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Prachuab Khiri Khan, and Hua Hin in particular, was once a summertime retreat for royalty and aristocracy. Nowadays, the province’s white sands, blue seas and proximity to Bangkok attract all classes of holidaymaker. Prachuab is a great place to learn or practice water sports, especially sailing and surfing, which take advantage of the cooling offshore breezes. Hotels of all prices can be found with full sports packages for every member of the family.

Inland, Prachuab has much to do. Get back to nature at one of the province’s many national parks or travel deeper into the countryside to the Pa La-u Waterfalls in nearby Kaeng Krachan National Park. Or bring along the trusty drivers and play a round on one of the many championship golf courses to be found in Prachuab Khiri Khan.

• Only three-hour’s drive from Bangkok, Hua Hin’s fine white sands, resort hotels and water sports offer the tourist everything for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
  
• Most famous of Prachuab's natural charms, Sam Roi Yot National Park is perhaps Thailand's best location for the birdwatcher.
  
• Take a trip to the multi-level Pa La-u falls in the verdant foothills, a place for butterflies watching.
  
• A summer retreat for King Rama VII, the villa-style mansions of Klai Kangwon Palace were the peak of fashion in 1920s Siam.
  
• The beautiful semi-circular, Manao Bay, cove that was the site of the Japanese invasion and fierce resistance during World War II.
• The three hundred peaks national park, one place for bird watching, is home to more than 200 species of resident or migratory bird.
• Test your fitness and have some fun at the same time with the adventure activities at Thanarat Military Camp.
• Not far from the tranquil beach of Hua Hin, you can enjoy a challenging game of golf at the Majestic Creek Country Club.