Community on Hua Hin Today

Things you should know!

Banks
Most banks open from 8.30 to 15.30 Monday to Friday. On Public Holidays the banks are closed. Money Exchanges are open daily until approximately 9pm.

Crash Helmets
When riding a motorbike, the wearing of crash helments in mandatrory in Thailand. Police will fine riders stopped at checkpoints, for not wearing one. Also, carry your driver�s licence at all times, the police will frequently stop riders and ask to see it.

Crime
While Hua Hin is one of the safest towns in Thailand, with a very low crime rate, it is sensible to take care of your valuables. Minor crime such as handbag and motorbike theft occur from time to time.

Crossing the Road
At a stop light, beware of vehicles turning left - in Thailand traffic is allowed to turn left at a red light, to ease the flow of traffic. Before crossing the road, check for oncoming traffic!

Drinking Water
Water in Hua Hin should not be drunk from the tap. It needs to be boiled. Cold drinking water can be bought for a few baht in every mini market. Most hotels provide two bottles 0of drinking water free in each room.

Drugs
Police stress that no leniency will be shown to anyone buying, selling or using illegal drugs. They are determined to take drugs from the streets of Hua Hin. Penalties for drug offences are very severe in Thailand. Do not get yourself involved with drugs.

Littering
Littering of any kind in Thailand is subject to a 2000 baht fine. Please drop your garbage in a waste container to keep the majestic city of Hua Hin clean and healthy.

Postal Service
Most hotels provide postal services for their guests. Fax and email services are also available from the post office in Hua Hin. The post office is open from 8.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday and also opens on Saturday mornings. On Public Holidays the post office is closed.

Smoking
Thailand�s anti-smoking law requires all air-conditioned dining establishments to be
smoke-free, along with 18 other kinds of air-conditioned public places, such as certain areas of hotels, Internet cafes, barbershops and beauty salons. Smoking in an air-conditioned dining area is subject to a 2,000 baht fine.

Taxis
Taxis are available from hotel taxi stands and are available in the street. There are no metered taxis in Hua Hin. Approximate fares are Hua -Hin to Cha Am - 250 baht, Hua Hin - Bangkok 2000 baht.

Telecommunications
The Telecommunications office for international calls is open daily until midnight. Phone cards for public phones (50 baht up) are available from the telecommunications office and many MiniMarts, including 7-11. You can also purchase a "Thai Card" from the office, which allows you to make phone calls from any phone.