Travel Fair Guide

1. Sightseeing & Attractions
Beaches:
Hua Hin Beach (5-kilometer beach runs from one side of Hua Hin to the other; lined with a variety of private beach houses and top-notch resort... More>>>

1. Sightseeing & Attractions
Beaches:
Hua Hin Beach (5-kilometer beach runs from one side of Hua Hin to the other; lined with a variety of private beach houses and top-notch resorts);
Khao Takiab Beach: (7 kilometers south of Hua Hin Town Center, stretches around the Khao Takiab (Chopstick Mountain) with big expanses of tree-lined beach and calm shallow waters ideal for families with children in tow);
Suan Son Beach (15 kilometers south of Hua Hin)
Khao Tao Beach (20 kilometers south of town).
Landmarks:
Hua Hin Railway Station (one of the oldest and most beautiful railway stations in Thailand)
Klai Kangwon Palace (built in 1926 as the Summer Palace for King Rama VII; only accessible by invitation);
Maruekhathaiyawan Palace (north of Hua Hin; residence of King Rama VI; open to the public);
Wat Hua Hin (in the center of town);
Wat Bor Fai (5km north of Hua Hin);
Wat Khao Takiap (atop the Khao Takiab).
Vantage Points:
Khao Hin Lek Fai (3 kilometers west of town, with panoramic view of the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course below and the Gulf of Thailand beyond);
Khao Takiap (at the southern end of Hua Hin, 4 kilometers from the town)
Khao Krailat (near Khao Takiap, with an old Buddhist temple).

2. Sports & Activities
Golfing:
Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club (near the Cha Am-Pranburi bypass; Par 72, 6,915 yards; designed by Roger Packard);
Majestic Creek Country Club and Beach Resort (22 km on the way to Cha Am; Par 72, 7,123 yards; designed by Sukitti Klangvisai)
Royal Hua Hin Golf Course (across the tracks from the Hua Hin Railway station; Par 72, 6,654 yards; designed by A.O. Robins);
Palm Hills Golf Resort and Country Club (10 km north of Hua Hin in Cha Am; Par 72, 6,915 yards; designed by Max Wexler);
Springfield Royal Country Club (30 minutes drive from Hua Hin in Cha Am;Par 72, 7,063 yards; designed by Jack Nicklaus)
Water-sports:
Diving, fishing, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, sailing, snorkelling, water-skiing, windsurfing, etc.
Other:
Beach cycling, Elephant Polo, Go-karting, Horse and Buggy riding, etc.

3. Shopping
Markets:
Hua Hin Night Market (in Central Hua Hin; traditional Thai food, handicrafts, clothing, souvenirs);
Hua Hin Bazaar (100 meters west of the beach; local handicrafts);
Pae Mae market (across the railway station; opens on Tuesdays; fresh produce, household items, Thai handicrafts, tools);
The Grand market (at Grand Hotel; opens from Thursday to Sunday; clothes, books, plants and pets).
Malls:
Hua Hin Market Village (500 meters down south from Grand Hotel);
Living Index Mall (next to Soi 23; furniture, bathroom accessories and electrical appliances);
Premium Outlet ( 9kms from Cha-am on the way to Bangkok).
Shops:
Gaw Gai Shop (2/1 Dechanuchit Rd; Thai pottery, ceramic and wooden bric-a-brac);
Hua Hin Batik (Apirat Plaza 69/6-9 Phetkasem Road);
Hua Hin Gallery Orient (7/14 Sra-Song Road; Thai antiques, handicrafts and wood products);
Khommaphat (Petchkasem Rd; local cotton print cloth);
Phaiboon (56/1-4 Dechanuchit Rd; local woven cloth, woodcarvings, silk, silver, porcelain souvenirs).

4. Nightlife & Entertainment
Bars and pubs:
Crawfords Irish Barb (5 Poolsuk Road);
Johnnie Walkers bar and restaurant (Selakam Road);
Jungle Juice bar (Selakam Road);
P & P Bar (Poolsuk Road);
The Shed Bar and Guesthouse (94/7 Naebkehard Road);
Ye Olde Buffalo Tavern (Naresdamri Rd, opposite the Fisherman's Wharf).
Muay Thai Boxing:
Grand Arena (in front of the Grand Hotel; Thursday and Sunday nights);
Thai Boxing Garden (near the City Beach Hotel; Tuesday and Friday nights).
Spas and massages:
Barai Spa (in Hyatt Regency Hua Hin Hotel);
Centara Spa (in Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort);
Chiva-Som International Health Resort (Best Destination Spa in the World);
Mandara Spa (one in Anantara Resort & Spa, one in Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa);
Six Senses Spa (in Evason Hua Hin & Spa);
Springfield Village Spa (adjacent to the famous Springfield Royal Country Club).

