Hua Hin Briefing: Wednesday 28 October
Thunderstorms and gusts in the forecast, talks on the beachfront clearance break down, a waste-fee rise on 17 November, a Deepavali ceremony at Market Village and a resort award.
Today’s lead stories are a four-month sports and wellness campaign and our guide to padel, pickleball and tennis courts. Here is what else is moving in town.
Gusty weather, rain mostly in the South
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts fewer showers than recent days across upper Thailand on Wednesday, but still thunderstorms and gusts, with the heaviest rain in the South, Thansettakij reports. It also asks boat operators in the Gulf of Thailand to take care and avoid thundery areas. If you plan to swim, read our note on beach debris and swimming advice first.
Beachfront talks break down
Residents on Naresdamri Road declined to sign a deal that offered extra time, and the council says it will act on the court order. Officials meet on Thursday to plan the next step. Read the full report and the running timeline.
Waste fee rises on 17 November
Household rubbish collection in Hua Hin Municipality goes from ฿10 to ฿50 a month on 17 November. Businesses pay more for waste above 120 kg a month, and people who sort get a 50 percent discount on disposal fees. The details are in our explainer.
Deepavali at Market Village on 7 November
Market Village Hua Hin hosts its third Deepavali Festival on Saturday 7 November, with the ceremony starting at 4pm on the third-floor event space, according to a press release carried by Newswit. The programme includes worship of a statue of Lakshmi that organisers describe as more than 800 years old. It also lists a fire-offering ritual, lamp lighting, blessings from a Hindu priest and a children’s “Little Lakshmi” contest with more than ฿100,000 in prizes. A separate Diwali Celebration is listed for 14 November at Sivana Gardens in Khao Tao; see the events calendar.
Cape Nidhra named among Thailand’s top resorts
Cape Nidhra Hotel Hua Hin ranked ninth among resorts in Thailand in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, with a score of 97.63. It is also in the Michelin Guide Thailand hotel selection for 2026, MGR Online reports. The report draws on the hotel group’s announcement, and says every room type at the beachfront hotel has its own pool.
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