Thailand - Hua Hin

Photo Gallery of Hua Hin in Thailand.

HuaHin: Scenery of the beach.

  Hua Hin is a famous and calm beach resort town in Thailand, about 200 km south of Bangkok, about three hours by car from Bangkok, in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand.

  Hua Hin was a peaceful fishing village, however, after King Rama VII built a palace, Kraikangwon Palace (means "far from worries", in 1926, it became a popular retreat for Thai royal family and as a result, became popular among high society of Bangkok and tourists from overseas.

  When I visited Hua Hin in 2004, I felt like it was only a place for just relaxing, however when I visited again in August, 2011, it looks like something was changing.

  Basically, you can spend relaxing and peaceful time along the beach, but what's more, you can enjoy "Hua Hin station" that is one of the oldest stations in Thailand, "Wat Khow Takiab" that is the white temple on a hill, "Wat Huay Mongkol" where you can see a big monk statue, "floating market" that you'll feel, wow, not only in Bangkok !, the old-fashioned village "Plearn Wan" and so on.

BKK to HuaHin station
Relaxk on the beach
Wat Khow Takiab - Chopstick Hill Temple
Wat Huay Mongkol - with the huge image of the Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad"
Floating Market - still new, and the market called "Sam Phan Nam Floating Market".
Plearn Wan - the old-fashioned village in Hua Hin, Thailand.

[Hua Hin] BKK to HuaHin station
Last time in 2004, I visited Hua Hin by car, but this time, I tried train in 2011. Now, let's get going ! Get on the train at Bang Sue station in Bangkok bound for Surat Thani. Hua Hin is waiting for you !
Bang Sue station 1 Bang Sue station in Bangkok	Bang Sue station 2 Got on a special Express train called "Sprinter"	Hua Hin station 1 About three hours from Bangkok. We finally got to Hua Hin station. This station is one of the oldest stations in Thailand and the station is bright in red, famous for housing the Royal Waiting Room built by King Rama VI.
Bang Sue station Bang Sue station in Bangkok	Bang Sue station 2 Got on a special Express train called "Sprinter"
Inside the train 1 Inside the special Express train.	Inside the train 2 They served us some sweets and meal. (The train fare included them.)
Inside the train Inside the special Express train.	Inside the train 2 They served us some sweets and meal. (The train fare included them.)	Hua Hin station 1 About three hours from Bangkok. We finally got to Hua Hin station. This station is one of the oldest stations in Thailand and the station is bright in red, famous for housing the Royal Waiting Room built by King Rama VI.
Hua Hin station 2 This is the Royal Waiting Room.		Hua Hin station 3 Waiting space. A lot of people are waiting for trains.
Hua Hin station 2 This is the Royal Waiting Room.		Hua Hin station 3 Waiting space. A lot of people are waiting for trains.
Hua Hin station 4 Waiting space as well. A lot of photos related to the king and royal family.		Hua Hin station 5 Photos of the king and queen.
Hua Hin station 4 Waiting space as well. A lot of photos related to the king and royal family.		Hua Hin station 5 Photos of the king and queen.
Hua Hin station 6 Inside the station. Ticket office.		Hua Hin station 7 The appearance of the station., bright and vivid in red. Cute and beautiful.
Hua Hin station 6 Inside the station. Ticket office.		Hua Hin station 7 The appearance of the station., bright and vivid in red. Cute and beautiful.
Hua Hin station 8 Around the entrance.	Hua Hin station 8 You'll see an old locomotive over the railway.	Outside the station In front of the station, taxies called "Saam Loath" are waiting for customers. ("Saam" is " three ", "Loh" is "wheel")	What's this ? Emblem was seen above a tourist map. Is it of Hua Hin ?
Hua Hin station 8 Around the entrance.	Hua Hin station 8 You'll see an old locomotive over the railway.	Outside the station In front of the station, taxies called "Saam Loh" are waiting for customers. ("Saam" is " three ", "Loh" is "wheel")	What's this ? Emblem was seen above a tourist map. Is it of Hua Hin ?