5. Festivals &Events
Hua Hin Bike Week (November);
Hua Hin Food Festival (November);
Hua Hin Golf Festival (August);
Hua Hin Jazz Festival (June);
Hua Hin Vintage Car Rally (December);
Kings Cup Elephant Polo (September);
Thailand International Kite Festival (March).

6.Excursions and Day trips
Kaeng Krachan National Park (40km from Hua Hin; Thailand's largest national park home to Pa-La-U Yai and Pa-La-U Noi waterfalls);
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (60km south of Hua Hin; with mountain peaks, marshes, mangrove swamps, mysterious caverns and an abundance of wildlife).

Blessed with the lowest rainfall of any beach area in Thailand and the year-round cooling sea breeze, Hua Hin has probably the most pleasant climate conditions in all of Thailand??s beach resorts. ... More>>>

Blessed with the lowest rainfall of any beach area in Thailand and the year-round cooling sea breeze, Hua Hin has probably the most pleasant climate conditions in all of Thailand??s beach resorts.
Holidaymakers are guaranteed clear blue skies, warm calm waters and refreshing ocean breezes for most of their stays in Hua Hin, almost free from the non-stop heavy monsoon downpours that the north and south usually have to suffer from July-October. Even it rains, they won't last long and you can always wait the skies to clear up in minutes.
That said, Hua Hin is still hot the place for you if you are not comfortable with typical tropical heat and humidity. If you choose to holiday in this age-old beach resort of the kingdom, you should pack lightweight loose clothing, of cotton, silk or other natural fabrics for sure.
Shorts, sandals and T-shirts are fine for sightseeing during the day and on the beach of course. Swimwear, sunscreen and sunglasses are a must if you're spending most of your time soaking in the sun on the beaches. But at night you might want to dress up a bit if you're seeking to dine at a fancy restaurant or dance in a clubby pub.
Note that going topless is not allowed anywhere, and clothes and footwear not covering your upper arms, legs and feet are not suitable when visiting Buddhist temples and mosques.
Remember to thrown in an item of warm clothing, not that the slightly cooler nights or the occasionally overcast mornings in Hua Hin can sometimes be a bit cool. It makes much more sense when you have to stay in air-conditioned areas like shopping malls and office buildings for quite awhile.

1. Hua Hin Night Market
Cuisine: Typical Thai food
Price Range: very cheap
Location: adjacent to Dechanuchit Road, west of Petchkasem Rd
What to eat:
Cold drinks, fruits, seafo... More>>>

1. Hua Hin Night Market
Cuisine: Typical Thai food
Price Range: very cheap
Location: adjacent to Dechanuchit Road, west of Petchkasem Rd
What to eat:
Cold drinks, fruits, seafood, snacks, sweets, and all other types of spicy Northeastern (Essan) Thai food, like Dom Yom Gung (spicy lemon grass soup with shrimp), grilled chicken, grilled horseshoe crab, sticky rice, Som Tom (raw papaya salad), and noodles, and rice cooked in various ways.

2. Coco @ 51
Cuisine: Thai and International
Price range: Moderate, about 1,300-1,500 baht for a meal
Tel: +66 32-515597
Location: on Soi 51, at the at the west end of the Damrongraj Rd.
What to eat:
Chicken wrapped in Pendanus leave;
Grilled fillet of beef with red wine sauce;
Grilled Tenderloin of beef and Pork with lemon-grass;
Laab moo in cucumber (minced pork salad);
Pasta with bolognaise, napolitana sauce;
Roast duck with red curry in coconut milk;
Smoked salmon with fettuccini and balsamic sauce;
Tom Yum Goong (spicy and sour soup of shrimps and mushrooms).

3. Chao Lay Seafood
Cuisine: Thai and Seafood
Price range: Moderate, about 1,600 baht a meal
Tel: +66 32-513436
Location: 15 Naresdamri Road
What to eat:
Fried king prawn with salt;
Grilled lobster with Chao Lay sauce;
Grilled scallops with butter and garlic;
Spring rolls with prawns or vegetable;

4. Crawford's Irish Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: International
Price range: Inexpensive, about 300-500 baht for a meal
Tel: +66 32-511517/ 471774
Location: 5 Poolsuk Road
Chicken liver and Cognac Pate;
Cinnamon Scented Apple Crumble;
Home Made Tomato & Basil Soup;
Mince Pie & Brandy Scented Cream;
Roast Loin of Pork and Apple Sauce Served with all the trimmings;
Spring Rolls with sweet chili dip;
Traditional Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.

