About Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Prachuap Khiri Khan is a long, narrow coastal province that forms the southern extension of the Gulf of Thailand's western shore. Hua Hin sits in the northern part of the province and is covered separately, but the provincial capital itself — simply called Prachuap — is a charming seaside town that remains almost entirely free of foreign tourists despite being one of Thailand's most pleasant provincial cities. The famous monkey-covered Khao Chong Krachok hill, excellent seafood restaurants on a beachfront promenade, an easy-riding local atmosphere, and proximity to the narrow isthmus where Thailand is barely 20 km wide make it a quiet highlight for those who venture beyond Hua Hin.
Key facts
- Population
- 550,678 (2020)
- Area
- 6,368 km²
- Density
- 86 / km²
- Districts
- 8
- Capital
- Prachuap Khiri Khan
- ISO code
- TH-77
- Airport
- Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)
National parks (1)
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
All 8 districts
Bang Saphan · Bang Saphan Noi · Hua Hin · Kui Buri · Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan · Pran Buri · Sam Roi Yot · Thap Sakae
Top Highlights
Prachuap Khiri Khan town
authentic seaside provincial life with minimal tourism
Khao Chong Krachok
hill temple with hundreds of macaques and panoramic bay views
Ao Manao beach
pristine beach within a Thai Air Force base, one of Thailand's cleanest
Pranburi and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
mangroves, caves, and rare dusky langur sightings
Getting There
Train from Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan takes approximately 4.5–5 hours on the southern mainline — one of Thailand's most enjoyable train journeys. Buses from Bangkok's Southern Terminal take 4–5 hours. Hua Hin is 90 km north by road or local bus. The city itself is compact and walkable.
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Sources
Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.
- 1.Q244628 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
- 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
- 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026
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