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Cha-Am ((タイ語:ชะอำ), , ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the southern part of Phetchaburi Province, central Thailand. The district was established in 1897 in the name of Na Yang. In 1914 the centre of the district was moved to Ban Nong Chok (now in Tha Yang district) and its name was changed to Nong Chok District. After World War II, the government moved the office to tambon Cha-Am and also changed the district name to Cha-Am. It is a well-known beach resort town in Thailand, along the Gulf of Thailand. Cha-Am houses the only American university in Thailand. Webster University has nearly 200 students from various countries. Cha-Am is also known for its beachfront high-rise resorts. ==Location== Cha-Am lies 173 km south of Bangkok. The district to the north is amphoe Tha Yang. Twenty-seven kilometres to the south is amphoe Hua Hin of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, also a beach resort. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cha-Am District」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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