Hua Hin has a tropical climate with high humidity and occasional rain. It is typically pleasant however, and can be enjoyed all year round. Generally, the best time of the year to visit Hua Hin is in the cool season from November to February, but for those who like it hot, then the hot season is from March to May (temperature gets up into the higher 30s). The rainy season (although it doesn't rain every day) is from June to October with September being the rainiest of all. For those who don't appreciate rain, be advised that the rain in Thailand usually comes in short sharp bursts. It doesn't usually drizzle for long periods of time.
Trains are an easy way to get to Hua Hin, as the train station is right in the centre of Hua Hin. The train station is worth a look itself because it is a very traditional Thailand design. The trains go very slowly getting away from Bangkok, so the 2 1/2 hour road time to Hua Hin stretches to 4 or 5 on the train. If, however, road traffic is bad, this can stretch a car or bus journey!. The price of the train is around 250 baht(and only 44 baht for ordinary trains). Most trains on the southern route stop at Hua Hin. They leave Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong and Bang Sue railway stations 10 times daily between 08:05 and 22:50. Returning from Hua Hin to Bangkok, only two trains in the afternoon are bookable. Either an air-con option for +400 bath, or third class (the latter can only be bought one hour before the departure). See the State Railway of Thailand [http://www.railway.co.th/home/Default.asp?lenguage=Eng] for more information on time tables and fares.
There are non-stop VIP coach direct from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin and Vice versa only 305 Baht (294 Baht Aug 2015) per seat, taking approximately 3.5hrs in moderately heavy Bangkok traffic. The coaches are comfortable with wide seats in a 2-1 configuration, and comes with an en-suite washroom. Departure time from Bangkok Suvannabhum Airport: 07:30, 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30 and 19:30. For more information, see www.airporthuahinbus.com (updated on April 2015)
From Bangkok, buses to Hua Hin leave from the [wiki=3d147c6ba113929f5a004a5e9dcc832e#Southern_Bus_Terminal]Sai Tai Mai[/wiki] terminal about every 20 minutes and take around 3.5 hours. The price is 175 baht (11/2012). Buses run from 04:00 - 22:20. For more information, contact Hua Hin-Pran Buri Tour, Tel: 0 2884 6191-2; Bang Saphan Tour, Tel: 0 2435 5105, 0 2884 8895; Bus Southern Terminal, Tel: 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 5605, 0 2434 7192 [http://www.transport.co.th]. When you buy the ticket it says which gate you have to go to - make sure you get to the correct one as smaller numbers (etc 1 to 10) exist on both sides of the building. Doublecheck from the customer service desk on ground floor.
More convenient to downtown Bangkok, you can also take a minibus from near the Victory Monument (Anusawari Chai), near the BTS skytrain. Cost is 180 baht, limited baggage. The Hua Hin vans board in the alleyway next to Century Movie Plaza close to the stairs at the southern end of Victory Monument BTS station. From the Skytrain station, take the walkway south, descend the staircase on the east side to street level. The minibus area is next to the stairs. Look for a small table with "Cha Am, Hua Hin" written in English to buy your ticket. (as at Dec 2014 the minibuses have been moved along Phaya Thai Road, underneath the BTS line as it goes towards Phaya Thai station). T-Tour, Tel. 080-090-6540
Minibuses from Hua Hin back to BKK (180 baht) leave opposite the Pananchai Hotel in Naebkehas Rd, some 200 m along a side road from the clock tower. Service to Pattaya as well.
The main bus station is well outside the centre of town on Petkasem Rd beyond Soi 94. This is some 3 km south of town centre. A tuk tuk there costs ~180 baht. This bus station is for buses which are going to or from Bangkok and points south. Update: May 2015, two official tourist board offices inform travelers that the main bus station only serves south destinations, not Bangkok. You can catch, however, a no-frills bus from an office in the centre of town for 160 baht.
The "bus station" noted on maps of the area is a local one in the centre of town from where all the non-air-con local buses and songteows depart, but blue buses from Bangkok terminate here, and probably leave from here also. The orange bus from Bangkok Southern Terminal (150 baht) which takes about 3.5 hours, meanders along the main road and you specify where you want to get off. The other first class buses go to the station beyond Soi 94 on Petkasem. Stop the bus at any point prior to this if you want to get off. The clock tower on the left (coming from Bangkok) is effectively the town centre, but keep your eyes open as it is easy to miss.
There used to be a ferry between Pattaya and Hua Hin, but it stopped running in Dec., 2011.
