Tourist information

I am sure that your stay in Hua hin will be enjoyable and trouble-free, but listed below are some useful contact details for you should things either turn sour, or you need to find some government or municipal office.

Tourist Police

Should anything happen to you during your stay - theft, disagreements etc -  go first to The Hua Hin Tourist Police. They don`t have the same authority as the regular police in town, but they are always there to assist you. All the officers speak reasonable English and they can tell you what to do next if you have problems. Should a report be necessary at the local police station, they will accompany you there to help you with translation and other matters.

Their office is located at the end of Damnoen Kasem Road, right at the main entrance to the beach.
Tel 1155.

Hua Hin Police

The police station is located on Damnoen Kasem Road, opposite the CAT offices and Post Office. Tel 032 511027. Emergency numbers are 191 (police), 195 (crime), 199 (fire). In generall they don`t speak so much english, so you need somebody to help you. Go first to The Hua Hin Tourist Police if you don`t have a thai person on your hand to help you.

Hua Hin Immigration

You fin Hua Hin Immigration office in Soi 102 and is a subsiduary of Singkhon Immigration in Prachuabkirikhan. They can issue visa extensions, process 90 day reporting, issue re-entry permits and take initial long-term visa extension applications. They are a friendly office and the addition of this immigration service has been a boost for Hua Hin as in the past journeys to Bangkok or Prachuabkirikhan were necessary. More information on Hua Hin immigration can be found here: Hua Hin immigration.

Post Office

The main Post Office is on Damnoen Kasem Road, opposite the main police station. Mail back to Europe, Scandanavia and North America normally takes about a week and the postal service is generally reliable. You can set up post restante facilities here. You can also use postal services through some local shopping malls as the main post office often gets very busy.

Overseas telephone

The main Communication Authority of Thailand (CAT) office is on Damnoen Kasem Road just past the Post Office. The building is air-conditioned and they can provide the telephone numbers necessary for you to call home cheaply from individual booths.

Tourist Offices

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was established in 1960 to promote tourism to the country. The first office was in Chiang Mai and there are now 22 local offices throughout the country. TAT also maintains a presence overseas, now having 15 offices worldwide.

Head Office
Tourism Authority of Thailand
1600, New Petchaburi Road
Makkasan, Ratchathewi
Bangkok 10400, THAILAND.
Tel: +66 (0)2 2505500 (120 automatic lines).
Fax: +66 (0)2 2505511
www.tourismthailand.org
Email address: centre@tat.or.th

Hua Hin Tourist Information

Hua Hin Tourist Information is located on Chomsin Road near the Chinese temple. Another tourist centre can be found next to Starbucks on Petchkasem Road. Most of the major hotels will also provide tourist information and details on trips and excursions around Hua Hin.

Hospitals

There are a number of hospitals around Hua Hin however serious ailments and injury should be treated in Bangkok.

Bear in mind that Thailand and Hua Hin do not have a history of free public health care. Although locals can now benefit from the 30 baht health scheme, private hospitals remain outside the financial reach of most Thais and the public hospitals therefore can get extremely busy. The doctors and nurses do their best, but quite often they are always overworked, underpaid and lacking essential equipment and beds.

The main medical centres is:

San Paulo Hospital
A private hospital in central Hua Hin. It is well organised and staff speak English. This will probably be the best hospital to visit first as long as your ailment is not too serious. The accident and emergency ward is always efficient and attention to detail is good. Rooms are comfortable and the level of patient care is exemplary. For more serious conditions, however, Petchaburi or Bangkok may be your best bet. San Paulo also has dental and physiotherapy clinics. Prices for treatment in San Paulo can be extremely expensive so it is advisable to have health insurance if you need to go here.
Tel: 032 532576-85.

Hua Hin Hospital
This is the main public hospital in Hua Hin. It can get extremely busy, but is certainly a good option for minor ailments. 
Tel:  032 520401.

Hua Hin Red Cross
As the name suggests, this facility is able to provide good and efficient medical care for non-serious conditions. It's always busy with locals, which is a good indicator of its professionalism and price.
Tel: 032 512567.

Petcharat Hospital, Petchaburi
This is quite simply the best hospital in the district if you have a real emergency or complicated complaint. It is private, so prices will be relatively high, but all serious medical cases, especially those involving damage to the head, will be referred here from Hua Hin. The back side is that the hospital is an approximate 45 min drive from Hua Hin.
Tel: 032 417070-8.

Hua Hin International Polyclinic
This clinic is staffed by doctors and nurses from Petcharat Hospital in Petchaburi. As a result, the standard of care and medical advice is some of the best in town. They do not offer rooms, but this is as good a medical facility as any in Hua Hin for an initial consultation with a doctor and has first-class dressing facilities for wounds and a dental clinic.
Tel: 032 516424.

Pranburi Hospital
This facility is situated some 25km south of Hua Hin on an army base. As a result, it has an excellent reputation and will accept foreigners.
Tel: 032 612757.

Cha-am Hospital
Tel: 032 471808.

Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
Situated on Petchkasem Road, on the west side just before you get to Hua Hin Polyclinic, this is run by a doctor who has residence at the military hospital in Pranburi. Although small and busy, the service is excellent. During the week, the clinic is open after 5PM. At weekends, there is a limited service during day hours. Appointments can be made and are advisable as it gets busy but they cannot be made by phone, only in person.

Dr Sumet Clinic
Located at 87/5 Petchkasem Road opposite soi 80 this clinic specialises in babies and children offering vaccinations and full diagnosis. Dr Sumet is a very good pediatric doctor which is why the place is always full! Opening times are Monday - Friday 07.30-12.00 and 16.00-21.00 and Saturday 08.00-12.00 and 16.00-21.00 call them on 032-533404.