Cha-Amis a district in the southern part of Phetchaburi province, central Thailand.The district was established in 1897 in the name of Na Yang. In 1914 the center of the district was moved to Ban Nong Chok (now in Tha Yang district) and changed the name to Nong Chok district. After World war 2, the government moved the office to Tambon Cha Am and also changed the district name to be Cha-Am.It is a famous beach resort town in Thailand.

Cha-Am houses the only American university in Thailand. Webster University has nearly 200 students from numerous international countries. Cha-Am is also famous for its beach front which is home to many high rise beach resorts.


In the Rattanakosin Era, Phetchaburi has changed its character to a town of charming beauty, with peaceful seaside resorts and superb natural reserves. The three Kings of the Rattanakosin Period, King Rama IV, V, and VI established their retreats here. They built the three palaces namely Phranakhonkhiri, Phraramrajanivet, Phrarajnivesmarugadayawan in Phetchaburi thus, Phetchaburi is also known as Muang Sam Wang (the city of the three Palaces). The province is also well known for its splendid historical park, ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local and fresh seafood. Phetchaburi also has a popular resort town, Cha-am which is the premier beach resort in the province.

The majority of the local residents are engaged in agricultural activities including rice farming, upland crop farming, fruit farming, palm sugar production, animal husbandry and sea and fresh water fisheries.

Attractions

1. Wat Neran Chararam − Buddhist Temple with the big Statue of the sixarmed Phra Pit-thawan
2. Rat Charoen Tham Temple
3. Nong Chaeng Temple
4. Nong Ta Phot Temple
5. Cha-am Khiri Temple
6. Sai Noi Temple
7. Huai Sai Tai Temple
8. Maruk Khatayawan Temple