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.