Taking a taxi from Bangkok to Hua Hin (distance about 200 km) is possible. Price after negotiation should cost around 2,000 baht: the price for a taxi from Suwarnabhumi (Bangkok) airport was 2,600 baht in November 2009 (3,800 - 4,000 baht, January 2014). The limousine services available at Bangkok Airport are more expensive than an ordinary taxi.
Private taxi from Hua Hin to BKK Airport should be in 1,600-2,000 baht, and is bookable via agents around town. A few are located outside the post office, and others are along Naresdamri Rd.
Taxi to or from Pattaya around 3,000 baht.
There are regular minivans to and from Hua Hin from various cities. Price from [wiki=507f15ea27c0d2ff2a4f55aa8c93d104]Kanchanaburi[/wiki] (3.5 hours) was around 250 baht [jan 2014]. There is a scam - the driver will stop somewhere in the city a short distance from the bus station, and shout at foreigners that it's the "final stop" and starting throwing your bags in the street. He only tells foreigners to get off and won't let you stay even when local Thais tell you plainly "this is not the final stop". A songthaew waits to transport you the last few hundred metres of your journey for an outrageous 150 baht. This seems to be a common scam with the minivans in Thailand.
Located about 60km from Hua Hin Town, with an area of 98 square kilometres, is renowned for its limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, beaches and several species of local and migrating birds during the cool season. There are many ridges with the most popular being Khao Sam Roi Yot with 300 peaks. The park can be reached by following the direction signs marking the remaining distances of 38 and 15 km. at Km. 256 and Km.286.5, respectively. There are many "Taxi" counters around Hua Hin that are similar to the local travel agents ubiquitous to Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok. Here you can hire a car and driver to the undermentioned destinations. Look out for "Taxi" booths plastered with colourful photographs of attractions. Expect about 2000 Baht per vehicle to and fro Phraya Nakhon.
The other possibility is to book a cruise and enjoy the park from the sea side.
Some attractions within the park:
* Hat Laem Sala is a beach 16 km north of the park office and can be reached by boat or on foot across a hill from Bang Pu Village. The hike across the hill is about 2km and relatively easy, taking about 40mins 1 way. If not, the 10min boat ride costs 200 Baht per person both ways. You will have to wade into the sea mud during low tide to board the boat, so prepare to get your feet muddy. At Hat Laem Sala beach, it's a steep 1 hr climb up to the cave. The well-known cave there, Tham Phraya Nakhon, has a large hole in it so sunlight can shine through, so allowing plantation to grow. There is Phra Thi Nang Khuha Kharuhat which is a Thai-style pavilion with a scenic view of the cave. It was first built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn before ebing dismantled and reconstructed with the cave. There is also a viewpoint on Khao Daeng which is 400km from the park office and Ban Khao Daeng, the latter of which offers boat trips to watch wild birds.
* Hat Sam Phraya located 3.5 km north of the park office, is a lovely beach with a line of pine trees. Accommodation is available there.
* Tham Kaeo, situated around 23 km from Pran Buri (15 km north of the park office) is a cave with an abundance of stalactites and stalagmites. For exploring the cave, oil lamps can be rented at a nearby village.
* Tham Sai, 9 km north of the park office, is a cave which can be explored. Oil lamps can be rented at a nearby village.
Dan Singkhon is in Khiong Wan sub-district and is the Thai-Burmese border pass.
* Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park is located west of town. To get there travel along Highway No. 4 till Km. 331-332, then turn right and drive for another 8 km. There are nice narrow walks leading out to wide rocky landscape on a mountain top with scenic views of the town.
* Ko Singto (Lion Island) is named after the shape of the island. It is a popular island for diving and snorkeling and offers visitors the chance to explore the Hua Hin and Khao Takiab shorelines.
* Wa Ko has been of historical importance since the reign of King King Mongkut when he viewed a full-moon eclipse. There is a long atmospheric sandy beach fringed with pine trees. It is located at Km. 335 of Highway No. 412 km south from the town.
Hua Hin offers fishing trips with pick up from your hotel. Different programs are available, from day trips to overnight fishing. More information on https://www.facebook.com/HuaHinGameFishing or phone +66810103748.
Hua Hin offers several boat trips to view the nature from a river or the sea. One of the famous trips is a cruise to the Sam Roi Yod Nat'l Park to feed monkeys or swim in the clear water. On the way back fishing is possible and on a good day dolphins can be seen in the sea.[http://www.siampearlhuahin.com]
Golf is extremely popular in Hua Hin and the place has several high quality courses up to international standards.