5. Let??s Sea Hua Hin Beach Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai and International
Price range: Expensive, about 2,000 baht a meal
Tel: +66 32-536888
Location: in Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort, on Khao Takiab Road, past Hyatt Regency
What to eat:
Aromatic fish cakes wrapped in mini croutons;
Charcoal-seared scallops in their shell on a bed of rock salt;
Coconut with Malibu ice cream served with Thai bananas;
Crabmeat spring rolls;
Let's Sea style steamed mussels;
Lobster cappuccino served in an espresso cup;
Seared tuna coated with black and white sesame;
Smoked salmon with spicy lime sauce.

6. Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: Moderate, about 1,500 baht for a meal
Tel: 3251-2250, 0-3253-3636
Location: 19 Damnoenkasem Rd
What to eat:
Caesar salad with bacon, enoki mushrooms and cashews;
Fried potato with shrimp;
Octopus carpaccio;
Orecchiette with broccoli and gorgonzola cheese;
Porcini mushroom risotto;
Prime tenderloin fillet tartare;
Salad of extra fine beans and tuna;
Saltimbocca alla Roma;
Sea bass ravioli in shrimp sauce;
White and dark chocolate mousse.

7. Pasta Factory
Cuisine: Pasta& Pizza, Thai & Italian
Price range:
Tel: +66 89-9181827
Location: 129/5 Petchkasem Road, Soi 73, opposite the Sofitel Hotel.
What to eat:
Crepes suzette with fresh strawberries;
Fillet of beef with a red wine sauce, cauliflower, mangetout and potatoes;
Pasta al dente;
Pasta alla romana;
Roasted breads;
Seafood specialties;
Soups and salads;
Strawberry ice cream.

8. Supatra By The Sea Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai and Seafood
Price range: Moderate, about 1,000 baht a meal
Tel: +66 32-536561-2
Location: 122/63 Takiab Road, Nong-gae,
What to eat:
Crabmeat and minced pork stuffed crab shell;
Crispy duck with chips and sauce;
Baked scallop with garlic butter;
Banana bud salad;
Deep-fried crab meat and minced pork with herbs;
Deep-fried sea bass with lemongrass salad;
Deep-fried snapper in fish sauce;
Green Papaya Salad with Cold Blue Crab;
Pork Leg in Spice Powder Gravy with Buns;
Sea Prawn with Red Wine Sauce;
Seafood Dried Green Curry Sizzling;
Stir-fried seafood with chilli paste;
Stir-fried prawn with red wine sauce;

9. Ye Olde Buffalo Tavern
Cuisine: Thai and Western
Price range: Inexpensive, about 300- 600 baht
Tel: +66 32-530 087
Location: at the corner of Chomsin and Naresdamri Rd, opposite the Fisherman's Wharf
What to eat:
Eggs Benedict with Unlimited Coffee or Tea;
Full English Fry-Up Breakfast;
Home Cured Ham with Fried Eggs and Chips;
Mashed Potatoes & Caramelized Onion Gravy;
Northeast Thai style spicy Beef Salad with Australian Sirloin;
Pork spare ribs with special BBQ sauce;
Roast New Zealand lamb with Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables;
Stir-fried pieces of Australian Beef in Oyster Sauce.

10. White Lotus
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: Expensive, about 2,500-3,000 baht a meal
Tel: 66-32-53 8999
Location: in Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, 33 Naresdamri Road
What to eat:
Baked river prawns with garlic butter;
Cold braised beef shank in chinese herbal broth;
Crispy peking duck roll in bean curd;
Deep-fried spring rolls;
Fillet of sea bass with curry sauce and steamed vegetables;
Fried bananas with honey;
Pan-seared salmon in Chinese wine;
Rock lobster and mango salad;
Roast duck with peanut sauce;
Shark??s fin and crab claw;
Sichuan sweetcorn and crabmeat soup;
Wok-fried sea scallops and asparagus.

