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Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Ao Manao (Lime Bay) 17D,26Mar Bay n/a Ko Lak, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 17 Jan 2017,8 Mar 2026 none (Easy - nearest station, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 5.1 km - Lovely beach, part of Wing 5, Royal Thai Air Force, stay as long as you please.....Grok search
Ao Manao Wildlife 17D Natural habitat Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 29 Jan 2017 n/a lemurs can be found at the base of Lom Muak (E,3,1h)
Ao Manao Mini Zoo 26Mar Mini Zoo n/a Ao Manao, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 28 Nov 2025,7 Mar 2026 fee for animal food (optional) (Easy - nearest station, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 5.1 km - Lovely attraction right on the beach.....Grok search
Ao Noi Bay 22B Bay n/a Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8/9 Oct 2022 n/a (Easy,Wonderful).....Bay to the north of the city bordered by Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park.
Ban Ao Yang 12J Fishing Port n/a Mae Ram Phueng, Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012 n/a (Easy,Interesting).....fishing port near Mae Ramphueng Beach.
Ban Bo Thong Lang 12J Village n/a Mae Ram Phueng, Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012 n/a (Moderate,Peaceful).....coastal village with fishing pier and small, gorgious sandy bay.
Ban Chalika Resort 25Apr Resort
Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 5 Apr 2025 fr 500 (Easy,Budget OK).....Grok search.
Ban Krut Beach 12J,17D,23C,26Mar Beach n/a Bang Saphan District Google Map 4/5 Dec 2012, 31 Jan 2017 & 22 Mar 2023,9 Mar 2026 none (Straightforward by train to Ban Krut station from Bangkok but can take over 6 hours on some trains, - Bangkok Railway Station, 370-380 km plus a short trip by local transport from the station - The beach is amazing and usually quiet so spend quality time here).....Grok search
Ban Krut Railway Station 12J,23C,26Mar Railway Station 1915 Bang Saphan District Google Map 4 Dec 2012,22 Mar 2023,9 Mar 2026 ticket (Straightforward by train to Ban Krut station from Bangkok but can take over 6 hours on some trains, - Bangkok Railway Station, 370-380 km).....Grok search
Bang Saphan Yai 12J District Town n/a Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012 n/a (Easy,Good).....Thailandee
Bang Saphan Noi Railway Station 24G Railway Station by 1915 Bang Saphan Noi, Bang Saphan Noi District Google Map 29 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy - Southern Line,Good for Beaches).....Wikipedia
Bang Saphan Yai Railway Station 12J,24G Railway Station 1915 Phongprasan, Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012, 29 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy,Convenient).....Wikipedia
Black Bridge 24G Bridge c. 1915 Bang Saphan Yai, Bang Saphan Noi District Google Map 29 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy - from Bang Saphan Yai Railway Station,2.7km,Iconic,15 minutes).....This is a standard box girder bridge of early 20th Century design. It spans the Bang Saphan River.
Don Samran Beach 12J Beach n/a Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012 n/a (Moderate,Good).....long sandy beach but not popular due to lack of tourist facilities.
Fang Deang Cliff Viewpoint (Red Cliff) 22B Sea Cliff n/a Sai Thong, Bang Saphan Noi Google Map 21 Mar 2023 n/a (Moderate,good,20m).....Blockdit
Hua Hin Beach 23C Beach n/a Nai Mueang Google Map 15 Mar 2023 n/a (Easy,Popular).....Hua Hin Thailand
Hua Hin Night Market 11I Market n/a Hua Hin, Hua Hin District Google Map 4 Oct 2011 n/a (Easy,Popular)..........huahin.cty
Hua Hin Railway Station 24G Railway Station 1911 (completely rebuilt,Dec 2023) Hua Hin, Hua Hin District Google Map 29 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy - Southern Line,Excellent).....Wikipedia
Huay Yang Beach 17D Beach Thap Sakae District Google Map 30 Jan 2017 n/a long sandy beach popular with foreigners especially Scandanavians (M,3,1d)
Iron Railway Bridge 23C Railway Bridge c.1916 Bang Saphan Google Map 22 Mar 2023 n/a Iron Bridge at the north end of Ban Krut Railway Station. This bridge will be be redundant when the Southern Line upgrades are complete(Easy,Good)
Khan Kradai Railway Station 22B Railway Station not stated Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8 Oct 2022 ----- (Easy,Functional).....Learn
Khao Kolok Beach 23C Beach n/a Pranburi District Google Map 16 Mar 2023 n/a Khao Kolok or Thao Kosa Forest Park Located 30 kms south of Hua Hin at the end of Naresuan Beach, which if viewed from the sea, appears as a large skull shape. There is a hole through the rock like a hollow eye socket, which is the origin of the name 'Khao' (Skull).....(Medium,Excellent)
