Hup Kraphong หุบกระพง
This place is located four kilometers before arriving at Cha-Am at KM.201-202. An asphalt road branches
off on the right hand side for a distance of eight kilometers to the Hup Kraphong Cooperatives which is
situation in the vicinty of Tambon Khao Yai. Amphoe Cha-Am originally was dry and non-fertile.
In 1962 H.M. The King had the idea to help farmers in the Phetch Dam Settlement, the Hup Kraphong
Rural Development Project was the result of the royal desire. It commenced in 1964 with support of
Israel , and the name of the projects is "Thai-Israel Project". There were studies on various crops
growing in accordance with market requirements. Farmers were advised to grow crops according to
proper technology and there was an establishment of Hup Kraphong Cooperatives. Tourists can buy
farm product at the market located in front of the demonstration center as well as to buy products made
of hemp under the folk arts and crafts project.