Reviews for Hua Hin, Thailand

Most of the shops in Hua Hin tourist area are located in a shacklike premises. The new and modernly designed Sailom Pavilion is thus a fresh change for shopping. Elegantly made of wood, steel and glass, the minimall has charm to lure people inside to the shops.

The storerooms are not big, as ther... More >

Thailand is renown for silk, both the fabric and the garments. However, the greedy Thai businesses do their best to make buying silk problematic -- if you are not a professional or seasoned amateur, you never know what you are purchasing for real.

Fortunately, there is an upscalish silk shop at t... More >

Ice cream is an excellent cure for feeling tired of Thailand's hot and humid weather. One of the best ice cream parlours we found is located in Sailom Pavilion mini-mall, in middle of the busy Hua Hin tourist district.

The ice cream just melts into your mouth. Savouring the taste inside is a good... More >

Tuk Tuk, the little moped taxi that delivers, is an enigmatic figure to Thailand and no trip is complete without riding those at least once. In big cities, they can be hauled from any street corner, but on smaller towns you might need to know where to catch one.

Remember to settle the price befor... More >

If you are accustomed to get daily dose of coffee from Starbucks (or similar), you need to walk quite a bit from Hua Hin beach to find the local dealer next to the clock tower. Fortunately, there is an alternative next to Hua Hin Hilton: World News Coffee.

The joint is operated by Hilton, and off... More >