Khao Kolok Harbour 23C Bay n/a Pranburi District Google Map 16 Mar 2023 n/a ....small bay for local fishing boats with accommodation, fishmonger and restaurant.....(Medium,Limited)
Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park 22B Forest Park n/a Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8 Oct 2022 small fee (Easy,Excellent).....Learn
Khao Takiab 11I Beach n/a Hua Hin District Google Map 5 Oct 2011 n/a (Easy,Popular,1-2h)..........Lonely Planet
Khlong Wan Beach 17D,26Mar Beach n/a Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 28 Jan 2017,8 Mar 2026 none (Easy - nearest station, Nong Hin, 2.3 km (local trains only), Prachuap Khiri Khan, 10.5 km - Really quiet and not so popular. Use Ao Manao instead.).....Grok search
Khlong Wan Fishing Pier 26Mar Fishing Pier n/a Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8 Mar 2026 none (Easy - nearest station, Nong Hin, 2.6 km (local trains only), Prachuap Khiri Khan, 10.8 km - A lot of activity at this fishing pier, interesting).....Grok search
King Rama IX Science Park 17D Science Park Rattanakosin Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 30 Jan 2017 n/a numerous attractions not to be missed (M,4,3h)
King Taksin Shrine (Wat Huay Mongkol) 22B Statue not stated
Hua Hin District Google Map 22 October 2022 donations accepted equestrian statue of the famous king that liberated his country from the Burmese in the late 18th Century. (Moderate,Nationally Important)
Kissing Cave Boat Tour 26Mar Boat Tour n/a Sam Roi Yot District Google Map 9 Mar 2026 200 Baht for foreigners for the national park and 500-600 Baht per boat for the boat tour (Awkward - Sam Roi Yot station, 5.2 km, Hua Hin station, 52.3 km, Bangkok station, around 249 km - The boat tour departs from Chomthong Pier and lasts about an hour. The tour is amazing).....Grok search
Lom Muak (headland) 17D Mountain Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 29 Jan 2017 n/a home of RTAF (Royal Thai Airforce) 5th Division (E,4,2h)
Lotus Sea Non Island 26Mar Wetland 1966 Sam Roi Yot District Google Map 10 Mar 2026 200 Baht for foreigners for the national park (Awkward - Sam Roi Yot station, 7.2 km, Hua Hin station, 54.6 km, Bangkok station, around 248 km - The Bueng Bua Wood Boardwalk is fantasic so take your time here).....Grok search
Luang Pho Sothon (Wat Huay Monkol) 22B Buddha Image not stated
Hua Hin District District Google Map 22 October 2022 donations accepted recent large image of a Buddha of wealth. (Moderate,Locally Important).....Learn
Mae Ramphueng Beach 12J Beach n/a Mae Ramphueng, Bang Saphan District Google Map 5 Dec 2012 n/a (Easy,Quiet).....Amazing Thailand
Namtok Huai Yang National Park 12J National Park 1991 Thap Sakae District Google Map 6 Dec 2012 100 (Moderate,Excellent,1h plus).....Wikipedia
Nanicha Ban Krut Resort 23C Resort< recent Bang Saphan Google Map 22 Mar 2023 800 (Easy,Very Good).....Booking.com
Paskon Boutique Resort 22B Resort modern
Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 21/22 October 2022 check (Quite Easy,Comfortable).....Learn
Phra Phut Kiti Sirichai 12J Buddha Image modern Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District Google Map 6 Dec 2012 donations welcome (Easy,Locally Important,20m).....enormous Golden Buddha overlooking Khao Tong Chai Bay ad Ban Krut Beach.
Prachuap Bay 22B,26Mar Bay n/a Nai Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 8/9 Oct 2022,8 Mar 2026 none (Easy - Prachuap Khiri Khan Railway Station, just 550 m - Excellent, much more of a local vibe compared with more popular tourist beaches).....Grok search
Prachuap Khiri Khan Night Market 26Mar Night Market Prachuap Khiri Khan Nai Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 8 Mar 2026 none (Easy - Prachuap Khiri Khan Railway Station, just 280 m - Refers to the night market near the clock tower. Popular and good value. There is also a night food market near Saranwithi Pier).....Grok search
Prachuap Khiri Khan Railway Station 15B,22B,25Apr,26Mar Railway Station 1914 Nai Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 16 Mar 2015,9 Oct 2022,5 Apr 2025,8 Mar 2026 ticket (Straightforward by train but can take over 5 hours for some trains - Bangkok Railway Station, 300 km. Happy travels).....Grok search
Rajabhakti Park 22B Historical Park
2015 Hua Hin District Google Map 7 Oct 2022 n/a (Easy,Historically Important).....Learn
The Rest Hotel 22B Hotel
----- Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 7 Oct 2022 c 670 Situated in the city, within 2.4 km of Khao Chong Krachok and 12 km of King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology Waghor (Easy,Convenient near Main Road)
RTAF Museum 17D Museum &
Memorial
WWII Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 29 Jan 2017 n/a excellent for WWII buffs (E,4,1h)
Sai Noi Beach
