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Railway station in Hua hin Thailand

One of the oldest in Thailand, it was constructed in 1920 during the reign of King Rama VI, and located on Damnoern Kasem Road. An ornate red-and-cream wooden pavilion dominates the low platform and the colonial-style main building.

Hua hin

A favorite getaway for Bangkok residents, Hua Hin is a pretty beachside town. Family friendly and relaxed, it lacks the all-night partying and seedier aspects that make other nearby beach resorts a haven for unsavory characters. Once a small fishing village, it was transformed into a royal resort, and it’s these close links with Thai royalty that ensure Hua Hin won’t become overdeveloped or lose its small-town vibe.

Horse riding on the beach of Hua hin

horses go up and down the beach all day, and you can hire from the beach mainly outside Sofitel Resort, or anywhere you see a vacant horse and handler on the beach! The breed used is a smallish pony and you would most likely be escorted by the handler who has to pick up and remove any droppings. After a days ''walking'' it is fun to see the horses being ridden like the clappers, for a bit of excercise, on their way home!

Plearn wan Hua hin

Newly constructed traditional old Thai market and buildings are charming attraction. Anterior wooden structures look like warehouse in the past. Goods sold inside were both new and old styles. Used to be crowded with teenagers taking photos,but now seem faded with time.

Silk selling on the beach in hua hin

beach seller : Woman sell cloths on the beach at Huahin.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Not a true floating market but stalls surrounding a large pond. It's practically the same as a night market but with a time difference and lacking the atmosphere. They're selling the usual stuff for tourists at the usual prices. Some basic places to eat but nothing worthy of a mention. You can buy food and feed the fish or goats. Free entry, should take you an hour to get around.

Swiss sheep farm Cha-am Hua hin

Located in North Cha-Am Beach Area; Opposite Santorini Amusement Park; These is a gimmick sheep farm for visitor stop and take mobile selfie photo shoot. Horse ride ; Sheep feeding services Also Souvenir dolls to sell. .

Market village Hua hin

Market Village is a nice (and so far biggest) shopping mall in Hua Hin. You can find here a Lotus super market, several banks and retsaurants. Also some fast food stores are here. The athmosphere is more like a market village than a shopping mall. A very pleasant place. Due to the increased tourist numers in Hua Hin in th elast years it gets very crowde.

Marukhathaiyawan Cha-am

The palace is set in its own grounds which are nice to walk about but in addition one of the royal princesses has opened up much of the area as an environmental park with pathways and bridges crossing mangroves. There is also a bird hide and many cycle paths. It is 30 bhat to enter the grounds and another 30 to go into the upstairs rooms of the palace.

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donderdag 16 mei 2013

Banks in Hua Hin

17:50  derksj  No comments


Most banks in Hua Hin open from late morning (sometime from 10:00am to 12:00pm) to evening (sometime from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). Yet there are some that open from 8:00am to 4:00pm, the pattern practiced by most banks in other parts of Thailand.
Main Thai commercial banks have branches throughout the country. Foreign banks also offer commercial banking services.

Opening bank accounts

In opening an account with a Thai bank, a foreigner has to show his/her passport, coupled with work permit and a duplication of the house registration document belonging to the place he/she lives at.
To open an account in the name of a legal person, the owner of the organization has to show his/her passport, the business registration and the minutes.

ATMs

Most banks in Thailand have a nationwide network of ATM machines that dispense Thai baht only. The teller machines usually have Thai and English language displays.
Cards of other banks are accepted, but at a fee of 20 baht (USD0.50) per transaction. Foreign cards that are recognized by global banking systems may also be used with Thai ATMs while VISA and MasterCard are compatible with many.

Currency exchange

Cash and travelers’ checks can be exchanged for Thai Baht at banks, legal money exchangers, exchange kiosks in tourist area and shopping centers, and hotels. US dollars and pound sterling are the most widely accepted currencies. Travelers’ checks get better rates than cash. Remember to bring along your passport when cashing travelers’ checks.

Wire transfers

Wire transfers can be made to Thai banks if you have a bank account in Thailand or if your home bank has a branch in Thailand. Wire transfers take up to a week to arrive.
In making a wire transfer to a Thai bank account, the amount of money that can be processed is limited to the maximum of one million baht (USD29,400). The money receiver is charged 200-500 baht (USD6-15).
Western Union is also available in Thailand. It makes the fastest way get money transferred but is also quite expensive.
 
The valuate in Thailand is Bath, but you can exchange your local money to Bath everywhere. You'll always be able to exchange cash and travelers cheeks in Hua Hin. You'll find exchange boxes open between 10 am and 8 pm everywhere in Hua Hin.

Accessing your money is never a problem. All the major Thai banks are represented here and there are plenty of exchange booths and ATM machine everywhere.

Your biggest concern will not be to get access to your money, but to keep them safe. Thailand has a bad reputation for credit and debit card fraud and you should always be aware of this. Never let your card out of your sight. Theft in Hua Hin is more likely to be as a result of trickery and deception, rather than violence, but it's always a good idea to keep the amount of cash you carry down to a minimum.

It's also a wise move to inform your bank back home that you are visiting Thailand and Hua Hin. They are increasingly taking note of where ATMs are being used and may well block your card if they see it being used here. A telephone call back to them will normally solved the problem.








Thanachart Bank
Hua Hin Branch, 69/6 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 0-3251-6663-6
Swift Code: THBKTHBK
website: www.thanachartbank.co.th






Kasikorn Bank
Hua Hin Branch, 34/2 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 032-530501-9
Swift Code: KASITHBK
website: www.kasikornbank.com






Krung Thai Bank
Hua Hin Branch, 83/2 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 032-511812, 032-511307
Swift Code: KRTHTHBK
website:www.ktb.co.th






Siam Commercial Bank
Hua Hin Branch, 7/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 032-532421-4
Swift Code: SICOTHBK
website: www.scb.co.th







Thai Military Bank
Hua Hin Branch, 226/2 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 032-512-205
Swift Code: TMBKTHBK
website: www.tmb.co.th


woensdag 15 mei 2013

Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) in Hua hin

18:09  derksj  No comments



Bank of Ayudhya
Hua Hin Branch, 77/20-23 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuabkhirikhan, 77110
Tel: 032-511120, 032-511665
Swift Code: AYUDTHBK
Website: www.krungsri.com

Bank of Ayudhya krungsri in Hua hin


Bangkok bank in Hua hin

17:48  derksj  No comments



29 Phetchakasem Rd. Hua Hin
Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Thailand 77110
Tel: 0-3251-1717, 0-3251-1818, 0-3251-2513
Fax: 0-3251-2512
Check money transfers tel: 02-6857777 or 02-6455555
 
240/3 Phetkasem Road Hua Hin
Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Thailand 77110
Tel: 0-3252-1099, 0-3252-1100
Fax: 0-3252-1111
 
Swift Code: BKKBTHBK
Website: www.bangkokbank.com