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Prachuap Khiri Khan Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 74 photos

Sunset, Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuapkhirikan (spelt in various ways so don't think you have got it wrong) is the capital of the eponymously named province which encompasses the Gulf of Thailand to the East and the Burmese border to the West. Not very far West at that, for Thailand here is a mere 11 or so km. from side to side. It certainly does not have the feel of an administrative centre, rather that of a fairly sleepy seaside town where the occasional Western tourist comes and where life just seems to go on very much as I suppose it always did. Fishing boats still disgorge their catch on the pier, which are then transported to be either dried or sold in the many excellent restaurants. Without much of a beach to speak of itself, there are some magnificent stretches nearby, including the rather bizarre Wing 5, a beach resort housed in the middle of a working Thai Airforce base.

Walking round the town you do not see a lot of Westerners, those you do are generally people who have settled here rather than tourists. It is not by any means a mad party town although there is fun enough to be had if you know where to look, and the food, like most of this wonderful country, is superb. Al in all, I suggest you stop of on your mad rush South to Kamui, Tao, Phi Phi or wherever and relax and enjoy a couple of days in a lovely little seaside town.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Laid back, great seafood, inexpensive.
Cons:Closes down quite early.
In a nutshell:Like Hua Hin used to be before it got destroyed.

Last visit to Prachuap Khiri Khan: Dec 2009
Intro Updated Mar 31, 2010
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Demer restaurant, Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. - Prachuap Khiri Khan

My favourite place in PKK. Restaurants (3)

There are many fine restaurants in Prachapkhirikan, although the traveller, if he does not speak Thai, will find himself... more travel advice

Train, Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Jump on the train (when it arrives!) Transportation (3)

Unodubtedly, as in most of Thailand, the bus is a faster option than the train, although I have, as I have stated in... more travel advice

MC Club Bar, Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. - Prachuap Khiri Khan

Hang out with the bikers. Nightlife (2)

One evening in PKK I fancied a beer and plumped for a place I had heard about and seen but not visited, the MC Club... more travel advice

Ban Singkohn Market, Thailand. - Prachuap Khiri Khan

A very fine market. Off The Beaten Path (6)

As I have mentioned elsewhere, I absolutely adore Asian markets and this one is an absolute beauty. It is situated in... more travel advice

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kyoub May 15, 2010 at 7:38 AM

Very enjoyable reading, great tips. I only spent one afternoon here but loved the bay and Monkey Hill.
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iaint Jan 28, 2010 at 5:41 AM

Used to visit PKK over 10 years ago. Glad it is still unspoilt.