This once-quiet fishing village south of Bangkok first debuted as a beach getaway in the 1920s, when Thailand’s royal family built a summer palace on the shore. Soon, the Thai capital’s elite followed suit, establishing vacation homes on the area’s wide, sandy beaches. Today, an easy, two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bangkok, Hua Hin is known among expat circles as a lively seaside town with easy living, a burgeoning restaurant scene, and a taste of the good life.
In addition to long stretches of clean, beautiful beaches, there’s a great night market right in town, where you can buy CDs, inexpensive bags, and Thai handicrafts. Get your shopping fix, then stop at one of the area’s seafood stalls for the day’s freshest catch. Or head a few blocks east where you can dine wharf side by candlelight.
For more than a decade, Hua Hin has hosted an annual jazz festival right on the beach, featuring some of the finest local and international musicians. And in recent years, the area has seen the establishment of a local winery open to visitors for tours and tastings. (That’s right…the Thai’s are now making wine and it’s not bad!)
Expats appreciate Hua Hin’s small-town feel. And while the area’s proximity to Bangkok initially draws people here, the sea breezes and reasonable cost of living are what convince them to stay.
As in many parts of Thailand, there’s local access to quality, affordable medical care. Most expats seek care at the area’s private hospitals, including the recently opened Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, a satellite center of the well-known hospital located in the capital.
John Carr lives and works in Bangkok, but spends as many weekends as possible at the condo he purchased 10 years ago, half way between Hua Hin and Cha’am, located 15 miles to the north. “It’s a great chance for me to relax,” says John. “The beaches are excellent and fairly quiet.” John admits the area has seen growth and many changes over the years. Still, he says, “Hua Hin is an easygoing town with lots of things to do.”
A 1,011-square-foot unit with two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms, located in the popular Khao Takiab is listed at $177,600. Move farther inland and you can find better deals. If you’re looking to rent, the options are plentiful. A three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with 1,615 square feet within walking distance to the beach goes for $858 a month.
This once-quiet fishing village south of Bangkok first debuted as a beach getaway in the 1920s, when Thailand’s royal family built a summer palace on the shore. Soon, the Thai capital’s elite followed suit, establishing vacation homes on the area’s wide, sandy beaches. Today, an easy, two-and-a-half-hour drive from Bangkok, Hua Hin is known among expat circles as a lively seaside town with easy living, a burgeoning restaurant scene, and a taste of the good life.In addition to long stretches of clean, beautiful beaches, there’s a great night market right in town, where you can buy CDs, inexpensive bags, and Thai handicrafts. Get your shopping fix, then stop at one of the area’s seafood stalls for the day’s freshest catch. Or head a few blocks east where you can dine wharf side by candlelight.For more than a decade, Hua Hin has hosted an annual jazz festival right on the beach, featuring some of the finest local and international musicians. And in recent years, the area has seen the establishment of a local winery open to visitors for tours and tastings. (That’s right…the Thai’s are now making wine and it’s not bad!)Expats appreciate Hua Hin’s small-town feel. And while the area’s proximity to Bangkok initially draws people here, the sea breezes and reasonable cost of living are what convince them to stay.As in many parts of Thailand, there’s local access to quality, affordable medical care. Most expats seek care at the area’s private hospitals, including the recently opened Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, a satellite center of the well-known hospital located in the capital.John Carr lives and works in Bangkok, but spends as many weekends as possible at the condo he purchased 10 years ago, half way between Hua Hin and Cha’am, located 15 miles to the north. “It’s a great chance for me to relax,” says John. “The beaches are excellent and fairly quiet.” John admits the area has seen growth and many changes over the years. Still, he says, “Hua Hin is an easygoing town with lots of things to do.”A 1,011-square-foot unit with two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms, located in the popular Khao Takiab is listed at $177,600. Move farther inland and you can find better deals. If you’re looking to rent, the options are plentiful. A three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with 1,615 square feet within walking distance to the beach goes for $858 a month.
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