Prachuap Khiri Khan......what's it like to live in?

[Badrabbit]

Thanks BR....will see if i can find the Palmsweet anywhere!

It's easy to find, when driving into Prachup, turn left before the train line and then follow the train line, Palmsweet is up on the left hand side, it's next to the train line, obviously if you don't like the noise from trains Palmsweet wil not be for you, I love the sound of trains so no problem for me!

[Badrabbit]

Thanks BR....will see if i can find the Palmsweet anywhere!

It's easy to find, when driving into Prachup, turn left before the train line and then follow the train line, Palmsweet is up on the left hand side, it's next to the train line, obviously if you don't like the noise from trains Palmsweet wil not be for you, I love the sound of trains so no problem for me!

This will be approaching the Prachup turn coming from the south.

[AliasJohn]

Depending on your budget there are many places closer to the beach and away from the train line. Aun Tuan opposite the 7/11 on Salacheep road for 550 baht, Nopporn next to it with a pool for 500 baht, Sunbeach Guest House on the main beach is great value from 700 baht with a pool and by far the cleanest hotel in Thailand. There are many choices in PKK. Pop into my restaurant called Twiggs Bakery and I can point you in the right direction if you like. I am opposite Wat Koh Rak.

Cheers...John

[Badrabbit]

Hi mate, I was in PKK a couple of weeks ago, we went past your place, will be in for a meal this visit, I like Palmsweet and have no problem with the trains, which place would have secure parking for my bike?

[Mister T]

Thanks John and everyone else, all very helpful. No I don't want to be somewhere full of falang bars, to be honest PKK sounds almost perfect. I'm really looking forward to staying there when we come back. From what people are saying, it seems living costs are lowish there and I like the laid back sound of it, not to mention the beaches and cheap seafood etc!

There is a French guy who has lived in PKK for about 8 years, speaks good Thai. He has set up a community based website to promote PKK as a destination. The site is informative and does not promote any business or tourist spot in particular. You may find info from the site or make contact with him for more detailed things about PKK. Not sure if the mods will let me post the link, if not just PM me and I will pass it on. http://www.prachuapkhirikhan.org/ his name is Adrien.

[Badrabbit]

What I can say after one visit, love the place and will be going back often!

[AliasJohn]

What I can say after one visit, love the place and will be going back often!

Nice to meet you mate. Thanks for popping into Twiggs.

See you next time.

Cheers

John

[Badrabbit]

Great breakfast John!!

[Badrabbit]

Back in Phuket and already missing the relaxed way of life in Prachaup Khirikhan!!

[steve654]

For Ao Manao Beach, I heard we have to give the Navy Guard our passport which he holds until you leave the beach or the beach hotel area. Is this true?

Just a little uneasy surrendering my passport for a couple of days if we decide to stay at the hotel.

[Badrabbit]

Not true, sometimes you are asked to sign in!

[Badrabbit]

Signed in a few times other times just go through, fantastic beach and climbing the mountain was brillient!

[steve654]

OK, great! Looking really forward to go there.

[Badrabbit]

OK, great! Looking really forward to go there.

Enjoy, the place is awesome!

[steve654]

OK, great! Looking really forward to go there.

Enjoy, the place is awesome!

Thanks! I think we will start our journey there and then move on up to PKK, then HH and finally Cha-am. Looking very forward to it. If you any of you know where to rent a car at a good price including full insurance and unlimited km, please let me know as I think it would be a good idea to have a car around.

[Badrabbit]

The only thing I did not like was Monkey mountain(in town, a bit dirty and hundreds and hundreds of scary monkeys, the monkeys in Wing 5 at the base of the mountain are very gentle and handsome!

[AliasJohn]

OK, great! Looking really forward to go there.

Enjoy, the place is awesome!

