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Citieschevron_rightHua Hin

Thailand

Hua Hin

Highlights for now. The longer Hua Hin notes are still being written.

A beach town with a train back to Bangkok. Quieter than the capital, busier than a village. The beach, the golf, and a long lunch are the reputation. The week is more ordinary than that once you live here.

It suits people leaving Bangkok who still want the city within reach, including a lot of retirees. It is the wrong town if you need a deep job market on your doorstep.

  • The town, the beach, and Khao Takiab are different distances from a quiet evening.
  • Bangkok is close enough for a hospital day and a flight. It is not next door.
  • Ask what the street sounds like on a Friday, not just in a listing photo.

The longer notes on Hua Hin are still being written. If you need the city now, talk to us.

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Hua Hin — highlights

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Neighbourhoods

Cicada Market Area

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Artsy, expat-friendly neighbourhood. Galleries, cafes, weekend market. Trendy.

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Decathlon Area

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Newer expat neighbourhood. Shopping mall, restaurants, apartments. Growing.

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Hua Hin town

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Ogen
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Israeli restaurant, Soi 94

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Hua-Hin Doner Kebab
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Kebabs, Soi 100

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Harry's
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Bar, Soi Mooban Bofai

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City Scores

Value for money
7
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The centre: the market, the station, and the beach road. Walkable for errands. Evenings are quieter than Pattaya and busier than a village.

Khao Takiab

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The headland south of town. More residential, a beach, and a ride into the market. Families and longer stays look here when the centre feels too much like a resort strip.

6
Healthcare
6
Safety
9
Expat-friendly
7
English spoken
6

Scores on a 1–10 scale, based on our research and resident input.

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