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Hua Hin Pre-wetting
My photos of New Year Fireworks along Hua Hin beach in January still are remaining in my camera phone. Together with red Chinese lantern decorations and used Chinese fried crackers are still floating around Hua Hin.
New year festive seasons are still not ending just yet, we are still looking forwards to playing water for upcoming Thai New Year or Song Karn Festival.
Now it’s time for Thai New Year.
Hua Hin is another popular city amoung Thais and forieners cerebrate Thai New Year.
If you are planing to come to Hua Hin on Wednesday 13 April 2016 then beware to get wet. Where to cerebrate and play water in Hua Hin???
1. Takiab Vilaage and Lan Tom Temple
From SEA Harmony Guesthouse in Takiab village toward Takiab mountain you can play water along the main street and make sure you stop at Lan Tom Temple where Traditional Thai New Year Temple festival are taking place.
more info come and talk to us about details
2. Hua Hin Municipality Park Phon Kieng Petch
This is an offical Hua Hin Thai New Year festival organised by Hua Hin Municipality at Hua Hin Municipality Park Phon Kieng Petch. This is a cultural festival where you expect to see Thai traditional New Year activities.
more info check out this website
3. VANANAVA Jungle water Park
If you are into big festival and concerts don’t miss Hua Hin Jungle water Park, “ Battle in Wonder Land ” in Vananava Water park is running form 13-15 April 2016.
4. Market Village Shopping Centre
Foam party festival is taking place at Market Village every year if you are into concert and foam party don’t miss it!
5. Hua Hin Market : Cicada and Plearn Wan Vintage Market
Hua Hin well know markets Cicada Night market ( 5 mins away from SEA Harmony ) is also celebrate Thai New Year on 13 April 2016
Plearn Wan Vintage Market is also launching “ Thai Traditional Thai New Year "
Rajabhakti Grand Opening
Rajabhakti Grand Opening in Hua Hin on 26 September
The bigest event in Hua Hin is now underway and we are ready for it! On 26 September 2015 Hua Hin will be hosting a grand opening ceremony of Rajabjaki Park, the giant statues of seven great Thai King.
We had a sneak peak on the biggest rehearsal of the opening ceremony last night ( 24 September 2015) which we were told that this is not a complete light and sounds just yet!
The real night will be better and bigger and better. Well we reckon the rehearsal was very impressive and we cannot wait the see the real one.The lights and sounds show is taking place at the from of Seven Great Kings Statues. The Maha Vajiralongkorn, Crown Prince of Thailand will be a proxy of the King Rama 9 in the opening ceremony.
The 40 mins show comprising 9 historical presentations with tons of excitements e.g. lazer technology, sound, 2300 actors and actress, white elephants, horses and more!
The show was stunning as well as the fireworks were very impressive!!
The 9 episodes lights and sounds show illustrate the history of each great Thai Kings which are
1. King Ram Khamhaeng. 1237/1247 – 1298
A forerunner of the modern Thai Kingdom in Sukhothai Kingdom. The show highlights his missions e.g. creating Thai Alphabets, establish Buddhism as the sate region of Sukhothai Kingdom and he create democracy system ruling his kingdom that was comparable to our current democracy.
2. Naresuan 1555 –1605
He was the King of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. He was given as a Thailand's most revered monarchs as he was known for his campaigns to free Thailand from the Bamars under the Taungoo Dynasty.
The statue of King Naresuan represent the victory and the freedom of Ayutthaya Kingdom.
3. Narai Ramathibodi III 1633 – 11 July 1688
He is the most famous King in Ayutthaya Kingdom. The lights and sounds show represent his talent and his prosperous in international trades and diplomatic management with Persians and the west.
I like this episode personally as it shows multi cultural actors and actress and modernized customs.
4. Taksin King of Thonburi April 1734 – April 7, 1782
A king of Thonburi Kingdom. After Ayutthaya Kingdom was invaded by Burmese,he established the city Thonburi as the new capital. You may recall his picture from Thai 20 Bath Note.
Taksin was given the title as Maharaj ( means the great) as he played a vital role in a great deal of attention to politics, administration, economy, and the welfare of the siam country(Thailand).
5.King Rama 1 Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok (20 March 1737 – 7 September 1809)
King Rama 1 was the founder and the first monarch of the reigning House of Chakri of Siam. He establish a new capital called "Rattanakosin (now Bangkok)" as the new capital of the reunited kingdom. He also builded a grand palace an the temple in Bangkok to centralize Siam ( Thailand)
6.King Rama IV King Mongkut (18 October 1804 – 1 October 1868)
He was the fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand).
He was one of the most revered monarchs of the country. Do you remember the film The King and I, based on the 1946 film Anna and the King of Siam.
He was named "The Father of Science and Technology” where he studied astrology and English texts on Western astronomy and mathematics. He calculated to predicted a Solar eclipse on August 18 1986 and pointed out the best view for total eclipse in War Kor area, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, south of Hua Hin. The King Rama 4 statue illustrates his talent in astrology where he held a telescope.
7. King Rama V (20 September 1853 – 23 October 1910)
The most honorable mission of King Rama 5 was "Abolition of corvée and slavery” The fist part of the show presents the freedom of Siamese (Thais). Siamese commoners and slaves were closely regulated by the government he had reformed the slavery and abolition. He also had outstanding visions in modern trade and customs which make.
The last show wrap up the Kingdom of Thailand where the King has been a centre of the country. Our King Rama 9 ( King Bhumibol ) has been a beloved King among Thais.
We are very fortunate to attend this rehearsal of the grand opening ceremony so that we have story for you to share with you. We have more Hua Hin attractions and stories to share please feel free to visit us for a chat.
