Originally, built in the 1920s as a royal getaway for King Rama VII, the Hua Hin Beach area has been a long-time favorite vacation destination for Thais. Today, this 8 km (5 mile) long beach is also popular with tourists. Hua Hin is the site of the Klai Kangwon Palace, which is still used by Thai royalty today. Not surprisingly, Hua Hin is also a popular vacation destination for rich and famous Thai families. In addition, the Hua Hin beach area, which is located in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, is a golfer’s delight. Currently, it is home to the highest concentration of golf courses in all of Thailand.