Hua Hin Panoramas
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Hua Hin Beach Sunrise 2 2014
Sunrise on Hua Hin Beach in early April 2014. A little later. A Buddhist monk is doing his alms round (binthabaht) on the beach, giving those watching the sunrise the chance to make merit.
Sunrise from a Head Rock, Hua Hin April 2014 Panorama
Sunrise from one of Hua Hin's eponymous rocks. Hua Hin's original name was Samo Riang (สมอเรียง) meaning rows of rocks. It was later changed to Hua (= head) Hin (= rock).
Hua Hin Beach Sunrise 1 2014
Sunrise on Hua Hin Beach in early April 2014. Another hot day is starting.
Hua Hin Chinese Temple 2014
On the path from Naret Damri Road behind the Hilton to the beach there is a small Chinese temple. The population of Hua Hin is predominantly Thai-Chinese and there are many Chinese shops, restaurants and businesses around town.
Pala-U Waterfall Pool 2014
The main pool on level 3 of Pala-U waterfall.
Pala-U Waterfall, located about 60 km west of Hua Hin, used to be the most popular day trip from Hua Hin.
Then the self-installed coup government raised the entrance fee from an already outrageous 200 Baht to 300 Baht per adult foreigner (children pay half) in February 2015, as this rather modest waterfall is qualified as a "National Park".
This means that a family of four will pay 900 Baht, the price of a lavish family dinner at a local seaside restaurant.
Thais, Chinese and Asian-looking folk can get in for 50 Baht, as this policy is racist and the fee is based on appearance and skin color.
It is therefore strongly advised to boycott Pala-U and all other "National Parks" of Thailand until these racist and greedy policies are changed.
You may want to follow tripadvisor for the latest developments regarding price and water level.
Pala-U Waterfall 2014
Pala-U Waterfall, located about 60 km west of Hua Hin, used to be the most popular day trip from Hua Hin.
Then the self-installed coup government raised the entrance fee from an already outrageous 200 Baht to 300 Baht per adult foreigner (children pay half) in February 2015, as this rather modest waterfall is qualified as a "National Park".
This means that a family of four will pay 900 Baht, the price of a lavish family dinner at a local seaside restaurant.
Thais, Chinese and Asian-looking folk can get in for 50 Baht, as this policy is racist and the fee is based on appearance and skin color.
It is therefore strongly advised to boycott Pala-U and all other "National Parks" of Thailand until these racist and greedy policies are changed.
You may want to follow tripadvisor for the latest developments regarding price and water level.
The trip to the waterfall leads through some real rain forest and is very scenic. The national park has some uniformed guides stationed around the falls that give advice and aid visitors. There are many levels of these falls. A trip to the very top takes a few hours. Gibbons and other jungle beasts can sometimes be seen at the falls.
Suan Son Beach 2014
Suan Son Beach, 10 km south of Hua Hin, is beach popular with Thais from the region and even from Bangkok that gets busy on weekends. The beach is part of a military camp and there is an entrance fee of 20 Baht per vehicle. All facilities are well managed and the restaurant is especially good and cheap with very attentive service. It appears Suan Son is part of the Thai military's image campaign. A trip to Suan Son is a must for visitors to Hua Hin to experience authentic Thai beach life free of the crass commercialism that is prevalent in Hua Hin and especially Cha-am.
Khao Hin Lek Fai Platform in 2008
A view from the metal platform on Khao Hin Lek Fai Hua Hin, taken in 2008.
Khao Hin Lek Fai in 2008
This panorama show the view from Khao Hin Lek Fai, the hill west of central Hua Hin in 2008. The hill can easily be ascended by road and offers great vistas over the area.
Khao Hin Lek Fai in 2008
Another view from Khao Hin Lek Fai in 2008.
Pala-U Waterfall 2007
Pala-U Waterfall in 2007
Pala-U Waterfall, located about 60 km west of Hua Hin, used to be the most popular day trip from Hua Hin.
Then the self-installed coup government raised the entrance fee from an already outrageous 200 Baht to 300 Baht per adult foreigner (children pay half) in February 2015, as this rather modest waterfall is qualified as a "National Park".
This means that a family of four will pay 900 Baht, the price of a lavish family dinner at a local seaside restaurant.
