Hua Hin Beachfront Demolitions: Power Cut Set for 29 October

The clearance of Hua Hin’s old town beachfront, between Hua Hin Fishing Pier and the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine, is going ahead on schedule. Water and electricity to the affected buildings will be cut on 29 October. Concrete barriers are planned to stop the land being reoccupied once it is cleared.

The decision follows a closed-door meeting at Hua Hin Municipality’s offices on Thursday, 22 October, with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The commission had asked for more time to talk, which postponed the phased demolition planned for 16 October. After the meeting, NHRC Commissioner Sayamol Kaiyoorawong confirmed the commission will not interfere with the court orders behind the clearance, Thaiger reports.

A dispute that goes back to 2014

A 2014 Supreme Court ruling ordered the removal of structures occupying public land on this stretch, in cases involving 40 property owners. Fourteen complied. The other 26 challenged municipal orders barring use of their buildings, but the Supreme Administrative Court dismissed those challenges and refused temporary protection, according to Hua Hin Localplus.

Those 26 buildings are what remain. Hua Hin Municipality is handling 15 of them, and the Marine Department is responsible for the other 11, which include resorts, guesthouses, and restaurants. Funding and coordination for the Marine Department’s share are still being worked out.

How the work will run

The municipality has hired a private contractor on a 120-day agreement running from 25 September 2026 to 22 January 2027. Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul has said enforcement will be gradual to limit disruption and avoid confrontation. Police can take legal action against anyone who directly obstructs the work.

The first phase targets extensions that project over the sand, signs, non-residential structures, and vacant properties. Two owners have said they will take down their own buildings.

The residents’ side

The NHRC received complaints from 19 people who say they will lose homes and livelihoods on land they have used for many years. Pattaya Mail has described how families from Phetchaburi settled this stretch generations ago to fish. Over time, many moved elsewhere in Hua Hin, and the waterfront filled with bars and restaurants.

The commission is not reviewing the ruling itself. It is checking whether officials followed the required steps, such as written warnings and public notice within 90 days. Prachuap Khiri Khan Deputy Governor Phanphat Sitthisak said the agencies found no sign that any department had acted improperly.

Talks also covered alternative housing, moving costs, and compensation under existing rules, but no assistance package has been announced. A separate group handed the commission a letter backing the return of the beachfront to public use.

If you’re in town

• Where: the beach between Hua Hin Fishing Pier and the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine.
• 29 October: water and power cut to the affected buildings.
• Through 22 January 2027: contractors remove structures in stages.
• After clearance: concrete barriers go up to keep the reopened beach clear.

If a favourite seafood spot of yours sits on this part of the beach, it is worth checking now whether it is on the list.