A bit on the expensive side, Cha-am serves very delicious Thai food.  Just ignore the gaudy decorations and enjoy the nice, cozy atmosphere.  I highly recommend their sticky rice mango dessert.  Parking is a bit of a problem unless you use the Andronico’s parking lot across the street, but this place is highly accessible by bus. If I recall correctly, you can take the 7, 9 or 43.  The bus stop is right next to the restaurant.
                        
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