Cha Am (Thai ªÐÍÓ) 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 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 II, 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 over 300 students from numerous international countries.
Cha Am is also famous for its beach front which is home
to many high rise beach resorts.
