Wandering around in Prachuap Khiri Khan Old Town, Thailand (2024-04-21)

Prachuap Khiri Khan is a quiet little town on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It is the provincial capital of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, with roughly 27,000 inhabitants (2012) and about 100 km south of Hua Hin and 200 km north of Chumphon. It's a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops.

Prachuap Khiri Khan is the province occupying Thailand’s narrowest possession on the Isthmus of Kra, the land bridge connecting the Malay Peninsula with mainland Asia. At its narrowest, Prachuap Khiri Khan is 13 kilometers wide from the Gulf of Thailand on the east to Myanmar (Burma) on the west, although the narrowest point of the Isthmus itself is farther south in Chumphon province. This long, narrow province features a spectacular coastline along the Gulf of Thailand.

Prachuap Khiri Khan is home to a Royal Thai Air Force base and was an invasion point for Japanese troops on 8 December 1941, during World War II. A commemoration is held each December to honor the 38 Thai airmen and civilians who died in the fighting against the Japanese 143rd Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Prachuap Khiri Khan town is an attractive alternative destination for visitors who want to avoid overcrowded tourist spots, while it is easily accessible from Bangkok. There are plenty of peaceful lesser-known attractions, particularly as you venture away from the main town. It is also a popular destination among Thais so the town can perhaps give travelers a greater insight into the “real” Thailand. There are some expats living here long term.

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