Sun, sand, sea, great food and a healthy lifestyle are some of the things that await those who choose to visit or live in Hua Hin, a seaside town about 3 hours south of Bangkok. I’m here to celebrate this fantastic place which I’m lucky enough to call home and hopefully provide you with some interesting insights, some good advice and a few laughs. Hua Hin Blog is covering areas such as food, Thai culture, a healthy lifestyle and what it is to live and work in Thailand. In other words a celebration of life in a tropical location and how to make the most of it.
Yesterday I arrived back in Thailand after a 2 week visit to the UK. It had been nearly 6 years since my last visit due to Covid and then being so busy since Covid and I really needed to reconnect with my friends and family there (which was lovely). I was intrigued / apprehensive as…
How much effort would you put into your job if you didn’t know you were going to get paid? This is something property agents in Hua Hin think about a lot (at least they should do). I’ve been working in the real estate industry here in Hua Hin for 5 years now and I’ve heard…
Selling your house in Hua Hin is not easy. It’s a buyer’s market and supply far outweighs demand. Here are some mistakes to avoid if you are trying to sell your house in Hua Hin. Choose a Bad Realtor If you do not know how to market your home, hire a reputable agent with experience…
At the start of the pandemic we feared the worst for the real estate market in Hua Hin but it remained steady throughout the pandemic and the town itself, although seriously affected, was not hit as hard as some other places in Thailand such as Phuket and Pattaya. Indeed the market in Hua Hin has…
We’re super lucky to live in Thailand. Everywhere has its advantages and disadvantages but with its weather, its food and its people, Thailand really is a great place for expats to live. I’m happy to say I’ve lived here for 13 years (can’t believe it’s that long) and sometimes things happen that would usually seem…
Making a great first impression is absolutely critical to expediting the sale of your home, especially in a buyer’s market like Hua Hin. Marketing and showing your property in its finest state attracts buyers’ interest, increases viewings and gives you a far higher chance of actually selling your property. As a seller in this market…
When we come to live in another country it’s up to us to assimilate ourselves into the culture. It’s essential to keep an open mind to the different customs and practices that you may experience and then you really come to appreciate the country you have chosen to live in and you’ll find that the…
It’s a great time to look at buying a property here in Hua Hin, all the power is with the buyer and if you can offer a cash deal you’ll give youself significant negotiating power. 100% buyer’s market. Here are 5 great deals that will be worth your attention if you are looking to buy…
Thailand is an amazing country and I love living here but one of the greatest things about calling Thailand home is that life is never ever boring and I’m constantly learning of new and interesting things about this country I call home. Here’s a list of some really cool things you may not already know…
Look, I know I’m on shaky ground here but I’m pretty sure my wife will find some amusement in all of these and to be fair it is pretty funny. I’ve been in long term relationships with both western and Thai women and my (Thai) wife and I are about to celebrate our 4th anniversary.…
Who doesn’t love Thai food? Let’s face it, the Thais have the got the Asian food thing nailed and it’s one of the best things about living here. For this list I’ve not included the usual suspects such as Gra Pow Moo, Pad Thai, Somtam and Tom Yam Goong (much as I love them). I’ve…
The Mae Hong Son Loop Known as one of the top 10 roads in the world for any motorbike enthusiast to ride. The Mae Hong Son loop is 692 kilometers of twists and turns, the 1095 highway has 1,864 corners making it a motorcyclist’s dream. Take a couple of days to explore the city of…
