History

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Cha-am is a district (Amphoe) in the southern part of Phetchaburi Province, western Thailand.

 

The district was established in 1897 with the name Na Yang. In 1914 the centre of the district was moved to Ban Nong Chok (now in The Yang District and its name was changed to Nong Chok. After World War 2, the government moved the office to tambon Cha-am and also changed the district name to Cha-am.

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For this and more information visit "Cha-Am District Wikipedia".