A three hour drive south of Bangkok, this is the original Thai seaside resort, justifiably popular for its sandy beaches and golf courses. A gentler pace of life compared to Pattaya & Phuket in terms of night life but it's a busy market town away from the beach with excellent seafood restaurants and a thriving night market.

Hua Hins neighbour, slightly closer to Bangkok, is a beach strip pure and simple with little " town"  to speak of. With good quality beachfront hotels affordably available, the resort has become increasingly popular amongst Thais & tourists seeking a mellow break away from more raucous resorts. Long sandy beaches, frequented by ponies rather than noisy jet skiers, and cheap seafood dining is the order of the day.