Cha Am Travel Guide: Located 25 km north of Hua Hin, Cha Am boasts a long, white sandy beach (approx. 7 km). The sea isn't turquoise and is only really suitable for swimming at high tide. Otherwise, you might have to walk quite a distance to reach the water – but that's typical for the entire region of Thailand. Cha Am is less trendy than its neighbor, but still very popular with Thais, who flock there in large numbers on weekends and holidays. If you're looking for a party atmosphere and a Thai-style holiday, a few days in Cha Am is the perfect choice. Backpackers will likely feel more at home here than in Hua Hin, and their wallets will thank them. There are numerous affordable accommodations, restaurants, and bars, especially around Ruamjit Road. Except for the hotels in the luxury district, none have direct beach access; they are all separated by a small road. Nearby attractions include Wat Neranchararam temple, with its Buddha statue whose ears and eyes are covered by multiple arms, making it a great place for a stroll. Here you can also enjoy excellent seafood and fish at reasonable prices. The Cha-Am fresh market is also impressive if you enjoy markets. Outside the city, you can visit Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan, the king's wooden summer palace, and explore the attractions in the Phetchaburi and Hua Hin region (Tham Khao Luang, the Phra Nakhon Khiri historical park, the vast Kaeng Krachan National Park, or Wat Huay Mongkol temple with its gigantic statue of the monk Luang Phor Thuad).

Accommodation in Cha Am: Finding accommodation in Cha Am is straightforward. Along Ruamjit Road, you'll find a wide selection of hotels and budget guesthouses, alongside some more luxurious options. Backpackers who prefer inexpensive guesthouses will likely feel more comfortable in Cha Am than in Hua Hin, where standards and prices are higher. The cheapest rooms in Cha Am are mainly located in Soi Bus Station and the surrounding streets. However, if you like to go to bed early, you should avoid Soi Bus Station, as it's quite lively at night. Cha Am's loudest bars and go-go bars are located in this soi. Find accommodation in Cha Am. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Cha Am. Good Night Cha-am Minitel Hotel in Cha Am 8.3/10 Book now More details arrow_circle_right Show all accommodations in Cha Am

Practical information about Cha Am: All buses from Bangkok to Hua Hin stop in Cha Am. From Hua Hin, bus 420 will take you to Phetchaburi in 30 minutes, arriving at Phetkasem Road, about one kilometer from the sea. Most hotels and budget guesthouses are located on Ruamjit Road or in the small, right-angled alleyways (sois). Compared to Hua Hin, you can easily find rooms here for 300–400 THB per night. Of course, there are also some more upscale accommodations in this area. Prices are particularly low during the week and often rise on weekends and holidays due to the large influx of visitors from Bangkok. The luxury hotels are located a bit further south, further away. In the evenings, Soi Bus Station is the liveliest spot. To explore the area, you can easily rent bicycles anywhere along the beach. You can also shower without having to return to your hotel room. There are pay toilets and showers (shower 10 THB) at regular intervals, which often also offer bicycle rentals.

How do you get to Cha Am? All buses to Hua Hin stop in Cha Am. There's an hourly bus from Bangkok's southern bus station. Many minivans from the south or Bangkok also stop in Cha Am. Surprisingly, bus 816 from Nakhon Ratchasima can also drop you off there. From Hua Hin, bus 420 to Phetchaburi will take you to Phetkasem Road, while minivans to Bangkok will drop you off at the Soi Bus Station near the beach. Otherwise, there are only two trains a day to Cha Am. [arrow_circle_right] See all travel options to Cha Am

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How do you ask for directions to Cha Am in Thai? I want to go to Cha Am / Yak pai thi Cha Am. Where is Cha Am? / Cha Am yu thi nai?