Hua Hin is just three hours drive form Bangkok and is Thailands oldest beach resorts, the home of the Thai Royals summer palace. There is a good stretch of sandy beach, with a variety of watersports on offer, including waterskiing and parasailing. Hua Hin is a small but commercial resort, with well known luxury hotels positioned along the beach front. There is a good choice of shopping and restaurants to choose from.