Best for
- Retirees who want a calm, established community
- Golfers
- Families who want a beach town near Bangkok
Not ideal for
- Remote workers who want a big co-working scene
- Nightlife seekers
What it is like
A long-standing royal resort town with a mix of Thai weekenders and expat retirees. It is quieter than Pattaya. Costs tend to be lower than Phuket because demand is steadier and less tourist-driven.
Getting around
Songthaews run along Phetkasem Road. A car or scooter helps for golf courses and villa estates inland.
Weather
The rainy season usually runs mid-May to mid-October, and the Gulf coast can stay wet into late in the year.
Immigration office for Hua Hin
Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration, Hua Hin (Thap Tai main office, BluPort counter)
The Thap Tai office is reported to handle annual extensions. The BluPort counter moved to the 3rd floor in July 2025 and handles 90-day reports and other short tasks.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration, Hua Hin Office (Thap Tai): hours and tips
Visa notes for long stays
- Annual retirement extensions go to the Thap Tai office, not BluPort. See /visa-rules/retirement-visa.
- 90-day reports can reportedly be filed online after your first in-person report. Keep a paper backup in case the system refers you to the office.
- Your landlord or hotel must file a TM30 residence notification. Ask for a copy, because offices often want it for 90-day reports and extensions.
Banks, hospitals and services nearby
Banks 13
- Siam Commercial Bank · Hua Hin 63
- Bangkok Bank · Phetkasem Road
- Government Savings Bank · Hua Hin 61 Damnoenkasem Road
- Bank of Ayudhya · Hua Hin 63/1
- Siam Commercial Bank · Hua Hin 72 Dechanuchit Road
- Krungthai Bank · Phetkasem Road
- Bangkok Bank · Phetkasem Road
- Bangkok Bank · Phetkasem Road
Hospitals 3
- Hua Hin Hospital · Phetkasem Road
- Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin · Hua Hin 94/1
- San Paulo Hospital · Hua Hin 86
Muay Thai 2
- King of Muay Thai · Soi Mae Kep 3
- Cong Carter Muay Thai Resort · ปข.2043, Ban Nong Phran Phuk
Gyms 1
- Lotuswell Gym · 3218, Ban Nong Samo
Int'l schools 1
- Da Vinci International School · Chonprathan 30
Supermarkets 14
- G Supermarket · Soi Chomsin 1
- Malee Supermarket · Khlong Chonprathan Road
- Hin Lek Fai Supermarket · 3218, Ban Nong Samo
- G Supermarket · Bon Kai Road
- Big C Market · Hua Hin - Huay Mongkol 10
- Wannapranee Superstore · Hua Hin - Huay Mongkol 9
- Villa Market · Hua Hin 84
- Villa Market · Phetkasem Road
Living in Hua Hin: questions
Is Hua Hin good for retirees?
Yes. It is one of Thailand's best-known retiree towns, with hospitals, golf and a calm pace.
Where is the immigration office in Hua Hin?
The main office is reported in Thap Tai, with a smaller counter on the 3rd floor of BluPort mall. Check which one handles your task before you go.
Can I do my 90-day report at BluPort?
Reports say the BluPort counter handles 90-day reports, re-entry permits and short extensions. Annual extensions go to Thap Tai.
Is Hua Hin good for families?
Many families like the calm beaches and space. Check school options and commutes before you move.
Sources
- Next Step Hua Hin: Thap Tai and BluPort immigration offices (secondary)
- Hua Hin Today: BluPort immigration counter moves to 3rd floor (July 2025)
- Bangkok Immigration FAQ: regional immigration divisions
- Immigration Bureau: notification of residence for foreigners (TM30)
- Thailand.go.th: monsoon winds and the climate of Thailand
- Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors via Nominatim (ODbL 1.0)
Last checked 2026-11-04 · Pending expert review. Immigration offices move: confirm before you travel.