Hua Hin no longer a safe holiday destination

[Potter]

A couple of nights ago, Friday to be precise. I stopped over in Hua Hin for 1 night. Between 11pm to 2am I went out for a couple of beers. I had a good time, no issues with anybody. I happy spend a 4 digit amount of money being generous to selced local people who sat with me. At 2am I decided to walk back to my hotel. I stayed in the farrang area, having been out to a farrang street. Walking down the street a motorbike comes up. 1 person slaps me in my face. I wonder whether he tried to knock me out and failed, or it was a jalous boyfriend. Has Hua Hin become an unsafe holiday destination?

[cornishcarlos]

What did she look like ?

[TenDreams]

I've been in this area 5+ years and never had a problem, can't think of anybody I know who has except a Thai lady who got her handbag snatched between soi 94-88 in broad daylight by 2 kids on a bike.

[pinkpanther99]

I have lived in Hua Hin for the past 18 months.

Where exactly is the 'farang area' and where is the 'farang street'? First I've heard of either of these places.

I wouldn't say Hua Hin is any more or less dangerous than anywhere else in Thailand.

In the time I've lived here I've never had one iota of trouble and I certainly wouldn't describe Hua Hin as being an 'unsafe holiday destination'.

Then again, seldom am I out alone walking the streets at 2am in the morning. At that time of night, it'd be wise to have your wits about you - I'd take the same approach when walking the streets of Bangkok, London, New York or anywhere else in the world at the time of night. You'd be naive to think otherwise in my opinion.

That's the world we live in unfortunately.

Did you report the assault to the police?

[rijit]

farang street!!! <deleted>!! probably best you stay in pattaya.

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[hanno]

I do not go out late but I have never had problems in my numerous visits to Hua Hin. And just because you got slapped, the town is no longer safe??

Where is "Farang Street" so I cana void it?

[Borzandy]

Not safe destination for you only.

[guruofvinyl]

I live in Hua Hin and there is no such thing as farang street or farang area. Farangs are in every area and it is in general a safe town.

[technologybytes]

It sounds more like a case of mistaken identity or just a crazy person.

Anywhere can be safe or unsafe depending on your circumstances, typically 2am after a few drinks will always be less safe.

[gawaterman]

Maybe you inadvertently upset someone at the bar with something you said, and they felt the need to get even, their way

[Jungle Jim]

Have not stayed there for years and have no plans to return. But have seen a few foreigners get badly beaten there. They were drunk and obnoxious and understood why they were getting beaten. I understand where he is talking about. Farang Street is a perfect name.

[p_brownstone]

I think your major mistake was "(spending) a 4 digit amount of money being generous to selced local people who sat with me".

Would you entertain complete strangers in this way anywhere else in the world?

To many Thais - especially drunk youngsters late at night - your actions would seem condescending and pretentious, not saying it deserved a slap in the face afterwards but resentment of your apparent riches can produce unexpected results.

Patrick

[novo58]

someone who didnt fall into the ................................." selected local people" category must have been upset.

OR

Did you refuse the offer of a " selected local person" to walk you safely to your hotel and keep you safe for the night ?

[luckyman]

Couldn't this have happened anywhere ? And could such a small incident render a whole town unsafe? Pffff........

[hanno]

In other countries you'd get king hit.....

[PattayaPhom]

Farang area...is that Bintabhat area...or maybe Soi 80? .... selected locals in those areas would only be bar girls that mostly have Thai partners or later visit Luk Nam club for a Thai fella....possibly jealous bf if you had a bit of WHT

[lucifer666]

I live in Hua Hin and i walk around at all hours of the day or night. Never had a problem.

[ggt]

Hua Hin is one of the safest cities in Thailand...during the day you play chess with the ex-pat chess club...or go fishing with the new fishing club...at night...no later than 9pm...you take your bottle of gin home with you...curl up next to a pillow and sleep well....

[peterb17]

Hua Hin is probably the safest place in Thailand- it's not exactly a riot of clubs, bars, late night fights and sushi served off naked women - who did you upset?

