Hua Hin as a resort was discovered in the early 1920s by King Prajadhipok as an ideal getaway from the sultry metropolis of Bangkok. Hua Hin is closely associated with the Thai royalty and is a quiet and relaxing seaside resort ideal of family vacations. Merely 25 kilometers apart, Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province enjoy a wealth of satellite attractions; prominent among them are national parks and historic cities.The tranquil fishing village was turned into a royal resort and consequently became popular among Siam's nobility and upper class. In 1928, Prajadhipok built his ''Klai Kangwon'' (Far From Worries) Palace. As of 2007, Klai Kangwon is the full-time residence of the current king and is not open for visitors, although the outer palace grounds are open for walkers and joggers from 4pm to 7 pm daily. (Wear shoes, bring passport)Also understand, that the accommodation and bar information on this page is frequently spammed by the owners.When some areas of the farming areas of Phetchburi province were devastated by droughts in 1934, a group of farmers packed up and moved to what is now known as present day Hua Hin. Until it was renamed however, Hua Hin used to be called Samore Riang (????????)) meaning ‘rows of rocks’.Hua Hin as a resort was rediscovered by King Prajadhipok at the beginning of the 1920s. At first In 1921, the director of the state railway, Prince Purachatra, built the Railway Hotel close to the beach. This fishing village, with the building of King Prajadhipok’s Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries) Palace. evolved into a royal resort. As the years went by, Hua Hin became a Thailand’s first holiday destination for royals and nobels. In 1932 Hua Hin was part of Pran Buri district. In 1949 Hua Hin was promoted to be a district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. After the building of southern railway, Hua Hin became the first and most popular beach resort of Thailand.Klai Kangwon Palace is now the regular residence of the current king. Visitors are not allowed to enter the palace except for the outer ground, which is opened everyday 4pm to 7pm for visitors to walk or jog around. http://wikitravel.org/en/Hua Hin