What's happening in and around Hua Hin
Some Sunday plans deserve to unfold slowly. At McFarland House, brunch is less a meal to be hurried through than an invitation to settle beside the sea and allow the afternoon to find its own pace. Part of THE BARAI at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, McFarland House occupies a restored historic pavilion overlooking the beach….
As evening settles over Hua Hin, Tamarind Market begins to glow. Lanterns illuminate the tables beneath the trees, the first notes of live music drift across the courtyard and the aroma of dishes prepared to order turns a casual visit into a lingering night out. Located on Soi Hua Thanon 23 in the Khao Takiab…
Hua Hin may be best known for its beaches, yet one of the region’s most distinctive landscapes lies inland. Around 45 minutes west of town, Monsoon Valley Vineyard stretches across a sheltered valley where rows of vines follow the contours of the hills and Thailand’s tropical climate produces wines with a character of their own….
Cha-Am’s beachfront will take on a distinctly festive glow from 12–19 September 2026, when the town’s much-loved Shellfish Eating and Squid Fishing Festival returns for its 25th year. Held at Cha-Am Beach Viewpoint, around 22 kilometres north of Hua Hin, the eight-night celebration brings together the flavours, traditions and easygoing atmosphere of this neighbouring seaside…
If there is one place that captures Hua Hin’s easygoing weekend personality, it is Cicada Market. Set in a leafy tropical garden in Khao Takiab, Cicada is part night market, part art fair and part live entertainment venue. It is the sort of place where you can arrive with no particular plan, wander for…
Moving to Thailand is exciting for all the obvious reasons: warmer weather, a more relaxed pace of life, great food, beautiful beaches and, for many people, a considerably better lifestyle. But somewhere between imagining morning walks along the beach and long lunches overlooking the Gulf, a much more practical question usually appears: “Will I still…
Deciding where to buy property in Thailand is as important as deciding what to buy. Each region has its own character, price level, lifestyle and rental appeal — and the right choice depends on how you plan to live. This guide walks through Thailand’s main property markets for foreign buyers, and where each one shines. How to choose where…
Property due diligence in Thailand is the single step that protects your money — the careful checking that happens before you sign and pay. Skipping it is how buyers end up with disputed titles, unbuildable land or debts they didn’t know about. Done properly by an independent lawyer, it’s straightforward. Here’s the checklist to work through on every…
Knowing how to buy property in Thailand the right way turns what feels like a daunting process into a straightforward one. The steps are well-established, and with a good agent and an independent lawyer, hundreds of thousands of foreigners have done it smoothly. Here’s the whole journey, from first idea to keys in hand. How to buy…
The cost of buying property in Thailand goes beyond the sticker price. On top of the purchase price, you should budget roughly 2–6% for transaction costs, plus legal fees and some ongoing charges once you own. Here’s exactly what to expect, so there are no surprises at the Land Department. What the cost of buying property…
If you’re a foreigner buying a home, understanding freehold vs leasehold in Thailand is the single most important thing to get right. It decides what you actually own, how secure that ownership is, and what happens when you come to sell. The one rule everything hinges on Under Thai law, only Thai nationals can own land. As a foreigner,…
The 15th edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards was celebrated on Wednesday, 18 November, during a glamorous ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The Awards honoured the kingdom’s most outstanding property developers, developments, and designs across 44 categories. Representatives of approximately 30 shortlisted companies safely gathered at the highly anticipated…
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