26Feb Beach n/a Hua Hin Google Map 13 Feb 2026 none (Quite easy - Hua Hin Station 16.2 km (Khao Tao local station 4.7 km) - Excellent, small and secluded bay, but can get busy, stay all day if inclined).....Grok search
Sam Ao Stadium 22B,25Apr&Nov,26Mar Sports Stadium renovated in 2011 Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 28 Nov 2025,7 Mar 2026 ticket (Easy - nearest station, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 3.4 km - Excellent).....Grok search
Sam Phan Nam Floating Market 11I Floating Market recent Hua Hin, Hua Hin District Google Map 6 Oct 2011 200 (Easy,Popular,1-2h)..........Amazing Thailand
Sam Roi Yot Beach 22B Beach
n/a Kui Buri District Google Map 7 Oct 2022 n/a almost deserted beach on the Kui Buri coastline near the national park (Moderate,Quiet)
Sam Roi Yot National Park
YouTube video
22B,26Mar National Park 1966 Sam Roi Yot & Kui Buri Districts Google Map 7 October 2022,10 Mar 2026 200 Baht for foreigners (Awkward - Begin at Sam Roi Yot station or Hua Hin station, Bangkok station, around 248 km - So many lovely places to explore, can't be done in 1 day).....Grok search
San Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) 22B Shrine unknown Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 9 Oct 2022 n/a (Easy Locally Important,10m).....Learn
Saranwithi Pier 22B Pier unknown Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 9 Oct 2022 n/a (Easy Lovely,20m).....Learn
Suan Son Pradiphat Beach
26Feb Beach n/a Hua Hin Google Map 13 Feb 2026 none (Easy - Hua Hin Station 10.4 km (Suan Son Pradiphat local station is nearby) - Excellent beach run by the military, always clean and tidy. Excursion trains run to here from Bangkok).....Grok search
Suan Son Pradiphat Railway Station
26Feb Railway Station 2023 (originally a halt) Hua Hin Google Map 13 Feb 2026 ticket (Quite easy - Bangkok Station, 221 km - Recently staffed. Excusrsion trains run to here from Bangkok).....Grok search
Surin Beach 26Mar Beach n/a Thap Sakae District Google Map 9 Mar 2026 none (Quite easy - Thap Sakae Railway Station, 5.1 km, Bangkok Railway Station, around 240 km - Rather selective beach).....Grok search
Tao Ko Sa Forest Park 11I Forest Park n/a Pranburi District Google Map 6 Oct 2011 n/a (Moderate,Excellent).....this is a small park with a beach in an area known as Khao Kolok (skull mountain). There are caves and mountain paths offering gorgious mountain views. The beach is kept clean by park staff.
Tham Phra Non (Reclining Buddha Cave) 22B Cave Temple unknown Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8 Oct 2022 n/a cave with reclining Buddha image located on the side of the hill that faces Ao Noi bay and associated with Wat Ao Noi. (Moderate,Facinating,30m)
Thap Sakae Beach 12J Beach n/a Thap Sakae, Thap Sakae District Google Map 6 Dec 2012 none (Easy,Peaceful).....long sandy beach generally quiet but with a selection of accommodation.
Thap Sakae Railway Station 12J Railway Station by 1916 Thap Sakae, Thap Sakae District Google Map 6 Dec 2012 n/a (Easy,Useful).....Wikipedia
Wa Ko (Wag Kor) Aquarium 17D Aquarium Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 30 Jan 2017 n/a a pleasing display of mainly marine life and their habitat (M,4,1h)
Wat Ao Noi 22B Buddhist Temple unknown Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District Google Map 8 Oct 2022 donations accepted (Easy,Locally Important,20m).....Learn
Wat Huay Mongkol 22B Buddhist Temple not stated
Hua Hin District Google Map 22 October 2022 donations accepted (Moderate,Locally Important).....Learn
Wat Khao Deang 22B Buddhist Temple
not stated Kui Buri District Google Map 7 Oct 2022 donations accepted temple beneath Khao Daeng mountain and next to the Khao Deang River and boat pier (Moderate,Locally Important,30m)
Wat Puttha Uthayan Tham Ko Phai 26Mar Buddhist temple recent around 2006 Sam Roi Yot District Google Map 10 Mar 2026 donations welcome (Awkward - Sam Roi Yot station, 6.1 km or Hua Hin station, 53.4 km, Bangkok station, around 253 km - V. Good, included in the boat trip from Chomthong Pier).....Grok search
Wat Thammikaram Worawihan 22B Buddhist Temple unknown Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Google Map 8 Oct 2022 donations accepted (Moderate,Stunning,>1h).....Learn
Wat Thang Sai 12J,26Mar Buddhist temple 1996 Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District Google Map 6 Dec 2012,9 Mar 2026 donations welcome (Quite easy - Ban Krut Railway Station, 5.5 km, Bangkok Railway Station, around 360-380 km - The Phra Mahathat Chedi is rather impressive on a hilltop with ocean views, allow at least an hour).....Grok search
Wat Thongchai Thammachak 12J Beach modern Thong Chai, Bang Saphan District Google Map 6 Dec 2012 donations welcome (Easy,Locally Important,20m).....recently constructed temple complex for monks and the local community.