[Hua Hin] Relaxk on the beach
Hua Hin beach around sunset. Scenery of Hua Hin beach in 2004 and 2011. Not crowded, very calm. You can relax here. Hua Hin beach is very suitable for those who want to do nothing but just relax. By the way, it was in August when we visited Hua Hin in 2011. The weather was not so good, almost cloudy and rainy, blue sky was seen only sometimes . :( It was in rainy season...
Beach 2004-1 The view from a condominium near the beach.	Beach 2004-2 The view when the tide ebbs. (My favorite scenery)	Beach 2004-3 The local people were enjoying football. And dogs were gathering. (Why ?)	Beach 2004-4 The local people were enjoying football. And dogs were gathering. (Why ?)
Beach 2004-1 The view from a condominium near the beach.	Beach 2004-2 The view when the tide ebbs. (My favorite scenery)	Beach 2004-3,4 The local people were enjoying football. And dogs were gathering. (Why ?)
Beach 2011-1 Beach around the hotel we stayed in 2011. Not so far from the place in 2004 but anyway almost cloudy. Blue sky only sometimes showed smiles.		Beach 2011-2 Beach near the hotel we stayed.	Beach 2011-3 Beach near the hotel we stayed.
		Beach 2011-2 Beach near the hotel we stayed.	Beach 2011-3 Beach near the hotel we stayed.
		Beach 2011-4 We saw fog over the ocean. (It looks like it was raining over there.)	etc Carps in the hotel.
Beach 2011-1 Beach around the hotel we stayed in 2011. Not so far from the place in 2004 but anyway almost cloudy. Blue sky only sometimes showed smiles.		Beach 2011-4 We saw fog over the ocean. (It looks like it was raining over there.)	etc Carps in the hotel.

[Hua Hin] Wat Khow Takiab - Chopstick Hill Temple
Wat Khow Takiab in Hua Hin, south of Thailand. Wat Khow Takiab (Wat Khow Takiab / Wat Khao Takiab) is in Hua Hin, south of Thailand. The name "Khow Takiab" means, "Khow" is "hill", "Takiab" means "chopstick". That is, "Chopstick Hill". It has a long stairways to the temple (better than Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, though :D). Walk up hard the lots of steps and when you reach the top, your efforts will be rewarded with a great view of the ocean of Hua Hin. By the way, this place has a log of monkeys like Phetchaburi. Be careful if they get closer to you. （Aug. 2011）
Top the top Now, walk up, go on.	Looking down Hmmm, steep stairs.	Wat Khow Takiab Wat Khow Takiab on the 272 meters high hill. I came here in 2004 last time. It looks somewhat different but not sure.
Top the top Now, walk up, go on.	Looking down Hmmm, steep stairs.
Inside Buddha images are enshrined.	The principal image Looks calm.
Inside Buddha images are enshrined.	The principal image Looks calm.	Wat Khow Takiab Wat Khow Takiab on the 272 meters high hill. I came here in 2004 last time. It looks somewhat different but not sure.
The view from the inside. The scenery from the temple. The blue sky had just come and the atmosphere is quite balmy.		Buddha images for each day of the week, When you put a coin, a Buddhist sutra will be played.	Ceiling Quite high ceiling.
		Buddha images for each day of the week, When you put a coin, a Buddhist sutra will be played.	Ceiling Quite high ceiling.
		Another one Another Buddha image pressing his hands together.	A sleeping dog Sleeping around the entrance door. Be careful not to step on.
The view from the inside. The scenery from the temple. The blue sky had just come and the atmosphere is quite balmy.		Another one Another Buddha image pressing his hands together.	A sleeping dog Sleeping around the entrance door. Be careful not to step on.
Buddha image outside Buddha image outside with his hands put forward.	Because it's a high place They have a convenient and easy transportation from down to the top.	A blue flag A blue flag. That is, this is the Queen's flag ?	The view from the top If the sky was blue, the scenery would be even more fantastic.
Buddha image outside Buddha image outside with his hands put forward.	Because it's a high place They have a convenient and easy transportation from down to the top.	A blue flag A blue flag. That is, this is the Queen's flag ?	The view from the top If the sky was blue, the scenery would be even more fantastic.
A lot of bells Like other temples in Thailand, a lot of bells are in the line.		Monkeys Many monkeys are here and there around the red temple gate.
A lot of bells Like other temples in Thailand, a lot of bells are in the line.		Monkeys Many monkeys are here and there around the red temple gate.

