Cha-am, Thailand
Our detailed Cha Am guide will help you discover why so many visitors come to this lovely seaside town and why it’s become such a popular weekend getaway, as well as home to an expat community that has already succumbed to its obvious charms. There isn’t quite the same hustle and bustle to be found here as in neighbouring Hua Hin, which could be an essential ingredient in its appeal. Cha Am and the nearby area boasts attractive and sandy tree-lined beaches, stunning natural scenery, great food and restaurants, vibrant markets, friendly locals, and above all a very relaxed vibe. Visitors can enjoy a slice of paradise that’s not too far from the Big City, but seems like a world away.
Whilst staying in Cha Am at some time or another you might need to visit the post office. It could be that you need to send some post cards home to friends or family or post a couple of souvenirs back that you can’t quite …
Generally speaking, many of the banks in Cha Am are located around on the main junction of Phetkasem Road and Narathip Road, although there is a branch of Siam Commercial Branch which can be found on the beachfront. Banks in Cha Am normally open around …
We now live in an age where for many people, the possibility of not having access to the internet for any sort of prolonged period is simply not an option. Whether it is to access your bank account online, keep in touch with friends and …
October 11th 2011 saw the start of Cha Am’s inaugural Krom Phra Narathip Praphanphong Festival (Prince Narathip Festival for short!) The festival, which runs until October 15th, is a celebration of the life of Prince Narathip Praphanpong, who is said to have pioneered the planning, …
The annual Cha Am Shellfish Festival 2011(Kin hoy, doo nok, tok meuk), otherwise known as the Fish-Flock-Shellfish Festival has just finished and this ever popular and successful event certainly didn’t disappoint. Starting on September 24th and finishing on October 2nd, the festival drew in crowds …
If you intend to stay in Thailand for a considerable amount of time then there is a fair chance that at some stage or another you will be required to complete what is known as a ‘visa run’ in order to obtain the necessary visas …
No matter if you need dental care, specialist skin treatment or even cosmetic surgery then between Cha Am and nearby Hua Hin there are a number of dentists and other specialist clinics that will be more than capable of meeting your needs and requirements. Whilst …
Cha Am and its surrounding area is considered by many to be Thailand’s golfing capital and with a number of world class golf courses to choose from, it is easy to see why. Here is information on the golf courses that are in Cha Am …
Even though Cha Am is not as popular as some of the other, more famous tourist destinations in Thailand, Cha Am and its surrounding area still offers a wide variety of different things to see and do. Throughout Cha Am you will find a number …
Although Cha Am might not offer the same shopping experiences as Hua Hin, there are still a few excellent markets which are well worth visiting during your stay in Cha Am. Night Markets Markets in Thailand, especially the ones that are held at night, sell …
