Low cost airline Air Asia have commenced flights on a new route between Hua Hin and Kuala Lumpur. The 2-hour long flight connects the Thai seaside resort with the Malaysian capital without the need to travel via Bangkok. Hua Hin is located … [Read more...]
Shark Encounter Prompts Closure of Beach Near Hua Hin
A Norwegian tourist has sustained severe injuries to his foot from a suspected shark bite while swimming in the sea close to Sai Noi Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Sai Noi Beach is approximately 10 miles (16kms) south of central Hua Hin. The … [Read more...]
How to Get to Hua Hin
If you are planning a trip to Hua Hin there are a host of options to get you to the seaside resort. The best way to get to Hua Hin will depend on where you are travelling from, your budget and the level of comfort you want. If you are travelling as a … [Read more...]
Khao Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint, Hua Hin
Standing 163 metres high, Khao Hin Lek Fai ('Flintstone Hill') rises tall behind Hua Hin’s picturesque railway station. And with its convenient location close to central Hua Hin, the hilltop viewpoint offers visitors the chance to enjoy panoramic … [Read more...]
New Ferry Service Between Pattaya and Hua Hin
A new ferry service between the coastal resorts of Hua Hin and Pattaya is set to launch later this week. Operated by Royal Passenger Liner Company Ltd., the initial service will launch with one ferry. According to some local reports the ferry can … [Read more...]
Phra Ram Ratchaniwet Royal Palace, Phetchaburi
Originally intended to be used as rainy season retreat away from Bangkok, King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) funded the building of this royal palace at Phetchaburi from his personal finances. The Thai monarch commissioned a German architect, Karl … [Read more...]
Marukhathaiyawan Teakwood Palace (near Hua Hin)
Located halfway between Hua Hin and Cha Am, Marukhathaiyawan Palace was built in 1923 as a summer residence for King Rama VI (King Vajiravudh). With sea views and shady gardens to enjoy, it's not difficult to imagine why King Rama VI would want to … [Read more...]
Phra Nakhon Khiri Royal Palace (Khao Wang), Phetchaburi
With the beaches of Hua Hin and the Gulf of Thailand calling, relatively few overseas tourists stop at the small town of Phetchaburi to the south of Bangkok. But for those interested in architecture or Thai history, the summer palace that was built … [Read more...]
Hua Hin Hills Vineyard (Monsoon Valley)
A vineyard in Thailand? Really? Whilst the tropical climate of Thailand might not appear to be conducive to wine-making, there are a few locations in the country which are able to use their unique surroundings to produce quality grapes. One such … [Read more...]
Royal Pavilion at Phraya Nakhon Cave
Hua Hin is best known for its beaches and seafood restaurants, but a short drive south brings visitors to the beautiful scenery and diverse nature of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. One of the highlights in the park is a cave known in Thai as Tham … [Read more...]
Khao Tao, Hua Hin
A 20-minute drive to the south of Hua Hin sits Khao Tao, a name which translates as Turtle Hill. Khao Tao tends to be better-known amongst Thai tourists than foreign visitors and with two beaches close by, an inland lake, a small fishing village, … [Read more...]
Thai Mother Earth (Phra Mae Thoranee)
Many of Thailand’s everyday features and sights are worthy of closer inspection because they often have a special significance. For instance, many temples and gardens feature fountains or water features which depict a woman with long hair. As shown … [Read more...]
Khao Takiab Beach, Hua Hin
With its long shoreline on the Gulf of Thailand, the seaside resort of Hua Hin is home to a number of different beaches. Khao Takiab Beach is located approximately 7kms south of central Hua Hin. The distinguishing feature of this particular beach is … [Read more...]
Hua Hin Railway Station
The royal association with the seaside resort of Hua Hin is immediately evident if you arrive in Hua Hin by train. The quaint train station is the most photogenic in Thailand thanks mainly to the royal waiting room which stands apart from the other … [Read more...]
Restaurant Review: Chao Lay Seafood, Hua Hin
The Chao Lay seafood restaurant is one of the most famous in Hua Hin. The restaurant is built on a jetty and makes for a very pleasant al-fresco dining experience with a gentle breeze blowing in from the Gulf of Thailand. Chao Lay is open for lunch … [Read more...]
