An Introduction To Cha Am, Thailand's Best Kept Secret

An Introduction To Cha Am, Thailand's Best Kept Secret

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There are many people who visit Thailand for travel and it is very understandable. It is a country with great beauty and is rich in history. The climate is mild, and the beaches are amazing. A number of people who travel to Thailand will go to Hua Hin, but overlook neighboring Cha Am. It takes approximately two hours to reach Cha Am from Bangkok if you are driving. The 165 km trip to Phetchaburi on the sunrise coast of the Gulf of Thailand can also be taken by taxi for around 1500 Baht. If you do not wish to drive, the train is available from Bangkok to the Cha Am train station, which is approximately two kilometers away from the beach.

For the traveler who really prefers something more local and less touristy it's really a good idea to check out the lesser-known resort. Cha Am is a perfect place to find a less populous beach during weekdays. You can easily find Cha Am hotels for all budgets and traveling styles. Due to local regulations, bars are not permitted to operate. The Cha Am beach is not a night-life type of spot, but is a lovely, quiet town for people who really do want to get away from it all. The place is ideal for kids to have fun and relax as it is family-friendly and welcoming. Local customs are very important and must be remembered in this small town resort. Bathing suits and strappy tops may be cool while on the beach but a little modesty in the form of a sarong wrap is called for while off of it due to the local customs.

A beautiful white sand beach lies along Cha Am.
This is the longest beach in Thailand, with room for all. Even though it does not have many foreign tourists you can locate deck chairs and umbrellas for rent with great ease. They have jetskis and banana boats for rent for those who love skimming across the water, as well a motorcycles, scooter and bikes for rent for people who want to tour along the beachfront. There is no dearth for any type of beverages or the famous Thai seafood, as there are a lot of vendors who will supply them. You can also find inexpensive public bathhouses to wash off the salt after swimming in the sea.

Cha Am hotels, restaurants and vendors offer a smorgasbord of tasty, lip-smacking seafood. In September, you can enjoy the Cha Am beach shellfish festival "Feast-Fish-Flock" when fishermen, cooks and many people in the seafood industry get together to show off their ware and fishing prowess. You can participate in the squid fishing and if are a keen bird-watcher, this is the perfect time for visiting Cha Am. The bird park is open and the festival definitely brings in the birds from surrounding areas!

The calmness and quietness of Cha Am gives you the experience of real Thailand. There are a range of Cha Am hotels that will fit almost any budget - from small budget places to larger chain hotels. You will get an opportunity to unwind by the Gulf of Thailand and interact with the locals in a very relaxed environment as this area is popular with Thais


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Discover more about beautiful Cha Am, including our list of Top Ten Cha Am hotels at http://www.reservethaihotels.com/Cha-Am/cha-am-hotels.html



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