Things to do in the Rain

Post by **John Stacey** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:36 pm

Hi All.

I have just read the weather forecast for the next five days and you appear to be getting a right lashing of un-friendly weather at the moment.
We arrive on the 8th May for 10 days .....

Any suggestions on things we can do in Hua Hin during the rain ???

I`ve also seen the Gene Kelly musical and I can`t sing....

We are still looking forward to it though...

John

Post by **Burger** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:12 pm

Hi John,

I wouldn't worry about the weather too much for when you arrive, the main rainy season is a good while off yet.
Yes we've been having some storms now and then recently but they blow over in a few hours and the sun's back out again.
But back to your question:
Visit 'Maruekatayawan Palace' halfway to Cha Am, an old Teakwood Royal Palace next to beach (400 Baht return trip in taxi).
Temples, plenty of interesting temples around town to visit on a rainy afternoon
Visit 'Khao Wang' in Petchaburi has an old Royal palace and temples set on top of a mountain with fantastic views, cable car takes you up and down (maybe 800 Baht return trip in taxi). Be ok in light rain.
Bowling alley and cinema in the new shopping mall
Thai boxing , twice a week at night in Hua Hin.
Thai dancing dinner shows, there's a couple of decent venues in Hua Hin I believe

I'm sure others will suggest more interesting things to do,

Cheers Burger.

Post by **lomuamart** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:30 pm

Agree with the above, for sightseeing.
As Burger and many others have said before on this forum, the rain here is a welcome relief in the afternoons. When you're here you'll appreciate it.
At the end of the day, if you're unlucky enough to get caught in a bar during a storm, I suppose an answer would be to drink more alcohol and laugh.

Post by **John Stacey** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:33 pm

Many thanks lads,

Just goes to show that things appear worse in print than they are actually.
Appreciate the suggestions, will take them up.

I would appreciate a bit more detail on the Thai Boxing and Thai Dancing Shows.
This could be a bit of a cultural holiday.

keep up the good work

Post by **Kraka's Dad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:34 pm

You will have no problem finding out about the Thai Boxing when you are in HH there will be trucks with loudspeakers on them announcing where and when it is on as well as flyers being handed out.2 Venues Poolsuk Road and by the Grand hotel
Is it the Katoey dancing show or the traditional Thai dancing ??
Sasi do traditional Thai dancing and food [edited by admin]
As for the ladyboy stuff there will be plenty of them handing out flyers advertising their shows.

Post by **Big Boy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:11 pm

John,

Make for the nearest bar, and hope the waters start rising to trap you there. Providing the bar doesn't become flooded, it becomes quite cosy - you have little option but to mix.

Not sure where 'West of the Black Stump' is, but if you're British you might even experience a bit of Blitz type nostagia/comradeship whilst you're trapped.

Post by **pommy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:19 pm

Find a bar, have a few drinks,relax and enjoy yourself...who cares if it rains

Post by **John Stacey** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:08 pm

Wow !! I am totally impressed with the advice and have printed out the replies to take with me, memory not so good nowadays.
Love the idea of a bar "lock-in"
Sorry, B.B. just slightly too young to remember the Blitz, know all the songs though.
The B.S. is an australian expression caught up with me during my stay in 67 to 71. I am west of it.
In fact if my memory serves me right your emblem looks very much like
Plymouth Argyle Football Club (The Pilgrims).
Play at Home Park. Plymouth. Main Sponsors 2005/2006 Ginsters Pasties

Love thy neighbour !!

Post by **Kraka's Dad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:42 pm

Since starting to learn Welsh I always think of them as Plymouth Available are available in Welsh is ar gael pronounced as Argyle is.
PS why are they Plymouth Argyle and not town rovers etc what is Argyle

Post by **John Stacey** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:37 pm

Amazing how the conversation changes subjects.
In answer to the Argyle question.
The club was formed by two gentlemen F.Howard Grose and W.Pethybridge who shared rooms in Argylle Terrace. Plymouth around the turn of the last century.The Argylle and Sutherland Highlanders were stationed in Plymouth from 1880.
In discussions to form the club they decided on the name Plymouth Argyle as they based the style of football on that used by the A&S to win the Army Cup.
The original colours were green and black quarters based on the A&S tarton of green on dark navy with a feint white stripe.
The name Argylle is gaelic and means "Boundary of the Gaels"

Here endeth the 1st history lesson.I love the Internet

Post by **Kraka's Dad** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:45 pm

Happens a lot on here.

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated

Post by **Big Boy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:27 pm

John,

Thanks for the history lesson - as a lifetime supporter of PAFC, I have just learnt a think or 2. Certainly a much better answer than I could have given.

Post by **scorpiolady** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:17 am

Burger wrote:Hi John,

I wouldn't worry about the weather too much for when you arrive, the main rainy season is a good while off yet.
Yes we've been having some storms now and then recently but they blow over in a few hours and the sun's back out again.
But back to your question:
Visit 'Maruekatayawan Palace' halfway to Cha Am, an old Teakwood Royal Palace next to beach (400 Baht return trip in taxi).
Temples, plenty of interesting temples around town to visit on a rainy afternoon
Visit 'Khao Wang' in Petchaburi has an old Royal palace and temples set on top of a mountain with fantastic views, cable car takes you up and down (maybe 800 Baht return trip in taxi). Be ok in light rain.
Bowling alley and cinema in the new shopping mall
Thai boxing , twice a week at night in Hua Hin.
Thai dancing dinner shows, there's a couple of decent venues in Hua Hin I believe

I'm sure others will suggest more interesting things to do,

Cheers Burger.

Are the films in English in the cinema?

Post by **Bas** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:03 pm

Most of the new movies imported in thailand are in the original soundtrack with Thai undertitlles. But there is a same as there is in germany for many years a tendens to voicesynchronisation of the movies. Remember this: John Waine saying " Hande Hoohg, du swynhunds" .....

Post by **Bas** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:15 pm

Back to topic: Afther about 25 holidays in 15 years and some longtime stay in Hua Hin. I believe the weather is generaly better then elswere in the country. Weather forecast for this town are rarely coming true.

For me in the evenings the unpredictable showers that can last for hours have a special charme sometimes

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