Hua Hin 
Cha Am 
Pranburi 
Sam Roi Yod 
Kui Buri 
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province 
Tub Sakae 
Bangsapan 
Talu Island 
Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2012
When: June 2012
Where: The beachfront of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort and Villas, Hua Hin Beach
The spectacular Hua Hin Jazz Festival is annually held in one of the most desirable locations, along the shimmering white sandy beach of Hua Hin. Enjoy a myriad of first-rate performances from the brilliantly gifted artists from Thailand and all over the world. And with its superb venue, guests can take advantage of the stunning seaside scenery whilst listening to a wide variety of quality Jazz music.
When: June 2012
Where: The beachfront of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort and Villas, Hua Hin Beach
The spectacular Hua Hin Jazz Festival is annually held in one of the most desirable locations, along the shimmering white sandy beach of Hua Hin. Enjoy a myriad of first-rate performances from the brilliantly gifted artists from Thailand and all over the world. And with its superb venue, guests can take advantage of the stunning seaside scenery whilst listening to a wide variety of quality Jazz music.
Anantara King's Cup Elephant Polo
When: 12 - 16 September 2012
Where: Thai Royal Seaside Town, Hua Hin and Cha-Am
This event celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The charitable event, now in its eleventh year, has to date, raised over half a million dollars in charity to help Thailand's elephants. This year's event will be have more nail-biting action both on and off the field. Last year's tournament featured 12 teams encompassing over 40 players.
When: 12 - 16 September 2012
Where: Thai Royal Seaside Town, Hua Hin and Cha-Am
This event celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The charitable event, now in its eleventh year, has to date, raised over half a million dollars in charity to help Thailand's elephants. This year's event will be have more nail-biting action both on and off the field. Last year's tournament featured 12 teams encompassing over 40 players.
Weather and Climate
Lying on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin and Cha-am have tropical climate
with high humidity but typically pleasant at any time of the year. They are influenced
by monsoon but the rains do not usually last long and the sky is clear afterward.Check the climate of each month, average temperature, average rainfall, actual temperature and time and the best time to visit to help you plan your holiday and harvest the best of the season that Hua Hin and Cha-am has to offer.
Getting There
Hua Hin and Cha-am can be easily reached by car within only 2 hours drive
from Bangkok via different routes. There are bus services running from
the Southern Bus Terminal to both destinations including Bangkok–Prachuap Khiri Khan,
Bangkok–Hua Hin, Bangkok-Pranburi and Bangkok-Bang Saphan routes.
Alternatively, you can opt to travel and see the views of the side of the railways.
There are train services running from Hua Lamphong in Bangkok.
Travelling by air is currently not available.Information on the bus from different companies, train timetables and some useful travelling tips are provided in this section.
Attractions
These seaside towns have the multitude of natural attractions, historical and religious sites.
There are some cultural sites that are definitely worth to pay a visit to Klai Kangwon Palace,
Hua Hin Railway Station which still keeps the architecture of the bygone era.
Apart from beaches and islands, there are also verdant National Parks such as
Sam Roi Yod National Park or mountains like Khao Takiab and Khao Tao,
waterfalls are not to be missed. All draw nature lovers to explore. In addition,
other places of interests create the charm of the towns such as Hua Hin Arts & Crafts Center
and Dan Singkhon, to name only a few. All these make the destination ideal
for both action as well as nature and leisure oriented tourists.This section provides information and detail of a variety of attractions in both towns.
Activities
Hua Hin and Cha-am offers a profusion of things to do from lazing around on the beach to
getting adrenaline-driven in extreme sports or something in between. Thanks to the regular winds,
many sports that can take advantage of it are available such as windsurf, kitesurf and sailing.
There are also courses for the novices. Shoreline and inland activities are also abounding,
for example the popular horse-riding, golf, ATV, paintball, spa or fun banana boats.
Being on the coast, it is worth to explore what is out there in the water. There are many boat trips
to nearby islands, snorkeling, fishing, diving or kayaking. Get closed to the nature by walking
or trekking in the National Parks. There are also good spots for bird watching.
Golf is also a popular sport in this area. There are international level golf courses
at reasonable prices. Thai boxing and Thai cooking class are also available.
A complete list of things to do in Hua Hin and Cha-am is provided in this section.
Beaches and Islands
Hua Hin and Cha-am are perfect escape for a weekend or a long holiday.
Serene atmospheres, picturesque views and sandy beaches fringed by pine trees
have been Thai’s weekend getaway and frequented by the royal family.
The flat landscape and long beaches make the areas good for swimming,
unwinding under the pine trees or doing watersports.Even though beaches here share similar topography but they differ in characteristics and atmosphere. From North to South lie Hua Hin Beach, Khao Takiap Beach, Suan Son Beach, Pran Khiri Beach, Puek Tian Beach, Thawi Suk Beach, Klong Thian Beach, Cha-am Beach and Haruethai Beach. Not too far away from the mainland, there are islands such as Koh Singto, Koh Thalu, Koh Sang and Koh Sing waiting to be discovered.
Dinning in Hua Hin
Hua Hin and Cha-am offer much more than an ample meal to get by but a real feast
of dining option. A variety of cuisines and freshly caught seafood as well as peaceful
ambience or some vibrancy of the town can be prevalently found here.
The range of option varies from side street kiosk to a 5-star hotel,
Thai-style light meals to a variety of international cuisines such as Indian, Japanese,
Laotian, Korean BBQ, French, British, Italian and of course, Thai food are everywhere.
Some restaurants also feature performances such as live music and Thai dance.
Nothing can be better than exquisite dining in a laid-back atmosphere
with the backdrop of breathtaking view.The information on the restaurants in Hua Hin and Cha-am with addresses and contact details are provided in this section.
Golf in Hua Hin
The tropical sunshine and peaceful long sandy beaches are not all about
Hua Hin and Cha-am, it is also a golf heaven. It is growing in popularity every year
due to its stunning landscape, world class courses, the low green fees, great facilities,
superb services and it is only a few hours drive from Bangkok. In addition,
Hua Hin and Cha-am are blessed with natural attractions that will impress golfers
with its serene beauty or local ways of life at local markets and majestic Buddhist temples.
Fine fresh seafood is waiting to give you gustatory pleasure.There are a variety of offerings for golf tours, golf packages, accustomed packages and even golf tuitions in different golf course designs. A wide range of accommodations are offered amidst scenic views within or outside the golf courses. This section provides information golf courses as well as the maps and green fees of each one.
Nightlife in Hua Hin
Hua Hin and Cha-am is definitely not for a wild night but it’d rather than places to chill out having
a drink with friends or family. There are some pubs and bars along the beach and in town,
though there is a few Thai style disco in existence. The pubs, bars as well as restaurants
offer cool ambience to relax and live music. Most of the hotels feature sophisticated bar or lobby bar.
There are also some sport bars with big TV screen showing sports for the sport lovers.
Cha-am in particular is quieter and geared more towards local residents,
family and couple travellers. Therefore, the location of the scene is more segregated
but the residents are friendly and warmly welcome the tourists.Names of venues with description, addresses, opening hours and contacts divided by areas are listed in this section.
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