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Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿5,000/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan Van Charter from ฿5,000
Prachuap Khiri Khan is a coastal town that still feels small and unhurried, about 285 km from Bangkok or four hours away. Its highlights are Ao Manao, a clear-water bay managed by the Royal Thai Air Force's Wing 5, the Khao Chong Krachok staircase with sweeping views over the whole bay, and inexpensive fresh seafood. Kingtocar arranges private van charters here with a driver at one flat price, suiting families who want a quiet sea and the atmosphere of a traditional Thai seaside town.
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one way · per vehicle฿5,000Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~285 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Vehicles & fares
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿12,000/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿5,000 · Alphard ฿12,000 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately
A same-day return is about 610 km: the 12-hour package (360 km) plus 250 km of extra distance. Prices in the table already include the extra distance; time beyond 12 hours is charged as overtime.
| TimeTotal distance | Commuter9–13 seats | Alphard6–7 seats |
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| 12 hours360 + 250 km | ฿13,750 | ฿29,250 |
- One-way transfers: the fare on the cards above is final, with no extra charges · the rates below apply only to full-day charters
- Extra time: Commuter ฿600/hour · Alphard ฿1,300/hour
- Extra distance: Commuter ฿25/km · Alphard ฿45/km
- Entrance tickets are extra · for added stops or a change of plan, we always quote the difference first
Inside our vans
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Toyota Alphard · 6–7 captain seats
Every Alphard has reclining leather captain seats, a quiet cabin and USB at every seat — the most comfortable ride.
Toyota Commuter VIP · 9–13 seats
VIP cabins with leather seats and LED ceilings for the whole group and its bags. Many of our Commuter VIP vans have reclining captain seats — ask for one when you book.
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How booking works — 3 steps
Chat with our team and get one all-in price per van, plus your own trip page to see the van and the driver and to talk to the driver until the trip ends.
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On LINE @kingtocar, WhatsApp or Telegram: tell us the date, pickup, drop-off, people and bags.
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One price per van, with the driver, fuel and tolls. Pay 50% by card or PromptPay and get a receipt at once.
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Your trip page shows the driver, the plate and the van on a live map. At the pickup point, tap "I'm at the pickup point" and say your 4-digit code.
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- A company registered in Thailand, with a clear price before you pay — extras only when you ask for them and agree
- Secure online payment, with a receipt every time
- Cancel 3 days or more before the trip for a full deposit refund
- Vans and drivers checked by our team, and their details shown to you before the trip
Stops & places to visit
6 · Stops & places to visit
Ao Manao
A bay inside the Wing 5 air base with clear water and clean sand, restaurants and air force guest houses. Show ID at the gate; the beach opens to the public during set hours.
Khao Chong Krachok
A small hill in the town centre with 396 steps up to a hilltop temple and views over the whole bay. Watch the resident monkeys and keep food bags out of sight.
Ao Prachuap and the seafront road
The town beach with a long promenade, pleasant for an evening walk and lined with seafood restaurants and cafés in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.
Ao Noi and Wat Ao Noi
A small bay north of town with a reclining Buddha cave at the temple and a very quiet rocky beach — good for escaping the crowds entirely.
Singkhon Pass
The Thai–Myanmar crossing at the country's narrowest point, about 20 km from town, with a market selling Burmese goods. Check its current status before travelling.
Prachuap fresh market
The town market sells inexpensive fresh and dried seafood plus the region's famous pineapples — a practical souvenir stop before heading back to Bangkok.
Clear water on an air force bay
Ao Manao is managed by Wing 5, which keeps it clean and quiet with noticeably clearer water than the town beaches, plus restaurants and easy parking. Show ID at the gate to enter.
Flat ฿5,000 per trip
฿5,000 for a Toyota Commuter and ฿12,000 for a Toyota Alphard, including fuel, tolls, the driver and bottled water.
A town small enough to walk
Prachuap's centre is compact, with an easy seafront and market stroll and seafood far cheaper than Hua Hin — genuinely a working seaside town rather than a resort.
Combine with Kui Buri and Sam Roi Yot
Prachuap is about 30 minutes beyond Kui Buri and an hour from Sam Roi Yot, so a continuous itinerary works well on a daily charter.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan?
About four hours for the 285 km via Rama II and Phetkasem, through Hua Hin and Pranburi. Long weekends can add an hour, so an early start gets you there before noon.
How does Prachuap differ from Hua Hin?
It is a genuine working seaside town rather than a developed resort — fewer people, noticeably cheaper food and rooms, and clearer water at Ao Manao, but no malls or nightlife. It suits travellers who want real quiet.
What is included in ฿5,000?
Fuel, tolls, the driver and bottled water. It is a flat one-way whole-vehicle price. Beach entry, accommodation, meals and ฿500 per night driver accommodation are separate.
Can we combine Prachuap with elephant watching at Kui Buri?
Yes — Kui Buri is about 30 minutes north. Stay a night in Prachuap and do the afternoon safari the next day, or vice versa. A daily charter gives the flexibility to arrange it either way.
What happens to the van overnight?
Either it returns to Bangkok and comes back at an agreed time with no accommodation charge, or the van and driver stay locally for ฿500 per night — much more convenient if you plan to visit Ao Manao, Singkhon Pass or Kui Buri during the day.
On a full-day charter, what if we go over the time or distance?
If the van and driver stay with your group all day (same-day return or sightseeing stops), packages start at 12 hours · 360 km (Commuter ฿7,500 / Alphard ฿18,000). Extra time is ฿600 per hour for the Commuter or ฿1,300 per hour for the Alphard, and extra distance is ฿25/km (Commuter) or ฿45/km (Alphard). Entrance tickets are extra, and if you add stops or change plans along the way, we always tell you the price difference first. One-way transfers (Commuter ฿5,000 / Alphard ฿12,000) are a fixed fare with no extra time or distance charges. For this route a same-day return is about 610 km, so the total including extra distance is Commuter ฿13,750 / Alphard ฿29,250.
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- Prachuap Khiri Khan — Immoreel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed crops use CSS. No semantic edits.
- Ao Manao — Immoreel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Khao Chong Krachok — Immoreel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Ao Prachuap and the seafront road — Xufanc · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Ao Noi and Wat Ao Noi — rudy.rijen Dav · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Singkhon Pass — Xufanc · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Prachuap fresh market — Mozhar · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
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