Bangkok to Hua Hin on Train 261 Ordinary Train service The train from Bangkok to Hua Hin is an easy way to get to this beach city near Bangkok. Even though the main train station of Bangkok has moved to Bang Sue, it’s still possible to get a train from the old Bangkok Station (Hua […]
Where to stay in Hua Hin: The best areas and hotels
Hua Hin is a beach city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. It is one of the best beaches near Bangkok for quick getaways. Being near enough to Bangkok has made it a popular weekend beach break destination, and a place to live for retirees and (increasingly) remote workers. This article lists the best areas […]
Apartment Review: Sun & Star Apartment, Hua Hin – Thailand
Hotel Name: Sun & Star Apartment. Address: 16/15 Phet Kasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand I stayed at the Sun & Star Apartment in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online via Airbnb, and I booked the room for its price and location in Hua Hin. I paid $7.87 USD per night, so it […]
Hotel Review: Chaba Chalet, Hua Hin – Thailand
Hotel Name: Chaba Chalet. Address: 1/18 Sasong Road, Hua Hin, Thailand. I stayed at the Chaba Chalet in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of $11.93 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Hua Hin. This is a convenient area to stay in Hua Hin. Chaba […]
Notes on Hua Hin: The beach city near Bangkok that appeals to retirees and remote workers
Hua Hin is a beachside city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. This is where the Bay of Bangkok ends and the Gulf of Thailand begins. Outside of the bay is where the beaches start getting better. While it’s not the best beach on the Gulf Coast, it’s the best mainland beach near Bangkok. Hua […]
Best beaches near Bangkok: Quick and easy beach getaways from Bangkok
Where are the best beaches near Bangkok? This is a question with various answers, so this article lists the best beaches that are easy to get to from Bangkok. This list is for quick and easy beach getaways from Bangkok and not a list of the best beaches in Thailand (which are not near Bangkok). […]
Guest House Review: Plaza Hua Hin, Hua Hin – Thailand
Hotel Name: Plaza Hua Hin. Address: 108/1 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin, Thailand. I stayed at the Plaza Hua Hin in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of 280 THB ($8 USD) per night, and I booked it for price and location in Hua Hin. Plaza Hua Hin is in what passes for […]
Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin by train (with a bonus stop at the tallest stupa in the world)
Kanchanaburi is west of Bangkok on the Nam Tok railway line, separate from the main north and south lines. This line formed what was part of the Death Railway, which connected Thailand to Burma by rail. There has been proposals to connect Thailand and Myanmar by rail via this route, but for now it remains […]
Sirima Guesthouse – the last of the old pier guesthouses in Hua Hin, Thailand
Hotel Name: Sirima Guesthouse Address: 31/3, Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin, Thailand I first visited Hua Hun on a one month trip around Thailand in 2008. Back then I was relying on the weighty goodness of the Lonely Planet Thailand. I don’t recall making any online bookings for accommodation in advance, as I was just turning […]
Thasanee Hotel review: A budget hotel in Hua Hin – Thailand
Hotel Name: Thasanee Hotel Address: 76/5 Soi.55/1, Petchakasem Road, Hua Hin, Thailand [Edit: This hotel has been renoved since I stayed. This review remains as an archive.] I stayed at the Thasanee Hotel in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of 12.39 USD for one night. I booked it for its location […]