[Hua Hin] Wat Huay Mongkol
The huge image of the renowned Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad" This place was originally called "Huay Kot", then the King Rama IX the name to "Huay Mongkol". In 1994, the huge image of the renowned Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad" was built as you can see in the picture. It's said that it took ten years to build the statue. It stands to a total of 11.5 meters high from the base and is 9.9 meters wide. (Aug. in 2011)
The huge statue The huge image of the renowned Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad"		People praying A lot of people visit and pray in front of the statue.	An elephant with 2 heads They say if you pass under the elephant, you can get lucky. They put coins into the mouth.
		People praying A lot of people visit and pray in front of the statue.	An elephant with 2 heads They say if you pass under the elephant, you can get lucky. They put coins into the mouth.
		Half Why ? A Buddha image with a half head.	Gold plate Not sure if they are real but gold plates (donation) with hopes written on them.
大きな像有名な僧「ルアン・ポー・トゥアッド」（Luang Phor Tuad）の大きな像		Half Why ? A Buddha image with a half head.	Gold plate Not sure if they are real but gold plates (donation) with hopes written on them.
Inside the main hall A lot of Buddha images are enshrined. In this place also, a lot of people come and pray.		The renowned Buddhist monk Maybe a wax doll but the renowned Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad" ?
Inside the main hall A lot of Buddha images are enshrined. In this place also, a lot of people come and pray.		The renowned Buddhist monk Maybe a wax doll but the renowned Buddhist monk "Luang Phor Tuad" ?
A lot of images In the main hall, Buddha images for each day of the week are housed.	YAN Looks like a lucky charm by monks called Yan.	Crocodiles I don't know why but donations are stuck into the crocodiles.	King Taksin the Great A statue of the King Taksin the Great stands in the site and small dolls of the king are in front of it.
A lot of images In the main hall, Buddha images for each day of the week are housed.	YAN Looks like a lucky charm by monks called Yan.	Crocodiles I don't know why but donations are stuck into the crocodiles.	King Taksin the Great A statue of the King Taksin the Great stands in the site and small dolls of the king are in front of it.

