one of Ban Laem’s major temples located at this temple have become a prototype for on the Phetchaburi River. It serves as the other temples. community ’s centre for various cultural activities and houses the much revered Buddha Wat Khao Takhrao (วัดเขาตะเครา) image of “Luangpho Samrit”. The temple also houses a statue of the Prince of Chumphon is inTambon Bang Khrok, 10 km. along Highway standing almost back to back with a life-like 3176 from Phetchaburi provincial town across image of Luangpho Thuat. There is a high the railway tracks near Phetchaburi Railway concrete bridge across the river in front of the Station. A large entrance gate to the temple will temple, with a Thai style pavilion where the be seen on the left. Turn left for another 3 km. scenery of the fisherman’s village and fleet This temple is where Luangpho Khao Tukhrao, of fishing boats can be admired. Around the a Buddha image in the gesture of subduing temple, tall buildings were constructed for Mara measuring 72.5 cm. high and 53 cm. wide swallows to nest as an investment in the bird’s is enshrined. The hilltop image hall where the nest business. sacred Buddha image is housed is accessible by a cable car. According to history, Luangpho Wat Nai Klang (วดั ในกลาง) Khao Takhrao was one of the 3 brother Bud- dha images, in addition, to Luangpho Sothon was built under royal instruction of King Taksin in Chachoengsao province and Luangpho Ban the Great in dedication to his mother who was Laem in Samut Songkhram province. Some a native of Ban Laem. This old temple is at least texts even said there were 5 brother Buddha 200 years old and contains various structures images which also include Luangpho Bang of the late Ayutthaya period; such as, chedi, PhliYai and Luangpho Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon windowless ubosot with a single front door, Pathom. The story of this Buddha image began monk’s cells, preaching hall, belfry, etc. The in the late Ayutthaya period when the people temple also houses “Luangpho Sukhothai”, a of Ban Laem, who later became the ancestors much revered Buddha image in the gesture of the people of Samut Songkhram, fled the of subduing Mara dating from the Sukhothai Burmese troops to settle at the Mae Klong period. Among the distinctive architecture of Estuary. On a fishing trip one day, a fisherman Wat Nai Klang is a teakwood Sala Kan Parian or preaching hall which underwent restoration Phetchaburi 11

Wat Khao Takhrao from Ban Laem obtained with his fishing net 2 may ride a long-tail boat to the tip of the cape, Buddha images; one standing holding an alms taking approximately half an hour. Boat rental bowl and the other seated in the subduing is Bt 350 with a capacity of 8-10 persons. Please Mara posture. The standing one was taken to contact the Laem Phak Bia Subdistrict Adminis- be enshrined atWat Ban Laem, currently known tration Organization, Tel. 0 3244 1209. as Wat Phetchasamut, located in the heart of Samut Songkhram province.The other one was Mangrove Resources Development given to his relatives from BangTabun who took it to be housed at Wat Khao Takhrao, Amphoe Station 6 (Phetchaburi) สถานพี ฒั นาทรพั ยากร Ban Laem, Phetchaburi province. ป่าชายเลนท่ี ๖ (เพชรบุร)ี ) Laem Luang or Laem Phak Bia (แหลมหลวง is located in front of Wat Bang Khun Sai and หรอื แหลมผักเบ้ีย) attached to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. It is responsible for the is inTambon Laem Phak Bia, 20 km. from Amphoe management of mangrove resources for Mueang Phetchaburi along the same route to, conservation and restoration through community but with a left turn slightly before reaching, Hat participation, protection against and suppression Chao Samran. It features a sandy cape stretch- of intrusion of over 35,000 rai of the mangrove ing for 2 km. into the sea, and a good spot for forest in Phetchaburi, as well as publicity of viewing the sunrise as well as sunset. Visitors knowledge among the people in general in order to stimulate public awareness in preserving and 12 Phetchaburi

sustaining the fertility of marine and coastal Laem Luang or Laem Phak Bia resources for their benefits.The Station provides ecotourism activities, as follows: Mangrove Forest Bang Khun Sai (บางขุนไทร) is a small fisher- Nature Trek provides information about the mangrove forest and coastal ecological system man village by the sea located 12 km. from through nature interpretation signs and local Phetchaburi provincial town along Highway youth guides. Visitors can admire the beauty 3178. The villagers earn their living by catching of the mangrove forest along the route where cockles, wedge shells, and undulated surf clams, coastal plants and animals as well as birds are using a sliding board along the muddy sand at to be seen; such as, crawling fish, fiddler crabs, low tide. Visitors wishing to view the shell catching common snapping shrimps, and many other or collect some shells themselves may board a coastal creatures. Mangrove Reforestation Activity raft (1 raft for 3 persons; availability depends may be joined by group visitors or families, with on the tides). Please contact the Bang Khun plant seedlings provided by the Station. The Sai Subdistrict Administration Organization, activity will be led by local youth guides upon Tel. 0 3250 1254. donation, with a fee of only Bt 10 required for the cleaning water. Visitors who wish to stay overnight at Bang Khun Sai Fisherman’s Village may contact the Station in advance. Folk Fisherman’s Way of Life can be experienced here as Bang Khun Sai is renowned as the country’s largest source of natural cockles. Visitors can observe how the villagers collect cockles on kick-sliding boards designed out of folk wisdom. Interested visitors may ask to try the kick-sliding boards for a jovial experience. Also to be seen are long-tailed fishing boats that sail well on rather wet and slippery miry areas although a skillful driver is required. To get there: By car, follow the Phetchaburi–Ban Laem Road and directional signs to Bang Khun Sai, a total distance of 15 km. from Phetchaburi. Visitors arriving by bus can connect with a Song Thaeo running from Phetchaburi to Wat Bang Khun Sai, which is next to the Station. For activities or homestay at Homestay Bang Khun Sai, please contact the Mangrove Resources Development Station 6 (Phetchaburi), Mu 10 Tambon Bang Khun Sai, Amphoe Ban Laem, Phetchaburi 76110, Tel. 0 3240 0826, Fax. 0 3240 0825. Phetchaburi 13

Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi The Western Top: This is where the royal palace Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park or complex is located, which includes PhraThinang Phet Phum Phairot, Phra Thinang Pramot Khao Wang (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี Mahaisawan, Phra Thinang Wetchayan Wichian หรือเขาวงั ) Prasat, Phra Thinang Ratchathammasapha, Ho Chatchawan Wiang Chai, Ho Phiman Phet is an ancient monument located on 3 large tops Mahet, Phra Thinang Santhakhan Sathan, Ho of a mountain, the highest one measuring 95 Chatuwet Paritaphat, and Sala Thatsana Nak- m. The mountain was formerly known among khattaroek. There is also a garage, horse stable, the locals as “Khao Samon”. King Rama IV was pavilions of the entourage and guards, as well pleased with the location and assigned as kitchen. Surrounding the palace in the four Chaophraya Si Suriyawong (Chuang Bunnak), directions are Thatarot Pong Pok Fort in the then Minister of Defence, to oversee the east, Wirunhok Borirak Fort in the south, Wiru- construction of a summer palace here. Upon pak Pongkan Fort in the west, and Wetsuwan completion in 1860, the king named the palace Raksa Fort in the north. Part of the palace on “Phra Nakhon Khiri”, but the local people have this western top has been allotted to be the preferred to call it “Khao Wang” or the palace Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum where mountain until present. Phra Nakhon Khiri items of antiquity; such as, King Rama IV’s and comprises throne halls, royal residences, temples, King Rama V the Great’s royal regalia, bronze and many other buildings; most of them are and brass sculptures used for throne halls’ of the Western style, featuring a blend of the decorations, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Chinese and neoclassical architecture. The European porcelain are collected. The museum mountaintop buildings are as follows: is open daily during 8.30 a.m.–4.00 p.m. Phra The Eastern Top: On the slope of the hill is located Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is open daily during Wat Maha Samanaram, an old temple from 8.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m. The Historical Park is accessible the Ayutthaya period. The temple contains an on foot and by cable car–a round trip ticket ordination hall with murals by Khrua In Khong costs Bt 70 for adults and Bt 10 for children on the four walls inside. The mountaintop is (inclusive of museum admission). The ticket the location of Wat Phra Kaeo, a royal temple booth is open during 8.30 a.m.–3.30 p.m. For attached to Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace; similar to more information, please call Tel. 0 3242 5600. Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram that is attached to the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaeo Wat Phra Phutthasaiyat or Wat Phra Non comprises a small ordination hall decorated with marble, Phra Phuttha Selachedi at the (วัดพระพุทธไสยาสน์ หรือวดั พระนอน) back, and a small belfry of a square shape with redented corners in the front. is an old temple located on Khiri Ratthaya Road, TheMiddleTop:This is the location of Phra Phuttha Tambon Khlong Krachaeng. When the temple Maha Chedi Chom Phet or Phrathat Chom Phet, was constructed is unknown; but it is believed measuring 40 m. high and housing the Buddha’s to have existed since the Ayutthaya period, as relics inside. Various buildings on the other 2 evident from the large image of Phra Phuttha- tops as well as a panoramic view of Phetchaburi saiyat–the Reclining Buddha–of the Ayutthayan provincial town can be seen from this spot. style. Measuring approximately 43 metres 14 Phetchaburi

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park or Khao Wang long, the gilded stucco image is hollow inside, image of the Ayutthayan style similar to the with gold painting of auspicious items on the principal Buddha image at Wat Na Phra Men in soles, including a Prasat, Brahma God, Chatra Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and several stone umbrella, crown, alms bowl, water container, Buddha images of the Ayutthayan art as appar- conch-shell, sword, elephant, fish, golden tray, ent from the line around the lips. There is also a palm–leaf fan, peacock-feather fan, and lotus. scripture hall – Ho Trai – formerly located in the This is one ofThailand’s largest reclining Buddha middle of the pond at the back of the temple, images. It is lying on the right side on a 1-m. high but relocated on the ground near the monk’s base, formerly in the open. Later, King Rama IV residential complex. It features a 2–storeyed had a wihan constructed to shelter it.The wihan teakwood building with an open basement is located on the slope of the mountain, about and 2–tiered roof with a dormer porch. For 15 m. above the ground. The temple also con- further details, please contactTel. 08 1297 2152. tains other interesting buildings; such as Wihan Phra Phutthachai where there are tempera Wat Khao Bandai It (วัดเขาบันไดอิฐ) murals depicting the Lord Buddha and major disciples, as well as a self–sculpted image of is approximately 2 km. from Khao Wang along Phrakhru Suchat Methachan, the Abbot. There Highway 4, with a right turn into Highway 3171. isWihan Noi housing an old bejewelled Buddha The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period on a mountain of 121 m. high, and formerly Phetchaburi 15

Wat Khao Bandai It known as a famous centre of meditation and here. Further southward is “Tham Phra insight development. Phrachao Suea, a king Phutthasaiyat” where there is a large reclining in the Ayutthaya period, once came to study Buddha image and, in the corner of the cave, an here. In the past, during the period when old wooden vaulted covering of a boat which Luangpho Daeng was the abbot, the temple was presented to Achan Saeng by Phrachao was renowned for its incantation and attracted Suea. In addition to these, there are Tham Phra a large number of people who came to pay Athit, Tham Phra Chan, Tham Sawang Arom, respect. Wat Khao Bandai It is also praised for Tham Chang Phueak, and Tham Duke–named the beauty of its stucco of master craftsmanship after Duke Johann Alberkt, Regent of Braunschweig, on the ordination hall’s gables. There are also Germany, who once visited Phetchaburi and many caves to be visited within the temple’s this cave. precincts. The first one is “Tham Prathun” where there are Buddha images along the cave Tham Khao Luang (ถ�้ำเขาหลวง) walls. Located deeper is“Tham Phrachao Suea” which derived its name from a story that when is situated on top of Khao Luang, some 5 km. Phrachao Suea came to see his master, Achan from KhaoWang. Khao Luang is a small mountain Saeng, the king had a standing Buddha image of 92 m. high. From the foot of the mountain, in the gesture of stopping the flood enshrined there are flights of concrete steps leading to the entrance down to the cave where there 16 Phetchaburi

Tham Khao Luang are beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, and a Buddha images here restored and stone steps chimney through which a ray of sunlight shines constructed down into the cave. and lightens up the cave. Tham Khao Luang is Tham Khao Luang comprises 5 chambers regarded as the largest and most important containing a replica of the Buddha’s footprint cave of Phetchaburi. It is where King Rama IV’s in Saraburi constructed by King Rama IV, royal Buddha image, built under the instruction 14-metres long reclining Buddha image, 3 large of King Rama V the Great in dedication to his wooden Buddha images and replica of a chedi father who used to visit and be pleased with this at Wat Khao Bandai It. On the right near the cave, is enshrined. The king also had several old entrance to the foot of the Khao Luang, there Phetchaburi 17

Wat Mahathat Worawihan is a large attractive temple known among the a 5–tower principal Prang built in the ancient locals as “Wat Tham Klaep”. Its current name Khmer style. Each of the Prang towers was built is “Wat Bun Thawi”. Its large study hall was from laterite. The large principal tower is 42 designed and constructed by the abbot who m. high and houses the Lord Buddha’s relics. is also a craftsman. Its ordination hall’s door Other buildings of interest include Phra Ubosot, panels are made from intricately carved wood. Wihan Luang, and various pavilions that are all According to legend, the entrance of Tham decorated with stucco reliefs of the Mueang Klaep in this temple was a gateway to Mueang Phet School, which are beautiful and unique. Laplae, a mysterious town with only female The wihan also houses sacred Buddha images inhabitants. However, this is only a legend that much revered by the people of Phetchaburi; has been told by the people of Phetchaburi for namely, Luangpho Wat Mahathat, Luangpho hundreds of years. Ban Laem, and LuangphoWat KhaoTakhrao. For further details, please contact Tel. 0 3242 5326. Wat Mahathat Worawihan (วัดมหาธาตุ วรวหิ าร) Wat Yai Suwannaram (วัดใหญส่ ุวรรณาราม) is situated on the Phetchaburi River, approximately is located on Phong Suriya Road, about 1 km. 500 m. from the City Hall. The temple contains from the City Hall. It was built in the Ayutthaya 18 Phetchaburi

