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Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) province
General Info - Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) - Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) province Phetchaburi, locally known by Thais as Muang Phetch, is located 160 kilometers south of Bangkok. One of Thailands central region provinces, Phetchaburi is situated on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand with an overall area of approximately 6,225 square kilometers. Its terrains throughout the western border, where Tanaosri Range lies as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar, are mountainous dense jungles. In the east, there is an 80-kilometer long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand.
A very old city which used to be an important royal fort town, Phetchaburi had been given several names such as, Phripphri, Phripphli or Phetchaphli. Some historians have gone as far as to say that Phetchaburi could have been named in Indian style, as the Indian influence in those days day was strong. Others put forward the idea that the name Phetchaburi might have originated from Maenam Phetch the most important river of the town.
Whatever the assumptions are, the fact that Phetchaburi is an ancient city with a very long history is undeniable. This has been proven by many archaeological findings which could be dated back to the Dvaravati Period.
During Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdoms, Phetchaburi was a strategic royal fort in the west. Only a lineage of Kings had the rights to rule this historical city. That is why Phetchaburi has been called by some scholars as the "Living Ayutthaya" as the town shares many similar things to the City of Ayutthaya. The prosperity of the Ayutthaya Kingdom can be seen and appreciated in Phetchaburi's wealth of fine old temples.
In the Rattanakosin Era, Phetchaburi has changed its character to a town of charming beauty, with peaceful seaside resorts and superb natural reserves. The three Kings of the Rattanakosin Period, King Rama IV, V, and VI established their retreats here. They built the three palaces namely Phranakhonkhiri, Phraramrajanivet, Phrarajnivesmarugadayawan in Phetchaburi thus, Phetchaburi is also known as Muang Sam Wang (the city of the three Palaces). The province is also well known for its splendid historical park, ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local and fresh seafood. Phetchaburi also has a popular resort town, Cha-am which is the premier beach resort in the province.
The majority of the local residents are engaged in agricultural activities including rice farming, upland crop farming, fruit farming, palm sugar production, animal husbandry and sea and fresh water fisheries.
There are three important Maenam in Phetchaburi including "Maenam Phetchaburi with an overall length of 227 kilometers, "Maenam Bang Kloy", with an overall length of 44 kilometers, and "Maenam Bang Tabun", with an overall length of 18 kilometers.
Destinations In Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) province |
| Destinations In Ban Laem District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
Hat Laem Luang Ban Laem District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
This white sandy beach, which stretches for 2 kilometers, is located 4 kilometers north of Hat Chao Samran and is crowded ...
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| Wat Khao Takhrao Ban Laem District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The temple, which is located at Ban Laem District, 12 kilometers from Phetchaburi City, houses a highly respected sitting ...
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| Destinations In Cha-am District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
Hat Cha-am Cha-am District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The premier beach resort of Phetchaburi, Hat Cha-am is just as beautiful as the neighboring Hua Hin Beach. Located approxi ...
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| Maruekhathaiyawan Palace Cha-am District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The summer seaside palace, often referred to as "the palace of love and hope is located midway between Cha-am and Hua Hin. ...
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| Destinations In Kaeng Krachan District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
/KaengKrachan-NationalPark/KaengKrachan-NationalPark_0001_ss.jpg) Kaeng Krachan National Park Kaeng Krachan District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The most extensive national park of Thailand, occupying a largely unexplored area of 2,915 square kilometers (1.7 million ...
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| Rafting along the Phetchaburi River Kaeng Krachan District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The trip takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete, depending on the current. The route passes lush forests and a Karen hi ...
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| Destinations In Khao Yoi District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
BRG Adventure Park Khao Yoi District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
BRG Adventure Park at Khao Yoi offers challenging sport activities including sliding, crossing a Tyrolean traverse, via fe ...
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| Lao Song (Thai Song Dam) Tribal Villages Khao Yoi District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The descendents of Lao Song, whose ancestors have migrated from Laos, live in the villages of Ban Nong Prong and Ban Thap ...
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| Tham Khao Yoi Khao Yoi District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
This cave is located on the hill, which is clearly visible from Highway No.4, behind the railway station of Khao Yoi Distr ...
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| Wat Kuti Khao Yoi District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The temple is located at Bang Khem sub-district, north of Khao Yoi District. It houses a Bot or a ritual hall made entirel ...
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| Destinations In Mueang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
Khao Bandai It Mueang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
Situated 2 kilometers south of Khao Wang is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period Wat Khao Bandai It. This ...
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| Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Mueang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
Originally called "Wang Ban Pun", the European style palace is situated to the south of the town. The construction began i ...
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| Tham Khao Luang Mueang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
The cave is located approximately five kilometers from Khao Wang. Smaller in size, the cave is regarded as the largest and ...
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| Wat Kamphaeng Laeng Mueang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
This monastery was originally a Khmer place of worship constructed in accordance with Bhramanism. Originally, there were f ...
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| Destinations In Tha Yang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province |
Hat Chao Samran Tha Yang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
This beach, which is located approximately 15 kilometers from Phetchaburi Market, has a history that can be traced back to ...
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| Hat Puek Tian Tha Yang District / Phetchaburi (Cha-Am) Province
This wide and long beach is popular among local tourists. It is 7 kilometers south of Hat Chao Samran.
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