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Prachuap Khiri Khanประจวบคีรีขันธ์
Give it 2 nights for the bay, monkey hill and Ao Manao; stay longer for a national-park or island day.
Prachuap Khiri Khan is a compact Gulf coast town about 100 km south of Hua Hin and 200 km north of Chumphon. Two nights cover the bay, Khao Chong Krachok and Ao Manao; add a third night for a full day at Khao Sam Roi Yot or an island trip. It is more a Thai holiday town than a foreign resort strip, so it suits travellers who want a quiet town stop rather than a resort week.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, generally drier)
- avoid Sep–Oct (rainier; check sea conditions)
- Airports
- Chumphon (CJM) · Bangkok airports (BKK)
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Prachuap Khiri Khan191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Prachuap Khiri Khan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetycheckUse ordinary precautions and check local sea conditions.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance and rescue · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCJM Chumphon Airport (Closest airport in the sources; Nok Air has flown Bangkok Don Mueang–Chumphon daily…
- Getting aroundThe town centre is small enough to walk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CJM Chumphon Airport (Closest airport in the sources; Nok Air has flown Bangkok Don Mueang–Chumphon daily, but confirm current flights and the onward transfer.) · BKK Bangkok airports (Bus from the Southern Bus Terminal to Prachuap Khiri Khan was ฿240 and about 5 h (Aug 2024); train from Bangkok about 4.5 h, second class ฿455 (check current timetable).)
Map of Prachuap Khiri Khan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Sep (18 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Prachuap Khiri Khan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is small enough to walk. Samlor (pedal rickshaws) cost ฿20–30 for short hops and up to ฿50 for longer rides; motorbike taxis run about ฿10–40. Tuk-tuk fares must be agreed before you get in. Songthaews run fixed routes and can be hired like a taxi when off duty. Bicycles rent downtown; cars from about ฿1,500 per day. Boats for nearby islands are hired at the pier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
goDoor to door: Check
Travel by car or scooter; the park is in the province and the Department of National Parks lists it as a national park.
A full-day outing; confirm current park access and attraction conditions.
Ko Thalu and nearby islands
cautionDoor to door: Check
Boats are hired at the pier; departure arrangements check locally.
Trips depend on weather and local schedules; confirm before setting out.
Door to door: Check
Train or bus north; the town is about 100 km (62 mi) south of Hua Hin.Train or bus north; the town is about 62 mi (100 km) south of Hua Hin.
A larger resort town and a convenient onward stop.
Door to door: Check
Train or bus south; current schedule and fare check.
A quieter beach stop; consider staying overnight rather than rushing a return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bayfront and Kong Kiat Road
Near the pier, night market and shoreline restaurants; practical for a short stay.
Railway station area
Convenient for train arrivals; the station sits on Maha Raj 1 at 11.8077, 99.7939.
Ao Manao side
Closer to the beach; the beach is inside an air-force base, so expect guard posts at either end.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿900–1,500 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- ฿1,500–2,800 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- ฿2,800 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Samlor ride in townLonger rides up to ฿50. | ฿20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike taxiAgree the price before you get on. | ฿10–40 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beach chair and umbrella at Ao Manao | ฿20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Car rental per daySombat Car Rent & Taxi Service, 204/3 Thanon Sukjai. | from ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) |
| Bus Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal → Prachuap Khiri KhanAbout 5 h (Aug 2024). | ฿240 (≈ US$8) |
| Train Bangkok → Prachuap Khiri KhanSecond-class Train 43, about 4.5 h (check current timetable). | ฿455 (≈ US$14) |
| Airport express bus Bangkok (BKK) → Hua HinNov 2022; then taxi or minibus onward to Prachuap. | ฿325 (≈ US$10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Agree local transport fares before setting off.
- Macaques around Khao Chong Krachok and Wat Thammikaram may approach visitors; keep food and loose belongings secured.
- Ao Manao sits inside an air-force base: slow down at the guard posts and follow instructions.
- Khao Lom Muak trail access is restricted to certain long weekends and morning hours; confirm dates and rules locally.
- Check local sea conditions before swimming or booking an island trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance and rescue
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Prachuap Khiri Khanประจวบคีรีขันธ์
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance and rescue1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
No embassy details confirmed for the town; check your country's official consular guidance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Samlor in town: ฿20–30 (≈ under US$1) short, up to ฿50 (≈ US$2) longer
- Motorbike taxi: ฿10–40 (≈ US$1–2); agree before you get on
- Bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal: ฿240 (≈ US$8), about 5 h (Aug 2024)
- Train from Bangkok: ฿455 (≈ US$14) second class, about 4.5 h (check current timetable)
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sawatdee)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khop khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tao rai)
- ไม่เผ็ด — Not spicy, please (mai phet)
Tipping is not required in Thailand; rounding up is customary in some situations.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Prachuap Khiri Khan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler, generally drier) · avoid Sep–Oct (rainier; check sea conditions) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport and station transfer contracts: Bangkok bus and rail arrivals, last-mile tuk-tuk fares, Ao Manao gate rules.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: bayfront and night market, Khao Chong Krachok, Wat Thammikaram, Ao Manao.
- Place pages with verified hours (monkey hill, Wat Khao Hinturn, Khao Sam Roi Yot) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and sea-state fixtures so beach and island days can go green or be pulled.
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