Hua Hin in Thailand

In spite of Hua Hin being a city with quite a few of nightclubs, only one of them — Hilton/Hua Hin Brewing Company — can be compared to a western disco. Nightclubs in the “Thai” way is different to western clubs as Thai people normally prefer to sit or stand at tables while drinking beer and/or whisky and listening to a live band performing popular domestic songs. In fact, when Thai people hang out at nightclubs, it is usually not to dance themselves but rather to listen to music and follow the dance steps of professional singers and dancers. Hin Nam Sai Suay, Star Planet and Stepz are the largest Thai-style nightclubs in town.

Hua Hin Brewing Company — Hua Hin’s only western nightclub (combined with a restaurant) is located next to the Hilton. If you are looking for cheap drinks, this might not be your first choice. However, if you can afford drinks that are a bit dearer than at other venues and if you are a keen listener to the latest music hits, then Hua Hin Brewing Company will not disappoint you. Here you can move to music mixed by local DJs or performed by decent live bands. The venue tends to get very crowded during weekends in high season. There is normally no entrance fee before 11 pm but if you come later than that there is sometimes a fee of 120 baht or more. However, in addition to access to the club, you also get a drink or a beer for this money. If you wish to dance during your stay in Hua Hin, the Hilton nightclub is the definite choice.

Among Thais that wish to party in Hua Hin, Hin Nam Sai Suay has become the trendiest place to go. This can seem a bit strange since the nightclub is located six kilometres from the city centre, at Soi 5 near the airport. Apart from a nightclub, the complex accommodates a number of smaller condo units. During the weekends, the area around Hin Nam Sai Suay tends to be crowded by cars and motorcycles. On nights when famous live bands visit the club, the not too spacious premises get extremely packed.

Star Planet is located on the ground floor of City Beach Hotel, in the very heart of of Hua Hin. You will here find another typical Thai nightclub with a bar, a scene and a large number of small tables. On the second floor of the nightclub there are a number of karaoke rooms (such rooms are extremely popular in Thailand). Most of the songs are in Thai. According to our understanding, Star Planet has become a bit less popular since Hin Nam Sai Suay made a name of itself.

Located just next to the Grand Market, Stepz is probably the first choice for local teenagers when it comes to hanging out. As at many other places in Thailand where music is played, the sound level of the music is deafening. Ear plugs of the highest quality might be your best friend if you want to try a night at Stepz. In line with the rest of the clubs in Hua Hin, Stepz closes around 2 am