Hi there

We were thinking of heading to Cha am over sonkran. What is it like in Cha am over sonkran? How big are the crowds on the beach?

If we were to hire a bike, can we ride to beaches away from cha am for relaxing day trips?

I remember visiting hua hin 6 yrs ago and rode a bike south of hua hin - started down a busy road and then drove towards the beach and found a few quiet beaches. I cant remember the names.

I would appreciate it if you could give info on the beaches in the area.

Finally, can you recommend a nice resort to stay in - in cha am or close to it. If there is a newly built hotel that would be great.

thanks

The main beach area of Cha-am is crowded during Songkran, but a lot of fun with a mostly Thai crowd. During Songkran I would recommend that you stay a 10 minute drive south of the main area if Cha-am, at Springfield Beach. There are 2 modern resorts located there, Springfield-at-Sea at the northern end and The Verandah at the southern end. Regarding bike rides to explore other beach areas, I would recommend a 30 min ride north to Puktian beach, it's quite clean and had some unique sculptures a short distance offshore.

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Book now or you won't get anything. Maybe fully booked already

Maybe try the Hua hin after Dark Forum, always lots of info about the area and accommodation,

Hope you enjoy your time there.

Su Wat Dee Pee Mai

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Maybe try the Hua hin after Dark Forum, always lots of info about the area and accommodation,

Hope you enjoy your time there.

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Unsure what's happened to that forum, as their website has been down the last 2 days.

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Maybe try the Hua hin after Dark Forum, always lots of info about the area and accommodation,

Hope you enjoy your time there.

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Unsure what's happened to that forum, as their website has been down the last 2 days.

Just tried it, and appears to be up again...huahinafterdark.com or you may try huahinforum.com

The recommendations above at Springfield Beach are extremely expensive 5 star sort of places. Does anyone know a more reasonable priced place in a quiet area?

there are loads of hotels near the Soi Bus Stop area for about 450 - 500B..... decent enough rooms with air, tv, wifi etc