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Hua Hin - Thailand
Hua Hin is 281 kilometers south of Bangkok, and literally means "stone head"- in Thai. Hua Hin is the oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water, and a tranquil atmosphere have continued to attract tourists who are in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays.
The town was originally known as Ban Samoe Rieng, or Ban Laem Hin (Stony Point Village). The construction of a railway station in the city as part of the Southern Railroad, in the reign of King Rama VI, resulted in making Hua Hin stand out from many quite fishing villages. In addition, the construction of a Summer Palace of King Rama VII, totally transformed the village into a high-society resort town for royalty. Even today, the Royal Family continues to reside at the Palace for part of the year.