Hua Hin and its surroundings are a golfer's paradise with at least 7 quality courses within a 30 minute drive. There are also two brand new golf courses under construction and a preview of the latest images can be made from the fairways. Most courses offer transportation to and from the course.
Hua Hin has emerged as Thailand’s latest spa and wellness center destination in the past decade. Previously famous primarily for its world-class golf courses and a place to relax by the sea a short distance from Bangkok, it is now a full-fledged tourist and spa destination in its own right.
With its large and growing expat population, it is particularly well-disposed to taking care of international visitors seeking wellness care, spa treatment, and a fine stretch of beach in one lovely package.
Spas in Hua Hin offer luxurious treatment which suits every budget. The treatment includes both traditional remedies and modern techniques. Facilities at spas in Hua Hin may also include a Jacuzzi and steam bath.
Many Spas in Hua Hin also offer traditional Thai healing treatments. There is also alternative treatment such as Rieki. Resorts offer many detox programs. The most popular treatments are chi organ massage, karsai genital detox massage, deeper skin detox and herbal skin detox.
Hua Hin has a world class Chiva-Som International Health Resort. Focusing on greater well-being and vitality, Chiva-Som offers extensive fitness, spa, spa cuisine and holistic health facilities to help you relax, restore and rejuvenate.
Chiva-som has the honor of being the only destination spa that has consistently made the top three of the prestigious Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. This gives you some idea of the quality of care available here in this lovely seaside town.
Traditional Thai massage, characterized by its holistic approach to health is aimed at enhancing not only one’s physical and emotional state but also to allow one to grow spiritually.
There are over 50 massage shops in Hua Hin. All good hotels in Hua Hin offer traditional Thai massage service.
In Hua Hin, at Petchkasem Road next to the Golden Palace and the Royal Palace one can be massaged by very good professional blind masseuses. This is a royal project. Very little English is spoken but don't worry as you will be in professional hands.
Sand and sea. This is the number one attraction of Hua Hin, also according to tourist information.
* Fishing and eco-cruises can be done in Hua Hin, both at sea and inland.
* Kite-boarding is a very popular in Hua Hin. There are several schools giving lessons and tuition with equipment for hire. Conditions are good from January to May, thermal wind is blowing from afternoon with 14-20 knots. Water is shallow, has small chop and beach break.
* Fitness and Martial Arts can be practiced either in gymnasiums around town or in the top hotels.
* Elephant camps and trekking can be found just west of town. There is also an elephant camp.
* Walking and cycling are popular in Hua Hin due to the quietness of the roads.
* Crafts are a plentitude in Hua Hin including handicrafts, silk weaving, embroidery, basket making, pottery and wood carving.
* Go Karting can be enjoyed at the karting track near the airport. The 700 m circuit has a banked curve for speed, pits floodlighting, beer garden and catering.
* Water Sports in Hua Hin include swimming, banana boat rides, waterski-ing, jet-ski-ing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba-diving.
Black Mountain Water Park
Hua Hin Black Mountain Water Park offers a fun-filled day for families and anyone needing a big splash.
There are nine different water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, beach pool, childrens’ pool and more.
It’s located opposite the golf course.
Tip:Bring a waterproof plastic bag.
[http://www.huahin.bangkok.com/hua-hin/black-mountain-water-park.htm]
* Pony Rides can be found on Hua Hin beach
Thailand’s International Kite Festival is during March, April and May and features stunt kites, big kites, little kites, high tech kites, traditional Thai kites and displays of international kites. Visitors also enjoy a variety of opportunities for shopping, sightseeing and simply having a good time.
* Hua Hin Jazz Festival June is the time of the year when 'jazz on the beach' happens at the annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival. The popular event attracts world class jazz musicians from Thailand and all over the world.
* Hua Hin Vintage Car Rally Hoteliers, the Vintage Car Club of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand sponsor an annual 'parade' of vintage and classic cars starting at the Sofitel Central in Bangkok and ending in at the Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort. The cars, with drivers and passengers decked out in 1920's attire, make the 225 km promenade in December of each year. The festivities culminate with a 1920's party at the Sofitel, which appropriately is a Victorian-style structure built in the 1920's.
One of Hua Hin's most renowned local product is pha phim khommaphat or printed cotton, a typical product of Hua Hin which is to be sold by the yard. The finished product of the Khommaphat print is colourful and can be turned into shirts, handkerchiefs, wraps, even toy elephants or fish, as well as decorative pieces such as pillows, bags, fans, etc.
