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The tranquil fishing village was turned into a royal resort and consequently became popular among Siam’s nobility and upper class. In 1928,
- The coastal seaside resort of Hua Hin – Photography by Around-Chaam.Com.
Prajadhipok built his Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries) Palace. As of 2007, Klai Kangwon is a full-time residence of the current king and is not open for visitors, although the outer palace grounds are open for walkers and joggers from 4PM to 7PM daily (Wear shoes and bring your passport).
The 5 km long beach itself is pretty, more so than Pattaya’s, and the sea is relatively clean. However, most of the beach could completely disappear in certain parts of the coast during high tide. Besides just sunbathing, snorkeling and swimming, visitors can also enjoy golf, spas, caves, peaks, waterfalls, shops, seafood and nearby national parks. The town is warm and laid-back making it ideal for families and couples.
Hua Hin has a tropical climate with high humidity and occasional rain. It is typically pleasant however, and can be enjoyed all year round. Generally, the best time of the year to visit Hua Hin is in the cool season from November to February, but for those who like it hot, then the hot season is from March to May
(temperature gets up into the higher 30s). The rainy season (although it doesn’t rain every day) is from June to October with September being the rainiest of all. For those who don’t appreciate the rain, be advised that the rain in Thailand usually comes in short sharp bursts. It doesn’t usually drizzle for long periods of time (like in England).
