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Amphoe Cha-am
City in Phetchaburi, Thailand
Overview
Amphoe Cha-am in Phetchaburi province is a charming coastal town famous for its long sandy beach, relaxed vibe, and affordable seafood. While often overshadowed by nearby Hua Hin, Cha-am offers a more laid-back atmosphere and is popular with both Thai vacationers and expats.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Phetchaburi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
12.75°, 99.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$582
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$470
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
15.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1186 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HHQ
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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