period and underwent restoration in the reign of King Rama V the Great. The temple houses Sala Kan Parian–a study hall–built entirely of teakwood, which Phrachao Suea of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya presented to the Supreme Patriarch who was a Phetchaburi citizen.The hall is decorated with intricate woodcarvings, especially the door panels with a gilded scroll design. It also houses a spired preaching pulpit made of gilded carved wood into a very fine and perfect work of art. The ordination hall features murals of the congregation of angels dating about 300 years. For further details, please call Tel. 0 3241 2714. Wat Kamphaeng Laeng (วดั กำ� แพงแลง) Wat Yai Suwannaram is located on Phra Song Road, some 2 km. from name of the beach“Hat Chao Samran”meaning the City Hall. It was formerly a Khmer sanctuary the contented kings’ beach. Hat Chao Samran in Hinduism, but adapted into a Buddhist reached the peak of its glory in the reign of King temple in the Mahayana Sect and Theravada Rama VI when it became more famous than any Sect, respectively. Originally, it comprised 5 other beaches in the country at that time. King laterite prang towers; only 4 of them remain Rama VI had a royal residence constructed by at present. It is assumed that each tower was the beach and named it“PhraTamnak Hat Chao dedicated to and housed an image of a Hindu Samran”. The construction was completed in god; such as, Shiva, Visnu, Brahma, and Uma. 1918 and later dismantled to be reconstructed This is based on the fact that an image of in Amphoe Cha-am and became known as“Phra Goddess Uma or Parvati was discovered in a Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan” or “Mrigadayavan tumbled tower in 1956. When it was adapted Palace”. Accommodation and food shops are to become a Buddhist temple, an ordination available by the beach. hall was constructed. However, the original To get there: The beach is 15 km. from the surroundings were slightly changed as evident Mueang Phetchaburi Market on Highway 3177, from the remaining laterite wall. Hat Chao Samran (หาดเจา้ ส�ำราญ) has been a beach of historical importance since ancient times. History has it that King Naresuan the Great once visited this place together with his brother, King Ekathotsarot. They were very pleased with the scenic beauty of the beach and spent many days here. Thus came the Phetchaburi 19

some 13 km. beyond Rajabhat University features a natural hot spring with a temperature Phetchaburi. Visitors travelling by bus may of approximately 49 degrees Celsius. Its connect to a Song Thaeo that runs on the surrounding area has been developed and Mueang Phetchaburi–Hat Chao Samran route. managed by the local community. Mineral The Song Thaeo will leave its parking area near bathrooms, leg-soaking rooms, and health the clock tower and KrungThai Bank onWatTho massage are provided, as well as food shops. Road during 7.30 a.m.–6.15 p.m. From the parking area, the hot spring’s origin is within a walking distance of 400 m. Phra Ram Ratchaniwet or Ban Puen To get there: Take Highway 4 (Phetchakasem Road) and, at Km. 148-149, turn toward Nong Palace (พระรามราชนิเวศน์ หรือพระราชวังบ้านปนื ) Ya Plong and follow the direction signs for about 32 km. to the hot spring.The asphalt road is located in Tambon Ban Mo and constructed has directional signs along the way with fine under the royal instruction of King Rama V the scenery of paddy fields, undulating hills, and a Great, using his personal funds, to be a palace Karen village. In addition, there are several other for the rainy season. He instructed to purchase tourist attractions in the nearby area; such as, pieces of land from the people and had Admiral Namtok Mae Kradang La, which will require a H.R.H. Prince Boriphat of Nakhon Sawan and 4-wheel drive vehicle to access for a distance H.R.H. Prince Damrong Rajanubhab supervise of 8 km., with another 1–km. walk. the construction. The palace is in the European architecture designed by Mr. Karl DÖhring, Amphoe Ban Lat a German architect. The construction began in 1909 and was finished in 1916 in the reign of Tham Rong Community (ชุมชนถ้ำ� รงค)์ King Rama VI.The palace was previously named PhraThinang Son Phet Prasat and renamed Phra is a gathering of the villagers of Tambon Tham Ram Ratchaniwet in 1918 to serve as a reception Rong in wishing to preserve the original way hall for state visitors. Later, King Rama VII turned of life of Phetchaburi. Local occupations like it into the location of the Boy Scouts Commanding collecting toddy palm sap, simmering sugar School, Agricultural Teachers Training School, from the toddy palm sap, cooking and making and Subdistrict Elementary School. desserts from toddy palm fruits, can be observed Phra Ram Ratchaniwet is open daily during 8.00 and orchards of varieties of rose apple can be a.m.–4.00 p.m. A ticket costs 50 baht. Visitors visited on appointment. For further details, travelling in a group and requiring a guide please contact the Tham Rong Subdistrict may write to the Commanding Officer of the Administration Organization atTel. 0 3249 1467. PhetchaburiMilitaryDistrict,FortRamRatchaniwet, To get there: Follow Phetchakasem Road and Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi 76000, Tel. 0 turn toward Wat Tham Rong between Km. 3242 8506–10 ext. 259. 176-177. Amphoe Nong Ya Plong Amphoe Tha Yang Nong Ya Plong Hot Spring (น�้ำพุร้อน Hat Puek Tian (หาดปึกเตียน) หนองหญา้ ปล้อง) is located in Tambon Puek Tian, some 7 km. is located in Tambon Ban Nam Klat Ngoen and southward from Hat Chao Samran. Visitors may 20 Phetchaburi

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet or Ban Puen Palace take Phetchakasem Road to Amphoe Tha Yang rai. It was established as a forest park on 25 and turn left at the Khlong Chonlaprathan Sai 2 February, 1999, in response to the royal iniatives Junction for approximately 15 km. Hat PuekTian of Their Majesties the King and the Queen, who is a clean white sandy beach where swimming would like the area of Khao Nang Phanthurat is available. In the sea, there are sculptures of to be conserved as a national heritage site for main characters from a famous piece of Thai later generations to learn about the legend literature; namely, Phra Aphaimani–the hero, of Nang Phanthurat, a female character in a Phisuea Samut–the female giant, Sutsakhon– famous piece of Thai literature: Sang Thong. Phra Aphaimani’s son, and Ma Nin Mangkon–a According to legend, Nang Phanthurat, a giant, half-horse half-dragon creature with onyx took Phra Sang as her adopted son; she and her scales. There is also the shrine of Kuan Yin- followers appeared as humans in disguise. One Goddess of Mercy-and Ko Tao, as well as day, Phra Sang clandestinely entered a restricted accommodation, food shop, and souvenir shops. area, dipped himself into a gold well, put on a negrito costume to hide his gold–plated body, Amphoe Cha-am took a magical object, and flew away. Phanthurat, Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park upon her return, could not find Phra Sang and went searching for him. She unsuccessfully pleaded (วนอทุ ยานเขานางพนั ธุรตั ) him to return with her and died from pent-up sorrow. Phetchaburi’s legend has it that, when is located at Ban Khao Mai Nuan, Tambon Khao Yai, covering a total area of approximately 1,562 Phetchaburi 21

Hat Cha-am Phanthurat died, Phra Sang held a cremation a large footed tray in Tham Mayom, the Great for her and her corpse turned into a mountain Wall, etc. Moreover, the Forest Park contains a known among the locals as ‘Khao Nang Non’ or historical site known as Boran Sathan Thung ‘Khao Nang Phanthurat’. Setthi, an ancient monument located at the The topography of the forest park features foot to the east of Khao Chom Prasat. It features limestone mountains surrounded by mixed remains of a large brick and stucco chedi with deciduous forest and dry evergreen forest. clay mortar, where stucco reliefs and artefacts Lying in the north-south direction, the beauty were unearthed. According to the finds, Boran of the immense mountains can be seen from Sathan Thung Setthi is believed to have been the highway. The range looks very much like a constructed in the Dvaravati period (around sleeping female giant (Nang Phanthurat).To the the 7th – 11th century). There is a Tourist Service south, there is a so-called Kot Nang Phanthurat Centre and campsite available. For further or Phanthurat’s urn. There are also natural details, please contact Tel. 0 3243 3662, 08 9915 sculptures related to the Sang Thong legend. A 2619, 08 9922 2950. nature trail of 3.5 km. long has been provided, To get there: From Phetchaburi provincial town, with interesting spots along the route; namely, follow Phetchakasem Road (the Phetchaburi– Yot Men, Krachok Nang Phanthurat, Lan Kueak Cha-am route) and turn left between Km. 197- Kaeo, Bo Chup Tua Phra Sang, as well as bird- 198 (about 1 km. beyond the new outlet plant watching site, viewpoint, giant banyan tree at and before reaching the Nikhom Intersection). Hup Wang Ruea, and stalactites in the forms of Head toward Wat Pa Sutthikhun for some 4 km. 22 Phetchaburi

Hup Kaphong or Hup Kaphong Royal intended to be a source of learning for interested people to study and apply the gained knowledge Project (หุบกะพง หรือโครงการพระราชประสงค์ for their occupations. It features an exhibition หุบกะพง) centre inside the Khum Klao Building, exhibiting various royally-initiated projects, photographs is situated in Tambon Khao Yai and Tambon from the past, model of the first houses of Cha-am, Amphoe Cha-am. It was a project farmers who came to settle at Hup Kaphong, launched in 1964 under the royal initiation of agricultural machinery, and Chaipattana aerator. His Majesty the King, in wishing to provide A visit to the villagers’demonstrative plantations assistance to poor vegetable farmers who is also available. This is the first model cooperatives possessed no land. He, therefore, had the village where there is asparagus planting, sisal National Social and Economic Development product making, dairy farming, etc. It is open Board (NESDB) procure a piece of land in the Monday-Saturday during 8.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m. areas of Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan closed on Sunday. For a visit in a group, please provinces to be allocated to the farmers in contact in writing in advance. A seminar / meeting trouble. The project was provided assistance room and accommodation is available. For by Israel who dispatched a delegation of rural further details, please call Tel. 0 3247 1543, 0 development experts in various fields under 3247 1100. the Thai-Israeli Programme for Hup Kapong Rural To get there: It is about 4 km. on Highway 3203, Development, which was implemented during with a right turn into an asphalt road for another 19 August, 1966–18 August, 1971. The land in 6 km. between Km. 201-202. Hup Kaphong was selected, its soil surveyed and analyzed, before being allotted to farmers. Hat Cha-am (หาดชะอำ� ) is located 41 km. from An irrigation system was provided, with the Agricultural Experiment and Demonstration Phetchaburi provincial town, with a left turn Centre undertaking the improvement and for 2 km. to reach the beach. It is Phetchaburi’s study of the growing of fruit trees in accordance scenic and famous beach. In former times, with the market’s demand, giving suggestions Cha-am was just a sub-district dependent to to farmers on the technical know-how of plant Amphoe Nong Chok. After Hua Hin in Prachuap growing, and establishment of the Hup Kaphong Khiri Khan became renowned, all seaside Agricultural Cooperatives. The farmers were plots of land there were occupied. Therefore, encouraged to process their agricultural produce noblemen at that time, led by Prince Narathip and make hand-woven products from sisal fibre Praphanphong, tried to look for a new place for and vetiver. Products available include bags, relaxation and discovered that Cha-am was not hats, shoes, baskets, dehydrated fruits, etc. The second to Hua Hin in its beauty. Cha-am has Hup Kaphong Sisal Fibre Arts and Crafts Centre become known ever since and undergone is open daily except for Tuesday during 9.00 phases of development and upgrading to a.m.–5.00 p.m. Other places of interest within become a district at present. The State Railway the Project include: of Thailand operates a special tour train on the Bangkok–Cha-am route every Saturday, Sunday, Hup Kaphong Royal Project Learning Centre (ศนู ย์ and national holidays. For more details, please การเรียนรู้โครงการตามพระราชประสงค์หุบกะพง) is located in Tambon Khao Yai and has been Phetchaburi 23

contact the Travelling Service Unit at Tel. 0 Cha-am Magic Show (ชะอ�ำเมจกิ โชว)์ 2225 6964. is situated on Phetchakasem Road, 1 km. King Naresuan the Great Monument beyond Cha-am Intersection, Tambon Cha-am. The magic show in the earthen theatre at 8.00 (พระบรมราชานุสาวรยี ส์ มเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช) p.m. takes approximately 1½ hours. Admission is Bt 500 for adults and Bt 200 for children. For is located by the sea to the north of Hat Cha-am. more information, call Tel. 08 1696 6921, 08 It features the king holding a sword and look- 3808 1094. ing out to the sea. This monument was built to commemorate his visit to southern outpost Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park (สวน towns with an overnight here at Hat Cha-am. สมเด็จพระศรีนครินทราบรมราชชนน)ี Wat Neranchararam (วดั เนรัญชราราม) is located inTambon Sam Phraya at Km. 214-215 on Phetchakasem Road, covering a total area of is a seaside temple located north of Hat Cha-am. 340 rai. It was granted an Award of Excellence in The temple was named Neranchararam to the category of Agricultural Tourist Attractions rhyme with the name of Mrigadayavan Palace, at the Thailand Tourism Awards 2002. It is which was built under royal instruction of King operated by the Chaipattana Foundation with Rama VI, after the Mrigadaya or Deer Park and an aim to study the appropriate form of mixed Neranjara River mentioned in the Life of the cultivation for the local environment that once Lord Buddha. Places of interest within the suffered deforestation and has been restored temple include an Indian-style ordinational to its fertile condition. This has been done by hall or Ubosot which is rare in Thailand. It was providing a source of water side by side with constructed in 1834 and houses Luangpho planting. The result of successful experiments Thong, the principal Buddha image built in will then be transferred to farmers to enhance 1935 and much revered by the villagers. On an sustainable agriculture. There are several spots open ground, there is a white stucco image of of interest for the public to visit; namely, mixed the Buddha sitting with six hands closing the cultivation, New Theory farming, toxic free 9 sense-doors; namely, 2 eyes, 2 nostrils, 2 ears, cultivation, organic cultivation, forest farming, 1 mouth, 1 anus, and 1 penis. This uniquely use of vetiver grass in the planting system, use distinctive image was built in 1984 and conveys of herbal plants, etc. There is also a collection a Dharmic paradox, suggesting omission of of plants with fragrant flowers, including 300 defilements by closing their entrance to and exit species of perennial, bushy, creeping and from the mind.There is also a cruciform building medicinal ones. Traditional Thai massage is containing a brass footprint of the Lord Buddha available. It is open daily. (A group visit requiring cast in 1948 and a life-like image of Phrakhru a guide should contact in advance. Meals and Sunthonwirot (Sa-nguan Chakharo), an ex- accommodation can be provided.) Please abbot who brought prosperity to the temple contact the Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park, and community where it is located throughout Chaipattana Foundation, 77 Mu 6,Tambon Sam a long period of 52 years. Phraya, Amphoe Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120, Tel./Fax. 0 3259 3100. 24 Phetchaburi

Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan (พระราช hall with 2 storeys that once accommodated นเิ วศน์มฤคทายวัน) meetings on various occasions and 2 theatrical performances; namely, Phra Ruang and Wiwa is located inside Fort Phra Ram Hok, Tambon Phra Samut. In 1941, Chaophraya Ram Rakhop Huai Sai Nuea, 8 km. from Cha-am Beach, be- had a statue of King Vajiravudh cast and tween Km. 216–217. King Vajiravudh or King enshrined in the middle of the open hall, in Rama VI had Phra Tamnak Hat Chao Samran memory to the king, and also held an annual demolished to be reconstructed here in 1923. merit–making ceremony on 25 November to The complex features 3 main connected golden mark his passsing away. Phra Ratchaniwet teakwood halls of the mixedThai and European Mrigadayavan is open during 8.00 a.m.–4.00 architecture built on stilts. The right wing p.m. on weekdays except for Wednesday, and accommodated the female quarters and the left 8.30 a.m.–4.00 p.m. on weekends and public wing accommodated the male quarters. Phra holidays. Admission is Bt 30. For a group visit, Thinang Samut Phiman was the living quarters please contact in writing to the Commander of of Queen Intharasaksachi whereas PhraThinang the Border Patrol Police Training Centre, Fort Phisan Sakhon, surrounded by buildings for the Phra Ram Hok, Amphoe Cha-am, Phetchaburi, male entourage, served as the living quarters for Tel. 0 3250 8039. the king. A long balcony runs from the royal hall to the sea where the king went swimming, and Phra Thinang Samoson Sewakamat is an open Phetchaburi 25

