Hua Hin Guide: Sam Roi Yot THB 200, Kaeng Krachan THB 300
Sam Roi Yot National Park charges a foreign adult THB 200, and Kaeng Krachan charges THB 300. Tham Phraya Nakhon opens 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cicada Market opens Friday to Sunday, 16:00 to 23:00. Prachuap Khiri Khan is the dry corner of the east coast.
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Hua Hin is a long beach town on Phetkasem Road with national parks to the south and a palace to the north. Foreign adults pay THB 200 at Khao Sam Roi Yot and THB 300 at Kaeng Krachan. Cicada Market is the weekend evening plan.
For trains, coaches and airport fares, read Bangkok to Hua Hin. This page does not repeat them.
Where to stay in Hua Hin
Phetkasem Road splits the town and leads to Cha-am in the north and Prachuap Khiri Khan in the south. A clock tower on Phetkasem Road is the transport hub, where minivans from the north arrive and minivans to the south depart.
Hua Hin Beach is six km long and runs from the Hilton Hotel south to a headland with a temple. The beach is pretty and relatively clean. Most of it can disappear along certain parts of the coast at high tide.
| Area | Fits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Clock tower and centre | Transport, night market | Minivans arrive and leave here, and the night market is in the middle of town |
| Beach south of the Hilton | A long sandy walk | Six km of beach to a headland with a temple |
| Khao Takiab, south end | Quieter beach | The hill of Khao Takiab interrupts the beach at the south end of town |
| Suan Son | Pine-lined sand | Army-owned but open to the public |
| Cha-am, north | A palace stop | Mrigadayavan Palace is in Cha-am district |
Songthaews, tuk-tuks and motorbikes
Green songthaews run along Phetkasem Road all day at about 10-minute intervals for a 10 baht fare. Negotiate tuk-tuk prices beforehand, because a Western tourist will not get one for less than 100 baht over any distance unless lucky.
Motorcycle rental costs THB 150 to 200 a day depending on the season. Phetkasem Road is a fast road with few crosswalks for people on foot.
Day trips and park fees
Park fees follow the national schedule that took effect on 7 June 2022. A child is aged 3 to 14 or no taller than 140 cm.
Sam Roi Yot and Phraya Nakhon Cave
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is in Prachuap Khiri Khan and is a Group 2 park. A foreign adult pays THB 200 and a foreign child THB 100.
Tham Phraya Nakhon is a large cave with an opening in the ceiling that lets sunlight in, and its highlight is the Kareuhat Throne. It is in Khao Daeng sub-district, Kui Buri district. It opens 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day.
In the 2026 closure annex, the Tham Sai and Tham Kaeo caves and the Khao Daeng viewpoint are closed from 1 to 30 June.
Kaeng Krachan
Kaeng Krachan National Park is a Group 3 park. A foreign adult pays THB 300 and a foreign child THB 150.
An October 2024 DNP announcement opened Khao Phanoen Thung, the camping area and Huai Mae Salian from 1 November to 31 July. Check the current dates before you drive out.
Mrigadayavan Palace (Maruekhathaiyawan)
Mrigadayavan Palace is in Huai Sai Nuea sub-district, Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, inside a Border Patrol Police camp. It consists of three large buildings along the beach.
Cicada Market and the night market
Cicada Market opens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00. Street performers play at Cicada Amphitheatre at 19:45 and 21:00.
Hua Hin’s night market is in the middle of town and is tourist-oriented. Haggling is expected at the night markets.
Beach and jellyfish safety
Thailand has lifeguards on duty at designated beaches and operates a flag system. Follow warning signs, especially red flags. People have drowned in strong riptides, especially during monsoon season.
Jellyfish come close to shore, particularly in the rainy season from May to October, and stings can be fatal. If jellyfish remains lie on the beach, avoid entering the sea and follow the officials’ warnings. The Department of Disease Control hotline for enquiries is 1422.
Do not leave your passport as a guarantee with a motorcycle or jet-ski rental business, because it may hold on to it against claimed damage. Hua Hin and Khao Takiab are on the beach smoking ban list; read the beach smoking ban guide.
Police and the tourist police
The tourist police office is at the beach end of Soi 61, past the central police station. Prachuap Khiri Khan province has a tourist police station.
The hotline for crimes involving tourists is 1155. Read the tourist police guide for what they handle.
When to go
Thailand’s rainy season runs from mid-May to mid-October. The driest part of the upper east coast of the South is behind the Tenasserim range, in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In upper Thailand the most rain falls in August or September.
| Season | Dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | Mid-October to mid-February | The season to plan for |
| Hot | Mid-February to mid-May | A reading of 41.2 degrees C was recorded at Hua Hin on 15 April 1998 |
| Rainy | Mid-May to mid-October | The most rain falls in August or September |
Hospital and emergencies
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin is at 888 Phetchakasem Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan 77110. Its number is +6632616800, and 1719 (local calls only) also reaches it.
For a medical emergency, 1669 is the number to call. The Royal Thai Police number is 191. More numbers are on the emergency numbers page.
Not confirmed: Mrigadayavan Palace entry fee and opening days are not on an official page, so confirm at the ticket window. Hua Hin jellyfish months are not published, so watch the beach flags.
Common questions
How much is Sam Roi Yot National Park for foreigners?
Khao Sam Roi Yot is a Group 2 park, so a foreign adult pays THB 200 and a foreign child THB 100 under the 2022 schedule.
How much is Kaeng Krachan National Park for foreigners?
Kaeng Krachan is a Group 3 park: a foreign adult pays THB 300 and a foreign child THB 150.
What are the opening hours of Phraya Nakhon Cave?
Tham Phraya Nakhon opens 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day.
When is Cicada Market open in Hua Hin?
Cicada Market opens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00.
How much is the songthaew in Hua Hin?
The green songthaews on Phetkasem Road run at about 10-minute intervals for a 10 baht fare.
When is jellyfish season in Hua Hin?
Jellyfish come close to shore particularly in the rainy season from May to October, and stings can be fatal. If jellyfish remains lie on the beach, avoid entering the sea.
What is the best month to visit Hua Hin?
The cool season runs from mid-October to mid-February. The rainy season runs from mid-May to mid-October, and in upper Thailand the most rain falls in August or September.
Is Hua Hin hot in April?
April is in the hot season, mid-February to mid-May. A reading of 41.2 degrees C was recorded at Hua Hin on 15 April 1998.
Where is the hospital in Hua Hin?
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin is at 888 Phetchakasem Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan 77110, phone +6632616800. Call 1669 for a medical emergency.
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