A large variety of other cotton products are available, such as placemats, table clothes and pillowcases. Most of the products, fresh and dried seafood, souvenirs, dishes made of seafood are available at Hua Hin Market.
For hand-woven cotton go to Baan Khao Tao, there is the Baan Khao Tao Handicraft Centre which was founded in 1964. In 2003, the centre's works were registered as the province's four-star OTOP product. Hand-woven cotton is offered for purchase in different forms, such as in the Yok Dok print, bathing cloths, sarongs, even large pieces of fabric like bed sheets.
Souvenirs from Hua Hin District include accessories from coconut shells, Khommaphat printed fabric, the printed fabric in traditional Thai patterns, brooms, utensils made of sisal fibre, bamboo woven products, as well as fresh and preserved food.
*Provide various training of healing Arts from Tradition Thai Massage, Meditation, Reiki and Energy Healing.
* Sam Phan Nam Floating Market, you will find 193 shops of all different kinds and 40 shops actually on the boats, selling local food, hand made products and souvenirs.
This place are shown the Thai style living in the past. Sam Phan Hua Hin Floating Market has over a 1,000 parking spaces, so there is no need to worry about parking.
The Cicada Market is one place you cannot miss when you come to the Hua Hin.The concept of cicada is that of the line Handmade art has been sold such as the fashion clothing, jewelry, pictures, and edibles. When you walk to the front of entrance you can see that has a group of teenagers dancing B-boys. Other that one of the interested in the Cicada Market is the music show of Plum-Rang Band which is show every Friday and Saturday.
Cicada market is divided into four zones as follows.
* 1. A la mode & Idea Shop of Handmade zone. Do things by yourself. Such as furniture, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, souvenirs.
* 2. Amphitheatre outdoor stage semicircle. Total capacity up to 700 people at the centre between the performers and the audience, and the opportunity for amateur actors to show performance in this arena.
* 3. Art Factory is a collection of artwork to decorate. It is the artwork such as painting and statues form of local artists, not a copy of other artists.
* 4. Cuisine Restaurant zones Thailand.There are several local restaurants. Be made in the form of food center that use coupons to purchase. It’s has many food sold from a single Thai dish, such as fried noodles Fried Chicken Salad Seafood Snacks Fried. And for the prices around 60-80 baht to purchase your seats as you like.
Outdoor stage of the cicada have a many visitors to watch the show alternates every week such as Talk show, a concert, theater, the arts infrastructure in Thailand. All of this you can sit and watch it for free at circular arc around the stage by contacted booking clerk.
Working time
Cicada Market is only open Friday - Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 22:00 at Suan-Si Hua Hin.
Parking
Parking is available around the Cicada Market before arrive the market across the alley to the market. Parking the vehicle at 40 to 50 baht / car.
How to get to the Cicada Market
#By car: The road runs from downtown Hua Hin heading towards. Prior to bypass to the left toward Pranburi Hua Hin (Hua Hin Soi 87) Cicada Market is on the left. Go about 500 metres to bypass the parking around the market (40 - 50 baht).
#By a minibus: Minibus running between downtown Hua Hin - Kao-Ta-Keab car through the cicada. Each fare is 20 baht.
#By Tuk Tuk - Taxi : Way from downtown Hua Hin to the Cicada Market. Has a distance about five kilometres cost 200 - 250 baht.
Baan Khrai Wang is a Famous bakery and coffee shop. Because of the great atmosphere while you eat and drink some coffee or cake. Other than this coffee and bakery shop has also the wonderful taste too
True budget beds are less common than they might have been a few years ago, at least during high season.
* The Squealing Pig / Rooms@102 Includes Air-Con and TV in all rooms, Fan, Hot Water, Wi-Fi. Rooms from 400 THB. 650 THB for double bed, aircon, fridge, hot water, etc. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, toast, jam, marmalade, etc. on the second floor. Bar/restaurant with a pool table on the ground floor. Address: Soi 102, just across the railroad track from Petchkasem road. Next to Bobby's. Hua Hin. Tel:080-4337113.
