So, is it a case of staying home, hitting the bars in town or one of the "International Hotels".............
Never been here over New Year, have no idea what to expect or what to do!!
Advice please..........
Where to Go for New year's Eve
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Where to Go for New year's Eve
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What to do -New Years Eve
The big hotels will be advertising 'all in' dinner/dance/show type deals, but you might have to rush now to book (and from what you've posted about tuktuk bookings might be limited to Sofitel/Hilton.) Of the two, given a choice I'd personally go for the Sofitel.
Most, if not all, of the farang run restaurants in town will be business as usual though, maybe with some special meals on. Just depends what type of food you want and how deep your pockets are!
Otherwise the bars on the main drag should be busy - much the same as anywhere else really at New Year - providing the MIB don't crack down - or an election isn't called of course. Overall New Year in HH may be a little more low key than you are used to at home. The millenium for example was relatively quiet. Fireworks were banned at the big hotels, but the Hilton put on a lovely display of chinese lanterns.
Remember that December 31st isn't traditionally the Thai new year. They do it because it's there, and to cater for tourists. Farang run bars and restaurants do it because they are farang. Hopefully though you can enjoy new year in HH free from the constant wailing of police cars and ambulances!
Most, if not all, of the farang run restaurants in town will be business as usual though, maybe with some special meals on. Just depends what type of food you want and how deep your pockets are!
Otherwise the bars on the main drag should be busy - much the same as anywhere else really at New Year - providing the MIB don't crack down - or an election isn't called of course. Overall New Year in HH may be a little more low key than you are used to at home. The millenium for example was relatively quiet. Fireworks were banned at the big hotels, but the Hilton put on a lovely display of chinese lanterns.
Remember that December 31st isn't traditionally the Thai new year. They do it because it's there, and to cater for tourists. Farang run bars and restaurants do it because they are farang. Hopefully though you can enjoy new year in HH free from the constant wailing of police cars and ambulances!
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Hua Hin Fishing Lodge should be fun..... that's where we're gloing
See this thread: http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/po ... tml#156691
See this thread: http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/po ... tml#156691
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Good evening everybody
I'll try to convicne my Family to go to the Hua Hin Food fest and dwell on Christmas Eve. where Else to go> Hmm.... I don;t know really The fishing lodge would be fun.
I'll be in Hua Hin & Beyond four the next couple of days til 3rd. Jan. I'm fairly easy to pick out of the crowd either I'm with my long time friend @ her Bookstore in Hua Hin "Knight Market" right next to Fascino Pharmacy. or I'm hanging around @ the Market Village last but not least location The Grand Plaza Market.
When I'm in Hua Hin I usually wear my favorite Soccer shirts Them Blue Japanese National team Jersy of the White German National Team Jersey it has become somehow a custom for me since last year! If ya spot me just greet or yell Hey understud!!! actual contact established!!!
Lets see how many HHAD Members spot me.
Prost und Froher Neujahr
Your;s The understudy!!!
I'll try to convicne my Family to go to the Hua Hin Food fest and dwell on Christmas Eve. where Else to go> Hmm.... I don;t know really The fishing lodge would be fun.
I'll be in Hua Hin & Beyond four the next couple of days til 3rd. Jan. I'm fairly easy to pick out of the crowd either I'm with my long time friend @ her Bookstore in Hua Hin "Knight Market" right next to Fascino Pharmacy. or I'm hanging around @ the Market Village last but not least location The Grand Plaza Market.
When I'm in Hua Hin I usually wear my favorite Soccer shirts Them Blue Japanese National team Jersy of the White German National Team Jersey it has become somehow a custom for me since last year! If ya spot me just greet or yell Hey understud!!! actual contact established!!!
Lets see how many HHAD Members spot me.
Prost und Froher Neujahr
Your;s The understudy!!!
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The Secret Launch Facility, currently 'under wraps' at Hua Hin Fishing Lodge. 
An insider has told me that 19 'mortars' will be shot skywards at midnight on December 31st.
Apparantly there's a BBQ and Buffet there too - at the ridiculously low price of THB 250 / head - Check out the Hua Hin Fishing Lodge thread.
An insider has told me that 19 'mortars' will be shot skywards at midnight on December 31st.
Apparantly there's a BBQ and Buffet there too - at the ridiculously low price of THB 250 / head - Check out the Hua Hin Fishing Lodge thread.
