The Electricity office has moved
The purple building of the PEA (Provincial Electricity Authority) at the corner of Phetkasem and soi Rajpli 1 is no more. The new office is about 13 km further out of town, you will find […]
Expat’s guide
Emergency numbers in Thailand
If you stay in Cha-am or in Thailand, it may be useful to write down these numbers. Numbers to know Police and general emergency call – 191 Medical emergency call/Cha-am Hospital – 1669 Fire – […]
90 days report form to download
For foreigners living in Thailand on a one-year extension and having to report to the Immigration every 90 days, here is the form to download, as a Word document. Just fill it once, save it, […]
Get a driving licence in Cha-Am
Where to go to get or extend a driving licence? If you want to obtain or renew a Thai driving licence, you have to go to the “Transport office” (sam-nak-ngan kon-song) of the province of […]
Location of the Immigration Office
Where is the Immigration Office? Foreigners living in Cha-Am have to go to the Immigration Office of the province of Phetchaburi for all matters regarding visas, work permits, 90 days report, etc. Since September 2016, […]
Useful places, services or shops
There are many expats living in Cha-Am but it’s still a Thai seaside resort in a Thai town, so it’s not always easy to find what you are looking for. We hope this little guide […]
Where to send your children to school
Do you want to settle down in Cha-am with your kids? Here is a list of schools in Cha-am. But first, a few words of introduction about the Thai educational system. Thai educational system Grades […]
Population of Cha-Am
Here are some very basic information about Cha-Am and its population. Province, district and tambon There are 76 provinces (changwat) in Thailand (not including Bangkok). Cha-Am is in the province of Phetchaburi (which is also […]
Hospitals, clinics and police station
There is a hospital in Cha-Am, as well as several clinics and pharmacies. Other hospitals can be found in Phetchaburi and Hua Hin, especially the Bangkok Hospital which is the brand new first class hospital […]