Is there a tourist slump in Hua Hin/Thailand?

[hhfarang]

I agree with oakdale160; mostly Scandinavian and from the U.K. (mainly England) Both make up the majority of tourists, part timers, and expats. Part timers retired are primarily Scandinavians, mostly 3 or 4 months during the winter, Brits are on/off shore workers with a local address and full time expats.

[richard]

^ agree. Also big rise in Findlanders. Residents/long term stayers in my condo are about 50% Dutch and German, 30% Sweden/Norway, 5 % Brit and the rest Thai. Condo ownership? Gotta be Thai 80% ish. I'm a resident but not an owner (He's Irish)

No stats though so just my observations and pool talk and will happily be corrected by the more knowledgeable on this forum

[STEVE G]

I notice that there are quite a few Australians living in Hua Hin as well and working back home doing fly in, fly out contracting in mining and related industries.

[Dannie Boy]

So quite a few Scandinavians, a fair number of Brits, a reasonable scattering of Dutch, a few Australians, Americans, Germans, French........in other words, a right mixed bag!!

[oakdale160]

Yes quite a mixed bag, but in mid winter, scandis ( Swedes, Danes, Norwegians) are over40%.

[richard]

Don't forget the West coast CANADIANS and the odd Newfie

[billy70]

Very good - looks like I'll be contributing to many different economies if/when paying out losing golf side bets! I'm a little surprised that there's not more Aussie tourists (FIFO workers I totally understand), as HH is being featured more regularly in the local golf scene as a standout destination. That said, as an Aussie myself I'll be glad for the more international mix.

[TicTac]

Tend to agree Billy 70. Prices in Australia are through the roof and lifestyle not so great - ie, work long hours, get taxed high, etc. But I've rented out my unit and can live comfortably and peacefully here in Hua Hin. I think more and more foreigners will look at Hua Hin as a great alternative