Kaeng Krachan National Park sources and environment, as well as promotion of ecotourism in order to stimulate and implant Sirindhorn International Environment public awareness in the significance of the conservation of energy and environment for Park (อุทยานสงิ่ แวดลอ้ มนานาชาตสิ ริ ินธร) sustainable development. The knowledge and experience gained can be applied in daily life. is located within the precincts of Fort Phra Ram Spots of interest within the Park include: Hok, Tambon Cha-am on Phetchakasem Road. It is accessible by the same route as Phra Energy for Environment Centre (ศูนย์พลังงานเพื่อ Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan. It was established สิ่งแวดล้อม) publicizes knowledge about in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on her 48th birthday energy and conservation of energy and the anniversary in 2005, with an aim to revive as well environmentthrougha“TwoWaysCommunication” as develop the environment of the mangrove exhibition, which is divided into 8 stations. Each forest, beach forest, and mixed deciduous forest station features a different form of presentation; that provide a natural habitat for various kinds such as, model, replica, demonstration, and try-out. of fauna in the area back into its original fertility. There are also other facilities like a learning It was also intended to be a centre of knowledge, centre with several learning media including publicity, and training of an international stand- printed and digital ones, small meeting room ard on the conservation of energy, natural re- of 30-40 seats and conference hall of 200-300 seats, restaurant, souvenir shop, etc. Energy and Environmental Conservation Camp and International Environment Camp (ค่ายการ อนุรักษ์พลังงานและสิ่งแวดล้อม และค่ายสิ่งแวดล้อม นานาชาติ) feature activity camps for various organizations coming in groups and interested people who wish to learn about the conservation of energy, natural resources, environment and Thai wisdom. Accommodation is available in the forms of bungalow and dormitory, with an activity ground.The Park also provides a natural study room for visitors to study mangrove forest, beach and land forest, degraded soil improvement, and resolution for eroded shores, bird watching tower, demonstration of water pumping using wind turbines and solar cells, etc.Visiting groups should contact in advance at the Sirindhorn International Environment Park Foundation under Royal Patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Tel. 0 3250 8396, 0 3250 8352, or visit www.sirindhornpark. or.th. (Please contact in advance) 26 Phetchaburi

Huai Sai Development Study Centre under Royal porcupine, binturong, brow-antlered deer or Eld’s deer, deer, hog deer, peacock, Nicobar Initiatives (ศูนย์ศึกษาการพัฒนาห้วยทรายอันเนื่อง pigeon, silver pheasant, etc. It is open daily มาจากพระราชด�ำริ) is located in Tambon Sam during 8.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m. Admission is free. For further information, please callTel. 0 3259 3252. Phraya, approximately 15 km. south of Cha-am. The area used to be a fertile forest that was a Amphoe Kaeng Krachan natural habitat of“Nuea Sai”or Indochinese Hog Deer, hence, the name “Huai Sai”. Later, there Kuan Yin Inter-Religious Park (อทุ ยานศาสนา was extensive deforestation for cultivation พระโพธสิ ตั ว์กวนอิม) by the people, which led to unseasonal and less amount of rainfall. The area resulted in drought covers a total area of approximately 180 rai and unfertilized soil that created unbalanced in Tambon Phu Sawan. It features the Land of nature. Upon reflection that should the situation Mahanaya–Taoism, Land of Buddhism, Land prolong, the area would eventually turn into of Noble Monks, and sculptures of Hindu a desert, His Majesty the King had the Centre gods and Kuan Yin. One interesting item is the established in 1983, with the intention to world’s largest 1,000-handed, 1,000-eyed Kuan preserve as well as restore the forest and Yin carved out of camphor wood from China. environment to its former condition. Other Visitors can make a tour on foot and stop to pay objectives include for it to be a study centre for respect at some spots. Otherwise, take a small the development of a multi-purpose forest, with train at Bt 30 / person. Accommodation in the the aim to obtain an appropriate form of back-to-the-future style is available. For more agricultural development that coincides details, please call Tel. 08 9509 3832. The Park with reforestation, forest preservation, and is open daily during 8.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m. For improvement of the source of water for agriculture further information, please contact the Park at and reforestation.The Centre also focuses on the Tel. 0 3242 2048-9, or visit www.religiouspark. locals to gain benefits from forest products, be org, www.2539.org. educated on how to do right form of farming and take part in reforestation to assure that Kaeng Krachan National Park (อทุ ยานแหง่ the deforestation would never re-occur. The ชาตแิ ก่งกระจาน) operationarea is part of the Mrigadayavan Palace, covering an area of approximately is Thailand’s largest national park, covering 15,880 rai. For more information, please call a total area of up to 2,915 sq.km. or 1.8 million Tel. 0 3259 3252–3. rai. It was proclaimed a national park on 12 June, Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding and Extension Centre 1981, enveloping the lake and forested area above the Kaeng Krachan Dam, which is the (ศูนย์เพาะเลี้ยงและขยายพนั ธส์ุ ตั วป์ า่ หว้ ยทราย) is 14 home of the headwaters of many rivers. Most of the park’s area are undulating mountains in km. from Cha-am near Km. 220. Turn right the Tenasserim Range covered with moist toward the same direction as Phetchaburi evergreen forest. The Park’s highest peak is Agricultural College for some 4 km. It is Ngayanni Kyauk Taung on the Thailand–Myanmar a conservation and propagation centre of border, measuring 1,513 metres high; and the various kinds of wildlife in shady surroundings. next highest peak is Phanoen Thung, which is There are several wild animals here; such as, Phetchaburi 27

Khao Phanoen Thung 1,207 m. high above sea level. From the ridge large number of fauna. From the top of the of Kaeng Krachan Dam, there is a road running mountain, a sea of mist can be seen from the to the left for 3 km. to the Park’s headquarters. late rainy season to early winter. It takes 2 days Interesting Attractions within the National Park: to get to the peak, with an overnight on the way. Visitors may request for a guide from the The Lak (ทะเลสาบ) covers an area of approxi- Park but have to prepare their own food, tents, and camping gear. mately 45 sq. km. and is dotted with many islands. Cruising in the lake for relaxation or Phanoen Thung Camp or Km. 30 (พะเนนิ ทงุ่ แคมป์ angling is available. For boat rental, please หรือ กม.๓๐) is a scenic viewpoint where the contact food shops or boat clubs located near the national park’s headquarters. morning sea of mist can be admired and camping is allowed. A high-power vehicle will Khao Phanoen Thung (เขาพะเนินทุ่ง) is the Park’s be needed to get there. A chartered pick-up truck is available in the Park’s headquarters’ highest peak within Thai territory located 50 area. As the road is rather narrow, the up and km. from the Park’s headquarters. It features down times have been scheduled. The up time the scenic beauty of a high mountain with a is during 5.30–7.30 a.m. in the morning, and vast stretch of savannah located at 960 metres 1.00–3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. The down time above sea level, surrounded by hill evergreen forest that serves as a natural habitat for a 28 Phetchaburi

is during 9.00 a.m.–10.00 a.m., and 4.00–5.00 including ferns, Krathon Ruesi (Sapria himalayana), p.m. in the afternoon. Visitors wishing to get Hanuman, and rattan, all growing in abundance. up Khao Phanoen Thung have to contact the There is also a lot of fauna; such as, wild elephant, Tourist Service Centre to apply for a pass, with gaur, banteng, barking deer, deer, bear, and the following fees: Bt 20 for adults, Bt 10 for reserved wildlife including Sumatran serow, children, Bt 30 for 4-wheeled vehicles, Bt 40 Fea’s barking deer, tapir, and marbled cat. More for pick-up trucks, Bt 100 for vans, and Bt 70-80 than 150 species of butterflies here are worth for vehicles with more than 4 wheels. Visitors studying, especially in the dry season when going up Khao Phanoen Thung at 5.00 a.m. are flocks of them gather at the salt licks. During required to apply for a pass 1 day in advance. February–June, many kinds of birds can be seen building their nests, laying Namtok Tho Thip (น้�ำตกทอทพิ ย)์ is situated 15 eggs, and feeding chicks; such as, great pied hornbill and great Indian hornbill which represent km. from Khao Phanoen Thung. It is accessible an indicator of a fertile evergreen forest.Interesting by car, with another 4–km. trekking to reach Attractions around the Ban Krang Area: the waterfall. Of all its 9 beautiful tiers, the 5th one is the most breathtaking. It is surrounded Namtok Pran Buri (น้�ำตกปราณบุรี) is a small by shady trees. Travelling to a tourist attraction located deep in the forest should be done 5-tiered waterfall located some 7 km. from the following the official’s advice and with a Park’s Ranger Station Ko Cho 4. guide, and using a high-power vehicle due to the steep route. The bird–butterfly watching Namtok Mae Saliang (น้ำ� ตกแมส่ ะเลยี ง) is a small route will start from Km. 0 near the Khao Sam Yot Checkpoint to Km. 18. Butterflies can be 3-tiered waterfall that takes 3 days and 2 nights seen on both sides along the route or at salt for round-trip trekking. It is surrounded by a licks between Km. 10-12 whereas birds can be verdant and shady forest. found near the Huai Sam Yot Reservoir, not far beyond the checkpoint, where various species Tham Hua Chang (ถ้ำ� หัวช้าง) is located 1 km. to of waterfowls inhabit. The nature study trail starts from Km. 18 and the Park’s endemic bird the east of the Park’s Ranger Station Ko Cho 4. species, Ratchet-tailed treepie, can be noticed It is accessible by a 200-m. walk and features a between Km. 18-27. It can be seen only here limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites in Thailand. that look like an elephant’s skull. Camp Ban Krang (แคมปบ์ า้ นกร่าง) is a campsite Tham Khao Pakarang (ถ้�ำเขาปะการัง) is 3 km. for bird and butterfly watchers where there is to the southeast of the Ranger Station Ko a pleasantly cool climate. Located at Km. 15, it Cho 4 and features beautiful stalagmites and offers a nature trail through mixed deciduous stalactites. forest and dry evergreen forest. Frequented flora include Takhian Thong (iron wood–Hopea Khao Pakarang (เขาปะการัง) is a bluish-grey odorata), Yang (Dipterocarpus alatus), Makha Mong (Afzelia xylocarpa), Kritsana(eagle wood– limestone mountain with a cliff overlooking Aquilaria crassna), and plants of a moist forest picturesque scenery. It is covered with verdant green forest and comprises undulating hills. Kaeng Krachan National Park provides accommodation for visitors, as well as camping areas near the lake, Khao Phanoen Thung, and Camp Ban Krang. A tent for rent is available. For reservation of accommodation, please contact Phetchaburi 29

Kaeng Krachan Dam the Department of National Park, Wildlife and another 4 km. to reach the Park’s headquarters. Flora,Tel. 0 2562 0760. Further information may be obtained from the Kaeng Krachan Tourist Kaeng Krachan Dam (เขือ่ นแก่งกระจาน) Service Centre, Tel. 0 3245 9293. To get there: features an earthen dam across the Phetchaburi By car: From Bangkok, take Highway 35 to River. The crest of the dam is 760 m. long, 8 m. Amphoe PakTho, Ratchaburi province.Turn into wide, and 58 m. high. The widest part of the Highway 4 via the intersection to Phetchaburi base measures 280 m. It was completed in 1966 provincial town until reaching the Tha Yang and has become a large freshwater lake ideal Intersection. Turn right to Amphoe Tha Yang for holiday–making and relaxation. and follow the Liap Khlong Chonlaprathan or To get there: it is 53 km. from Phetchaburi Irrigation Canal Road. Continue on Highway provincial town and 3 km. from Kaeng Krachan 3499 for some 30 km. to reach Amphoe Kaeng National Park, and accessible by the same route Krachan. The Park’s headquarters is another 4 as the Kaeng Krachan National Park. km. from the entrance. By bus: Take the Bangkok–ThaYang bus and get EVENTS AND FESTIVALS off at the Tha Yang Market. Then, connect to a SongThaeo to get to the Kaeng Krachan Market Phra Nakhon Khiri – Mueang Phet Fair and followed by a local taxi or motorcycle for (งานพระนครคีรี–เมืองเพชร) is held annually on the first Saturday of February in order to 30 Phetchaburi

Phra Nakhon Khiri - Mueang Phet Fair commemorate the royal benevolence of former annually on the 14th day of the waxing moon kings in the Royal House of Chakri; namely, King of the 9th lunar month. Rama IV, King Rama V the Great, and King Rama VI, toward the people of Phetchaburi. The Fair is also aimed for the revival as well as conservation LOCALPRODUCTSANDSOUVENIRS of the splendid local arts and culture. Phetchaburi is renowned for its rich assortment Thai Song Dam Tradition (งานประเพณีไทย of Thai sweets: such as Khanom Mo Kaeng, ทรงดำ� ) features a merit-making ceremony of the Khao Kriap, Thong Yot, Foi Thong, preserved fruits, Kalamae (caramel), etc. They are avail- Lao Song orThai Song Dam minority in Amphoe able in town as well as on Phetchakasem Road Khao Yoi. There will be tribal and authentic near Khao Wang. One of the province’s famous cooking by the Thai Song Dam people who are savoury dishes is Khao Chae–rice soaked in cold clad in their rarely-seen traditional costume.The and scented water eaten with a number of side event is held annually around April. dishes, which sells well in summer. The original shop that sells Khao Chae is located at the Khao Ho Kariang Tradition (งานประเพณีขา้ ว Sapsin Market and open during 9.00 a.m.–3.00 หอ่ กะเหรีย่ ง) features the culture and lifestyle of p.m. The province also boasts several kinds of fruit; among them are the Phet variety of rose the Karen people who live in Amphoe Nong Ya apple (available during January–May), pineap- Plong and Amphoe Kaeng Krachan. It is held ple, santol, cantaloupe, etc. Phetchaburi 31

