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Maruekhathaiyawan Palace

Author: Moritz Sticher
Categories: Things to Do

Opening Hours

Daily, except for public holidays from 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

Location

1281 Phetkasem Road, Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120

Description

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace, located between Cha-Am and Hua Hin, was build in 1923 by King Vajiravudh (King Rama VI) as a seaside summer retreat. The palace is now a property of the Crown Property Bureau and under the management of The Foundation of Mrigadayavan Palace. The Palace, set on a vast manicured landscape fronting Cha-Am Beach, is build entirely out of teak wood and comprises of three one-storey pavilions with more than 1,000 pillars.

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Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Author: Moritz Sticher
Categories: Daily Life,Food,Shopping,Things to Do

Location

88/8 Soi 112, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

Opening Hours & Fees

The floating market is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The entrance is free of charge for Thais and THB 200 for foreign nationals.

Description

Sam Phan Nam Floating Market built in 2010 was designed in the 1920 style of Hua Hin If features a miniature train and a good mix of food, souvenirs and clothing shops.

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Phraya Nakhon Cave

Author: Moritz Sticher
Categories: Things to Do

Location

Roh Road 4033, Sam Roi Yot, Thailand

Description

Phraya Nakhon Cave is located in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park and features the gold and green 19th century Khuha Kharuehat pavilion hidden inside the cave. Visitors need to pay the National Park fee of THB 200 and can access the cave via 430 step steps.

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Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park

Author: Moritz Sticher
Categories: Things to Do

Location

Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120

Description

Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park is known for its beautiful nature and historical background. Besides a rather challenging hiking nature trail with splendid viewpoints, the park offers space to relax for families and information on the historical background of the area and local animal species.

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Thailand International Kite Festival 2018 in Hua Hin

Author: Webmaster
Categories: Events,Things to Do

Date & Time

23th March 2018 – 25th March 2018

Location

Army Non Commissioned Officer School, Nong Kae, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

Description

The ever-popular Thailand International Kite Festival features exhibitions of Thai kites, music performances by famous singers and bands, and delicious food from Phetchaburi’s popular restaurants.

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Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair 2018

Author: Webmaster
Categories: Events,Things to Do

Date & Time

09th February 2018 – 18th February 2018

Location

Khlong Kra Saeng, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi 76000

Description

On top of Khao Wang Mountain in Phetchaburi, Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park every year a fair is held with a procession to pay homage to King Rama IV. A city tour by tram, beauty contest, local food and dessert cooking demonstration, local games competition, sales of OTOP products and Red Cross booths, lanterns decoration around the park and fireworks are part of the festivities. The schedule is as follows:

• 09th February 2018: Opening ceremony, 1st round fireworks at 7:00 p.m. 2nd round at 09:00 p.m.

• 10th February 2018 – 18th February 2018: At 9:00 p.m. daily fireworks

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Klai Kangwon Palace

Author: Webmaster
Categories: Things to Do
Hua Hin Summer Palace | Property in Hua Hin

Opening Hours

Daily, except for public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location

Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

Description

Klai Kangwon Palace, lit. ‘far from worry’ was the primary summer royal residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. Commissioned by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in 1926 and completed in 1933, the palace’s main residence buildings are named Piam Suk, Pluk Kasem, Oep Prem, and Em Pridi.

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