Hua Hin District Thailnad
Hua Hin District
Hua Hin (Thai: หัวหิน, IPA: [hǔə hǐn]) is a beach resort town in Thailand, in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, some 200 km south of Bangkok. It has a population of 84,883 in an area of 911 km², and is one of eight districts (amphoe) of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Hua Hin is closely associated with the Thai royalty. Merely 25 kilometres apart, Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province enjoys a wealth of satellite attractions; prominent among them are national parks and historical cities.
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| View of Hua Hin
In 1834, before the name Hua Hin was coined, some agricultural areas of Phetchaburi Province were hit by severe drought. A group of farmers moved southward until they found a small village that had bright white sands and a row of rocks along the beach. They settled here and gave it the name Samore Riang (Thai สมอเรียง; RTGS: Samo Riang), which means rows of rocks.
In 1921 the director of the state railway, Prince Purachatra, built the Railway Hotel close to the beach. King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) liked the place so much that he built a summer palace there. The palace was named Klai Kang Won ("Far from Worries"). From 2004 until 2006 it had been the full-time residence of Bhumibol Adulyadej (after which chronic poor health forced him to return to Siriraj Hospitalin Bangkok, where the medical facilities and doctors he needs are closer at hand). The king returned to Hua Hin on 2 August 2013.[1] His Royal Highness Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit was the first member of the royal family to build a group of palaces at Ban Laem Hin, called Sukaves, and he gave the beach next to his palace the name Hua Hin.
In 1932 Hua Hin was part of Pran Buri district. In 1949 Hua Hin was promoted to be a separate district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. After the building of Thailand's southern railway connected the district with Bangkok along with various destinations en route, Hua Hin became the first and most popular beach resort in the country.
Hua Hin Beach on a cloudy morning
Transportation
Roads Hua Hin is linked by highway to Petchburi and the rest of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Both central Bangkok and Suvarmabhumi airport are just over 2 hours drive, depending on traffic.
Rail systems Hua Hin is part of the southern rail route originating in Bangkok. Trains run through to the south of the country and link directly with Malaysia.
Bus There are buses from Bangkok going directly to Hua Hin and others which pass through while on the way to other destinations further south.
Songthaew (public passenger pick-up vehicle) This kind of transport is the most preferred mode of getting around the town and surrounding areas. Hua Hin also has an abundance of tuk-tuks and motorcycle taxis.
Air Hua Hin airport (HHQ) currently serves Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport via Berjaya Air.
Tourism
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Thailand’s royal family and especially former kings were the first to set this location on the map as the original seashore destination in Thailand. The 6 km long beach itself is pretty and the sea is relatively clean. Besides just sunbathing snorkeling and swimming, it is the place supporting attractions and activities such as golf, spas, caves, peaks, waterfalls, shops, seafood and nearby national parks.
Kiteboarders at Hua Hin beach
Siam Pearl cruise ship to Sam Roi Yod Nat'l Park
Shopping
Hua Hin is a popular place for shopping. The Cicada Market, a charming market place nestled under big, old trees offers contemporary art handicrafts. The Khommaphat shop Hua Hin Thai Silk Village present hand-woven printed cotton, silk fabric silk weaving, embroidery and basket making. This little town also offers a wide range of taylors and jewellery stores, which sell gemstones, sapphires and rubies. However, what makes Hua Hin a popular place are the small vendor shops, which have been in place for many generations and are still run by the whole family. There is also a large shopping mall called Market Village, which offers a variety of different brand shops and soon will have spaces available for small market stands.
Hua Hin Market Village
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