There are also products from the palmyra palm Phetchaburi Provincial Administration trees grown in abundance in the province; for example, food and desserts made from palmyra Organization OTOP Centre (ศูนย์แสดงและ seeds and pith, and palmyra sap juice and sugar. จำ� หน่ายสินค้าโอทอป อบจ. เพชรบุรี) is located at Hand-woven products from sisal fibre (Agave angustifolia) are available in various forms and Km. 178 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Tham designs. These products and souvenirs are of- Rong, Amphoe Ban Lat, displaying and offering fered in town and around the Khao Wang area. the province’s OTOP products; such as, desserts, Khao Lam–sticky rice cooked in coconut milk in OTOP Products a bamboo tube, processed seafood, fruits and vegetables, toddy palm sap beverage, woven Miniature Boats from Lucky Wood (เรือ sisal products, etc. Open 9.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m. จ�ำลองไมม้ งคล) are made of wood from 5 kinds For further details, please call Mr. Sanan at Tel. 08 1995 8317. of lucky trees comprising mainly Siamese rosewood, jackfruit wood, and santol wood, INTERESTING ACTIVITIES following realistic models and structures but in miniature sizes. The products include Chinese White-water Rafting junks, lighters, tugboats, trawlers, etc. and are listed among the OTOP products. Contact Mr. Rafting along Phetchaburi River (การล่อง Prachuap Suwannachot, Petchnavy Dockyard, แก่งแม่น้�ำเพชรบุรี) is gaining popularity among 32/1 Mu 2, Tambon Huai Rong, Amphoe Khao Yoi, Tel. 08 7914 9364, 0 3244 7206, 08 9056 tourists who are adventure–lovers, as there 5974. are many exciting cataracts with difficulties between Level 3-5 along the 33-km. span of the Sisal Basketry (ผลิตภัณฑ์จักสานจากป่านศร Phetchaburi River. The rafting takes about 4-5 นารายณ์), Tambon Hup Kaphong, Amphoe days, with an overnight in the forest. The rafting route starts from the K.U. Camp to Cha-am, established in 1985 under the royally- Kaeng Krachan National Park’s headquarters initiated project of His Majesty the King, who and passes various rapids like Kaeng Khun envisioned that sisal would likely become an Krawen which is one of the most challenging economic plant to help generate income for spots for rafters. Visitors who do not stay the local people. The plant’s fibre has been overnight may take the Pong Luek–Nam Oe woven into various forms of products; such as, route, which takes about 5 hours to finish. handbags, bags, hats, belts, sandals, etc. They Along both sides of the rafting route are green have been exported to Singapore, Malaysia, and and verdant forests with colourful wild flowers. Japan, as well as listed among the One Tambon A visit to the Karen village to learn about their One Product or OTOP products. Contact Mrs. lifestyle and dwelling places can be made on Araya Dueamkhanmani, Head of Hup Kaphong the way. To get to the rafting point at Pong Ladies League Cooperatives, Tambon Khao Yoi, Luek, a high-power vehicle will be needed Amphoe Cha-am, Tel. 0 3247 1678, 08 1987 to go through a poor laterite road, taking 7672, 08 6768 7083, 08 5192 1321. approximately 3 hours. For rafting, please contact Fuji Tour at Tel. 0 2918 6067-8, 0 2540 32 Phetchaburi

2971-2, or visit www.fujitours.co.th and Phet difficulties, horse-riding, paintball game, gun Rim Than at Tel. 0 3242 7220. shooting, etc. Open during 9.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m. and closed on Wednesday.Tel. 08 9206 9020, 08 Boat Trip 9200 3265 or visit www.cha-amatvpark.com. Boat Trip to Ban Bang Tabun Golf Courses (สนามกอล์ฟ) (ลอ่ งเรอื ชมวถิ ชี วี ติ บา้ นบางตะบนู ) takes visitors on a Imperial Lake View Hotel and Golf Club villager’s long-tailed boat from in front of Wat Pak Ao to experience the folk way of life of the (อมิ พเี รียล เลควิว โฮเตล็ แอนด์ กอลฟ์ คลบั ) fisherman’s village at Ban Bang Tabun, located at the estuary north of Amphoe Ban Laem. Local 80 Mu 4, Hup Kaphong–Pran Buri Road,Tambon ways of living include green mussel farming, Sam Phraya, Amphoe Pran Buri, Tel. 0 3245 mangrove charcoal burning, and riverside life- 6233-40 Fax. 0 3245 6241, Bangkok Office: Tel. style. The trip takes approximately 2 hours. For 0 2261 9000, or visit www.imperialhotels.com/ further details, please contact the Bang Tabun lakeview (open 6.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m., 36 holes). Sub-district Municipality at Tel. 0 3248 9234. Kaeng Krachan Country Club (แก่งกระจาน Firefly Boat Trip at Ban Samae Chai คันทรี่ คลบั ) (ล่องเรือชมห่ิงห้อยบ้านแสมชาย) is provided by 299/1 Mu 2, Km.30 Tha Yang–Kaeng Krachan Road, Tambon Tha Mai Ruak, Amphoe Tha the Bang Khrok Sub-district Municipality and Yang, Tel. 0 3242 2146, 08 1443 2788 Bangkok available during the early rainy season and late Office: Tel. 0 2618 7400 (open 6.00 a.m.–6.00 cool season or around the months of April to p.m., 27 holes). November when fireflies are abundant along both banks of the Phetchaburi River. Visitors Palm Hills Golf Resort and Country Club may take a row boat for 5-8 persons at Bt 50 each at twilight to watch the fireflies along a (ปาล์ม ฮิลล์ กอล์ฟ รีสอร์ท แอนด์ คนั ทร่ี คลบั ), 1444 distance of approximately 1 km., taking about 1 hour. Contact the Bang Khrok Sub-district At Km. 222 on Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Municipality at Tel. 0 3245 0484 or Mr. Samit at Cha-am, Amphoe Cha-am, Tel. 0 3252 0800-9, Tel. 08 7168 0961 for a boat. Fax. 0 3252 0820, Bangkok Office: Tel. 0 2261 3792-9, or visit www.palmhills-golf.com (open ATV Ride 6.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m., 18 holes). Cha-am ATV Park (ชะอำ� เอทีวี ปารค์ ) Sawang Resort and Golf Club (สว่าง รีสอร์ท แอนด์ กอล์ฟ คลับ), 99 Mu 2, Tambon Sa Phang, is situated on Bo Khaem Road off Km. 212-213 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Cha-am, cover- Amphoe Khao Yoi, Tel. 0 3256 1650-1, 0 3256 ing a total area of 43 rai. The Park received the 2555 (open 6.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m., 27 holes). Award of Outstanding Performance in the cat- egory of RecreationTourist Sites at theThailand Spring Field Village Golf and Spa (สปริง Tourism Awards 2008. It is a soft-adventurous ฟิลด์ วิลเลจ กอล์ฟ แอนด์ สปา), 193/8 Mu 6, attraction with various activities available; for example, ATV riding at different levels of Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Huai Sai Nuea, Amphoe Cha-am, Tel. 0 3259 3223–33, 0 3270 9222 Bangkok Office Tel. 0 2231 2244-8, or visit www.springfieldresort.com (open 6.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m., 36 holes). Phetchaburi 33

Golf School 4.00 p.m. Check-in to the accommodation in Amphoe Cha-am and enjoy HeartlandGolfSchool(ฮารท์ แลนด์ กอลฟ์ สคลู ส)์ , evening water sports and activities on Hat Cha-am. 193 Mu 6, Phetchakasem Road,Tambon Huai Sai Nuea, Bangkok Office: Tel. 0 2231 2203 or visit Day 2 www.heartlandgolf.com 8.00 a.m. Leave the accommodation to visit the morning market in Phetchaburi Spa town.Stoptoappreciatethefamous stucco reliefs at Wat Mahathat Spring Field Village Golf and Spa (สปริง Worawihan and elaborate murals ฟลิ ด์ วลิ เลจกอล์ฟแอนดส์ ปา), 193/8 Mu 6, Phetch- of over 300 years old as well as intricately carved wooden door akasem Road, Tambon Huai Sai Nuea, Amphoe panels at Wat Yai Suwannaram. Cha-am, Tel. 0 3259 3223–33, 0 3270 9222 10.30 a.m. Visit an ancient monument from Bangkok Office: Tel. 0 2231 2244-8 or visit www. the Ancient Khmer period with springfieldresort.com stucco decoration of the Dvaravati style at Wat Kamphaeng Laeng Examples of Tour Programmes before leaving for Phra Ram Programme 1 Cultural Tourism Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace), Route (2 days/1 night) King Rama V’s royal palace on the Phetchaburi River, to admire Day 1 its European architecture. 6.00 a.m. Depart Bangkok for Phetchaburi. 12.00 a.m. Lunch in Phetchaburi town. 8.00 a.m. Arrive in Amphoe Khao Yoi, stop Afternoon Visit Tham Khao Luang and pay for breakfast and pay respect to respect to the large principal the Reclining Buddha in Tham Buddha image inside, which is Khao Yoi. glamorized by the afternoon rays 9.00 a.m. Visit the Thai Song Dam village to of sunlight shining through the learn about the culture of the cave’s chimney. Lao Song who migrated from Dien 3.00 p.m. Pay respect to Luangpho Daeng Bien Phu in Vietnam. of Wat Khao Bandai It before 10.30 a.m. Visit Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao leaving on the return trip. Wang) by cable car to admire the 4.00 p.m. Return to Bangkok with a stop elegance of King Rama IV’s en route to shop for souvenirs mountaintop palace with from Phetchaburi. a panoramic view of Phetchaburi. 6.00 p.m. Arrive in Bangkok. 12.00 a.m. Lunch in Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi. Afternoon Depart for Cha-am and visit Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan, King Rama VI’s Royal Palace of Love and Hope by the sea, built entirely of teakwood. 34 Phetchaburi

Programme 2 Ecotourism Route the ambience of the Tenasserim (3 days/2 nights) Range. Day 1 Day 3 8.00 a.m. Depart Bangkok for Phetchaburi. 6.00 a.m. Get up early to greet the morning 10.00 a.m. Arrive in Phetchaburi. Visit and sun and view the sea of mist at experience the Laem Phak Bia the viewpoint between Km. Nature Trail in Amphoe Ban Laem. 31–36. Visit H.R.H. Princess 12.00 a.m. Lunch at Hat Chao Samran before Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s royal leavingforAmphoeKaengKrachan. residence (except during H.R.H.’s 3.00 p.m. Arrive at the Kaeng Krachan stay). National Park’s headquarters. 11.00 a.m. Lunchtime picnicking and Attend a slide presentation and dismantling the camp to prepare briefing about the ecological for the return trip. system of the Tenasserim Range 12.00 a.m. Leave for Kaeng Krachan National and apply for a pass to go up Khao Park’s headquarters and return to PhanoenThung the next morning. Bangkok. 5.30 p.m. Enjoy the scenic view of the setting 3.00 p.m. Stop to pay respect to Kuan sun from the crest of the Kaeng Yin–Goddess of Mercy–at the Krachan Dam. Dinner at the village Bodhisattava Park and take a hot ontheKaengKrachanDam.Return bath at the Nong Ya Plong Hot to the accommodation at Kaeng Spring. Krachan Dam. 5.00 p.m. Arrive in Bangkok. Day 2 Go up the mountainous route to Programme 3 Kaeng Krachan 8.00 a.m. Phanoen Thung Camp by a local National Park (One-day tour with Song Thaeo or personal pick-up overnight in Cha-am or Phetchaburi truck. Stop en route to experience town). nature study activities like bird watching and butterfly watching. 5.00 a.m. Leave for Cha-am or Phetchaburi Arrive at Km. 36 and walk to Namtok provincial town. 11.00 a.m. Tho Thip to breathe in the pure 6.00 a.m. Arrive at Kaeng Krachan National refreshing air of the nature at the Park and apply for admission to upstream part of the Phetchaburi the national park. River. Lunchtime picnicking 7.30 a.m. Admire the sea of mist. en route (own meal). 9.30 a.m. Visit Namtok Tho Thip. Walk back to Km. 36 to set up Lunchtime picnicking en route. 3.00 p.m. a camp at the Phanoen Thung 4.00 p.m. Arrive at Km. 36 Camp. Enjoy life in the open and 5.30 p.m. Arrive at the Park’s headquarters camping activities while admiring and return to Cha-am. Phetchaburi 35

Programme 4 (One-day tour with tent, plastic mat, medicine, flashlight, an overnight in Cha-am) pocket-knife, insect repellent, compass, etc. 5.00 a.m. Leave from Cha-am. - Study the season of nature; such as, 9.00 – 10.00 a.m. Arrive at Khao Yoi and visit flowers and migratory birds, and Tham Khao Yoi and Khao prepare binoculars, notebook, pencil, Yoi Thai Song Dam Cultural pen, map, etc. Centre. - Study and check with the map before 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. setting off. Choose the route along the (There are 2 alternative routes) mountain ridge which is easier to walk 1. Historical RouteVisitTham Khao Luang, than the one in the valley and follow Phra Nakhon Khiri, and Phra Ram Ratchaniwet. the official’s suggestions strictly. Try Khao Chae and shop for local desserts and return to Cha-am. Camping 2. Ecotourism Route A boat trip to study the fishermen’s way of life at Bang Tabun. - Prepare a tent, sleeping bag, canvas, Walk along the nature trail to learn about the kitchen utensils; such as, a pot, gas mangrove forest at Bang Tabun School. Lunch range, oil lamp, dry food, drinking at Ban Laem and pay respect to Luangpho Wat water, canvas shoes, hat, etc. Khao Takhrao. - Examine the direction of wind before 5.00 p.m. Arrive in Cha-am. putting up a tent. The tent must be at the beginning while a bonfire and Programme 5 (One-day tour with a restroom at the end. The tent should an overnight in Phetchaburi.) be on a hill or high land, and on an open area beside a creek 8.00 a.m. Leave Phetchaburi for Laem - Sweep pieces of grass and leaves Phak Bia. before putting up a tent since they may 9.00 a.m. Take a nature trail to learn about be a habitat of insects or reptiles. the mangrove forest, a boat trip to - Find fuel from pieces of wood in the watch birds and see Thailand’s forest or on the beach, and put out the longest sandy cape. Lunch by bonfire before going to sleep. the sea. - Keep the area clean in its original state 2.00 p.m. Return to Phetchaburi. after camping. TRAVEL TIPS Temple / Museum / Ancient Monu- ment Trekking - Study information about the place - Gather information on the places to be to be visited and contact a local speaker visited, so as to prepare the necessary such as a monk or officer who can give equipment accordingly. you information. - Prepare handy and necessary trekking accessories; such as, a sleeping bag, 36 Phetchaburi

