Hup
Kraphong
This place is located four kilometers before arriving at Cha-Am
at KM.201-202. An asphalt road branches off on the right hand
side for a distance of eight kilometers to the Hup Kraphong
Cooperatives which is situation in the vicinty of Tambon Khao
Yai. Amphoe Cha-Am originally was dry and non-fertile.
In 1962 H.M. The King had the idea to help farmers in the Phetch
Dam Settlement, the Hup Kraphong Rural Development Project was
the result of the royal desire. It commenced in 1964 with
support of Israel , and the name of the projects is "Thai-Israel
Project". There were studies on various crops growing in
accordance with market requirements. Farmers were advised to
grow crops according to proper technology and there was an
establishment of Hup Kraphong Cooperatives. Tourists can buy
farm product at the market located in front of the demonstration
center as well as to buy products made of hemp under the folk
arts and crafts project.
Hat
Cha Am
This beach is located 41 kilometers from the township area where
a two kilometers road branches off on the left to the beach.
Cha-Am beach is the most beautiful beach of Chang Phetchaburi.
Originally, Cha-Am was a tambon of Amphoe Nong Jok. After Hua
Hin became popular , thus causing its land to become occupied by
high rank and royal family members.
They tried to locate a new resort location and under the
leadership of HRH. Prince Narathip they recognized that Cha-Am
beach was just as beautiful as Hua Hin Beach. Since then Cha-Am
has become much more well known to the public. It was developed
and promoted , and now has a district status. The State Railways
of Thailand operates a special trip to Cha-Am on every holiday.
Detailed information can be obtained from Travel service
Section, Tel 2237-010, 2237020.
Ma
Ruk Ha Thai Ya Wan Palace
This palace is a royal seaside resort. The construction
materials were obtained from the demolished Hat Cho Samran
Palace by th royal command of king Vaijravudh in the year 1923.
Located at Tambon Huai Nua , Amphoe Cha-Am KM.216, it is a litte
bit beyond Cha-Am Beach (going from Bangkok). This palace is
note for three two - storeyed wooden pavilions facing the sea,
and is referred to as "the palace of love and hope". Series of
halls are linked together throughout the palace. Residential
halls of the royal consort members are located on the right
wing.
The central group of halls which is the royal residence consist
of royal sitting and relaxing rooms, accommodations for close
royal servants called Phisan Sakhon Hall, and the roading room.
In addition, Samoson Sewakamat Hall, a two-storey open pavilion,
is used as a meeting place, and sometimes as a theater. Two
important dramas were shown on this stage in 1941 : "Phra Ruang"
and "Wiwah Phra Samut". Cho Phraya Ramrakhop ordered a statue of
King Vajiravudh, as a royal dedication, to be enshrined in the
hall of Marukhathaiyawan Palace. An annual rite is conducted on
November 25, the aniversary of King Vajiravudh's death.
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Cha Am
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Ruk Ha Thai Ya Wan Palace