* Victor Guesthouse 16 Newly refurbished rooms in a Thai Traditional Teak Guesthouse located in the heart of Hua Hin, close to beaches, restaurants and night life. Family Suites available. Includes Air-Con (not for cheap rooms), LED TV and DVD in all rooms, Fan, Hot Water, WI-FI, 24/7 Security and Friendly Helpful Staff in a relaxed atmosphere. .. Rooms THB350-THB700 .... 16 Naresdamri Rd. Hua Hin. Tel:032-511-564. e-mail: victorguesthouse@gmail.com
* Bird Guesthouse 2 Rooms on a pier over the water 450THB for nice fan room with great view, wifi, fridge, TV on Nareth Damri Road close to Hilton
* Pananchai Hotel 71 Naebkehas Rd. Is some 200 metres back from the clock tower in the centre of town along a road that slopes away from the road back to Bangkok.
Is B650 per night, aircon,TV and hot water in the shower. The hotel has a lift, and out the back in the street there is a laundry service.Breakfast is no longer included in the hotel price as at 2014. Across the hotel to the right near the 711 is a cheap "street eats" series of stalls, and you can get a good feed here for some B50 in the evening. Buy drinks at the 711 (ask them to open the beer bottles!). For breakfast, some 50 metres to the right of the hotel opposite the 711, is a couple of stalls where you can get cheap food, including khao tom (boiled rice soup - well worth eating, as it is delicious and filling).
Worth the stay at the price. In addition, you can buy a bottle of beer at the local 711 across the street, and sit on the balcony facing the sea outside on each of the upper floors, and totally relax.
* Royal Express Inn is a small brand new hotel located in the central city of Hua Hin, within a few minutes’ walk to the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. The rooms are well designed with a simple, cozy and modern style with flat screen TV, ensuite bathroom and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Address: 79/9 Petchkasem Road, Opposite Hua Hin Soi 78, Near station. Tel: +66 (0) 32 53 3778-81; email: enquiry@royalexpresshh.com
* Tientong has rooms with private bathrooms for between 400 baht [low-season] and 600 baht. Includes sometimes high-speed wifi (if starts working slow, just reboot the router). Located downtown at end of secluded street near market. Friendly staff. Nice views of hillside from communal balcony. Ten minutes walk from beach. Address: 226/107 Petchkasem Rd -- behind Grand Hotel. Near station. Tel: +66 89 224 9353; tientong2001@yahoo.com;
* Chom-Haad Guesthouse has nice rooms, 600B for double with air-con. Located on 178/175 Soi Hua Hin 80, quite road with lots of guesthouses (they offer 700B for double), close to Tientong, San Paolo hospital & Grand Hotel. Very clean room. Kind and helpful staff. Nice fresh-looking furniture in bright colours. Phone: +66868031796, email: kungkai_80@hotmail.com.
* Kings Home Hua Hin is a quite small and very friendly guesthouse in the centre of Hua Hin with prices ranging from 800 to 1200 baht a night.It is really very safe place.
* 21 Guesthouse advertises 100-300 baht rooms with air-con and television on their signage, but on arrival will offer you only a 500B room or a disgusting, mosquito-infested 100B with unspeakable stains on the sheets.
* Sukwilai Hotel and Guesthouse on western Soi Bintabaht near a "150 meters to Burger King" ad offers fan rooms for 300 baht, or 350 with cable TV. Also upper scale rooms available in the main building. Guest house is opposite to some bars playing quite loud until 2 AM.
* Mod Guesthouse is near 21 Guesthouse and the Hilton.
* Memory GuestHouse is near 21 Guesthouse and costs 200 for single room and 300 for double.
Casa del Mare offers more than a relaxing place by the crystal clear swimming pool and the pool gazebo amidst the lush landscape gardens of palms, frangipanis and other local plants which bring you down to earth in style. Price ranges 2900 - 3500
* Anantasila Resort [url=http://www.ANANTASILARESORT.COM]]33/15 Moo Bann Huadon, Petchkasem Rd. Nongkae. Several room types. Price ranges between 2,000-15,000 baht/night.
*Chom View Hua Hin[url=http://www.chomviewhuahin.com[/url]]Nice, not big, but cheap, clean. Near Kao Takeab, on the private beach with beachfront swimming pool.
*Siam Pearl Beach Lodge[url=http://siampearlresort.wordpress.com/[/url]]Budget resort with big pool, tropical garden and beach opposite resort. Small fishing harbor and long sand beach within few meters. Very quiet area - ideal with kite surfing.
* Offers 50 comfortable guest rooms each with a private balcony overlooking the green hills beyond. Facilities of this cozy hotel include a rooftop pool, sundeck, Internet stations, restaurant and a free shuttle service to Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin Market Village & Hua Hin Night Market.