- Dress politely and be composed. White Beach Resort (ไวท์ บชี รสี อรท์ ) 97/1 Take off your shoes before entering a religious building or area. Mu 3 Tambon Laem Phak Bia, Hat Chao Samran - Do not walk off the permitted path. (Tel: 0 3247 8192, 08 1928 0181 Fax: 0 3247 Avoid touching an artefact or ancient 8192 www.whitebeachresort.com), 14 houses: monument, especially the decorative 1,400-4,700 baht reliefs or paintings. Do not illegally excavate an archaological site or Squid Resort (สควิด รีสอร์ท) 77/4 Tambon monument. - Do not use flash when taking a photo, Laem Phak Bia, Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 08 6339 as it may damage the artefact or 2162-3, 08 6135 5110 Fax: 0 3277 0524 www. ancient monument. squid-resort.com), 10 rooms: 800-2,000 baht The contents in this leaflet is subject to change. The copyright is reserved for commercial Amphoe Ban Lat publications. Palm View (ปาล์มวิว) 109 Mu 9 Phetkasem FACILITIES IN PHETCHABURI Road, Tambon Tha Sane (Tel: 0 3244 0588, 0 Accommodations 3244 0688 Fax: 0 3244 0585), 18 rooms: 550 baht (Note:The room rates mentioned in this brochure Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi may be changed without notice. Please ask for current information from each hotel before Best 88 (เบสท์ ๘๘) 123/1 Mu 9 Khiri Ratthaya making reservation) Road, Tambon Thong Chai (Tel: 0 3242 6077, 0 Amphoe Khao Yoi 3242 4790), 25 rooms: 160-600 baht Thai Song Dam Cultural Center(ศูนย์ Blue Sky Resort (บลูสกายรีสอร์ท) 5 Mu 2 วฒั นธรรมไทยทรงดำ� ) (ThaiSongDamHomestay) (บา้ นไทยทรงด�ำ โฮมสเตย์) Mu 5 Tambon Khao Yoi Anamai Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3244 1399-400 Fax: 0 3247 8615 www.bluesky- (Tel: 0 3256 1200 www.thaisongdamkhaoyoi. resort.com), 19 houses: 1,800-5,000 baht com), 11 houses: 100-600 baht Bua Kaeo (บวั แก้ว) 35/24-26 Phetkasem Road, Sawang Resort Golf Club (สวา่ ง รสี อรท์ กอลฟ์ คลบั ) 99 Mu 2 Tambon Sa Phang (Tel: 0 3256 Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3241 0395, 0 3240 0560 www.obec.go.th/nongchumsag), 2555-7, 0 3256 1650-1 Fax: 0 3256 2558 www. 24 rooms: 300-400 baht sawangresortgolf.com), 80 rooms: 1,200-6,000 baht (There is a golf course) Khao Wang Hotel (เขาวงั ) 123 Ratwithi Road, Amphoe Ban Laem Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3242 5167 Fax: 0 3242 3811), 50 rooms: 250-600 baht Chom Tha-le (ชมทะเล รสี อรท์ ) 97 Mu 3Tambon Phetburi International Hostel (บ้านพัก Laem Phak Bia (Tel: 0 3244 1386 Fax: 0 3244 นานาชาติ เพชรบุร)ี 51/2 Tha Hin Road, Tambon 1386), 10 rooms: 1,200-2,000 baht. Tha Rap (Tel: 0 3242 3671, 08 9743 2146 www. tyha.org), 5 rooms: 150–240 baht Phet House (เพชรเฮาส์) 124 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang Khoi (Tel: 0 3242 6375, 0 3241 8333, 08 1866 8697 Fax: 0 3241 8335), 45 rooms: 200- 400 baht Phetchaburi 37

Phet Nam Nung (เพชรน�้ำหน่ึง) Phetchaburi Cha-am Royal Beach (ชะอ�ำ รอยัล บชี ) 82/6 Rajabhat University 38 Mu 8, Hat Chao Samran, Mu 6 Hat Chao Samran-Cha-am Road, Tambon Tambon Na Wung (Tel: 0 3249 3309-10 Fax: 0 Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8118-9 Bangkok 3249 3110), 20 rooms: 450-500 baht Office Tel: 0 2427 1637), 100 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht Phetcharat(เพชรรตั น)์ 124Mu1PhetkasemRoad, Chao Samran Beach Resort (เจา้ ส�ำราญ บีช Tambon Wiang Khoi (Tel: 0 3241 2748, 0 3240 รสี อรท์ ) 150 Hat Chao Samran Road,Tambon Hat 1138 Fax: 0 3241 2748), 36 rooms: 250-500 baht Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3277 0535, 08 1931 1649, Phetkasem (เพชรเกษม) 86/4 Phetkasem Road, 08 6001 3499 Fax: 0 3277 0535 www.corbeach. com), 19 roooms: 200-2,800 baht Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 5581, 0 3241 0973 Fax: 0 3241 0973), 50 rooms: 170-600 baht Chao Samran Sea View (เจ้าส�ำราญ ซีวิว) P.P. Park (พพี ปี ารค์ ) 134/1 Phetkasem Road (Tel: Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8493-4), 19 rooms: 1,500 baht 0 3242 8386), 20 rooms: 120-500 baht Chez Nous (เชนู บูติค รีสอร์ท) 274 Tambon Royal Diamond (รอยลั ไดมอนด)์ 555 Mu 1 Soi Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8620-1 www. Khlong Kan Sam Chao Phet, Phetkasem Road, cheznousresort.com), 16 rooms: 1,500-5,200 Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3241 1061-70 Fax: 0 baht (include breakfast) 3242 4310), 58 rooms: 800-1,500 baht Coffee Home (คอฟฟี่ โฮม) 144 Mu 2 Tambon Ruean Rom Tan Chan Phet Resort (เรือน ร่มตาล ชานเพชร รีสอร์ท) 150 Phetkasem Road, Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 08 9022 4486), 5 houses, 10 rooms: 500-1,000 baht Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 08 4142 2626, 0 3242 5354), 12 rooms: 350-900 baht Fisherman Village (ฟชิ เชอรแ์ มนวลิ เลจ) 170 Mu Sa-nguan Chai (สงวนชยั ) 25 Damnoenkasem 1 Soi Thetsaban 1/6, Anamai Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3244 1370-9 Fax: 0 3244 Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3242 1380 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2255 6055-6 www. 5051, 08 9743 7945), 17 rooms: 160-220 baht fishermansvillage.net), 33 bungalows: 4,800- 10,800 baht Sun Hotel (ซัน โฮเต็ล) 43/33 Mu 5 Tambon Ban Fueangfa Bungalow (เฟื่องฟ้า บังกะโล) Hat Mo (Tel: 0 3240 0000, 08 1763 7010 www.sun- hotelthailand.com), 52 rooms: 690-1,390 baht Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8059), 10 rooms: 500 baht Hat Chao Samran (หาดเจา้ ส�ำราญ) Ban Med Sai (บ้านเม็ดทราย) Hat Chao Samran Hat Chao Hut (หาดเจา้ ฮัท) 175 Mu 2 Tan Dieo 183 Mu 2 Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8011, 08 1581 9139), 6 houses: 600-900 baht 8421, 08 6507 4180), 8 rooms: 400-1500 baht Ban Phak Nai Hua (บา้ นพักนายหวั ) 182 Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran (สถานพักฟื้นและพักผ่อน กองทัพบก หาดเจ้าส�ำราญ) Tambon Hat Chao Thetsaban Road,Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3244 1276), 12 rooms: 350-550 baht Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8171 Fax: 0 3247 8200), 11 houses: 1,000-3,200 baht Ban Rim Hat (บา้ นริมหาด) 193 Mu 2 Tambon Khung Kapong Resort (คุ้งกะพง รีสอรท์ ) 2 Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 08 5833 5342, 0 3247 8510, 08 0554 2626), 30 rooms: 1,000-3,500 baht Chao Samran-Puk Tian Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 08 1371 2287 www.khungkapong. Ban Watsana (บ้านวาสนา) 144 Mu 2 Tambon th.gs), 28 rooms: 400-2,000 baht Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 08 9022 4486, 08 1316 3272), 5 houses: 1,200-2,500 baht 38 Phetchaburi

Phet Phloi (บา้ นพกั เพชรพลอย) 33 Mu 1Tambon Fax: 0 2203 0856 www.casuarinathailand.com), 34 bungalows: 4,500-14,100 baht Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8598, 08 9082 4433), 7 rooms: 800 – 1,500 baht Chez Pipli Cha-am (เชซ์ พพิ ลี) 163/23 Mu 3 Pim Prasit (พมิ พ์ประสทิ ธ์ิ) 206 Mu 2 Hat Chao Tambon PuekTian (Tel: 08 1914 5484 Fax: 0 2720 4574 www.chezpipli.com), 1 house(5 rooms): Samran, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 3,500-12,000 baht 8051, 08 9174 2923), 4 houses: 800-1,500 baht Hat Phet Resort (หาดเพชร รสี อร์ท) 44/1 Mu 3 Pralom Villa (ประโลม วิลล่า) 122/1 Mu 2 Hat Hat Phet, Kan Nam Khem Road, Tambon Puek Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8082), 3 houses: Tian (Tel: 0 3259 1045-6 Fax: 0 3259 1044), 120 3,000-4,000 baht rooms: 800-5,000 baht Rabiang Rua Resort (ระเบยี งเรอื รสี อรท์ ) 80/1- Petchvarin Resort (เพชรวารินทร์ รีสอร์ท) 248 5 Mu 1 Anamai Road (Tel: 0 3244 1367 Bangkok Mu 11 Tambon Klad Luang (Tel: 0 3242 2072, OfficeTel: 0 2618 7768-9 www.rabiangrua.com), 08 1763 4862, 08 1926 0289 Fax: 0 3242 2071, 7 boathouses, 12 houses: 2,800-10,000 baht 0 3249 3510 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2655 5382-3 Fax: 0 2655 5383 www.petchvarinresort.com), Rabieng Talay Resort (ระเบียงทะเล รีสอร์ท) 15 houses: 3,500-5,600 baht, 10 rooms: 2,200- 8,100 baht (include breakfast) (Near White Beach) Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran Road, Tambon Laem Phak Bia (Tel: 0 3247 8445, Phanwipa Garden Home (พรรณวิภา การ์เด้น 08 1088 9480 Fax: 0 3247 8115 www.talayresort. โฮม) 291/4 Mu 3 Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3259 com), 13 rooms: 800-1,200 baht 1263, 08 5701 6755), 7 rooms: 1,200-1,900 baht Ritthima Apartment (ฤทธิมา อพาร์ตเม้นท์) Phet Rim Than Resort (เพชรริมธาร รีสอร์ท) 88 Mu 4 Hat Chao Samran Road, Tambon Pho Rai Wan (Tel: 0 3249 3793-4), 36 rooms: 500- 225 Mu 4 Tambon Klat Luang (Tel: 0 3242 7220, 3,500 baht 08 1944 3580, 08 1946 1914 Fax: 0 3241 1811 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2241 1192 Fax: 0 2587 Rub Lom (รบั ลม รสี อรท์ ) Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran 9713), 42 bungalows: 1,800-4,500 baht Road,Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 Puk Tien Cabana (ปึกเตยี น คาบานา่ ) 141 Mu 3 8333 www.rublom.com), 9 houses: 1,000-2,000 baht TambonPuekTian(Tel:032443144-5www.puktien cabana.com), 23 rooms: 1,800-4,600 baht Sea Sky Resort (ซีสกาย รีสอร์ท) 5/2 Mu 2 Tam- Puk Tian Condotel (ปกึ เตยี น คอนโดเทล) 141 bon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8431-2 Fax: 0 3244 1411www.seaskyresort.com), 24 houses: Mu 3 Hat Puek Tian, Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 1,800-5,000 baht 3259 1040, 0 3259 1026 www.puktianbeach. net), 90 rooms:1,000-2,500 baht Wan Chai Wisutthinan (บา้ นพกั พล ต.ต. วนั ชยั วิสุทธินนั ท์) 83 Tan Ton Dieo Road, Tambon Hat Puk Tian Villa (ปกึ เตยี น วลิ ลา่ ) 141 Mu 3 At Chao Samran (Tel: 08 1199 8613), 2 houses: Km.6 on Hat Chao Samran–Cha-am Sai Mai 11,000 baht Road, Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3259 1026-7 Fax: 0 3259 1037 www.puktianbeach.net), 80 AmphoeThaYang and Hat PuekTian houses: 1,000-3,500 baht Casuarina Resort (คาชัวรนิ า รีสอร์ท) 284 Mu Suan Phet River View Resort (สวนเพชร รเิ วอร์ วิว รสี อรท์ ) 13/1 Mu 7 Tambon Tha Mai Ruak, 3 Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3244 3080-2 Fax: 0 3243 3081 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2203 0854-6 Khuen Phet-Khao Luk Chang Road (Tel: 0 3245 Phetchaburi 39

8338-9, 08 1981 8405 Fax: 0 3245 8338 www. Ban Chom View (บา้ นชมววิ ) 246/16 Ruam Chit suanphet.com), 12 rafthouses and 37 houses: 500-3,500 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 0350-1), 12 houses: 1,000-5,500 baht Amphoe Cha-am BanKhiangHat(บา้ นเคยี งหาด) 249/21RuamChit Alila Resort and Spa (อลีลา รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 115 Mu 7 Tambon Bang Kao (Tel: 0 3270 Road (Tel: 0 3247 1112), 15 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht 9555 Fax: 0 3247 3190 www.alilahotels.com), Ban Khieng-le (บา้ นเคยี งเล) 195/5 Ruam Chit 79 rooms: 6,200-25,200 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 08 1561 1751), 5 Anantachai Guesthouse (อนนั ตชยั เกสตเ์ ฮาส)์ rooms: 1,500 baht 235/8-9 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: Ban Kluai Mai (บ้านกล้วยไม้) 854/6 Hat Suk 0 3243 3396-7), 17 rooms: 300-500 baht Samoe Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3250 Baan Chom Hat (บ้านชมหาด) 264 Ruam Chit 8218, 08 1858 9293 www.chaambeach.com), 12 rooms: 1,200-1,500 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3590, 08 7919 1649), 9 rooms, 7 houses: 600-2,500 baht Ban Phak Cha-am Resort (บ้านพักชะอ�ำ รสี อร์ท) 248/1 Chao Lai Road, Tambon Cha-am Baan Keang Ta-lay (บา้ นเคยี งทะเล) 234/20–26 (Tel: 0 3247 2244), 12 rooms: 400-1,000 baht, 5 Soi Tha Rot Tour, Ruam Chit Road, Tambon houses: 1,500-3,500 baht Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3448, 08 1847 7709 www. keangtalay.hi5.com), 24 rooms: 400–600 baht Ban Phak Fuen Fort Phra Ram Hok (บา้ นพกั ฟน้ื คา่ ยพระรามหก) 1281 Phetkasem Road, Tam- Ban Kham Ngoen(บ้านขามเงิน) 339/45–46 bon Huai Sai Nuea (Tel: 0 3250 8033), 34 rooms Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0669, 08 1190 3280 www.bankhamgnnen.com), Ban Rim Hat (บ้านริมหาด) 246/16 Soi Maitree 7 houses: 1,500-5,000 baht Store, Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 Ban Lan Suan (บ้านลานสวน) 261/2 Ruam Chit 3247 1088, 08 9484 3278 Fax: 0 3243 3639), 6 rooms: 1,500-3,000 baht Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3171, 0 3247 1893-4, 0 3247 1890 Fax: 0 3247 0580 www. Ban Saeng Chan (บ้านแสงจันทร์) 305 Nong banlansuan.com), 40 rooms: 800-1,000 baht Chang Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3330), Bann Pan Tai Resort (บ้านพันทาย รีสอร์ท) 10 rooms: 800-1,500 baht 247/58 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: Ban Saeng Suk (บ้านแสนสุข) 339/18 Ruam 0 3243 3111, 0 3243 4112 Fax 0 3243 4113 www. bannpantai.com), 31 rooms: 2, 500-4,000 baht Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3175, (include breakfast) 08 7015 8474), 10 rooms: 500-1,500 baht Baan Ro Rok (บ้านรอรัก) 329/18 Ruam Chit Bang Sai Nam Pheung (บางสายน้�ำผึ้ง) 240 Road,Tambon Nong Kaeng (Tel: 0 3247 2503, 08 Narathip Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 9503 2051 www.chaam-beach.com), 12 rooms, 0864, 08 1299 6171, 08 7988 9458), 28 rooms: 2 houses: 400-2,500 baht 400-600 baht Ban Chang Cha-am Resort (บ้านช้างชะอ�ำ Beach Garden Cha-am Hotel (โรงแรมบชี การ์ รีสอร์ท) 248/1 Chao Lai Road, Tambon Cha-am เดน้ ชะอ�ำ) 949/21 Phetkasem Road, Tambon (Tel: 0 3247 2244), 22 rooms: 7 rooms, 5 bunga- Cha-am (Tel: 0 3250 8234-9 Fax: 0 3250 8241 lows ,12 houses: 300-600 baht Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2237 2616-9 www.beach- gardenchaam.net), 229 rooms: 3,531-4,700 baht 40 Phetchaburi Blue Point (บลู พอยท์) 262/9 Narathip Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1395), 10 rooms, 200-300 baht

