Rural area around Hua Hin

[Kallista]

I have just moved to Hua Hin, though I enjoy the town, I am a country man at heart, can anyone suggest a more rural area say 10 - 15 kilm outside the town.

[crazy88]

For what purpose kalista?

Crazy 88

[Vital Spark]

Depends on what you want, but we used to live the other side of the highway (20Km or so from Hua Hin). There are some lovely rural areas there, where you can stop at a shop for a drink or something to eat and soak up the atmosphere of a rural Thai village. It's really quite nice...

VS

[dtaai-maai]

Depends on what you want, but we used to live the other side of the highway (20Km or so from Hua Hin). There are some lovely rural areas there, where you can stop at a shop for a drink or something to eat and soak up the atmosphere of a rural Thai village. It's really quite nice...
VS

As I recall, VS, it wasn't just the atmosphere that was soaked up!

[Kallista]

For what purpose kalista?

Crazy 88

To rent house in the shorterm with a view to buy when I can find somewhere I like.

[dtaai-maai]

Kallista, I think you need to look south of HH. Try Kao Tao and PaknamPran.

[Frank Hovis]

Or north on Petchkasem Road and the parallel road that follows the canal - countrified but still near to town and on a decent road; all the way to Cha-Am prices drop from those in Hua Hin.

[Vital Spark]

Absolutely right DM, it's the drier air away from the sea... Good times, eh?

Anyroad, now that we know what Kallista is looking for I'd advise doing exactly what DM and Frank have suggested. Drive around and stop at shops - they know everything and anything that's going on in the area. If they have a table outside, all the better. Buy a bottle of whatever takes your fancy and find out if there are any places to rent in the area.

We spent 6 very happy years living in a small village. We found it by doing the above. It's still available to rent (but it wouldn't suit everyone's taste). Being country folk ourselves we're both quite happy with a bit of solitude and being away from the hustle and bustle of Hua Hin.

Good luck in your search K. - with a bit of perseverance and good luck you'll find what you're looking for.

VS

[cookmanchef]

I'd aslo recommend Pak Nam Pran, Khao Kalok, Dolphin Bay areas, beautiful countryside and close to the sea. Tesco Lotus and Makro handy for supplies and loads of nice restaurants.

[Kallista]

Absolutely right DM, it's the drier air away from the sea... Good times, eh?

Anyroad, now that we know what Kallista is looking for I'd advise doing exactly what DM and Frank have suggested. Drive around and stop at shops - they know everything and anything that's going on in the area. If they have a table outside, all the better. Buy a bottle of whatever takes your fancy and find out if there are any places to rent in the area.

We spent 6 very happy years living in a small village. We found it by doing the above. It's still available to rent (but it wouldn't suit everyone's taste). Being country folk ourselves we're both quite happy with a bit of solitude and being away from the hustle and bustle of Hua Hin.

Good luck in your search K. - with a bit of perseverance and good luck you'll find what you're looking for.

VS

Thank you all for your help, first time I have used a forum and its good to know there are people here to help. thanks very much

[hhfarang]

If you want the feel of living in farm land (mostly pineapple farms) surrounded by hills or small mountains, but would still like the security and style of a western home or development, there are several somewhat isolated developments in the valley west of town. Go out Soi 88 to the end and then explore the north south road that runs between the Palau road and Soi 112. There are a few developments scattered around that area and I'm sure there must be some homes for rent out there.

[dtaai-maai]

Your mission, Kallista, should you choose to accept it, is quite simple. Go north, south or west and seek out your dream. Don't bother with east.

Ask a simple question, expect a dozen different answers!

[hhfarang]

Don't bother with east.

A houseboat might not be too bad...

[Nereus]

Don't bother with east.

A houseboat might not be too bad...

And yes, you can own it freehold, no bloody Tessabaan taxes either!

[Kallista]

Your mission, Kallista, should you choose to accept it, is quite simple. Go north, south or west and seek out your dream. Don't bother with east.

Ask a simple question, expect a dozen different answers!

A dozen answers is what I am looking for !