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History

Cha Am / Hua Hin, the Royal summer residence on the Gulf of Siam, has been for generations the preferential bathing resort of Thai High Society.

Expanded from an original fishing port, Cha Am like Hua Hin, offers the visitor kilometre-long beaches as well as the chance to experience a typical Thai town, with its temples & markets, whether on foot or driving.
While other holiday destinations in Thailand are geared for foreign visitors only, both Cha Am and Hua Hin are resorts for both foreigners and Thai people. Therefore you gain the experience of being with the native population rather than a purely tourist settlement.
Bangkok's proximity is certainly an advantage. However the place never gets overcrowded and you can be assured of easy access to the beautiful beaches.

Cha Am, approximately 185km south of Bangkok at the Gulf of Siam, is not only the oldest resort, but along with the city of Hua Hin, 20 km further along, is one of the southernmost exclusive bathing resorts in Thailand.
Discovered by King Varijavudh (Rama VI) at the beginning of the 20's, the place is ideal as a summer resort and refuge from the huge metropolis that is Bangkok. After a period of renovation, the Palace Phra Ratchaniwet Marukkha Thayawan is once again available to tourists.
In 1922, the national railway company, the State Railway of Thailand (formerly known as the Royal Thai Railway) extended its southern line to Hua Hin, thus ensuring easy accessibility.

The Railway Hotel, built in 1923, is now today's Sofitel in central Hua Hin. It is the most exclusive Hotel in Hua Hin and retains the unique atmosphere of old Siam.
In 1928 King Phra Pokklao (Rama VII) built the Klai Kangwon Palace. It is a few kilometres north of Hua Hin centre.

His Majesty the King and other members of the Royal family regularly make use oft the Palace, especially during the rainy season. This is particularly true during the rainy season (which takes place during the European summer months) because the rain does not impact Cha Am / Hua Hin as much as the rest of Thailand.

The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course was opened 1924 and remained for decades the preferred Golf course of the Kings and the Thai aristocracy. In 1932 during a round of Golf, King Rama VII was the subject of a military putsch, thus terminating forever the monarchy in Thailand. Today the constitutional monarchy now in existence is based on the British model.

The use of the Royal residence in the area contributes to the calm naturalness of the place. Naturally, wherever the Royal Family spends its vacation, not wanting to miss out, so too does the Thai aristocracy. The mansions of the rich and famous Bangkok families can be found in the vicinity of the beach, both to the north and south of Hua Hin. At weekends a steady stream of the rich and famous arrives in town, transforming the otherwise dreamy Chatchai night market in to a place "to see and be seen¨.

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	Golfbungalows Bungalows / Prices Contact Info & Video Registration Restaurant Services General Golf Info Locations Beaches History		History Cha Am / Hua Hin, the Royal summer residence on the Gulf of Siam, has been for generations the preferential bathing resort of Thai High Society. Expanded from an original fishing port, Cha Am like Hua Hin, offers the visitor kilometre-long beaches as well as the chance to experience a typical Thai town, with its temples & markets, whether on foot or driving. While other holiday destinations in Thailand are geared for foreign visitors only, both Cha Am and Hua Hin are resorts for both foreigners and Thai people. Therefore you gain the experience of being with the native population rather than a purely tourist settlement. Bangkok's proximity is certainly an advantage. However the place never gets overcrowded and you can be assured of easy access to the beautiful beaches. Cha Am, approximately 185km south of Bangkok at the Gulf of Siam, is not only the oldest resort, but along with the city of Hua Hin, 20 km further along, is one of the southernmost exclusive bathing resorts in Thailand. Discovered by King Varijavudh (Rama VI) at the beginning of the 20's, the place is ideal as a summer resort and refuge from the huge metropolis that is Bangkok. After a period of renovation, the Palace Phra Ratchaniwet Marukkha Thayawan is once again available to tourists. In 1922, the national railway company, the State Railway of Thailand (formerly known as the Royal Thai Railway) extended its southern line to Hua Hin, thus ensuring easy accessibility. The Railway Hotel, built in 1923, is now today's Sofitel in central Hua Hin. It is the most exclusive Hotel in Hua Hin and retains the unique atmosphere of old Siam. In 1928 King Phra Pokklao (Rama VII) built the Klai Kangwon Palace. It is a few kilometres north of Hua Hin centre. His Majesty the King and other members of the Royal family regularly make use oft the Palace, especially during the rainy season. This is particularly true during the rainy season (which takes place during the European summer months) because the rain does not impact Cha Am / Hua Hin as much as the rest of Thailand. The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course was opened 1924 and remained for decades the preferred Golf course of the Kings and the Thai aristocracy. In 1932 during a round of Golf, King Rama VII was the subject of a military putsch, thus terminating forever the monarchy in Thailand. Today the constitutional monarchy now in existence is based on the British model. The use of the Royal residence in the area contributes to the calm naturalness of the place. Naturally, wherever the Royal Family spends its vacation, not wanting to miss out, so too does the Thai aristocracy. The mansions of the rich and famous Bangkok families can be found in the vicinity of the beach, both to the north and south of Hua Hin. At weekends a steady stream of the rich and famous arrives in town, transforming the otherwise dreamy Chatchai night market in to a place "to see and be seen¨.