Online community update
High season is in full swing both in downtown Hua Hin and on the forums. Many new members logged in to meet and greet the old hands and to find out about visiting and living in Hua Hin. Hot topics of the month included the ever present danger of traffic and driving on the roads in Hua Hin. The town has expanded at a phenomenal rate however the roads sadly haven’t. Nearly everyone who has driven in Hua Hin has at least one horror story about reckless driving and road accidents, we cannot stress it any further; stay safe, have eyes in the back of your head and drive sensible. The phrase “when in Rome” definitely does not apply to driving standards in Hua Hin if you want to stay alive!
Also on the subject of dangerous motorized menaces was a discussion on jetskis at the beach in Khao Takiab. These have really got out of control lately and are simply an accident waiting to happen, plenty of complaints were voiced on the board and we hope something will be done about them soon. There seems to be very little regard for swimmers by the people renting them and the people riding them.
Still on the beach takes us to a lengthy discussion about a boardwalk stretching from downtown to Khao Takiab along Hua Hin beach. Many opinions were voiced both for and against the concept but the majority (56%) voted “no” in the poll. There were concerns about security at night, loitering, litter and motorcycles using it, coupled with the fact that it would probably take ten years to complete. On the plus side would be a great place to walk or cycle in Hua Hin with a number of ideas for shelters and stalls along the way.
The night owls were out in force checking out new local venues recently opened including Ye Olde Buffalo Tavern, Stonehead Tavern and Earth Bar. Many of these venues offer live music, take a look at the pages on the site for more info. A few new restaurants have also opened up and got good reviews.
Plenty of visa discussions as people wonder what regulation is going to be changed this month. The three strike rule seems firmly in place and the 24 hour reporting seems to have faded away. There are also a number of reports from people that have been to consulates in Penang and Vientiane to obtain visas; again it’s difficult to tell what they’ll allow from month to month.
A good number of technical subjects this month with discussions on iPhones, PC games, Google Earth and of course how bad the internet connections are in Hua Hin!
The expat’s section had its usual collection of bizarre requests ranging from rotary clothes lines to orphanages to locksmiths to online florists, what ever you need you’ll find it on HHAD: Hua Hin Forum