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Rajabhakti Park
Hua Hin 7 wonders :The giant statues of seven great Thai kings
Hua Hin has launched a new tourist attraction and it’s bigger and faster than ever ! The new attraction is located opposite SEA Pine Garden, Hua Hin Thai army beach.
The King Rama 9 has given the name of this place " Rajabhakti “ means respect and immortalise of seven former Kings of Thailand.
Before I am going to give you more details about this park, I just want to make sure you pronounce it right! I bet all of you who has no experiences about THAI ( confusing) STYLE cannot pronounce it properly!
Rajabhakti is not literally pronounced Rat- ja- bak- ki. It’s pronounced “ Rat - Cha - Pak “ similar to Thailand’s airport - Suvarnabhumi airport it should pronounce Su- Wan - Na- Phum.
What is more some of Thai even on the net use " Ratchapakdi Park" This is very confusing!!
Rajabhakti Park has been initiated and partly established by Royal Thai military to honour past Thai monarchs and donated funds by Thais. This is the reason why this park has been builded rapidly (less than 6 months).
A bronze statue of seven Kings were builded in various places of 6 casting factories around Thailand and they were assembled successfully here in Hua Hin in mid August 2015.
From six casting factories in Nakhon Pathom, Lop Buri, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and Bangkok, where the statues were made, and transported to Hua in in pieces ,each statue has 13.9-metre-tall and six-metre-wide.
This gigantic park is located on 222 rai in an army compound near SEA Pine garden. This is also used for special ceremonies, exhibition centre and museum under the kings' statues to display the profiles and contributions of all former monarchs.
More knowledge and pactical infor about this park and Hua Hin we are happy to disscuss when you come here.
There are only 10 mins away from SEA Harmony Eco House and we are able to organise a day trip to Rajabhakti Parki and other tourist attractions nearby.
Update Hua Hin Flood
Hua Hin is fine buddy!
Forget all about the rumor about flood disaster in Hua Hin two two nights ago! We are all fine. It was a normal situation where the city is getting more and more developed with out putting more thoughts on basic infrastructures e.g. drainage,sewage, eater supply and so on. Especially Hua Hin 112 and 102 where a lot of projects is underway. Together with Hua Hin surrounded by mountains so it gets maximum water when the rain falls! So guys we all dry now and happy to be here in Hua HinSee more about Hua Hin waste management
photos about beach in Hua Hin
High tide is too bad??
High tide is too bad??
High tide is too bad?? If you think high tide around Takiab is too bad ............well let's s think again! There are many garbage (from travelers and from nature waste e.g. tree, garden and so on) are piling up along Hua Hin and beach that have not been collected to waste management. The wave and high tide play an important role to swipe all of them away resulting clean sandy beach!!
Normally the tide is not depend on the time, the moon and wind are contributing the change to the tide level. When you come to the Takiab beach next time and you are experiencing high tide let s think this is a beach cleaning time. Coming back and revisit next time, it will be a clean sandy beach for you!
Further question Where were all those rubbish gone?
See more about Hua Hin waste management
http://www.huahinexpat.com/huahin-refuse-collection.htm
photos about beach in Hua Hin
SEA Harmony New Year
SEA Harmony New Year Resolution
365 Page book(2014) of our journey was end! we are starting a fresh new blank page this year.
We are committing to provide you a real “ HOME” atmosphere and friendly services.
We are keeping great foods good friends to our guest!
“It wasn’t about finding myself (our self ) as I’ve been here all along. It was about understanding myself.”
― Dominic Riccitello
Our new year resolution is to provide you a true home away from home, maximum your comfort and green area around our house.
Our food will be more exciting!
SEA Harmony wishes you all the best in 2015 !
SEA Harmony No.1 Hua Hin Guesthouse voted by global travelers
Returning to my ex
"Returning to my ex(University)" Got you !! I guessed this heading grab your attention!
Yesterday Indy and I were invited to Silpakorn University for presenting our business ( SEA Harmony HuaHin Eco Lodge) and teaching a real-life experience on Business Management & Marketing. When I drove to the University area we felt very welcomed by all students and its environment, this also reminds me about good old day when I was studying in this University ( in Nakornpathom Branch) 13 years ago. The training sessions went well and I hope many students have now realized the essential of Marking Mix that play vital basic role in any kind of businesses.
Loy Kratong in HuaHin
Have you seen a lot of people are creating their own Krathong ( a litter boat ) today made from natural resources e.g. trunks of banana adorned with flowers or even bread boat that has been displayed in most shops in Thailand.
Cicada Best market in Hua Hin
Cicada Night Market One of the Most Charming Market in Thailand
"Night market” Do you really have enough of this in Thailand yet? Most of you probably think that they are all the same everywhere in Thailand, fashions, accessories, cloths, street food, electronics etc and only locations are different - then you are wrong and you have to go to Cicada Market!
There is something about this market that even us as local people still go to this market every weekend.
Reclining Buddha Statue
Around HuaHin Reclining Buddha Temple
For those who have interest in Buddhist and Thai meditation even Thai traditional massage probably heard about Wat Pho in Bangkok. There is famous golden reclining Buddha at Wat Pho where many tourists are coming to visit this temple for blessing and meditation. Not many people know that Hua Hin also has reclining Buddha image and good meditation place. This Reclining Buddha Statue is located at Bussayabunposh Temple at the back of Buddhist chanting chamber.
From SEA Harmony guesthouse you can take HuaHin Petchakasame Road toward HuaHin Train station and take right turn until you see roundabout before crossing the railway line. From this round about turn left and cross the railway line about 500 meters toward Hin Lek Fai outlook point. The reclining temple is on the right hand side before you go up to the hill. You can always ask us for the direction when you stay here at SEA Harmony HuaHin guesthouse
