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Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a Gulf of Thailand resort city in Prachuap Khiri Khan, known for its long beach, seafood, night markets, golf and road and rail access from Bangkok.
Hua Hin District
Area 86.4 km²
Population 66,000
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Hua Hin is a coastal city and one of Thailand's longest-established resort destinations, on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Hua Hin City Municipality covers 86.36 square kilometres across Hua Hin and Nong Kae subdistricts and was elevated from town-municipality to city-municipality status on 28 March 2025. The municipality reported approximately 66,000 registered residents in June 2025; that figure does not include its much larger floating population or visitors.
For travellers, Hua Hin combines an urban beach, seafood dining, night markets, golf and a broad range of accommodation. Khao Takiab and its bay lie to the south within the municipal area, while destinations such as Pa La-U Waterfall are farther inland and should be planned as separate trips rather than treated as central-city stops.
Hua Hin at a glance
- Official name
- Hua Hin City Municipality
- Thai name
- หัวหิน
- Region
- Central Thailand
- Population
- 66,000 (2025)
- Area
- 86.4 km²
- Type
- City
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Wed29°C / 23°C
Thu30°C / 24°C
Fri31°C / 25°C
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Sun28°C / 24°C
Mon29°C / 23°C
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Walking Street Soi BintabahtLandmark
Hua Hin BeachBeach
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Nong Kae SubdistrictSubdistrict
Hin Lek Fai SubdistrictSubdistrict
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- Last reviewed
- 20 September 2026
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- Thailand Navigator Editorial Team
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