Just a couple of hours south of Bangkok are two smallish beachside towns well known to Thais but not so much so among tourists.
Situated on the Gulf of Thailand, the once-sleepy fishing villages of Cha-Am and Hua Hin are well-known beach resorts within easy reach of Bangkok. The resorts are around 190km (120 miles) south of the city which makes them popular destinations with locals as well as tourists, particularly at the weekends. Their reputation as a tropical beach destination began in the 1920s when a railway was built connecting Hua Hin to Bangkok, and it soon became a weekend retreat favored by the Thai royal family.
While they may seem similar, there is quite a difference. One is very quiet, especially on weekdays, and the other is a little more developed and has a fledgling nightlife, something the other definitely does not have.
Find out the differences at this article posted at Gather.com – Cha Am or Hua Hin?
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