With the dramatic increase in burglaries in and around Hua Hin there have been a few topics on home security devices and techniques. Many have opted for those unsightly but effective grills around the windows and doors to act as a deterrent. Other options ranged from motion sensors and alarm systems, lighting that operates on a timer or light sensitivity switch and the old favourite; a big snarling dog. Some of the more extreme suggestions and questions involved electric fences, razor wire and firearms – and yes, they were serious. It does make you wonder if things have really got that bad in Hua Hin and it should be renamed ‘Hinchester’, or whether people are generally more paranoid in the current economic climate.

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Another wave of house break-ins has been hitting Hua Hin residents as many share their experiences on the board. Certain areas have been named and the problems remain the same, namely sleeping security guards, ineffective police, and more opportunists looking for a quick and easy buck by targeting farang housing developments. An alarm is a good deterrent though a determined thief will soon get around one if they want to. A good business opportunity for someone would be to setup a security company that patrols these areas after dark, a job that the police should really be doing but we know how that works here.

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Hua Hin’s annual Golf Festival is now underway and golfers can enjoy a round for 800 baht at most of Hua Hin’s major golf courses. There are a couple that won’t play ball, namely Black Mountain that still wants 1,500 and Banyan that forces you to take a cart at an additional 650. The rest including Royal Hua Hin, Majestic Creek, Palm Hills, Springfield and Lakeview are offering the discount. A topic has been started for readers to share their Hua Hin Golf Fesitval stories and and questions about the event.

Local restaurants received both praise and criticism as diners shared their experiences on the forum. A couple of anonymous members claimed that anonymity on the internet was unfair on local businesses however we feel differently. Not many publications let people discuss both the good and the bad aspects of dining out, and everyone is welcome to get online and have their say. The internet should be used as a guide, there is no substitute for visiting a venue yourself and getting first hand experience, naturally some will be better than others.

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