Pranburi is located south of Hua hin on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It has a quiet beach and is also located close to the famous Sam Roi Yot National Park that stretches along the coastline south. There are many excellent resorts in the area. Pranburi is becomming a very popular beach and coastal destination in Thailand, close to Hua Hin and national parks, there are now more hotels, resorts and other accommodations in the area though it remains a quiet and relaxing place to stay at a beach not too far from Bangkok.