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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
