Hua Hin – Close to Bangkok, But Meh
Although not typically on the tourist trail, Hua Hin is well known by Bangkokians as the go-to beach for a break from urban life. Only about three hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin is the perfect distance for a quick weekend getaway, offering a respite from the busy city.
One teeny tiny small problem with Hua Hin: the beaches.
They’re not that nice. Simple as that.
Crowded, busy, over developed, featureless. A constant drone of recreational water vehicles buzzing along the shore. Certainly not what pops into my head when I imagine a beautiful, peaceful Thai beach.
You are free to consider me a beach snob.
Without enough time to make it to some far-flung island paradise, what’s a Bangkok-based family desperate for some ocean time to do?