1. Deluxe
Anantara Resort & Spa:
Tel: +66 32-520250
187 units in total; Rates from approximately 4,400 baht
Located at Petchkasem Rd, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, 5 km from ... More>>>

1. Deluxe
Anantara Resort & Spa:
Tel: +66 32-520250
187 units in total; Rates from approximately 4,400 baht
Located at Petchkasem Rd, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, 5 km from the center of Hua Hin town; An organizer of the yearly King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament; Beachfront boutique resort of indigenous Thai design, reminiscent of an ancient Thai village set amidst lagoons, lily ponds, tee-off greens, tropical gardens, private white-sand beach, all of which inviting you to lose yourself in classic romance, genuine Thai hospitality, holistic spa therapies and quaint luxury of the Anantara Resort & Spa.
Chiva-Som International Health Resort:
Tel: +66 32-536536
57 units in total; Rates from approximately 17,300 baht
An extremely private and pricey professional health resort situated on the gulf and beach fronting Petchkasem Road, 5 km from town center; The grande dame of all Thai spa resort and a "haven of life" dedicated to the well-being and inner-peace of body, mind and spirit bolstered by a comprehensive range of spa, medical and fitness programs that combine the very best of traditional Thai hospitality, exquisite environment, world-class health facilities, balanced and pampering treatments, and impeccable services.
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin:
Tel: +66 32-521234
204 units in total; Rates from approximately 5,000 baht
Located on the beachfront Petchkasem Road, 3 kilometers away from the city centre and 5 kilometers from the railway station; A low-rise residential resort playing host to the most family-friendly environment and the largest recreational facilities in town, featuring a 12.5 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, a 200-metre long beachfront, The Barai Spa, a well equipped Club Olympus - Health and Fitness Centre, the children's favorite Camp Hyatt, a well-connected Cyber Zone, a selection of innovative restaurants, a wide variety of outdoor and water sports, and a whole lot of favorable policies and special offers for the whole family.
Sofitel Central Hua-Hin Resort:
Tel: +66 32-512021-38
249 units in total; Rates from approximately 4,000 baht
Located on 1 Damnernkasem Road, the most privileged address in town;The low-rise and luxurious Sofitel Central, formerly The Railway Hotel which was known as the first resort hotel of the country, remains much as it was in 1923, with classic Victorian-style architecture, rooms with wide sea-view balconies strung out right over the calm waves lapping the beautiful 4-mile private beach and a noble hospitality and aristocratic elegance found nowhere else in Asia.

2. Moderate
Baan Talay Dao Resort:
Tel: +66 32-536024-30
32 units in total; Rates from approximately 3,000 baht
Located in Khao Takiab's beachfront on the southern end of Hua Hin Beach; A tranquil hideaway with the rustic luxury of its stilted Thai teak buildings, exposed only to the relentless tropical breeze and the dramatic sunrises and sunsets, making this "Home between the Sea and the Stars" the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Kaban Tamor Resort:
Tel: +66 22-794551-2
23 units in total; Rates from approximately 2,500 baht
Mediterranean style resort by the tranquil bay of Khao Takiab just on the outskirts of Hua Hin, featuring a set of chalets set in beautifully landscaped gardens, each of which with unique circular design, glass-roofed bathrooms, private balcony or terrace for views of the exquisite hillside temples and the exclusive sandy beaches, and a beachfront swimming pool, holistic spa therapies and a gastronomic restaurant.
S'mor Spa Village:
Tel: +66 32-536880
14 units in total; Rates from approximately 3,300 habt
Located on Takiab Road to the south side of Hua Hin Beach; One of the most unique small resorts in Hua Hin and the newly added more exclusive Spa wing of the adjacent Kaban Tamor Resort, S'mor Spa Village boasts 8 private villas, 6 private one bedroom suites, and a spa with 6 treatment rooms, all surrounded by dip pools and tropical gardens and are in keeping with the beauty and serenity of Hua Hin??s natural environs
3. Standard
Chom View Hotel:
Tel: +66 32-511662
135 units in total; Rates from approximately 1,540 baht
Quietly yet conveniently located just off of the major thoroughfare of Hua Hin town, only 4 kilometers away from the city centre and 5 kilometers from the train station; A family-friendly hotel with clean and cheap rooms overlooking the beach, well equipped meeting rooms for various business and social needs, a single terrace restaurant, a library, and a billiard room, two swimming pools.
City Beach Resort:
Tel: +66 32-512870-5
162 units in total; Rates from approximately 1,450 baht
Located in the heart of town, within walking distance to the beach, the train station and golf courses; A modern hotel combining central location convenience, no-frill functionality and value-added recreational and unwinding opportunities in its private patio swimming pool, snooker, Star Planet Pub, Laikram coffee shop, and Tavisa Lounge & Coffee corner.
Peony Hua Hin Hotel:
Tel: +66 32-533491-3
30 units in total; Rates from approximately 1,400 baht
Located on 170/4 Naresdamri Rd, opposite the Sofitel Central Hotel's Main Entrance, just 100-150 meters from the beach; A city center hotel that is perfect for budget travelers and families who want a value stay that's close enough to the city center shopping and yet not far from the beachfront and fairway recreation.