Casa Papaya (คาซ่า ปาปายา) 810/4 Soi Suan- Cha-am Park Resort (ชะอ�ำ ปารค์ รีสอรท์ ) 346 son Loi, Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel. Chao Lai Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1181 0 3247 0678, 08 6607 1431 Fax: 0 3247 0679 Fax 0 3247 1736), 26 houses: 800-2,800 baht www.casapapayathai.com), 12 rooms: 2,400- 4,500 baht (include breakfast) Cha-am Perfect House (ชะอำ� เพอรเ์ ฟคท์ เฮาส)์ CathaleeyaCondotelCha-am (แคทลยี า คอน 234/75-79 Cha-am Plaza, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: โดเทล ชะอ�ำ) 275/51 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon 0 3243 3918, 08 1378 1878 Fax: 0 3243 3750 www.cha-amperfecthouse.com), 20 rooms: Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0218, 08 1867 4063, 08 6904 500-800 baht 3406), 7 houses: 800-1,200 baht Cha-am Poem Suk (ชะอำ� เพม่ิ สขุ ) 240/6 Ruam Cha-am Cabana Resort (ชะอ�ำ คาบานา รสี อร์ท) 186 Khlong Thian Beach, Khlong Thian Chit Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1347, 08 6505 5304), 7 houses: 200-1,500 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1861, 0 3247 2164 Fax: 0 3243 0433), 8 bungalows: Cha-am Rim Le (ชะอำ� รมิ เล) 239/23-30 Ruam 800-4,000 baht Chit Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3994, 08 Cha-am Garden(ชะอำ� การเ์ ดน้ ) 334/2 Chao Lai 9123 5552) 9 rooms, 3 houses: 400-4,000 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0441-2 Fax: Cha-am Sea Beach (ชะอำ� ซี บชี ) 234/18 Ruam 0 3247 0440 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2642 6107-8 Fax: 0 2642 6294 www.chaamgarden.com), 21 Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0482), rooms: 800-2,000 baht 10 rooms: 600 - 700 baht Cha-am Happy House (ชะอ�ำ แฮปปี้ เฮาส์) Cha-am Villa (ชะอ�ำ วิลลา่ ) 241/1 Ruam Chit 222/6 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1241 Fax: 3247 2456), 20 rooms: 300-600 baht 0 3247 1086 www.chaamvillahotel.com), 40 rooms, 300-600 baht Cha-am Hill Club House (ชะอ�ำ ฮิลล์ คลับ เฮาส์) (Tel: 0 3247 3195-6, 08 1750 8726 www. Cha-am Villa Beach Resort (ชะอ�ำ วิลลา่ บีช รสี อรท์ ) 241/7 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am chaamclub.com), 15 rooms: 500-2,500 baht (included breakfast)     (Tel: 0 3247 1595-7 www.chaamvillahotel.com), 77 rooms: 500-2,000 baht Cha-am Marina Resort (ชะอ�ำ มารนี า รีสอรท์ ) Cha-am Villa Sun (ชะอ�ำ วิลล่า ซัน) 241/20 777 At Km.210 on Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1851-2 Fax: 0 3247 1857 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2295 0856-7), 56 rooms, 1382, 0 3243 3916 www.chaamvillahotel.com), 1,200-1,600 baht (include breakfast) 47 rooms:500–1,000 baht Cha-am Ma Thong Guesthouse (ชะอ�ำ Cha Inn @ Cha-am (ชาอินน์ @ ชะอ�ำ) 274/34- มาทอง เกสตเ์ ฮาส)์ 263/47-48 Ruam Chit Road, 35 Ruam Chit Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 08 1550 2947), 20 rooms: 1879 Fax: 0 3247 2477 www.cha-inn.com), 7 500-800 bath rooms: 900-1,200 baht Cha-amMyHouse (ชะอำ� มายเฮาส)์ 234/64-66 Chalee Place (ชาลีเพลส) 241/44 Ruam Chit Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3756), 19 0799, 08 1378 5956), 20 rooms: 400-2,000 baht rooms: 600-1,200 baht Cha-am Paradise (ชะอ�ำ พาราไดซ์) 223 Soi Chonnabot Resort (ชนบท รีสอรท์ ) (Near Fort 10 Cha-am Nuea Road, (Tel: 0 3247 1072), 4 Phra Ram Hok) 99/17 Phetkasem Road,Tambon bungalows: 300-800 baht Cha-am (Tel: 0 3245 1134, 08 1995 9165), 12 rooms: 300 – 2,000 baht Phetchaburi 41

Chu Kamol Resort (ชูกมล รีสอรท์ ) (Near Hua Golden Villa (โกลเด้น วิลล่า) 248/13 Ruam Hin Airport) 1449-1-88 Phetkasem Road, Tam- Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1881, 08 1933 0559 Fax: bon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3252 0200-2), 88 houses: 0 3243 3444 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2281 5225 2,000 –3,000 baht Fax: 0 2281 5382), 50 rooms: 300–500 baht, 20 houses: 1,000 baht, 10 houses: 2,000-2,500 baht Courtyard by Marriott Hua HIn at Cha- Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort and Spa am Beach (คอร์ทยารด์ บาย แมรอิ อท หัวหิน แอท ชะอำ� บชี ) 854/2 Buri Rom Road,Tambon Cha-am (แกรนด์ แปซฟิ กิ ซอฟเฟอรนี รสี อรท์ แอนด์ สปา) 334/1 (Tel: 0 3270 8300 Fax: 0 3270 8303 Bangkok Tel: Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3270 0 2656 7707 www.courtyard.com/marriott), 243 9899 Fax: 0 3270 9847 www.sovereignresort rooms: 2,500+ -18,000+ baht andspa.com), 224 rooms: 5,000 - 28,000 baht Dusit Thani Hua Hin (ดุสติ ธานี หวั หนิ ) 1349 Green House (กรีนเฮ้าส)์ Ruam Chit Road (Tel: Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3252 0 3247 1047), 16 rooms: 500-1,200 baht 0008-32, 0 3244 2100-8 Fax: 03252 0296-7 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2236 0450-9, 0 2636 3600 Happy Home (บ้านสบายดี) 241/34 Ruam Chit ext. 4530-5 www.dusit.com), 300 rooms, 7,062- 18,832 baht Road (Tel: 0 3247 1393), 22 rooms: 400 baht Eurasia Cha-am Lagoon (ยเู รเซยี ชะอำ� ลากนู ) Hat Siam (หาดสยาม) 1390/9 Phetkasem Road, 24/24 Mu 7 Tambon Bang Kao (Tel: 0 3247 1326 Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3244 2485), 30 rooms: Fax: 0 3247 1327 www.eurasiahotels.com), 24 500-1,200 baht houses, 59 rooms: 2,500-10,000 baht Hat Thip Resort (หาดทิพย์ รีสอร์ท) 264/28 Euro Bakery House and Guesthouse (ยโู ร เบเกอร่ี เฮาส์ แอนด์ เกสตเ์ ฮาส)์ 234/36-38 Ruam Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 08 1641 9466, 08 9166 4614), 8 houses: 600-5,000 baht Chit Road, Tambon Khao Yai Tel: 0 3247 2523), 15 rooms: 500-1,200 baht Holiday Inn Resort Regent Beach Cha-am FishingInnandResort (ฟชิ ชงิ่ อนิ นแ์ อนดร์ สี อรท์ ) (ฮอลเิ ดย์ อนิ น์ รีสอรท์ รเี จนท์ บีช ชะอำ� ) 222 at Km.193 on Phetkasem Road, Tambon 849/21 Phetkasem Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 Don Khun Huai (Tel: 0 3244 9141), 67 rooms: 3245 1240-9 Fax: 0 3247 1491-2 Bangkok Office 400-1,000 baht Tel: 0 2255 2818 www.holidayinncom.com), 560 rooms: 3,900-42,000 baht (include breakfast) Gems Cha-am (เจมส์ ชะอำ� ) 251 Chao Lai Road, The Imperial Lake View Hotel and Golf Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 4060-79 Fax: 0 3247 0823, 0 3243 4002 www.gemscha-am.com Club (ดิ อิมพีเรียล เลค วิว โฮเต็ล แอนด์ กอล์ฟ Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2319 8175-6, 0 2716 7745 คลับ) 80 Mu 4 Hup Kraphong-Pran Buri Road, Fax: 0 2716 7776), 106 rooms: 1,883-3,767 baht Tambon Sam Phraya (Tel: 0 3245 6233-40, 0 Golden Beach Cha-am (โกลเดนท์ บชี ชะอ�ำ) 3245 6243 Fax: 0 3245 6241 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2261 9000 www.imperialhotels.com), 75 208/14 Ruam Chit Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 rooms: 4,780-7,000 baht 3243 3833–41 Fax 0 3243 3834 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2319 8175-6, 0 2716 7745 www.golden- J.J. House (เจ.เจ. เฮ้าส์) 277/1-2 Ruam Chit beachchaam.com), 72 rooms: 1,210-2,420 baht (include breakfast) Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1231, 08 1378 1737), 35 rooms: 300-600 baht Kaenchan Beach Hotel (แก่นจันทร์ บีช โฮเตล็ ) 241/4 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1314, 0 3247 1203, 0 3247 0777-9 Fax: 42 Phetchaburi

0 3247 0780 www.kaenchanbeach.com), 55 NarumonBungalow(นฤมลบงั กะโล)263/38 Ruam rooms, 9 houses: 700-5,000 baht ChitRoad,TambonCha-am(Tel:032471440,03243 Khao Yai Villa 87 (เขาใหญ่ วิลลา่ ๘๗) 237 Mu 4009), 6 rooms, 19 houses: 300-1,800 baht 3 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Khao Yai (Tel: 0 99 Cha-am Guesthouse (๙๙ ชะอำ� เกสตเ์ ฮาส)์ 3247 1352, 0 3243 0795 Fax: 0 3243 0796 www. thayangkamai.com), 108 rooms: 250-600 baht. 208/15-16 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0705, 0 3243 3338), 6 rooms: 500- Kwan Hat (ขวญั หาด) 246/64 Ruam Chit Road, 800 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1312), 12 rooms: Nipon Resort (นิพนธ์ รีสอรท์ ) 263/151 Ruam 300-1,500 baht Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1826 Long Beach Cha-am (ลองบีช ชะอำ� ) 225/75 Fax: 0 3243 3194 www.niponresort.com), 59 rooms, 12 bungalows, 7 houses: 800-1,800 baht Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Khao Yai (Tel: 0 3247 2444, 0 3243 3800, 0 3243 3567, 0 3243 3844, Nirundon Resort (นิรันดร รีสอร์ท) 247/7 Ruam 0 3243 3432 Fax: 0 3247 2287, 0 3243 3376 www.longbeach-chaam.com), 193 rooms: Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3450, 1,590-20,009 baht 0 3247 1038, 08 1880 1737, 08 1837 7093 Fax: 0 3243 3450 www.nirundorn.com), 41 rooms: Lucky Place (ลักกเ้ี พลส) 242/36-37 Ruam Chit 250-3,000 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1117), 12 Nirundon 3 Resort (นริ ันดร ๓ รีสอร์ท) 261/71 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Magic House (เมจิกเฮาส์) 241/62 Ruam Chit 0300-2, 0 3247 1894), 30 rooms: 500 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3093), 20 Phaisiri (ไพศิริ) 259/9-13 Ruam Chit Road, rooms: 600-800 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1047, 0 3247 1873 Mankong Resort (ม่ันคงรีสอรท์ ) 241/28 Ruam Fax: 0 3243 3502), 50 rooms: 600-1,500 baht Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1329 Pa Ka Ma (ปา๊ กะมา๊ ) 241/47 Ruam Chit Road, Fax: 0 3247 0333), 12 rooms: 1,000 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3504, 0 3242 6885), Memory House (เมมโมร่ี เฮ้าส์) 261/1 Ruam 11 rooms: 400 baht Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 2100, 0 Park View Villa (ปาร์ควิว วิลล่า) 242/25-26 3247 1232), 12 rooms: 300-1,200 baht Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Methavalai (เมธาวลยั ) 220 Ruam Chit Road, 0711-3, 0 3243 3630), 14 rooms: 400-600 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1028-9, 0 3243 Pawida Resort (ภาวิดา รีสอร์ท) 53/3 Chum 3250-3, 0 3247 1145-6 Fax: 0 3247 1590 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2621 0600-9 Fax: 0 2224 3960 www. Chon Ban Khlong Thian, Pun Ciment Road, methavalai.com), 215 rooms: 4,120-21,772 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 08 9234 4424 www. (include breakfast) chaambeach.com/booking_online/pawida_ resort/), 27 rooms: 1,500-3,200 baht Nana House (นานาเฮาส์) 208/3-4 Ruam Chit PhetCha-amResort(เพชร ชะอำ� รสี อรท์ ) Ruam Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3632, 0 3247 1357 www.nanahouse.net), 18 houses: 2,500- Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1687, 0 3247 1879), 45 3,000 baht 39 rooms: 600-1,200 baht rooms: 250-350 baht Narin Hut (นรนิ ทร์ ฮทั ) 829 Mung Tha-le Road, Phon Phimol Guesthouse (พรพมิ ล เกสตเ์ ฮาส)์ Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1733), 10 rooms: 234/4 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 300 baht 3243 3370, 08 1942 5691), 3 rooms: 500-1,200 baht Phetchaburi 43

