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Facts for Hua Hin Travelers
:: Hua Hin hospitals::
San Paolo International Hospital (032) 532 578, 532 576
The nearest international hospital to Hua Hin town centre, located on the Petchkasem Road just before the Grand Hotel. This is a private hospital.
Hua Hin General (032) 547 351/2
This is the government run hospital, again located on the Petchkasem Road just after Hua Hin airport.
Red Cross (032) 512 526, 511 024, 512 567
Located opposite Satukarn Square on Damnoenkasem Road. They are able to deal with minor injuries.
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:: Hua Hin schools::
There are a number of schools in the Hua Hin area. We would recommend that you contact the Head Teacher on the
contact numbers below to see which school would best suit your child.
Salasian 032 532 351
Somtawin School 032 530 384-5
WECI English Language Institute 032 536 889
:: Hua Hin legal and financial::
Lawyers in Hua Hin: Hua Hin is mainly a tourist destination. With its close proximity to
Bangkok we would recommend using the services of a land / house purchase specialist there. We would be happy to recommend a reputable company.
Banks in Hua Hin: All Thai banks are well represented in Hua Hin, with all of them being situated on the
Petchkasem Road. ATM’s are abundant, as are Foreign Exchange bureaus.
Hua Hin Post Office: The Post Office is located on the Damnoenkasem Road near the junction with Petchkasem
Road. The Thai postal system is very reliable and in addition to normal services you can also rent a postal box and make international telephone calls.
:: Hua Hin utilities::
Hua Hin Electricity: The standard electricity supply in Hua Hin is 220V, 50 cycles. Electricity sockets are usually of the flat or round two-pin type but there is a trend towards earthed three-pin outlets in many modern buildings.
Adapters and voltage converters for any international plug type are available at hardware stores.
Hua Hin Water: Mains water supplies all properties in the Hua Hin area. This is not suitable for drinking, cooking or washing food but is fine for bathing. Bottled drinking water is readily and cheaply available.
Hua Hin Television: Cable TV carrying a selection of foreign language channels is available in most areas. Alternatively, you may wish to subscribe to UBC satellite TV, which carries a very broad range, including CNN, Discovery Channel, HBO and The Cartoon Network.
:: Hua Hin Useful Numbers::
Hua Hin Airbus Station (032) 511 654
Hua Hin Bus Station (032) 511 230
Hua Hin Emergency Police 191
Hua Hin Police Station (032) 533 440/1
Hua Hin Post Office (032) 511 350
Hua Hin Railway Station (032) 511 073
Hua Hin Tourist Police 151
To call overseas from Hua Hin 001 + country code followed by required number, minus the first 0.
More details in FAQs
:: Do & Don’t tricks for shopping::
Generally, shopping in Thailand is easy, fun and very rewarding. But, the following advice is useful especially when making gem and jewelry purchases:
1. Don't be afraid to bargain. While large department stores have fixed prices, most street vendors and shops offering gems and jewelry are prepared to offer discounts to the persistent.
2. Never let a tout or a newfound friend take you shopping. Stores give commissions to these people and that cost is reflected in the price you pay.
3. Choose a shop carefully. With gems, for example, make sure it is a specialist in that field and not simply a general souvenir store.
4. Shops in hotel arcades pay high rents and accordingly prices tend to be higher than at street shops. On the other hand, hotel arcades are very convenient if you have little time for shopping. More over, prestigious hotels generally attract quality shops.
5. Shop around to compare prices, though be sure to make comparisons between the items--this especially important with gems and jewelry.
6. Assess the sales assistants. Do they appear knowledgeable? Are they willing to discuss an item's bad as well as good points?
7. Take your time; never let a shop assistant pressure you into a purchase.
8. Obtain a receipt for goods bought and make sure it is correct before leaving the shop.
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