Thais, Chinese and Asian-looking folk can get in for 50 Baht, as this policy is racist and the fee is based on appearance and skin color.
It is therefore strongly advised to boycott Pala-U and all other "National Parks" of Thailand until these racist and greedy policies are changed.
You may want to follow tripadvisor for the latest developments regarding price and water level.
Khao Takiab Temple 2007
This panorama shows the temple on top of Khao Takiab hill in 2007.
Suan Son Beach 2007
This panorama shows Suan Son Beach, about 10 km south of Hua Hin, in 2007.
Pala-U Restaurant 2005
Pala-U area restaurant in 2005
Suan Son Beach 2004
Suan Son Beach, about 10 km south of Hua Hin, in 2004.
Hua Hin Beach in 2004
Hua Hin Beach in November 2004
Khao Hin Lek Fai in 2004
This panorama show the view from Khao Hin Lek Fai, the hill west of central Hua Hin. The hill can easily be ascended by road.
Pala-U Waterfall 2004
Pala-U Waterfall in 2004
Pala-U Waterfall, located about 60 km west of Hua Hin, used to be the most popular day trip from Hua Hin.
Then the self-installed coup government raised the entrance fee from an already outrageous 200 Baht to 300 Baht per adult foreigner (children pay half) in February 2015, as this rather modest waterfall is qualified as a "National Park".
This means that a family of four will pay 900 Baht, the price of a lavish family dinner at a local seaside restaurant.
Thais, Chinese and Asian-looking folk can get in for 50 Baht, as this policy is racist and the fee is based on appearance and skin color.
It is therefore strongly advised to boycott Pala-U and all other "National Parks" of Thailand until these racist and greedy policies are changed.
You may want to follow tripadvisor for the latest developments regarding price and water level.
Poolsuk Road in Central Hua Hin in 2004
This panorama show Poolsuk Road in central Hua Hin, at the Hilton Hua Hin hotel, in 2004.
The Hilton Hua Hin Hotel in 2004
This panorama shows the extensive pool area of the Hilton Hua Hin hotel. The pool area has direct access to the beach.
Hua Hin Beach Low Tide in 2004
Hua Hin Beach at low tide in November 2004
Cha-am: Under the Beach Umbrellas 2014
While Western tanning is abhorrent and incomprehensible to most Thais, the typical beach experience in Hua Hin (the image was actually taken in Cha-am) involves sitting in beach chairs under umbrellas on small tables. Food and drinks will then be ordered. Be careful that in Hua Hin food and/or drinks have to be ordered, otherwise a chair can cost 100 Baht.
In Cha-am there is a fee of 300 Baht per table (2014) and mandatory drinks, while food is ordered from other vendors. Never order food that is not on the menu unless you check and reconfirm prices in detail. This way there will be no surprises when the bill arrives.
The coup government has recently cracked down on the beachside restaurants in Hua Hin for their blatant overcharging and intransparent pricing. They may sneak back after this populist stunt.
Cha-am Beach April 2014
Cha-am Beach in the evening, when the picnic tables are already packed. The feel of this beach is much more "Thai" than Hua Hin beach, with activities such as banana boats, jet skis and horse riding being the focus of beach activity.
Cha-am Beach April 2014
Cha-am Beach in the evening, when the picnic tables are already packed. The feel of this beach is much more "Thai" than Hua Hin beach, with activities such as banana boats, jet skis and horse riding being the focus of beach activity.
Tabtim Bay Sunrise Ko Samet 2014
Sunrise at Tabtim Resort is the oldest resort on Koh Samet. Monks are seen on their morning alms round (binta baaht).
Tabtim Resort Ko Samet 2014
Tabtim Resort is the oldest resort on Koh Samet. Overpriced, but nice in the evenings when food is served at a makeshift restaurant on the beach.
Ko Samet Pier 2014 Panorama
The new ferry pier of Ko Samet with the impressive statue of legendary sea giant seducress Pisuea Samut ('Butterfly of the Sea') from a story by Sunthorn Phu (1786-1855). And that tourist's holiday really must have cost him an arm and a leg.
Vong Deuan Resort Ko Samet 2014
Vong Deuan Resort sits on a nice bay on the east coast of Ko Samet. The resort is a bit controversial. You may check the review on Tripadvisor