1. By Plane
Arriving airport: Hua Hin Airport, 6km out of town;
Departing airport: Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport;
Airline: SGA Airlines (Hua Hin Air Shuttle);
Fare and tim... More>>>

1. By Plane
Arriving airport: Hua Hin Airport, 6km out of town;
Departing airport: Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport;
Airline: SGA Airlines (Hua Hin Air Shuttle);
Fare and time: 3400 baht one way for about 1 hour, or 5800 baht return;
Contact: SGA Reservation Center Bangkok +66 2535 7050-1; Hua Hin +66 32 522 300-1.
2. By Bus
Arriving terminal: Hua Hin Bus Terminal, at Siri Petchkasem Hotel, on Srasong Rd, near Dechanuchit Rd;
Departing terminal: Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal;
Fare and time: 180baht for 1st class buses, 140 baht for 2nd class buses; lasts about 3.5 hours;
Contact: Southern Bus Terminal +66 2894 6122; Hua Hin Bus Terminal, tel. +66 3251 1654.
There is a Hua Hin Minivan service plies between downtown Bangkok, next to Rajavithi Hospital near the Victory Monument skytrain station, and a small soi on Petchkasem road next to the Honda motorbike dealership in Hua Hin. The journey lasts for approximately 2.5-3 hours for 130 baht.
3. By Train
Arriving station: Hua Hin Railway Station, west end of Damnoenkasem Road, 10 minutes walk from the beach;
Departing station: Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station;
Fare and time: 100 -380 Baht; lasts about 2.5-4 hours;
Contact: Hua Lampong Station +66 2223 3762; Hua Hin Station +66 32 511 073; State Railway of Thailand 1690.
4. By Car
Route 1: Take the Thonburi-Paktho Road (Highway 35), pass Samut Songkhram, turn left onto Petchkasem Highway (Highway 4) and go in the direction of Prachuab Khirikhan; The total distance is 281 kilometers.
Route 2: Take the Phuttamonthon route from Bangkok and head to Prachuab Khirikhan via Buddhamonthon Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and Petchaburi; The total distance is 320 kilometers.

1. Time to Visit
Since Hua Hin is blessed with a comparatively manageable average heat and humidity in the tropical Thailand, given its lowest rainfalls of all Thai beach areas and the cons... More>>>

1. Time to Visit
Since Hua Hin is blessed with a comparatively manageable average heat and humidity in the tropical Thailand, given its lowest rainfalls of all Thai beach areas and the constant blowing of the cool sea breeze, a pleasant vacation in Hua Hin is possible year-round, which is why the royal family first came and decided to reside here.
But if you choose to call at town in December or January, you're selecting the season of the best weather, and the most costly accommodations for sure.
November and February are also part of the peak tourism season, when the town's guesthouses and resort hotels are full and the streets seem to have as many foreigners as Thais.
The hot season (Mar-May) is precisely dry and sunny, while the rainy season (Jun-Oct) is not typically five months of solid rain, either one is suitable to take advantage of off-season value and uncrowded beaches.
2. Health and Safety
Hua Hin is perfectly safe even late at night and there is seldom any mugging reported. Due to the royal presence, there is an awareness of tighter security and healthier tourism infrastructure in this town.
Despite the irritant mosquito bites, malaria and dengue fever are no threat in Hua Hin. Seafood is locally caught and of high quality at restaurants and most street stalls. Sexy tourism industry is limited. Medical aid facilities are world class and affordable.
That said, the danger of common heat-related diseases, like dehydration and heat stroke, is not actually conspicuously lower. And encounters with jelly fish in the sea or at the beach, especially during the rainy season, can be dangerous too. Acquaint yourself with some knowledge about rehydration and detoxification, and avoid hazardous factors as much as possible.
3. Useful Phone Numbers
Emergency (Police): 191;
Fire brigade: 199;
Ambulance: +66 32-532576;
Police (English speaking): +66 32-515995;
Tourist Police: 1155; +66 32-515995;
Tourist Information: +66 32-611491;
Tourism Regional Office: +66 32-471005/6;
Railway Station: +66 32-512770, +66 32-511073;
Bus Station +66 32-511654: +66 32-512543;
Hua Hin Airport: +66 32-520343;
Hua Hin International Polyclinic: +66 32-516424;
San Paulo Hospital: +66 32-532578.