Getting around downtown

[migrant]

We are staying in Bor Fai a while. Our large Toyota Revo works great in Bang Saphan, but not so in Hua Hin's downtown.
There are a lot of restaurants, and bars, I'd like to try but a tuk tuk from Bor Fai seems far, I find parking hard to get. I thought about finding a decent spot away from the madness and getting a tuk tuk, but wondering what others do.

[Henry 14th]

We are staying in Bor Fai a while. Our large Toyota Revo works great in Bang Saphan, but not so in Hua Hin's downtown.
There are a lot of restaurants, and bars, I'd like to try but a tuk tuk from Bor Fai seems far, I find parking hard to get. I thought about finding a decent spot away from the madness and getting a tuk tuk, but wondering what others do.

Use the GrabTaxi app.


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[HarryVardon]

Like most Expats I never go downtown. The restaurants there are overpriced and poor quality and too noisy. Other areas out of town are much better.

[Dannie Boy]

Like most Expats I never go downtown. The restaurants there are overpriced and poor quality and too noisy. Other areas out of town are much better.

I’d generally agree - most of the restaurants are aiming to attract the tourists rather than those living in the area, although there are of course exceptions and when we have visitors, it normally involves a visit to the night market for a seafood based meal.

[huahin4ever]

Like most Expats I never go downtown. The restaurants there are overpriced and poor quality and too noisy. Other areas out of town are much better.

I’d generally agree - most of the restaurants are aiming to attract the tourists rather than those living in the area, although there are of course exceptions and when we have visitors, it normally involves a visit to the night market for a seafood based meal.

Is there something I'm missing here after living here for 10 years? Going to the Nightmarket for a seafood meal? I did that a few times my first 2 years here, but I have to say, that location must be hugely overpriced compared to going other places. Seafood in Cha Am, Chao Samran, Khao Takiab, Pak Nam Pran etc are imo much better. Specially with regards to prices.

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[STEVE G]

Our large Toyota Revo works great in Bang Saphan, but not so in Hua Hin's downtown.

I have the same problem in that I don't like to drive the pickup around town so I just park at the edge of the town and walk to where I want to go. I realize it's hot but I walk for about two hours a day on the beach anyway so a bit more doesn't bother me much.

[Dannie Boy]

Like most Expats I never go downtown. The restaurants there are overpriced and poor quality and too noisy. Other areas out of town are much better.

I’d generally agree - most of the restaurants are aiming to attract the tourists rather than those living in the area, although there are of course exceptions and when we have visitors, it normally involves a visit to the night market for a seafood based meal.

Is there something I'm missing here after living here for 10 years? Going to the Nightmarket for a seafood meal? I did that a few times my first 2 years here, but I have to say, that location must be hugely overpriced compared to going other places. Seafood in Cha Am, Chao Samran, Khao Takiab, Pak Nam Pran etc are imo much better. Specially with regards to prices.

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Well everybody to their own - our first-time visitors always seem to enjoy a visit to the night market to see what’s on offer in the market and the food is ok - there may be better/cheaper places, but you can combine a number of activities into one visit - it’s a one-off experience and then you can go to the other establishments as you wish.

[migrant]

Our large Toyota Revo works great in Bang Saphan, but not so in Hua Hin's downtown.

I have the same problem in that I don't like to drive the pickup around town so I just park at the edge of the town and walk to where I want to go. I realize it's hot but I walk for about two hours a day on the beach anyway so a bit more doesn't bother me much.

Yes, I don't have a problem doing that but the wife.........

Besides the tourist traps I find there are still many good restaurants/ bars in the downtown area. Not a big drinker but do like to sometimes sit in the nightlife and watch it go by.