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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Are there many Russians in Hua Hin?
Reader question: Are there many Russians in Hua Hin?
Dear readers,
My wife (67) and myself (69) have been going on leave in Rawai (Phuket) for 9 years for 2 months (February – March).
However, in the last 2 years it has been overrun by Russians and their concept of "holidaying" does not suit us, so we have decided to look for other places in Thailand
Can someone enlighten us about their presence in the Hua Hin region?
Kind regards from Belgium,
Rudi
Dear Rudi,
i live in huahin since february 2012 as a pensioner;there are russians everywhere in thailand and so far not so much here,currently the king lives here in his palace:so quiet here especially in the area of the palace,in town a bit more movements , there are also bars like everywhere in Thailand , so here better that in Pattaya or Phuket. I know people from Russia and they are very quiet, noise makers certainly not. So HuaHin ok but it is a small city and prices start higher to be,HauHin will be the Knokke of Belgium!!! If necessary you can contact me at my email address
JC
Moderator: Just a response to the question please. All other Russian comments will not be posted.
In Hua Hin it is “still” not so bad with the Russians, you see them there, but not as much as in Pattaya or Phuket. In Cha-Am it is still fairly Russian-free. So if you guys go that way I would recommend Cha-Am. Good luck in finding a "quiet" destination.
I also live near Hua Hin. It's still not too bad with the Russians, as far as I can judge. You can also go to Pak Nam Pran and Pranburi, or go even further south. Many Russians want to spend their holidays as cheaply as possible and there should probably be “something to do”… so I think you are safe in the area from Petchaburi, Cha'am, Hua Hin, Pak Nam Pran to Bang Saphan Noy!
You see Russians everywhere in Thailand, but to a lesser extent in Hua Hin, not comparable to Pattaya and Phuket, where they are in abundance
I just got back from Cha am and didn't meet a Russian there
I live in Chaam and the good news I have to report is that there are no Russians (yet) as far as I know. Know a few Russian families in Hua Hin, adapt well, already speak some Thai and are very friendly
Dear Mr Rudi and wife,
In the past 15 years, Hua Hin has also changed and yes, the Russian fellows come here too. I myself have not experienced any problems yet, but I must say that I am not a party girl and therefore do not go to the bars until late at night. In the restaurants and markets I have no nuisance from anyone. It has certainly become busier and more touristy here, but I think it is still quieter than Phuket. I also think you can hardly compare it. Beaches, Center etc is very different from what you are used to on Phuket. I love Hua Hin, but yes, after 15 years I can no longer really provide objective feedback. Do study what is important for you to have a wonderful holiday. Hua Hin is really not comparable to Phuket in my opinion and that is important to keep in mind.
What surprises me so much about all those stories about Russians is this: how do you know if a foreigner you see walking somewhere is a Russian and not a Pole or a Czech, just to name a few. How do you see that?
Hear who's screaming children, hear who's screaming children
Hear who doesn't hit the window so softly
It's a stranger for sure
That one is lost for sure
Will ask for his name
Igor, Stanislav, Vladimir, Nikita….
Well spoken. I get it, you just ask for their name. That is why many people also think that I am a Spaniard or an Italian……..My way of acting also fits in with that…
I am now at the airport of Abu Dhabi after another month in Hua Hin, it remains a wonderful place with lots to do, the Russians will undoubtedly come to Hua Hin more often or stay here for a few days in transit.
The only thing that strikes me is that they talk louder and often take their water or other things with them to the beach, which is not necessary because you don't have to drag them for a few baths.
It is also true that the Russian tourist in Hua Hin is a different kind of tourist than those who go to the other famous places, so no inconvenience so far.
El Jan
The number of Russians who enter Thailand annually (tourists or Russians living here) has grown from 2006 to 2013 million from 187.000 to 1,3. The end of the growth is not in sight, especially when more Russians settle here (such as Dutch expats) and set up businesses here. As is the case in most other tourist countries, newcomers first settle in the cities where they like it (places with a more international and tolerant climate, and where they think they can make money, i.e. in the well-known tourist resorts) and later they fan out to other parts of the country. I see no reason to assume that things will be different with the Russians. So now there are concentrations in Pattaya and Phuket, in the next ten years there will also be more Russians in Hua Hin, Cha-am, Bangkok, Isan, Chiang Mai and so on.
We close the comment option. Thanks everyone for the contribution.