*Beach resort for families.
* What a great little hotel this is! Sparkling clean, accommodating staff, great location. Has a teriffic little restaurant on the ground floor. Air-con , cable TV, free WiFi, minibar, convenience store open till 01:00 adjacent. Just far away from the bar scene to offer 2 minute access but quiet ambience.
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*Located on a beach with many other 4- and 5-star resorts. It has a spa, swimming pool and sea view rooms.
* Thipurai City Hotel is in the heart of Hua Hin.
One of the best destination spa resorts in Thailand. Very private. Pricy but the quality is the best.
*A small luxury beach resort privately located on the beach between Cha Am and Hua Hin, with only 24 villas and rooms, all with sea view and charmingly decorated. Excellent food and services.
* Luxury resort with private pool
* Evason Hideaway- Nicest pool villas, luxurious/secluded 5-star hotel, Six Senses Spa (one of the best in Thailand)
*Haven Huahin [http://www.havenhuahin.com], boutique resort, by Hua Hin beach. Prices between 4,000-15,000 baht/night.
* 5-star hotel with 204 rooms and suites. The hotel is on 12.5 acres of tropical landscaped gardens and has a 200 metre long beachfront. The Barai Spa is on-site.
*Le Bayburi Villas is a private complex of 4 luxury beachfront villas, each with self-contained facilities, including private pool. Located at Pranburi, 20 minutes south of Hua Hin.
*Nice cozy resort on a lovely stretch of beach. Not too big, staff and service excellent and facilities are excellent.
If you're staying for month and more, then Hua Hin has great options. Price for renting a nice villa with private pool can be as low as 20,000 baht. Houses have modern furniture and are ready to move into. Best way to find a house is to go to realty agencies around the Hilton Hotel. Good ones are Hua Hin Property, Star Property and Century 21, but you can find 10+ more easily. They pick you up from your hotel and show options for your budget & taste. Best strategy is to contact by them email a week before, so they will make a selection beforehand.
For medical tourists seeking a calmer, more relaxed destination by the sea, Hua Hin is probably the perfect choice. It may be small compared to Bangkok, but it nonetheless offers top quality medical, dental, and spa services. One good hospital is the JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin.
Services and facilities in Hua Hin have risen along with the number of medical tourists and travelers coming there. This includes English- and other language-speaking doctors and staff, international liaisons if not departments, and special medical check-up and holiday packages for tourists seeking some quality primary care.
Sao Paulo-Hua Hin Hospital was the first private hospital built here, a boutique hospital with sixty beds that provides excellent healthcare treatment around the clock. Other popular clinics and hospitals in town include Hua Hin International Polyclinic, Hua Hin Red Cross, and Hua Hin Hospital, in addition to the aforementioned Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, the local medical trendsetter and innovator.
Savvy travelers have clued into Hua Hin’s offerings, which belie its size, and though many would have liked to keep it an open secret, the word got out a while ago now; that is, a short drive from the megalopolis of Bangkok exists a prime seaside resort where one need not sacrifice quality, care, resources, or facilities. And if its spas or golf you also happen to be into, you’ll most likely find yourself returning to Hua Hin time and time again.
There are a number of English-language publications, offering a variety of styles, as well as information and entertainment. Long time visitors to the town will have been familiar with the free monthly Hua Hin Observer magazine found around the town, but as of January 2010 this has become an online only publication ([url=http://www.observergroup.net]).]Another monthly publication (which you have to pay for) is the Hua Hin Today newspaper which can be a little 'dry' for tourists, as it contains plenty of local government and local dignitaries news along with details of the latest infrastructure projects and housing developments. It also has an online presence [url=http://www.huahintoday.net/[/url]]but this is more of a portal for international news and selling property than a local site. More of interest to tourists is the widely available free weekly AWOL newspaper, which is a mixture of entertaining true and not so true stories, typical tabloid content such as a page 3 girl, sport coverage and major local news stories. AWOL also has a website [url=http://www.awolonline.net[/url]]which includes a discussion forum, free classifieds and all their back issues to download. The longest established local internet forum is Hua Hin After Dark [http://www.huahinafterdark.com[/url] which is a valuable source of information for both tourists and expats alike, although its slightly cliquey attitude can be off putting and discussions can often turn into playground squabbles.
There are a number of other printed publications and internet sites connected to Hua Hin, but they are mostly concerned with selling or renting property, or promoting another local business. There are also a couple of non-English language publications with a small distribution.