Local restaurants
It’s a 30km drive to Hua Hin, with all its cafés, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Book at ever-popular pavilion restaurant Supatra by the Sea (+66 (0)32 536 561), 122/63 Soi Mooban Takiab, Nongkae, and secure a table in the seaside gardens, then order the mouthwatering Modern Thai dishes. La Villa (+66 (0)32 513 435), at 12/2 Poolsuk Road is a small, very casual joint, which serves delicious Italian fare. Their speciality – an outstanding crab pasta – has fans among many of Bangkok’s glitterati.
Local bars
Elephant Bar (+66 (0)32 512 021) at the historic Sofitel Hotel, 1 Damnernkasem Road, brings a dose of colonial cool to your holiday. Try one of their signature cocktails and relax to the smooth sounds of the in-house pianist.
Local cafés
Sleek, chic WiFi café I Talay (+66 (0)32 531 268), at 39/4 Petchkasem Road , boasts a great smoothie selection and impressive art gallery.
Worth getting out of bed for
Spend any time in Hua Hin and you’ll realise that, apart from the beach and the spas, the real reason so many people flock to the city is its great golfing. Hua Hin has not one, nor two, but eight world-class golf courses, all open to the public (for a small greens fee, naturally). The oldest is the 18-hole Royal Hua Hin Golf Club (+66 (0)32 512 475), located very centrally behind the station. If you want something newer, head to the Springfield Royal Country Club (+66 (0)32 593 223). Its Jack Nicklaus–designed course is a favourite among pros and passionate amateurs alike.
Diary
March Look skywards in Cha-Am during the Thailand International Kite Festival. Mid-April Songkran is the water-flinging Thai New Year celebration. June The Hua Hin Jazz Festival (www.jazzfestivalhuahin.com) brings world-class performers and visitors to the city. August Every day during the month, you can play at courses participating in the Hua Hin Golf Festival for THB800 a round.
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