Researching Hua Hin

Intl guy jim New member

Member since Yesterday 15:37:18

Intl guy jimNew memberYesterday 15:37:21

A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal:

quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)
golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ years
older, less rowdy expat crowd: comparison was jazz/blues/R&R in Hua Hin vs rap in Pattaya
good selection of medical establishments, important as we age
an active expat community with a range of activities (sitting at a bar never my thing)

More recent reports make that sound like misinformation!

Please advise, as I hope in late May / early June to make a 3 month trial, ideally ocean front high floor apartment, not too far from markets, activities.

Also, hints on where to find intensive/immersion style Thai language classes appreciated. Thai would be my 6th language, and had the luck to formally study 2 languages in daily (5 days per week) four hour classes where the standard was no language spoken other than the one being studied.

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daviddomoney Contributor

Member since 31 January 2025

daviddomoneyContributorYesterday 23:49:46

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Sounds ideal based on the above. Any alternatives you have in mind as backup?

scbrock Serial expat

Member since 24 April 2021

scbrockSerial expatToday 00:15:37

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Comparing Hua Hin to Phuket. Hua Hin is not as hot,

less expensive and also has a beautiful beach. Phuket has

dozens of beautiful beaches but is way more crowded.

Hua Hin is a modern city at least what I have seen I only

spent a few days there. I live in Phuket

California4me Contributor

Member since 10 March 2016

California4meContributorToday 00:17:09

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Hua Hin is Still a Good place to retire but if you want it quieter Cha Am would be my choice, just next to Hua Hin you can find condos near the beach, am living in the VIP condo it’s one of the few condo’s right on the beach 100 feet from the water. We have a ocean front condo for 500.00 a month but we had to do some work before we moved in the wall paper was peeling off the walls from the heat of being closed for many years, we had the wall paper removed and had the whole apartment painted including the balcony, replaced the furniture, bought a tv, new curtains, new bed and sheets. We have been living here 3 years. We paid for the remodeling but the owner said she would never raise the rent. So we lease for 12 months renewal every year. the prices on other move in condo’s are a lot more expensive and the places are much smaller and more than 200 metres from the beach. You can’t beat the price or the view. They have many condo’s available in this building but in order to get a Good price I would recommend you have the work done yourself. Labor is cheap in Thailand. Good Luck Patrick