Why live in Hua Hin?

Why Hua Hin?

Hua Hin, Thailand’s first beach resort, was made famous by Bangkok’s aristocracy during the early 1920’s and is now a major international destination resort with brand named hotels and beach resorts. This once sleepy fishing town still holds its charm, and “Thai” style identity, but now has a 'modern' edge.

	With easy access to and from Bangkok by road, air or train Hua Hin's popularity has increased in the past few years. There is now a large community of ex-pats who stay full-time or for extended holidays, finding a safe environment and cheap cost of living. As most good international resorts, Hua Hin caters to foreign tastes and there are many European style shops including bakers, delicatessens and butchers.
	Food: Hua Hin is famed for its cuisine and Night Market area which offers fine seafood and Thai food at local prices. Popular with the locals, Hua Hin is at its busiest on weekends, and bank holidays. Nearer to the beach are to be found the more international flavoured restaurants and bars.
	Shopping: The day market, open every day offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Shops in the same area offer household goods and other groceries. THe Grand Plaza has a weekend market handy for cheap clothes and soft furnishings. Hua Hin shopping Mall is the biggest super market in town at the moment, but opening shortly will be a huge multiplex of cinema, shops and leisure facilities.
	Golf: You are spoilt for choice with the standard of golf courses in this area. Play a different course every day of the week, the furthest only an hour's drive from Hua Hin town. Green fees average 46 Euro. See our partner website: www.golfofsiam.com for booking details.
	The Beach: The beach in Hua Hin is clean and offers horse riding, kite boarding, jet ski and boat hire for those not content to while away the time in a deck chair. The beach restaurants offer fine, simple food and drinks. A short drive out of Hua Hin you will find the quieter beaches of Suanson and Khao Tao.
	Surrounding Hua Hin: The National parks of Sam Roi Yod and Kaeng Krachan are nearby for those who enjoy wildlife spotting or bird watching. Pa La U waterfall is a great day's hike and is only an hour drive from Hua Hin. Further south at Khao Taluk or Chumphon there are great dive sites with good coral and a multitude of tropical fish. Contact us for details of sightseeing tours that can be taken from Hua Hin.
	Education: Hua Hin is now able to offer an English programme section within a Thai school from Kinder grade to grade 8. The school is already planning an International standard school for sometime in the future. Stamford and Webster Universities are both based locally for children going into further education.