Prow Group Launches First Travel Experience from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Hua Hin (Nong Ka) with 'KIHA 183 Splash Journey' - A Classic Japanese Train Connecting Hotels and Water Park

Prow Group, a leading developer of Integrated Entertainment and Resort Destinations in Thailand, continues to push forward in the domestic tourism market, aiming to boost travel to Hua Hin. They have launched a significant project, “KIHA 183 Splash Journey”, a historic travel experience featuring the classic Japanese train KIHA 183, bringing joy to Thai tourists on the route from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station) to Hua Hin (Nong Ka Station). This journey will take everyone to the fun-filled world of Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin and offer a special relaxation experience at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin. The train will operate every weekend throughout October, with special trips on November 7-9, 2023, departing from Hua Lamphong Station every Friday at 10:00 AM and returning from Nong Ka Station on Sundays at 1:40 PM, with only 200 seats available each week.

The journey begins on the KIHA 183 train, filled with activities that bring smiles. Passengers will receive a carefully prepared Japanese-style bento meal while enjoying live music performances and balloon twisting magic shows that will delight children and passengers throughout the trip, creating a memorable travel experience for families and friends. Upon arrival in Hua Hin (Nong Ka Station), all passengers will have convenient and safe shuttle services to their hotels and the water park (free).

One of the highlights of this Hua Hin trip is visiting Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin, a world-class water park ranked among the top 10 best water parks globally. It features thrilling attractions such as the Abyss giant slide, the AquaLoop high-speed slide, a Lazy River for relaxing floats amidst nature, Vana Village with the first hot and cold onsen in a water park in Thailand, as well as a wave pool and a safe activity zone for kids, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family, making the vacation worthwhile and filled with memorable laughter.

Special! Vana Nava also offers the Vana Nava Special Package for only 2,799 Baht, which includes water park admission, a buffet lunch, a towel, and round-trip KIHA 183 train tickets, along with special activities on board. For children and seniors, there is a special discount bringing the price down to 2,599 Baht per person, making every visit to Hua Hin not only fun but also a great value.

To make the Hua Hin trip even more perfect, Prow Group has prepared two hotel packages with two styles to ensure this trip becomes the most memorable experience. Whether it’s a romantic getaway at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort or a family and friends package at Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin.

·InterContinental Hua Hin Resort - “KIHA Weekend Express” Package

Includes round-trip KIHA train tickets from Bangkok to Hua Hin (Nong Ka Station) / luxurious accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights starting at 20,000 Baht, including breakfast and one lunch, a special KIHA welcome drink, unlimited Mini Train access for kids, a private tent in the room, a cute gift set, a morning beach almsgiving activity, free admission to Vana Nava Water Jungle with shuttle service, and InterContinental Fast Track service for the return trip.

·Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin - “KIHA Discovery & Splash” Package

Includes round-trip KIHA train tickets from Bangkok to Hua Hin (Nong Ka Station) / accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights starting at 7,000 Baht, including breakfast for 2 guests, free access to Vana Nava Water Jungle throughout the stay, 1,000 Baht resort credit, 2 mocktails at The Sky, special spa deals at only 799 Baht per hour, participation in releasing crabs back to nature at Khao Takiab beach, Kids Eat Free & Stay Free privileges, access to the kids club and game room, and the ability to earn IHG One Rewards points as per the terms and conditions.

Ms. Prawpud Lipthapallop, Executive Director of Prow Group stated, “Prow Group has continuously pushed for the tourism of Hua Hin, whether through creating various man-made destinations such as water parks, shopping centers, or organizing events throughout the year. Today, with the completion of the dual-track railway from Bangkok to Hua Hin, we see the potential of this new travel mode, which not only provides an alternative to reduce car travel, benefiting the environment and supporting Green Tourism, but also adds a new vibrancy to Hua Hin tourism, enhancing the special travel experience with friends or a nostalgic journey back to Hua Hin, a top vacation destination, while also generating revenue for the State Railway of Thailand and making efficient use of state infrastructure for the economic benefit of the public.”