YOUR NEIGHBOUR? OH, THAT'LL BE KING RAMA IX ; OUT OF THIS WORLD ++ THAILAND

From: The Independent - London | Date: April 4, 2007| Author: Ginetta Vedrickas | Copyright information

Building your own home in a tropical paradise sounds like a dream, but in Hua Hin, Thailand, it can come true.

The resort of SeaRidge, set in the lush surrounds of a protected forest and with views over the sea, is 10 minutes from the centre of Hua Hin. The town's most famous resident is Thailand's King Rama IX, who owns a retreat there.

But if you're seeking the buzzing nightlife of Thailand's popular spots, Hua Hin may not be for you. It's more of a sleepy fishing village tha...

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