Hua Hin

[Tomasb]

Sorry but must correct you. There is an express train that takes 3 1/2 hours to Bangkok and vice versa from Hua Hin. A friend just took it on Monday. They offer second class and 1st class and the latter was sold out though he said 1st is more comfortable. The price is 330 bt and 880 bt respectively for the service categories.

Yes, there still is an ordinary or normal train that takes 5 plus hours at a cheaper cost.

So far, it appears there is no renewed ferry service to Pattaya as the pier does not meet Thai regulatory standards, amongst other issues.

It's more like 5 hours, I took it recently.

The real problem for people in Pattaya is the long time to get to Bang Sue.

[Buksida]

Hi Explorer.

I usually get a cab from Bangkok to Hua Hin and then another to Pattaya. Used to take the ferry. Have you heard anything about that service coming back.

The cabs are ok. But the ferry was heaps quicker.

Thanks Mate.

The ferry is done and the pier is ok for fishing. I like to use the airport bus as it is non stop and comfortable. You could take the bus to Suvanabhumi airport and then take the next bus to Pattaya or vice versa.

https://airporthuahinbus.com/hua-hin...bhumi-airport/

[Tlito]

It's more like 5 hours, I took it recently.

The real problem for people in Pattaya is the long time to get to Bang Sue.

Hi Explorer.

I usually get a cab from Bangkok to Hua Hin and then another to Pattaya. Used to take the ferry. Have you heard anything about that service coming back.

The cabs are ok. But the ferry was heaps quicker.

Thanks Mate.

[Buksida]

Has anyone tried the new Lewadddee soapy massage. The building is supposed to be renovated and nice inside instead of the old worn out place it used to be.

[Explorer8939]

There is a new train to Hua Hin and it's an express that takes approximately 3 1/2 hours from the new Bang Sue Train Station in Bangkok. Take the MRT to this station.

It arrives at the new HuaHin Station, which was built to accommodate this train and is adjacent to the old and classic Thai train station and also within walking distance to the center of the city. I believe the fare one way is about 300 bt. You can also find a few videos in YouTube about travelers experience riding this train.

It's more like 5 hours, I took it recently.

The real problem for people in Pattaya is the long time to get to Bang Sue.

[Tomasb]

There is a new train to Hua Hin and it's an express that takes approximately 3 1/2 hours from the new Bang Sue Train Station in Bangkok. Take the MRT to this station.

It arrives at the new HuaHin Station, which was built to accommodate this train and is adjacent to the old and classic Thai train station and also within walking distance to the center of the city. I believe the fare one way is about 300 bt. You can also find a few videos in YouTube about travelers experience riding this train.

Sukhumvit road to Hua Hin is normally over 3 hrs (unless leaving BKK in the early hours).

You can get a taxi, but be warned that the average Bangkok taxi driver sees a 3 HR trip as an ideal chance to catch up on his text messaging.

[Llantarnam]

It would make a lot more sense to arrange it so that you go to Hua-Hin from Bangkok (about two hours or less of driving if I remember correctly, can even get a regular taxi to take you if you want to keep it simple).

Sukhumvit road to Hua Hin is normally over 3 hrs (unless leaving BKK in the early hours).

You can get a taxi, but be warned that the average Bangkok taxi driver sees a 3 HR trip as an ideal chance to catch up on his text messaging.

[AggieDad1]

Arrived in Hua Hin on December 30th and stayed for a week. New Years on Soi Bentabaht was crazy, busiest I have ever seen it. But just a couple of days past New Years and it was back to normal. A few more bars have opened since my last visit a year ago. Also there were a few more young cuties working in the bars. They seem to be there just for show though. The couple of bars I was in the young cute ones were not actively pursuing customers like the seasoned pros were. Maybe just shy. Spent one night on Soi 80. Very quiet. The bar I was in had one young cutie and one fatty beside the owner. I was already with someone so didn't get to find out if the cutie was just for show there too. The asking price is still the same at 2000 Baht, but negotiable. I thought the overall quality was slightly better than last year.

[Buksida]

I had fun walk around the massage shops towards the end of Poonsuk road. A little early, so I was the first customer. About noon there are a dozen or more aunties and grannies soliciting trade. They are fun to joke with as you pass by but no one caught my eye. I turned up Dechanuchit road and two ladies sitting out front of the shop looked interesting. Both were dressed nicely and well made up, So I chose Mickey. She was a slim, hard body with no children so she surprised me when she told me that she was 42 years old. Willing and kind, she gave me a very nice BBJ as well as a massage. The shop cost was 300 baht and Mickey's tip was 1000. She was the best that I found and I will repeat. The store is next to a jewelry shop near Tuk's tours.