PineAppleGardenBeach(ไพน์ แอปเปล้ิ การเ์ ดน้ Sabaya Day Spa and Jungle Resort (สะบายา บีช) 335/1 Mu 1 Ruam Chit Road, Tambon เดย์ สปา แอนด์ จงั เกิล รีสอรท์ ) 304/17 Chao Lai Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1622-3 Fax: 0 3247 1620 Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 0716-7 www. Bangkok Tel: 0 2551 1955-8 Fax: 0 2551 1954 sabaya.co.th), 16 houses: 1,999-3,099 baht www.pine-apple.net), 12 bungalows, 34 rooms: 1,500-4,900 baht Saeng Thong Condotel (แสงทองคอนโดเทล) Pratarnchok House (ประทานโชค เฮา้ ส์) 240/3 263/25 Ruam Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1462 Fax: 0 3247 1466), 43 rooms: 600-1,500 baht Ruam Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1215), 22 rooms: 200-500 baht Sam Resort (แซม รีสอร์ท) 246/9 Ruam Chit P.S.House(พี เอส เฮาส)์ RuamChitRoad,Tambon Road (Tel: 0 3247 1197, 08 9845 4144), 20 rooms: 500-800 baht Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3505), 10 rooms: 400 baht Sanan House (สนั่น เฮาส์) 7/1 Rat 2 Road, RegentChalet(รเี จนท์ ชาเลต่ )์ 849/21Phetkasem Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3112), 13 rooms: Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3250 8140-3 Fax: 250-400 baht 0 3250 8149 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2255 2818 Fax: 0 2253 5143 www.regent-chaam.com), Sand Terrace Hut and Resort (แซนด์ เทอเรส 120 rooms: 1,800-4,708 baht (include breakfast) ฮัท แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 28/7 Chonlaprathan Road, Rua Makham Villa (รว้ั มะขามวลิ ลา่ ) 236 Ruam Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 3129, 08 7513 3852 www.sandterracehut.com), 9 rooms: Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1073, 500-1,500 baht 0 3247 1076 Fax: 0 3247 1073), 76 rooms, 35 houses: 400-1,500 baht Santikam (สันตคิ าม) 241/15 Ruam Chit Road, Ruen I-yara (เรือนไอยรา) 264/3 Ruam Chit Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1512), 12 rooms, 13 bungalows: 400- 3,500 baht Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 3655 Fax: 0 3243 3652 www.rueniyara.com), 6 houses: Santisuk (สนั ตสิ ขุ ) 263/3 Ruam Chit Road,Tam- 2,300-2,500 baht, 24 rooms: 1,000–10,000 baht bon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1212, 0 3247 1214), 20 Ruean Phet (เรอื นเพชร) 234/7 Ruam Chit Road, bungalows: 300-3,500 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1992, 08 5379 Sawittri Condotel (สาวติ รี คอนโดเทล) 263/1 8566), 8 rooms: 250 - 600 baht Ruam Chit Road,Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 4088 Ruean Ploy (เรอื นพลอย) 241/78-79 Soi Norton, Fax: 0 3243 4088), 10 rooms: 600-1,000 baht Ruam Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 2312), 9 rooms: Scan di Resort (สแกนดี รีสอร์ท) 274/32–33 250-600 baht Ruam Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 Rung Aran de Chalet (รุ่งอรัญ เดอ ชาเลต์) 1926, 08 9128 1544 Fax: 0 3247 1926, 7 rooms: 400-1,200 baht 263/26 Soi Cha-am Tai 4, Ruam Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1226 Fax: 0 3247 1940 www.rungaran- Sea Pearl Hotel (ซี เพริ ล์ โฮเตล็ ) 263/32 Ruam chaam.com), 15 rooms: 800-1,500 baht Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1118 Rung Tham (รุง่ ธรรม) 263/33 Ruam Chit Road, Fax: 0 3243 4092), 30 rooms: 400-1,200 baht Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1373), 4 bunga- Sea View House (ซวี ิว เฮาส)์ 241/80-82 Ruam lows: 1,500 baht Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 2462-3),15 rooms: 300- Sabai Dee Guesthouse (สบายดีเกสต์เฮาส์) 400 baht 263/148-150 Rat Phli 2 Road, Tambon Cha-am Sea View Place (Maitree Store) (ซวี ิวเพลส) (Tel: 0 3247 0806), 12 rooms: 350-1,200 baht (ไมตรสี โตร)์ 30-31RuamChitRoad,TambonCha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1662), 8 rooms: 400-600 baht 44 Phetchaburi

Sheraton Hua Hin(เชอราตนั หวั หนิ ) 1573 Phet- 8100), 10 rooms: 500–600 baht, 5 bungalows: 1,200-1,500 baht kasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3270 8000 Fax: 0 3270 8088 www.sheraton.com/huahin), The 3 rd Training Center (Cha-am) (ศนู ย์ 240 rooms: 9,000- 26,000 baht ฝกึ อบรมที่ ๓ (ชะอ�ำ) 246 Chao Lai Road, Tambon Siam Beach Resort (สยามบีช รสี อรท์ ) 1390/4 Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1317), 3 houses: 50-100 baht/person/night Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3244 2485, 08 1850 0581 www.siambeachresort. Novotel Tipviman Resort and Spa (โนโว com), 6 houses: 1,200-2,800 baht เทล ทพิ ย์วมิ าน รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 854/2 Burirom Somkiat Villa (สมเกยี รติ วลิ ลา่ ) 277/3-12 Ruam Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3245 1200-8, 0 3250 8077-80 Fax: 0 3245 1209, 0 3250 8076 Chit Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1834- Bangkok Tel: 0 2943 7213, 0 2943 6129 www. 5, 0 3243 3701-4 Fax: 0 3247 1229), 50 rooms: tipviman.com), 226 rooms: 2,000-4,500 baht 450-900 baht (include breakfast) T.K. House (ที เค เฮาส)์ 244/6-7 Narathip Road, Spring Field at Sea (สปรงิ ฟิลด์ แอท ซ)ี 858 Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 4118), 15 rooms: Chamnong Phumwet Road, Tambon Cha-am 300–600 baht (Tel: 0 3270 9300 Fax: 0 3247 0728 Bangkok OfficeTel: 0 2231 2244-8 Fax: 0 2231 2249 www. U-dom House (อดุ ม เฮาส)์ 2/3 Narathip Road, springfieldatsea.co.th), 105 rooms: 5,000-22,000 baht (include breakfast) Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1348, 0 3247 2215 Fax: 0 3247 2215), 16 rooms: 200–600 baht Spring Field Beach Resort (สปริง ฟิลด์ บชี รสี อรท์ ) 825/5ChamnongPhumwetRoad,Tambon Veranda Resort and Spa Hua Hin Cha-am Cha-am (Tel: 0 3245 1181-8 Fax: 0 3245 1194 (เวรนั ดา รสี อรท์ แอนด์ สปา หวั หิน-ชะอำ� ) 737/12 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2231 2244-8 Fax: 0 2231 2249 www.springfieldresort.com), 101 rooms: Mung Tha-le Road, Tambon Cha-am ( Tel: 0 5,000-12,000 baht (include breakfast) 3270 9000-99 Fax: 0 3245 1471 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2513 3537, 0 2513 3003 Fax: 0 2513 6844 Suan Cha-am Resort (สวนชะอำ� รสี อรท์ ) 346 www.verandaresortandspa.com), 118 rooms, 10 houses: 14,400-18,000 baht Chao Lai Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1181 Fax: 0 3247 1736), 26 bungalows: 800- West View Resort (เวสท์วิว รีสอร์ท) 319/5 2,800 baht Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3243 Sukhothai (สโุ ขทัย) 241/24 Ruam Chit Road 3368, 08 1721 4815), 26 rooms: 400-1,200 baht (Tel: 0 3247 1365 Fax: 0 3243 3087), 19 bunga- White Hotel (ไวท์ โฮเตล็ ) 263/32 Ruam Chit lows: 600-2,500 baht Road, Soi 2, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3247 1118, Tassanee Beach & Camp Ground (ทศั นี บีช 0 3243 4092), 30 rooms: 400-2,500 baht แอนด์ แคมป์ กราวด์) 289/3 Phetkasem Road, Wiwattana House (ววิ ัฒนา เฮาส์) 263/21 Soi Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3244 2060, 08 1930 4787 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2954 7362 www. 3, Ruam Chit Road (Tel: 0 3247 1289, 08 1818 tassaneebeach.com), 11 bungalows: 1,000- 6596), 13 rooms: 500-2,500 baht 1,400 baht Amphoe Kaeng Krachan Thavee Suk Beach Resort (ทวีสขุ บชี รีสอรท์ ) A & B Resort (เอ & บี รสี อรท์ ) 591 Mu 1 Tha 30 Mu 3 Tambon Bang Kao, Tambon Cha-am (Tel: 0 3244 8195, 08 1828 1970 Fax: 0 3244 Yang-Kaeng Krachan Road, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9338-9, 08 9891 2328 Fax: Phetchaburi 45

0 3245 9339 www.aandbresort.com), 20 rooms: Chat Phet Resort (ฉตั รเพชร รสี อรท์ ) 36 Mu 13 600-2,000 baht Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1866 8274, 08 Ban Ing Num (บา้ นอิงน�้ำ) Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng 9116 7896 www.chatphetresortwetpaint.com), 16 rooms: 1,000-4,500 baht Krachan (Tel: 0 3246 1198, 08 1757 6696, 08 9826 2814  www.baningnum.9nha.com), 6 Cheer Happy Home (เชียร์ แฮปปี้โฮม) 13/2 houses: 1,200-4,000 baht Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9204, 08 Ban Lung Yod (บ้านลุงยอด) 340/1 Tambon 1880 0274), 3 rooms: 800 baht Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 7830 6037, 08 4319 Gold Beach River Homestay (หาดทองพุเขม็ 6493), 7 rooms: 700-1,000 baht โฮมสเตย)์ (Near Kaeng Krachan Dam Lake) 137 Ban Ma Ka Chalet (บา้ นมะคา่ ชาเลต์) (9 kms. Mu 10Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 6167 6353, 08 9913 7188 www.goldbeachriver.9nha.com from Kaeng Krachan National Park Office) 85 /pukem.html), 37 houses: 120 baht/person/night Mu 5 Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 0 2275 4249, 08 7614 6722, 08 1906 0606, 08 1848 9009 Fax: Gold Beach River Resort (หาดทองริเวอร์ 0 2277 1369 www.banmaka.com), 15 rooms: รีสอร์ท) (In front of the market) 6 Mu 1 Tambon 1,200-4,500 baht Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1772 4194, 08 3605 7602 Ban Ob-Fa Resort (บา้ นโอบฟ้า รสี อร์ท) 633 Mu www.goldbeachriver.9nha.com), 15 houses: 299 baht/person/night 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 9528 2428, 08 9257 7952 Fax: 0 3245 9360 www.banaobfha. Irrigation Office’s House (บา้ นพักชลประทาน) com, www.kaengkrachanbanaobfha.com), 16 houses: 1,000-2,500 baht 178 Mu 1 Kaeng Krachan Dam (Tel: 0 3245 9351), 3 houses: 3,500-4,000 baht/person Ban Phak Chai Hat (บ้านพกั ชายหาด) 10/2 Mu Jun Pha (บ้านพักจันทร์ผา) 348/1 Mu 1 Tam- 8 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9053), 4 bungalows: 500-1,500 baht bon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9178 http:// junpha.9nha.com), 7 rooms: 800 baht Ban Rim Kaeng (บ้านรมิ แกง่ ) 11 Mu 8 Kaeng Kaeng Krachan Adventures Point (แก่ง Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9058), 20 rooms: 800-2,500 กระจาน แอดเวนเจอร์ พอยท์) 41 Mu 6 Tambon baht Kaeng Krachan (Tel. 0 3245 9303, 08 1616 3613, Ban Soun River Resort (บา้ นสวน รเิ วอร์ รสี อรท์ ) 08 3600 6200 Fax: 0 3245 9356 www.adventure- spoint.com),15 houses: 300-3,000 baht 225/2 Mu 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1190 4809, 08 1274 5389 www.bansounriver. Kaeng Krachan Boathouse Paradise com), 6 houses: 1,200-4,000 baht Resort (แก่งกระจาน โบ้ทเฮาส์ พาราไดซ์ รีสอร์ท) Boathouse Paradise (คุ้งน�้ำกับบ้านเรือ เข่ือน แก่งกระจาน) 309 Mu 2 Wang Won Soi 5, Tambon 309 Mu 2 Wangwon Soi 5, Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 1810 8366, 08 1810 6758, 08 1908 Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 1810 8366, 08 1801 6758, 5665 Bangkok OfficeTel: 0 2759 1008-10, 0 2759 0 2759 1008 www.boathouseparadise.com), 29 1014 www.boathouseparadise.com), 29 rooms: rooms: 3,000-10,000 baht 2,200-10,000 baht Buddy Camp (บัดดี้ แคมป์) (500 meters before Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort reaching Kaeng Krachan National Park) 15 Mu 18 (แกง่ กระจาน คนั ทรี คลับ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 19 Mu 12 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 7028 8530 www.buddy.9nha.com), 10 houses: 800-3,500 baht Tha Yang-Kaeng Krachan Road, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9260-1 Fax: 0 3245 9318 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2618 7400-1, 0 2618 7403 46 Phetchaburi

www.kaengkrachanresort.com), 79 bungalows: Pa Dang Camp (ผาด่างแค้มป์) (Near Kaeng 3,000-5,000 baht Krachan National Park) Mu 3 Tambon Huai Mae Kaeng Krachan National Park (อุทยานแหง่ Phrieng (Tel: 08 1812 6625 (Khun Piek), 08 6167 ชาตแิ กง่ กระจาน) Kaeng Krachan Dam, Mu 8Tam- 1208 (Khun Yod), 08 1441 8089 (Khun Id), 08 9782 5161 (Khun Ple) www.padangcamp.com), bon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9291, 0 3245 7 houses: 1,100-2,900 baht 9293 Bangkok OfficeTel: 0 2562 0760 www.dnp. go.th), 6 bungalows: 1,200-3,000 baht PhetNamNungHouse(บา้ นพกั เพชรนำ�้ หนงึ่ ) 2/1 KaengKrachanRiverResort(แกง่ กระจานรเิ วอร์ Mu 8 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9253, รีสอร์ท) 491 Mu 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan 08 9804 0892), 8 bungalows: 500-1,000 baht (Tel: 08 1255 2006 www.kaengresort.com), 14 Phu Kaeng Resort (ภแู กง่ รสี อรท์ ) 964 Mu 1 rooms: 700-4,000 baht Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 9548 2350, 08 Kaeng Krachan Riverside Resort (แก่ง 3158 4063), 10 rooms: 1,200-2,500 baht กระจาน ริเวอร์ไซด์ รีสอร์ท) 550 Mu 1 Tambon Piyachat Resort (ปิยะฉตั ร รีสอรท์ ) 629 Mu 1 Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3246 1244, 0 3243 7372, 0 3245 9106, 08 1587 2382 www.kaengkrachan. Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1944 2175, 08 6655 net), 17 rooms: 1,000-1,500 baht 6091 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2368 2511 www. piyachatresort.com), 40 rooms: 800-1,500 baht Kaeng Phet Resort (แก่งเพชร รีสอร์ท) 97/2 Porn Tana Resort (พรฑณา รสี อร์ท) 51 Mu 1 Mu 8 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9242, 08 1705 3648 www.kaengphet.9nha.com), 6 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1294 0205, 08 houses: 1,500-3,000 baht 9755 3957, 08 1526 5661 www.porntanaresort. com), 5 rooms: 1,500-3,500 baht Kaeng Silp Resort (แกง่ ศิลป์ รีสอรท์ ) 597 Mu Rim Num Phet Resort (ริมน�้ำเพชร รีสอร์ท) 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1991 5407, 08 6600 5407 www.kaengsilp-resort.com), 10 582 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 houses: 1,000-2,000 baht 9191, 08 1880 1072 www.rimnumphet.com), 10 houses: 1,100-3,000 baht Ko Thong Nam Sai (เกาะทองนำ้� ใส) (1 km. from Rithima (วังจันทร์ โฮมสเตย์ แอนด์ แคมปป์ งิ ) 89 Kaeng Krachan Dam) 37/2 Mu 1 Khuean Phet Road, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1776 Mu 5 Tambon Wang Chan (Tel: 08 6757 5944 7274, 08 6173 6433), 10 rooms: 400-800 baht www.rithima.com), 10 rooms: 600-1,200 baht Ladawan Chalet (ลดาวัลย์ ชาเลต่ )์ 237 Mu 1 River of Loves Resort (สายธารแห่งรักรีสอร์ท) Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 9003 1122 www. 237 Mu 1 Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 6010 ladawanchalet.com), 3 houses: 1,000-2,500 5558, 08 1944 5809 www.riverofloves.com), 3 baht, 10 tents: 200 baht houses: 1,000-3,000 baht Nattapon Resort (ณัฐพล รีสอร์ท) 609 Mu Samarn Bird Camp (สมาน เบิร์ด แคมป์) 66 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9191, Mu 5 Tambon Huai Mae Phriang (Tel: 08 1866 08 1856 9918 www.nattaponresort.com), 29 3041 www.samarnbirdcamp.com), 2 rooms: rooms:1,000-1,800 baht 2,000-3,000 baht Paa Resort (รุ่งเรือง รีสอร์ท) 21/1 Ban Wang Suan Ing Than Resort (สวนอิงธาร รีสอร์ท) Won Road,Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 9927 475/1 Mu 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 5577, 08 9896 2244 www.paaresort.9nha.com), 7066 6223 www.suaningthan.9nha.com), 25 rooms: 1,000-3,000 baht 5 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht Phetchaburi 47