Slapping is a bit of a lady boy trait- if they were serious would have been an iron rod or worse still one of those Ninja star thingies - don't believe this story.

[wileycoyote]

More details required

[smotherb]

Hua Hin is one of the safest cities in Thailand...during the day you play chess with the ex-pat chess club...or go fishing with the new fishing club...at night...no later than 9pm...you take your bottle of gin home with you...curl up next to a pillow and sleep well....

I believe you were being facetious; but I know several farangs who meet that description with rum, vodka or 285 possibly replacing gin; except the farangs I know have no time for chess or fishing.

[Noi657]

The day Hua Hin becomes an unsafe tourist destination is the day you had better not come to Thailand full stop!

[Suradit69]

I happy spend a 4 digit amount of money being generous to selced local people who sat with me.

Who selected these people? How many were there? Was your generosity dependent on them being generous to you? A 4 digit amount? Fifty baht and 50 satang is a 4 digit amount ... Baht 50.50.

Something tells me if your tale of woe in some imaginary "farrang" exclusive zone is anywhere near to being accurate, your definition of generosity and your choice of who was deigned to be a recipient of this largess upset someone. Not everyone in Thailand is on sale or waiting to be summoned.

[HerbalEd]

Well, based upon your one isolated incident it looks like there's a Hua Hin crime wave. Best steer clear of HH and go to somewhere much safer like Pattaya.

[HerbalEd]

Re. "spend a 4 digit amount of money being generous."

Do you actually consider 1K baht big spending and being generous to multiple people?

[Mousehound]

Once or twice I have put money on the bar and told everyone the drinks are on me - last time was 5000Bht. I never had anyone ever be anything other than appreciative. Also, I have given Thai workers a bottle of scotch as a symbol of my appreciation for their help. I have never felt they were upset by that. I should point out that I can not join them in the drinking but they seem to understand that. I really like to see them have a good time and have always had them smile and wave or at least acknowledge me if I bump into them later. So now I am a bit worried that I am doing the wrong thing and may have upset someone. But I really have never thought that before this post. I have to say that I don't make a habit of it - once a year at my birthday (which is also at a festive time for Thai people).

[Sandman77]

Found it very safe, only the people have big problem to communicate . Not any massage woman say hello or recognize you in the main tourist road , same the are all mute, there was no intelgent communication also in the restaurant , finally the beach was also dirty full of horse s.. , for me I never visit hua him again!

Beautiful flowers everywhere are not enough!

[darrendsd]

I have lived in HH for 9 years and whilst I do feel safe here it is certainly not as safe as some posters are saying

In the 9 years I have had 2 separate instances of sneak thieves entering my home.

Virtually all my friends have been the victim of crime here ranging from sneak house thieves to house robberies to bag snatches in the street, these have happened to both Thai and Farang friends

We feel safe because the vast majority of crime here is not reported in the press thus creating a false sense of security, the reality is there is plenty of crime here

Unprovoked street attacks are pretty rare though, no idea why that happened to the OP but he must have upset somebody

[hanno]

I have lived in HH for 9 years and whilst I do feel safe here it is certainly not as safe as some posters are saying

In the 9 years I have had 2 separate instances of sneak thieves entering my home.

Virtually all my friends have been the victim of crime here ranging from sneak house thieves to house robberies to bag snatches in the street, these have happened to both Thai and Farang friends

We feel safe because the vast majority of crime here is not reported in the press thus creating a false sense of security, the reality is there is plenty of crime here

Unprovoked street attacks are pretty rare though, no idea why that happened to the OP but he must have upset somebody

Sure there is crime. But as a visitor staying in a hotel I feel pretty safe. All relative I guess but I grew up in Africa and compared to that, Thailand is a haven of peace.

[ToneG]

Been to HH 5 or 6 times for holiday and never had a problem. Quite often stay out late and I have been approached a few times on the way back to hotel by ladyboys on mopeds. They ride up and say where you going I want to go with you.Never been attacked quite simple to say not interested thanks and walk on. May be a problem if you get too close, one tried to grab at me once.