[Werqweq]

Your further informative post is also helpful. I have only a 9 day trip coming up in March. I like a couple of nights in BKK. I like Jomtien and love the Gents Clubs in and around Pattaya. If the ferry was still running I would 100% hop over to Hua Hin. But I understand it has closed and no longer makes that trip. Would chartering a boat be crazy expensive? (from Pattaya to Hua Hin and back the next day)?

It would make a lot more sense to arrange it so that you go to Hua-Hin from Bangkok (about two hours or less of driving if I remember correctly, can even get a regular taxi to take you if you want to keep it simple).

YMMV of course, but unless there's a particular attraction there you want to see, I don't see any point in going there for just one day, and wasting another day going back and forth.

[Captain Solo]

You may want to contact this flying club at Bangphra Airport, North of Pattaya:

http://www.thaiflyingclub.com/

Huahin is only 60 miles from Pattaya across the water. There should be someone happy to fly you across in its rental plane. It takes about 30 minutes one way, 1 hour RT costing 8,000 bahts. If the plane goes down, ditch near fishing boats where they can pick you up quickly. But I don't think there should be any problem.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Ah. In which case it is I who should be apologising to you and not the other way around! I responded to the wrong post! I should have responded to Llantarnam not you. So. Please accept my apology.

Your further informative post is also helpful. I have only a 9 day trip coming up in March. I like a couple of nights in BKK. I like Jomtien and love the Gents Clubs in and around Pattaya. If the ferry was still running I would 100% hop over to Hua Hin. But I understand it has closed and no longer makes that trip. Would chartering a boat be crazy expensive? (from Pattaya to Hua Hin and back the next day)?

Thanks, and no problems.

As to travel to Hua Hin by a chartered speedboat.

Define crazy expensive.

Its a 90-100 km trip and then return for the boat the next day.

So two days hire, plus fuel, plus crew, who would likely sleep on the boat happily.

I'd say you'd likely find someone willing to do it starting from 50-60 K baht, and upwards.

I would recommend a speedboat with two motors tho, more expensive, but less risk of breakdown.

[AggieDad1]

Ah. In which case it is I who should be apologising to you and not the other way around! I responded to the wrong post! I should have responded to Llantarnam not you. So. Please accept my apology.

Your further informative post is also helpful. I have only a 9 day trip coming up in March. I like a couple of nights in BKK. I like Jomtien and love the Gents Clubs in and around Pattaya. If the ferry was still running I would 100% hop over to Hua Hin. But I understand it has closed and no longer makes that trip. Would chartering a boat be crazy expensive? (from Pattaya to Hua Hin and back the next day)?

Yes, the boat would be very expensive. The car or bus ride is about 6 or more hours one way. The bus is cheap but takes longer. Last year twice I went to Hua Hin first and planned on traveling to Pattaya for part of my trip. Never made it to Pattaya. Once you are in Pattaya I can't see you wanting to spend 6 plus hours in a car or bus just to visit Hua Hin. And for sure would not go to Hua Hin and come back the next day. Hua Hin has a better beach and is more laid back but Pattaya has more to do. When they get the high speed rail finished that will change things.

[PayForIt]

Found it that post was from Llantarnam, not me ThaiGoodTimes.

". Currently in Hua Hin. Chose the wrong time of the month as high tide is early on so difficult to walk along the beach all the way.

Went down Soi 80. A lot more ladies than punters, and most of them were only 5's or 6's on the porking scale. Met up with a girl from TF instead, she asked 1500 and I gave a 500 tip to cum on her face.

I like TF but it can be a bit of a pain. You contact a girl, she says she is freelancer, but then never speaks to you again. Oh well, still plenty more fish in the sea. ".

Ah. In which case it is I who should be apologising to you and not the other way around! I responded to the wrong post! I should have responded to Llantarnam not you. So. Please accept my apology.

Your further informative post is also helpful. I have only a 9 day trip coming up in March. I like a couple of nights in BKK. I like Jomtien and love the Gents Clubs in and around Pattaya. If the ferry was still running I would 100% hop over to Hua Hin. But I understand it has closed and no longer makes that trip. Would chartering a boat be crazy expensive? (from Pattaya to Hua Hin and back the next day)?

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Just so you know. It was your (helpful) post which caused my negative reaction. You said you went down Soi 80 and didn't see a single girl you would rate over a 6 so ended up having to resort to TF.

Found it that post was from Llantarnam, not me ThaiGoodTimes.

". Currently in Hua Hin. Chose the wrong time of the month as high tide is early on so difficult to walk along the beach all the way.

Went down Soi 80. A lot more ladies than punters, and most of them were only 5's or 6's on the porking scale. Met up with a girl from TF instead, she asked 1500 and I gave a 500 tip to cum on her face.

I like TF but it can be a bit of a pain. You contact a girl, she says she is freelancer, but then never speaks to you again. Oh well, still plenty more fish in the sea. ".