Sunee Resort (สุณี รสี อร์ท) 115 Mu 1 Tambon Ruea Lae Lae (รา้ นเรอื แลเล) 39/1 Mu 2Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9208, 08 1875 3667 Bangtabun, Tel: 0 3248 4175, 0 3248 9046 (Sea www.suneeresort.com), 15 houses: 1,200-4,500 Food open 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) baht Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi Than Nam Phet Resort (ธารนำ้� เพชร รีสอรท์ ) A-roi VIP Kuai Tiao Pla (อรอ่ ย VIP กว๋ ยเตี๋ยว 639 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3246 5092), ปลา) 2/82 Mu 1 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai 8 houses: 299 baht Som (Tel: 0 3242 4129, 08 6045 5959 Fax: 0 Thanu River Resort (ธนู รเิ วอร์ รสี อรท์ ) 375 Mu 3241 0101) (Fish and Pork Noodle open 9.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m) 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3242 2088, 08 1944 6571 Fax: 0 3245 9336), 12 houses: Anutra Je (อนตุ ราเจ) (Near Big C) 197 Ratchad- 1,300–8,000 baht amri Road, Tambon Tha Rap, Tel: 08 6751 5371 Ton Num Petch Resort (ต้นน้�ำเพชร รีสอร์ท) (Vegetarian Food, Noodle open on Monday -Saturday 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.) 99/9 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1857 4979 www.tonnumpetchresort.com), 8 houses: Bai Tan (ใบตาล) 84/1 Phetkasem Road,Tambon 500-2,500 baht Thong Chai, Tel: 0 3242 5290 (Chicken Noodle Wang Won Resort (วงั วน รีสอรท์ ) 228 Mu 13 open 7.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Khuean Phet-Kaeng Krachan Road Soi 4, Tam- Ban Mueang Phet (บ้านเมืองเพชร) 20/2-3 bon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 08 1756 1366, 08 1756 9309 Fax: 0 3249 0063 www.wangwon.9nha. Ratchawithi Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng, com), 6 houses: 800-6,000 baht Tel: 0 3241 8286, 08 1694 5031 (Thai Food open 9.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m.) Yudh Resort (ยทุ ธ์ รสี อรท์ ) (Near Kaeng Krachan Ban Rim Nam (บ้านริมน้�ำ) 22 Saphan U-ru- Police Station) 585 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 08 1841 5855, 08 9088 8889 www. phong Ratchadamri Road, Tambon Tha Rap, yudhresort.com), 7 houses: 1,500-2,500 baht Tel: 0 3240 2277, 0 3240 2288 Fax: 0 3240 2277 (Thai Food open 10.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.) Restaurants Amphoe Ban Laem Ban Sikhirin (บา้ นศิขรนิ ) 39/2 Hat Chao Sam- Chan Pha (จนั ทน์ผา) 95/1 Mu 5 Tambon Tha ran Road, Tambon Pho Rai Wan, Tel: 0 3241 5377 (Thai, European, Chinese Food open 10.00 Raeng, Tel: 0 3242 8100, 08 1984 8394 (Thai a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Food open 10.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.) Bua Daeng Buffet Mu Katha (บัวแดง บุฟเฟ่ต์ Khrua Thanatpon (ครัวธนัธพร) 62 Tambon หมกู ะทะ) 3 Soi 13 Damnoen Kasem Road, Tam- Laem Phak Bia, Tel: 08 5820 3676 (Thai Food, bon Khlong Krachaeng, Tel: 0 3242 4393) (open Sea Food open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Khun Aew (คุณแอว๋ ) 119/1 Mu 1Tambon Laem BunLomMuKatha(บญุ ลอ้ มหมกู ะทะ) 95Ratch- Phak Bia, Tel: 0 3247 8142 (Sea Food open 10.00 adamnoen Road, Tambon Khlong Krachaeng, a.m.-8.00 p.m.) Tel: 08 3032 8810 (open 5.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.) Thapthim Thong Laew Liew (ทับทิมทอง Charoen Sin (Yok) (เจริญสิน) (หยก) 23 Ratch- แหลมเหลว) 1/10 Mu 8 Pramong Charoen Road, adamnoen Road, Tambon Khlong Krachaeng, Tambon Ban Laem,Tel: 0 3248 1803, 0 3248 1088 Tel: 0 3242 6159 (open 6.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m.) (Sea Food open 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) 48 Phetchaburi

Khao Kaeng Ranot (ขา้ วแกง ระโนด) 499/1 Ban Kuai Tiao Pla VIP 2 (กว๋ ยเตีย๋ วปลา วี ไอ พี ๒) Dai It Road, Tambon Mo, Tel: 0 3241 9854 (open 10 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Hua Saphan, Tel: 6.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.) 0 3277 1510 (Fish Noodle open 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.) Khieng Sai (เคยี งทราย) 80/1-5 Mu 1 Anamai Lung Tia (ลงุ เตยี้ ) (Suan Phumithat Hat Chao Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran, Tel: 0 3244 1367 Fax: 0 3277 0507 (Sea Food open 7.00 Samran) Liap Hat Chao Samran Road, Tambon a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Hat Chao Samran, Tel: 08 1430 3757 (Sea Food open 9.00 a.m.-9.30 p.m.) Khru Jiw Funny Hat Chao (ครจู วิ ฟนั นี่ หาดเจา้ ) Mae Nui (แม่นุ้ย) (In front of Wat Kaew) 43 99/2 Mu 2 Liap Chai Hat Thetsaban 2/4 Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran,Tel: 0 3247 8092 (Sea Phetkasem Road, Tambon Ban Mo (Tel: 0 Food open 11.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. closed on Tuesday) 3242 7253, 0 3241 1639) (Thai Food open 9.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.) Khrua Mo Din (ครัวหม้อดิน) 59 Mu 2 Hat Chao Meng Kuai Tiao Nuea (เม้งกว๋ ยเต๋ียวเนอื้ ) 85 Samran Road,Tambon Pho RaiWan,Tel: 08 6627 2504 (A la carte open 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m.) Ratchawithi Road, Tambon Khlong Krachaeng, Tel: 08 5078 4059, 08 5171 5838 (Beef Noodle) Khrua Nong Oa (ครัวน้องออ้ ) 165 Phum Rak Nam Thien Restaurant (ภัตตาคารน่�ำเทียน) Road, Tambon Tha Rap, Tel: 08 9918 6832 (Sea Food open 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) 539 Mu 1 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som, Tel: 0 3242 5121, 08 1947 0199 (Chinese Food Khrua Ruea Sabieng (ครวั เรอื เสบยี ง) 80/1-5 open 8.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Mu 1 Anamai Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran, Nana (ณาณา) 87 Ratchawithi Road, Tambon Tel: 0 3244 1366, 0 3247 8070 Fax: 0 3247 8070 (Sea Food,Thai Food open 7.30 a.m.–10.00 p.m.) Khlong Krachaeng, Tel: 0 3242 8327 (open 8.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.) Khrua Tha-le (ครัวทะเล) 47/1 Chonlaprathan Pa Bang (ป้าบาง) 7 Mu 2 Ban Kum Road, Tam- Cement Road, Tambon Cha-am, Tel: 08 9042 4548 (Sea Food open 9.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) bon Ban Kum, Tel: 0 3243 2118 (Noodles open 6.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.) KhunAewSeaFood(คณุ แอว๊ อาหารทะเล) (Near Phat Cha (พัชชา) 256/3 (Opposite to Seven PuekTian) 21/1Tambon Hat Chao Samran,Tel: 0 3244 1273 (Sea Food open 8.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Eleven) Ratchadamnoen Road,Tambon Khlong Krachaeng,Tel: 0 3242 7837, 08 1880 8511 (open Kuai Tiao Chan Rung (กว๋ ยเตย๋ี วจนั ทรร์ งุ่ ) (Near 6.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.) Ban Puen Palace) Ratchadamnoen Road, Tam- Phob Rak (พบรกั ) 22/1 Phumrak Road,Tambon bon Ban Mo, Tel: 08 9919 5749) (Pork Noodle open 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Tha Rap,Tel: 08 6356 0420 (A la carte open 10.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.) Kuai Tiao Mu Tom Yam Manao Khai Phorn Tha-le Sea Food (พรทะเล ซฟี ู้ด) 75/1 (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูต้มยำ� มะนาวไข่) 85 Hat Chao Samran Chonlaprathan Cement Road,Tambon Cha-am, Road Road, Tambon Pho Rai Wan, Tel: 0 3249 Tel: 08 1858 2498 (Sea Food open 10.00 a.m.- 3387 (Pork Noodle, Chicken Rice open 9.00 10.00 p.m.) a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Phuang Phet (พวงเพชร) 389 Mu 1 Phetkasem Kuai Tiao Pla Mae Chat (กว๋ ยเตี๋ยวปลาแม่ฉัตร) Road, Tambon Rai Som, Tel: 0 3242 6753, 0 209 Phanit Charoen Road, Tambon Tha Rap, Tel: 3241 1380 (Thai Food, Sea Food open 10.30 0 3240 0275 (Thai Food, Fish Noodle open 8.00 a.m.-9.30 p.m.) a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Phetchaburi 49

Pralom Sea Food (ประโลม ซีฟู้ด) 122/1 Mu Thien Chai Suki Karaoke (เทียนชัยสุกี้ คาราโอเกะ) 377-378 Phetkasem Road, Tambon 2 Tambon Hat Chao Samran, Tel: 0 3247 8082, 0 3247 8084 (Sea Food, A la carte open 8.00 Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 4643, 0 3241 1305) (Suki a.m.-8.00 p.m.) Yaki, Thai Food open 10.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m.) Rabieng Rim Nam (ระเบียงรมิ น�้ำ) 1 Chi Sa In Thong Yoi Sea Food (ทองย้อยอาหารทะเลสด) Road, Tambon Khlong Krachaeng, Tel: 0 3242 35/2 PuekTian-Hat Chao Samran Road,Tambon 5707, 08 9919 7446 (A la carte open 6.30 p.m.- Hat Chao Samran, Tel: 08 9836 6494 (Sea Food 1.00 a.m.) open 9.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Relax (รีแลกซ)์ 2/61-62 Mu 2 Phetkasem Road Amphoe Ban Lat Sai Nai, Tambon Rai Som, Tel: 0 3242 4386, 0 Khrua Luk Wa (ครวั ลูกหว้า) 3241 0913, 0 3242 4434 (Thai Food, Chinese Food open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) (Opposite to the Samo Phlue Subdistrict Or- ganization) 5 Mu 3 Tambon Samo Phlue, Tel: 08 Rub Lom Chom Tawan (รบั ลมชมตะวนั ) 8 Mu 1734 7468 (A la carte open 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) 2 Hat Chao Samran Road, Tambon Hat Chao Ple Yuan Samran, Tel: 08 5963 6394 www.rublom.com (Sea Food A la carte open 10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) (เปลญวน) Rung Rudee (รุ่งฤดี) 60/3 Mu 8 Khiri Ratthaya 66 Mu 6 Tambon Tha Sane, Tel: 0 3249 1560, 08 9081 2559 (Thai Food open 10.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m. Road, Tambon Thong Chai, Tel: 0 3241 2880, closed on Wednesday) 08 6015 3707 (Sea Food, Thai Food open 10.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m.) Amphoe Tha Yang Si Sawat (ศรีสวัสด)ิ์ 48 Mu 4 Phetkasem Road, Ja-A (จะ๊ เอ)๋ (Opposite to Nong Buai Agricultural Tambon Rai Som, Tel: 0 3242 5908 (Thai Food Market) 89/9 Mu 7 Phetkasem Road, Tambon open 10.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.) Tha Yang, Tel: 0 3243 7230, 08 9331 7230 (A la carte open 5.00 p.m.-2.00 a.m.) Som Tam Ro Fo To (สม้ ตำ� รฟท.) 42/8 Mu 3 Phat Thai Tha Yang (ผดั ไทยท่ายาง) 42 Rat- Phetkasem Road, Tambon Ton Ma Muang, Tel: 0 3249 3350 (Papaya Salad open 9.00 a.m.-6.30 bamrung Road, Tambon Tha Yang, Tel: 0 3246 p.m.) 1268 (Phat Thai, Thai fried Noodles open 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Tam Sua (ต�ำซวั่ ) 171 Mu 5 Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Cha-am Tambon Ban Mo, Tel: 0 3240 2032 (Thai Food, Isan Food open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Alex Sea Food (อเลก็ ซ์ ซีฟู้ด) Cha-am, Tel: 08 Tha Yang ผัดไทท่ายาง (สาขา ๒) 2 Phokaron 1373 5940 (Sea Food open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) (on Weekend open 8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Road, Tambon Tha Rap, Tel: 0 3242 8199 (open 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m.) Arom (อารมย)์ 499/13 Phetkasem Road,Tambon ThaZan(ทารซ์ าน)(NearBigC)9/1Mu1Phetkasem Cha-am, Tel: 0 3247 1850 (Pork Noodle open 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.) Road, Tambon Ton Mamuang, Tel: 08 7165 0291 (Thai Food open 7.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m.) Ban Na Wang (บา้ นหน้าวงั ) 1126/14 (Opposite Thida Wan (ธิดาวรรณ) 46/7 Phumirak Road, to Fort Phra Ram Hok) Phetkasem Road,Tambon TambonTha Rap, Tel: 08 6085 9086 (Sea Food, Isan Food open 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) 50 Phetchaburi