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Location : Away Pranburi sits facing east beside an unspoiled beach in Pranburi Samroiyod, which is 25 minutes from Hua Hin and a 2.5 - 3 hours relaxing drive from Bangkok. An area that experiences cool summer sea breezes, beautiful sunsets, all with an unspoiled laid back relaxed rural atmosphere. Away Pranburi affords outstanding views to a group of islands lying south on the eastern tip of Dolphin Bay, with the spectacular Samroiyod national park mountain ranges as a backdrop. Transportation (From Bangkok) : By Air Plane SSGA Airlines provides 3 - 4 flights daily to Hua Hin (45 minutes). For more information, please contact SGA Airport office Bangkok (662) 664 6099 or Hua Hin (6632) 522 300. By Car : Drive along Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Hua Hin Total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces. By Bus : Buses from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal cost 110 Baht for 1st class (air-conditioned), 85 Baht for 2nd class (air-conditioned) and 61 Baht (ordinary). The trip takes about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Various agencies on Khao San Road in Bangkok operate minivans to Hua Hin for 150 Baht per person. The bus leaves for Bangkok from a station next to Siripetchkasem Hotel. In addition, there are air-conditioned buses leaving for Chumpon Province (125 Baht, 4 hours), Surat Thani Province (210 Baht, 7hours), Phuket Province (305 Baht, 10 hours) and Krabi Province (280 Baht, 9 hours). By Train : The trip takes about 3-3/4 hours from Bangkok; 1st class fare is 202 Baht (rapid and express only), 2nd class is 102 Baht (rapid and express only) and 3rd class is 44 Baht. Call 1690 for more data. |