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The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. About 100 kilometres to the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan is Hua Hin, Thailand's first beach resort which is renowned for golf and spa. Between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan are Pran Buri with many boutique resorts and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park with soaring peaks, numerous caves and exotic bird life.

Hua Hin

281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the
oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal
clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peacefuland relaxing holidays.

The town was originally known as Ban Samoe Rieng, or Ban Laem Hin (Stony Point Village)
The construction of a railway station in the city as part of the Southern Railroad in the
reign of King Rama VI resulted in making Hua Hin stand out from many quite fishing villages.
In addition, the construction of a Summer Palace of King Rama VII totally transformed the
village into a high-society resort town for royalty. Even today, the Royal Family continues
to reside at the Palace for part of the year.

Hua Hin's consequence came with the opening of the Railway Hotel (known today as the
Sofitel Central Hotel), an elegant Victorian-style resort hotel, and also the countrys first
standard golf course. A cluster of royal and high-society residences gradually became more
visible resulting in the transformation of the whole village into the first seaside resort of the
country, where visitors could enjoy swimming, fishing, and golfing in the country's first
standard golf course.Today, Hua Hin is a well-established beach destination with word-class
facilities coupled with a true sense of Thai hospitality. Despite its expansive growth and
development as a luxurious destination, the splendor of Hua Hin remains intact. Remaining
content in itself, Thailand's oldest seaside resort has never sought international recognition.
It has continued to provide a peaceful and relaxed sanctuary in a picturesque environment
that comes with a true sense of historical identity.


History and Culture in Thailand
Thailand is steeped in history and unique culture... historical sites, temples, palaces, museums, theatre and dance… if these are your areas of interest you are going to love Thailand!

It is believed Thailand’s history stems from the Bronze Age some 5,000 years ago.
Recorded history indicates a number of periods that mark important stages in Thailand’s history – the Sukothai Period from 1238 to 1438, the Ayutthaya Period from 1351 to 1767, the Thonburi Period from 1767 to 1782, and the Rattanakosin Period from 1782 until the present. The legacy of each of these periods is a series of temples, shrines, palaces and ancient sites, all depicting unique Thai architectural styles and lavish design. Although
some of the historical significance of these attractions may at times be lost on you, the visual feast you experience more than compensates for your lack of insight. These are
some of the most beautiful places you will ever experience. Simply relax and soak in the sights and sounds and build unforgettable memories. Never colonised, Thailand has never been detached from its culture. Thai dance, theatre, music and art, have all developed in entirely unique ways across the ages and play as important a role today as they did in
years gone by. The numerous galleries and museums housing the treasures of bygone
ages offer visitors a genuine visual delight.



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