In our continued effort to bring you the new and best of everything in Hua Hin, Thailand, here are a few new places for you to check out when you have some free time.

Pates, Cheeses, Cold Cuts and More….

It use to be difficult to find delicious cheeses, cold cuts and pates but no more. A new deli shop called “French Touch Delicatessen “has opened on Soi 47/1, 13/54 Petchakasem Rd. The menu is simple but if you want to try a variety of what the owner has to offer simply ask him to make you an assortment plate to try a bit of everything.

New French Restaurant: The Blue Orchid (22/65 Naebkehard Rd.)

A new Tapas Bar has opened in what use to be the Nam Talay restaurant opposite Putahracsa Boutique Hotel. I have yet to go and eat there, so if you go, please send us your comments. But I have seen the interior and it is a cool contemporary design with comfortable lounge to enjoy a cocktail before dinner.

The Thymes Restaurant @ the Herbs by the Sea Hotel

Located in what is quickly becoming the Soho area of Hua Hin, The Thymes restaurant is located at 1/12 Naebkehard Rd. (Corner soi 41) on the top floor of the Herbs by the Sea Hotel. The restaurant offers an Italian & Mediterranean menu with choices sure to satisfy all. Set menus start from 599.00THB. The panoramic views are super while dining alfresco. Open daily from 11am to 10pm. Call +66 (0) 32 512 289 for reservations.

Zar’s Used Book Shop Opens on Soi 94

Hua Hin use to have a few good second hand book shops but over the last few years they all closed. Of course one can go to Asia Books or Bookazine and buy new but I still prefer to save a couple hundred Baht and buy 2nd hand. If you also like to save as I do, a new used hand book shop has opened on Soi 94 and is open daily from 9am to 7pm.