Thanks! I think we will start our journey there and then move on up to PKK, then HH and finally Cha-am. Looking very forward to it. If you any of you know where to rent a car at a good price including full insurance and unlimited km, please let me know as I think it would be a good idea to have a car around

Hi Steve. Where did you want to rent the car from?

[steve654]

OK, great! Looking really forward to go there.

Enjoy, the place is awesome!

Thanks! I think we will start our journey there and then move on up to PKK, then HH and finally Cha-am. Looking very forward to it. If you any of you know where to rent a car at a good price including full insurance and unlimited km, please let me know as I think it would be a good idea to have a car around

Hi Steve. Where did you want to rent the car from?

Hi AliasJohn. Cha-Am or Hua Hin is fine. I've looked on the web for rental companies around there and they all have annoying fine print that could clear you out if things don't go perfect. Somebody on TV told me Hertz has a good rate with unlimited KM and full insurance for everything, but I do not see any Hertz anywhere in those areas.

[Badrabbit]

Where would you need to go to renew your retirement extension?

[AliasJohn]

Where would you need to go to renew your retirement extension?

The closest place to renew your retirement extension is Hua Hin. Our local Immigration is only good for 90 day reporting, re-entry permits and minor things like that.

[Badrabbit]

Where would you need to go to renew your retirement extension?

The closest place to renew your retirement extension is Hua Hin. Our local Immigration is only good for 90 day reporting, re-entry permits and minor things like that.

Cheers for that, was due a couple of weeks in Prachup starting tomorrow but decided due to the weather would postpone until the 3rd, will be moving from Phuket sometime in the future, love Prachup!

[AliasJohn]

Its a beautiful place. See you next month. Cheers mate.

[KVJ]

This area is definitely on our radar as a potential place to live so this thread has been very helpful. We're planning on going to visit and check out the area later this year.

Does anyone know of any decent schools in the area, say from Prachuap city down to Bang Saphan? Obviously international schools are out of the question but some Catholic schools with EP perhaps? If there isn't one with a decent reputation and at least a few other luk krungs we'll have to look at Hua Hin, which we really don't want to do

[Mister T]

This area is definitely on our radar as a potential place to live so this thread has been very helpful. We're planning on going to visit and check out the area later this year.

Does anyone know of any decent schools in the area, say from Prachuap city down to Bang Saphan? Obviously international schools are out of the question but some Catholic schools with EP perhaps? If there isn't one with a decent reputation and at least a few other luk krungs we'll have to look at Hua Hin, which we really don't want to do

We had the same questions when we first moved here. Nearest high school is a Catholic private at Tab Sakae, about half hour south. Has a good EP for bout 25k per term, mini van picks up and drops back at the Catholic church in Prachuap. We ended up enrolling the daughter into Prachuapwittayalai which has an MEP but only goes to M3 at this stage. We are hoping it will be extended over the next couple of years. Anuban Prachuap has an excellent EP but only primary level.

[KVJ]

Great info. Thanks Mr.T. We'll take a look at both schools when we visit the area.

[kannot]

I live just outside Pranburi suits me just fine, 5km to tesco Im inland not near the sea, thats 16km away It IS quiet, land is cheap 120k per rai, wont suit everyone.

[jonwilly]

I plan a visit during March when my 90 Day will be due.

Where is the Pratchuab Immigration Office located ?

john

[Badrabbit]

I plan a visit during March when my 90 Day will be due.

Where is the Pratchuab Immigration Office located ?

john

It's on the road to the Burma border, right hand side, passed it recently, someone else might know differently.

[naboo]

Looking for somewhere in Prachuap town to stay for six weeks from the end of February until Songkran.

For my wife and young daughter to get out of the smog in Chiang Mai. Not too pricey, air-conditioning and cooking area. I will join for first week. They will have transport. Any ideas?

[JHolmesJr]

Sounds like a decent place with decent people (locals)... What more could one ask for?

I remember seeing some hotel interiors in pkk and being mighty impressed by the design aesthetic.