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Bank of Ayudhya (Th Naresdamri) Most convenient to the beach; near the corner of Th Damnoen Kasem.

POST & TELEPHONE

Main post office (Th Damnoen Kasem) Includes the CAT for international phone calls.

TOURIST INFORMATION

TAT office (0 3251 3885; 39/4 Th Phetkasem; 8.30am-4.30pm) North of the tourist centre, this government office speaks English and is quite helpful.

Tourist Information Office (0 3251 1047; cnr Th Phetkasem & Th Damnoen Kasem; 8.30am-4.30pm) Provides advice about Hua Hin and its surrounding area, and sells bus tickets. There’s another branch (0 3252 2797) under the clock tower on the corner of Th Phetkasem and Th Naep Khehat.

TRAVEL AGENCIES

There are many travel agencies, most offering day trips to nearby places such as Khao Sam Roi Yot (Click here) and Kaeng Krachan (Click here) National Parks. Unless you’re in a group, you may have to wait a day or two until enough people sign up for the trip of your choice, so keep that in mind when you make a booking. Alternatively, try forming a group with fellow tourists to ensure a prompt trip.

Hua Hin Adventure Tour (0 3253 0314; www.huahinadventuretour.com; Th Naep Khehat; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat) Offers more active excursions than other travel agencies. Runs kayaking trips in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (2100B) as well as tours into Kaeng Krachan National Park.

Ken Diamond (0 3253 2271; www.travel-huahin.com; 162/6 Th Naresdamri; 8.30am-7pm) Offers dozens of trips to nearby destinations, including waterfalls and national parks, and organises diving and snorkelling packages. Can arrange for German-speaking guides. Also has car hire.

Tuk Tours (0 3251 4281; www.tuktours.com; 33/5 Th Phunsuk; 10am-7pm) Can book activities and transport all around Thailand.

Activities

A long-time favourite golf-holiday destination for Thais, Hua Hin has recently begun receiving attention from international golfers. Hua Hin Golf Centre (0 3253 0476; www.huahingolf.com; 2/136 Nabkahards; noon-10pm) rents golfing equipment and organises golfing tours. You’ll also find loads of info at Bernie’s (0 3253 2601; Hua Hin Bazaar, Th Damnoen Kasem).

The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course (0 3251 2475; green fee 2000B) is only one of several golf courses but it’s definitely the best. Near the train station, it offers ocean and temple views on an elegant course.

Horseback riding (per 40min 600B) is on offer on the beach at the end of Th Damnoen Kasem; the lessons are conducted in a safe fashion.

Moo·ay tai (also spelt muay thai; Thai boxing) matches take place every Tuesday and Saturday at 9pm at the Thai Boxing Garden (0 3251 5269; 20/23 Th Phunsuk; admission 350B). On Wednesday and Friday at 9pm the action moves to the Grand Plaza (08 9754 7801; Th Phetkasem; admission 500B). The Grand Plaza’s gym (www.huahingrandsport.com; admission 180B, moo·ay tai lessons 300B; 9am-9pm) has a sauna, yoga instruction and coffee/protein-shake bar, and is a good place to burn off last night’s Singha beers in authentic Thai style. See the website for information on other sporting activities offered.

Aspiring chefs should visit Buchabun Art & Crafts Collection (08 1572 3805; www.thai-cookingcourse.com; 22 Th Dechanuchit), where you can sign up for a half-day Thai cooking class. Classes cost 1500B and include a market visit and recipe book. They only run if several people are interested.

Volunteering

If you love animals and aren’t afraid of a bit of hard work, then a stint at the Wildlife Friends of Thailand Rescue Centre (0 3245 8135; rescue centre www.wfft.org, volunteering www.wildlifevolunteer.org) could be a good, fun and unique way to break up your travels. Based 35km northwest of Cha-am, the centre cares for an entire menagerie of animals that have been rescued from animal shows and exploitative owners. An average day could involve feeding sun bears, building enclosures for macaques and establishing island refuges for gibbons. Volunteers are required to stay a minimum of three weeks. Travel agencies