Hua Hin is located 200km from the South of Bangkok on the East Side of the Malay Peninsula.

The drive from Bangkok to Hua Hin is an easy journey only taking about 2hrs. This is one of the many reasons why many foreigners invest in Hua Hin Property. The new highway is almost 100% done or one can take a flight from Bangkok, arriving in Hua Hin in only 40mins.

Hua Hin is much bigger than one would think. Regular Travel books do not include all the surrounding villages that are considered part of Hua Hin by most foreigners living here.

Here is a breakdown of the areas:

Bor Fai : North of Hua Hin City. Known for its scenic mountain views and amazing sunsets.
Hua Hin Center: This area is rapidly changing with a major facelift so to speak. New shops, restaurants and services are opening on a monthly basis. If one enjoys city living in a country style environment this is it.

Hua Hin West: This area is well known for its calm mountainous living surroundings and Sea Views.

Khao Takiab: This Quaint Fishing Village is 5km south of Hua Hin’s town center. This area offers many new condominium choices, restaurants, and boutique resorts on a long stretch of white sand beaches.

Khao Tao: This area is 10km from the center of Hua Hin and quickly becoming a major area for foreigners to view some exciting new development projects. I especially like that it has both lakes and the sea.

Hua Hin is located on the Gold Coast of Thailand. It’s about 200 km from Bangkok and near Cha-am, about 25km from Hua Hin. The Province Prachuab Kiri Khan is well known for its miles of beaches and the presence of the Royal Family.

Hua Hin, a Royal Town, is quickly gaining popularity with international visitors but has been a favorite spot of the Thais for well over 70 years. This relaxing getaway is still very popular with Bangkok’s elite. Why is this? Hua Hin has some of the best Resorts, Spas, Golf Courses and Family activities Thailand has to offer. The local atmosphere is tranquil, a great place to take it easy and unwind from the hectic life of the Bangkok.

The main attractions to Hua Hin are the impressive and clean beaches and International Standard Golf Courses designed by some of the best golfers in the world. The sea side villages and walking streets are also a favorite where fresh local Thai Food dishes are available 7 days a week as well as local souvenir shops to find unique gifts for loved ones back home.

Even though Hua Hin is known for its calm, in the evening, the Night Markets an Entertainment areas come alive and are becoming more entertaining by the year.

Some other cool activities if you are enjoy activities during the day are:

-Visits to the Royal palace
-Bike Tours
-Mountain Hike to the Hidden Treasure Buddha
-Paint Ball
-Kite Surfing
-Go Karting

Or visit the caves in the National park about 35km from Hua Hin.

Hua Hin is now an International Destination and is gaining more popularity each year.

Come to visit soon!

Mortgages are now being offered to Thailand-based foreigners who want to buy a condominium unit. Branches of Bangkok Bank can initiate loan applications that, if successful, will eventually come through its Singapore office.

The Bank requires borrowers to buy condo units priced above or at least 9.64 million baht or equivalent, while offering a credit line of around 70% of the price but not lower than $200,000 or equivalent.

Loans are available in three currencies, US dollars, Singapore Dollars, and Euros.

Mortgage Rates depend on the currency.

- US Dollars, 5% plus 1.5% per annum

-Singapore Dollars, 6% plus 1.5% per annum

-Euros, 6.5% plus 1.5%

The maximum term loan is 20 years.

(Source: Big Chilli, 06/08)