Hot topics this month on the Hua Hin forum were actually wet topics as there was plenty of discussion on the recent deluges we have had. Several tropical storms have caused heavy rainfall in the area and some flooding along Petchkasem Road and down town. The concern is that this is the beginning of the rainy season and we have another four months of it to look forward to!

The theme park saga raises its head again with reports in national newspapers of large expanses of land in Cha-am being earmarked for development. Plenty of discussion on this as the arguments for and against such a large development and impact on the local community are laid out. Another related topic is the future of Hua Hin and what it will be like in the year 2029 some have visions of a great Riviera of resorts and high rise condos stretching from Hua Hin to Cha-am, high speed monorails linking it to Bangkok and international air connections. Others see it as possibly going back to its old quiet fishing village origins following an economic and political collapse in the Kingdom. Either way change is inevitable and it made for an interesting discussion.

Accommodation hunters have another option as we welcome Putahracsa resort to our booking system, luxury villas are on offer here however they also have a fine restaurant and bar and welcome local expats. Accommodation will become scarce for the Hua Hin jazz festival weekend so get online and book early. The organizers finally unveiled the press release and official dates of 8^th and 9^th of June. It seems to be a smaller affair this year with only one main stage and two nights. Hope to see you there.

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