About Hua Hin. Good to know about Hua Hin, Thailand.

About Hua Hin Thailand

Good to know about Hua Hin Thailand when you intend to buy, rent or build a house. You should not just enjoy the house and the accommodations in Thailand, also, everyday life and attractions in this paradise is as important

Where?

Hua Hin is situated approximately 25 km south of Bangkok in a province called Prachuab Khan on the western side of the Siam bay.

How to get there?

From Bangkok you can choose to go by train, taxi bus or plane. It will take around 2.5 hours with taxi and cost about 2500 BAHT. When travelling with train or plane you arrive in about the centre of Hua Hin and have a short ride in a local taxi to Pineapple Village.

NB! Vi can now offer our customers free shuttle from our resorts. The taxi leaves 3 times a day to Huahin center..

Hua Hin history

Interesting to know about Hua Hin is that it was established in 1920s and became very popular with the upper-class in Thailand. The kings summer palace, Klai Kangwon Palace, was built around this time and is still the summer residence for the Royal family. The town has during all this time had a positive development. Today there are 7 golf courses, upscale hotels, fantastic beaches, a temple and other sites worth visiting. The markets offer a range of goods and the towns offers a genuine Thai atmosphere and of course there are plenty of excellent Thai food.

Interesting to know abour Hua Hin is that frequent travellers usually say that Hua Hin in Thailand is counterpart to Malaga in Spain.

Beaches

Hua Hin is known for its long and beautiful beaches, white sand, blue water and a relaxed atmosphere. On the beach there are plenty of opportunities for Thai massage. Here you can also horse ride, kite surf, jet ski or rent a boat. The more calm beaches, Suanson and Khao, is just a short trip away by car.

The food in Thailand

The Thai kitchen is famous and well renowned all over the world. In the harbor of Hua Hin You can enjoy all kinds of seafood at a low cost. Enjoying a meal at a Thai restaurant is cheap. Hua Hin offers a great selection of wonderful restaurants ranging from traditional Thai to international kitchens.

Tailors

There are many tailors of high quality in Hua Hin. The prices are low but compare prices and quality to make sure you get a good deal.

Crime

It is said about Hua Hin that there is practically no existing crime due to the presence of the king and the royal family. The inhabitants of Hua Hin are known to be helpful if anything should happen. Hua Hin has a local police office.

Schools

Hua Hin can now also offer an English school program in a Thai school from pre-school to the 8th degree. The school plans for a complete international school in the future. Both Stanford and Webster University offer education here for those who want to study on a higher level.

Thai Massage

After a long day on walking around you may need a massage. This is offered nearly at every hotels and in the city of Hua Hin. Massage has a long tradition in Thailand and they are all skilled and you get a nice massage at a low cost. 1 hour of foot or body massage for example will cost you around 50 Skr or 5 Euros.

Entertainment and Nightlife

In the city of Hua Hin there are plenty of bars and some discos for all ages. Many countries are represented on the nightlife scene; Irish and English pubs as well as local. Music is played until midnight in the open bars. The ones who can close their doors go on through the night. Thai boxing and Thai dancing are events worth visiting!

Stores and shopping

Hua Hin offers all you need for a longer visit. It is the small town with the big recourses! Here you can find supermarkets, shopping centres and a well-assorted wine store. The night market opens every day at six p.m. and is a place to make good deals. Don’t forget to bargain. Hua Hin shopping mall is the largest shopping center in the city right now but there are soon a lot more to come.

Sight seeing

There are lots of opportunities to se wonderful tempels, parks, waterfalls and zoos in the absolute vicinity of Hua Hin. The National Parks Sam Roi Yod and Kaeng Krachan are situated very close to the city. A bit more to the south you find Khao Taluk or Chumphon which are fantastic places for diving and fishing.

Golf

As of today there are 7 golf courses in Hua Hin and its vicinity. At least three more are under construction. Green fee is cheap and you could get a caddie for around 10 euro. It is easy to reserve a time and get out and play. The qualities of the courses are high and they are well maintained.

Summary

To live or go on holiday to Hua Hin offers you a high quality experience and good value for your money. To invest in a permanent home in Hua Hin guaranties you low costs and a good return if you should decide to sell in the future. The interest for owning real estate in Hua Hin increases steadily, and the prices rise with it. Don’t wait too long!

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