[Hua Hin] Floating Market
HUA HIN Sam Phan Nam Floating Market If I heard "floating market", I think of the market, "Damnoen, the morning market" in Ratchaburi, "Ampawa floating market" in Samut SongKhram, and Pattaya Floating Market, called "Talad Nam Si Pak", and here in Hua Hin, they also have it. It looks still new, and the market called "Sam Phan Nam Floating Market". This market is specially for tourists, not for locals for their daily lives, but you can enjoy shopping and seeing around the market. (Aug in 2011)
In the market 1 A lot of shops are in the line around a big pond.		In the market 2 Back side of the market.
In the market A lot of shops are in the line around a big pond.		In the market 2 Back side of the market.
Train 1 You can take the special cute train of the market and go to the back side.	Train 2 You can take the special cute train of the market and go to the back side.	Rest room 1 No meaning, just interested in the mark.	Rest room 2 No meaning, just interested in the mark.
Train You can take the special cute train of the market and go to the back side.		Rest room 1 No meaning, just interested in the mark. (in Chiang Mai, as well.)
Southern beach style Just relax and have something to eat.	Shops around the big pond. A lot of shops around the pond.	Under construction Because the market is still new, some shops are still under construction.	Buddha image ? A statue enshrined. Is this a Buddha image or something else ?
Southern beach style Just relax and have something to eat.	Shops around the big pond. A lot of shops around the pond.	Under construction Because the market is still new, some shops are still under construction.	Buddha image ? A statue enshrined. Is this a Buddha image or something else ?
Goats Goats are there and you can feed milk to them.	Cute girl I found a cute girl.	Old style Old-style posts.	Shops Cute frogs.
Goats Goats are there and you can feed milk to them.	Cute girl I found a cute girl.	Old style Old-style posts.	Shops Cute frogs.
Spacious restaurant 1 The ceiling is high, and spacious. I had a lunch break here.		Spacious restaurant 2 Around the restaurant, they are cooking on boats.	Spacious restaurant 2 Around the restaurant, they are cooking on boats.
		Spacious restaurant 2 Around the restaurant, they are cooking on boats.
		Pad Thai I had "phad thai". (Thai style fried noodle)	Japanese I saw some signs in Japanese.
Spacious restaurant 1 The ceiling is high, and spacious. I had a lunch break here.		Pad Thai I had "phad thai". (Thai style fried noodle)	Japanese I saw some signs in Japanese.
Juice ? A lot of bottles in the line.,... Juice ?	Shaved ice Shaved ice ! Let me cool down. :D	Decoration Decoration of a boat. Chinese style ?	The pond It has some fountains. They enjoy the scenery.
こちらはジュース？いくつもビンが並んでますが、飴とかジュースかな？	Shaved ice Shaved ice ! Let me cool down. :D	Decoration Decoration of a boat. Chinese style ?	The pond It has some fountains. They enjoy the scenery.
Attraction 1 Around noon, some attraction on the pond can be seen with music. A few boats march on the pond with beautiful ladies and drums.		Attraction 2 Beating a big gong.	Attraction 3 Beating drums.
		Attraction 2 Beating a big gong.	Attraction 3 Beating drums.
		Attraction 4 The boats are going gently.	Attraction 5 ladies' hair accessory.
Attraction 1 Around noon, some attraction on the pond can be seen with music. A few boats march on the pond with beautiful ladies and drums.		Attraction 4 The boats are going gently.	Attraction 5 ladies' hair accessory.
Another floating market This is another floating market, called "Hua Hin Floating Market". Just born and not so many shops are open yet.		Anyway let's go A big bridge is waiting for you.	Scenery The scene is beautiful.
		Anyway let's go A big bridge is waiting for you.	Scenery The scene is beautiful.
		Another bridge Another bridge here.	Photo Take a ceremonial photo here. :D
Another floating market This is another floating market, called "Hua Hin Floating Market". Just born and not so many shops are open yet.		Another bridge Another bridge here.	Photo Take a ceremonial photo here. :D

[Hua Hin] Plearn Wan
Plearn Wan, the old-fashioned village in Hua Hin, Thailand. Plearn Wan is the old-fashioned village in Hua Hin, Thailand. It's a tourist spot where you can feel Thailand's old-styled and town. It's still new, and you can enjoy old-styled Thai sweets and shops. (Aug in 2011)
Around the entrance You'll see this kind of scenery.		In the Back Old-styled. There is a small Ferris wheel over there.
Around the entrance You'll see this kind of scenery.		In the Back Old-styled. There is a small Ferris wheel over there.
Thai whisky, Mekhong Looks like they are Thai traditional whisky, "Mekhong".		Old-fashioned Old-fashioned cafe or bar.	Barber ? Old-styled .. barber ?
		Old-fashioned Old-fashioned cafe or bar.	Barber ? Old-styled .. barber ?
		Posters ? Are they old posters showing fashions ?	Sweets Looks like Thai old sweets.
Thai whisky, Mekhong Looks like they are Thai traditional whisky, "Mekhong".		Posters ? Are they old posters showing fashions ?	Sweets Looks like Thai old sweets.
Ornaments Handiwork of fish or locust.	Kanom Buang Thai sweets called "Kanom Buang"	Drink Very good to carry. (Some shops put strings for you)	Pork skin Looks like pork skin.
Ornaments Handiwork of fish or locust.	Kanom Buang Thai sweets called "Kanom Buang"	Drink Very good to carry. (Some shops put strings for you)	Pork skin Looks like pork skin.
Nothing but,.. Interested in the decoration.		In front of the entrance Is this a Tuk-tuk, Thailand's convenient vehicle ?
Nothing but,.. Interested in the decoration.		In front of the entrance Is this a Tuk-tuk, Thailand's convenient vehicle ?