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Property for sale in Thailand: Hua Hin
It may not be the first resort destination that
springs to mind when thinking of a trip to the
Kingdom of Thailand, but Hua Hin is the oldest resort in the land, and
comes blessed with
royal endorsement! Located 170 kilometres south
of Bangkok on the west coast of Thailand, Hua Hin has long been to the
Thai royal family
what Balmoral is to the British monarchy.
A very attractive, grand, coastal fishing port,
Hua Hin has been a resort for over 70 years,
proving as popular with Thais as with visitors from overseas. A peaceful
fishing village until
the early 1920s, Hua Hin was effectively set
up as a resort by the then King Rama VII who saw it as the perfect holiday
location for
his family away from bustling Bangkok. He had
a palace built in 1928, named Klai Kangwon – ‘Far From Worries’ -
to reflect the fact that it was precious sanctuary indeed from the pressures
of ruling a nation! As a consequence, the nobility
and well-to-do
of Bangkok followed suit, having their own residences
built in the town, firmly establishing Hua Hin as an exclusive resort
from thereon
in.
Hua Hin’s air of exclusivity has softened greatly in recent decades,
opening to all eager to sample its considerable
charms. Most are drawn to the magnificent, 5-mile-long town beach, which
is considered amongst
the most picturesque in the whole of South East
Asia. In fact, the town takes its name – translating a little
morbidly as ‘headstone’ -
from the rock formations found on the beach. There
are also four other fine beaches accessible from the town, and none
of them ever get particularly
busy as there is so much space available!
There is plenty to see and do in and around Hua
Hin, starting with visits to Klai Kangwon and
the many beautiful temples in the town. The stunning Wat Hua Hin is
essential, and you may wish
to feed the catfish in the lovely ponds at Wat
Bor Fai, situated just 5 km north of the town. If close encounters with
wildlife get your
pulse racing, then a visit to ‘Chopstick Hill’ – 7
km south of the town – is absolutely essential. With a lovely
temple at the top of the hill, the area is home
to troops of long-tailed macaque monkeys that lend the hill’s
other nickname of ‘Monkey
Mountain’! They love nothing more than to be fed bananas and
nuts, but keep your personal belongings close
by, as they are also rather fond of scampering off into the jungle
with them if they get
half a chance!
For the outdoor type, there is a huge range of
sporting activities available in Hua Hin. The
area has amongst the finest golf courses in Thailand, many watersports
options, go-karting
(so thoroughly enjoyed throughout Thailand) and
much more. As is also the case the length and breadth of the land, the
local scenery is
extraordinary, presenting plentiful opportunities
to swim in waterfalls, explore caves and go jungle trekking with elephants.
After a day of
action or simply relaxing on the beach, why not
dine at one of the many excellent restaurants (the seafood being amazing),
or take in
the atmosphere of the colourful night markets?
If Hua Hin sounds too good to be true for a resort destination, then
have faith that it
is everything and more that has held Thai kings
and princesses, and all who have followed them here, for over 70 years.
Whether you are considering purchasing property
in Hua Hin as a holiday home, retirement home
or solely for investment purposes, it can only represent a solid investment.
With increasing
numbers becoming aware of Hua Hin as a superb
alternative to more ‘established’ Thai
resort destinations, and the golfing community’s promotion of
the superb links in the area, this lovely town
is moving quickly into the spotlight. Consequently, property for sale
in Hua Hin is in increasing
demand.
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