The Royal Project shop is a great spot to enjoy a fragrant cup of organic coffee, top quality Oolong and herbal teas, and healthy snacks. This homely shop also sells fresh fruits and vegetables, preserved foods from Royal Project centers in Chiang Mai, and some charming  souvenirs including handmade cotton scarves, fresh and dried flowers.

For over twenty years, the Royal Project Foundation, initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has worked tirelessly to improve the livelihoods of remote, Thai highland communities. The Royal Project team has helped villagers to replace opium cultivation with chemical-safe agriculture, such as delicious, cool-climate fruits and vegetables. The Royal Project shops help to bring these products to the market.  

Address: 214 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin. (Next to Soi 84. )
Tel: 032-514 085
www.royalprojectthailand.com/shop_hua-hin

Anantarak Health Training School aims to help Thai women find decent work as nurses, while also providing essential health services to children and the elderly around Hua Hin.  In addition to paid services, the school organizes regular social activities, including free check-ups and house cleans for the elderly, activities with school children and beach clean ups. 
Visitors in Hua Hin who wish to join activities are very welcome.  Interesting news for senior travelers or the retired community in Huua Hin is that Anantarak also organize professional care and transportation for elderly or disabled visitors, to help them fully and safely enjoy the sights and flavours of the area.

Contact: Pornrawee - 081 646 6374www.anantarak.com
[email protected]
[email protected]

Baan Talay Dao, or “Home between the Sea and
the Stars,” is stylish and sophisticated, with a green and welcoming heart. You can enjoy the comforts of home in lush, natural surroundings and a comfortable, yet rustic atmosphere . The resort offers four types of accommodation. Design is a fusion of traditional Thai and contemporary. 

Ban Talay Dao is a smoke-free, 3 Greenleaf  certified hotel, operating according to the motto, “Save the Environment and Sustainable for the Earth”. The team have a vision and mission to help Hua Hin to develop as a sustainable destination. Hotel policy is to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Re-buy.” Practical initiatives include water and waste management, chemical management, energy conservation, reducing plastic, using natural or recyclable products or materials and prioritising healthy food. 

Eighty percent of the staff comes from Hua Hin and nearby areas. All staff are paid above the provincial minimum wage, plus service charges and other welfare above legal minimums such as accident and life insurance, health checks, staff parties and zero interest loans,  external and in-house training.

The hotel supports the community by supporting social activities in Khao Takaib Village and Hua Hin areas, such as sponsoring and donating money during the Songkran Festival and Children’s day and sponsoring the Tourism Police football team. The hotel donates food and blankets to the Pala-Uo underprivileged communities every Christmas eve with Hua Hin College School. Guests are encouraged to visit Takaib Fishing Village to experience fisher folk culture with a local guide.

Awards

• 2010 # 8  Outstanding Awards for hotel/resort of less than 80 rooms, Thailand Tourism Awards
• 2007 Environmental Friendly Hotel,  Thailand Tourism Awards

Information sourced from www.mekongresponsibletourism.org/ 
The online guide to responsible tourism in the Greater Mekong Sub Region.

Address : 2/10 Soi Takiab Village, Phetchkasem Road, Nong-kae, Hua-Hin, 
Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Thailand
Phone : 66-32-536-024 to 30 
Fax : 66-32-536-031
E-mail : [email protected]

For reservation requests, you can contact BANGKOK OFFICE at 66-2-7516854,
66-2-7518068 , 66-81-8215438 Customer Service at 66-81-845-2809
www.baantalaydao.com

There are several, very simple Thai vegetarian 
restaurants set in a small side-street off Petchkasem Road, Soi 70. Turn off Petchasem road into Soi 70. After 30 metres, you will see a Chinese temple on the right. Walk towards the temple and take the first, small street on the left. Look out for small, yellow, triangular flags, which indicate vegetarian food. Many western and Indian restaurants also serve some vegetarian dishes.

Golden Place is a wonderful grocery store, bursting with delicious and healthy foods. Enjoy a wide range of carefully selected, fresh, high-quality products, including chemical-safe fruits and vegetables, salads, cereals, juices and cosmetics. This is also a recommended spot to taste Thai snacks, produced by local community groups.

Golden Place takes sourcing seriously, making a sincere effort to support environmentally friendly agriculture and local producers. More than 70% of the shops’ products come from the HM the King's Royal Project, local farmers and community groups, including fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, dried fish and traditional Thai snacks.
Opening times: 24 hours
Contact: Branch 1 - 032 514 400; Branch 2 – 032 523 029

Located between Sam Roi Yot and the provincial capital of Prachuab Khirikan, Kui Buri National Park is a 2.5 hour drive from Hua Hin, making it a full day trip. However, the national park, covering almost 1,000 square kilometers, is well worth the journey. The highlight is the chance to see herds of Asian Elephants which roam freely around the park, and can often by observed from viewing platforms located above the elephants favorite bathing spots. It is not unusual to see entire families, with mother, father and baby elephants in tow! Among the park’s other inhabitants are red bulls, deer, bears and macaques. 

The best time to see wildlife is the early evening, so prepare for a late return to Hua Hin. 

The park office can organize guided trips and 4WD transport inside the park.  Tel/Fax 032-646292.

The inspired Sirindhon International Environmental Park is located on Phetchkasem road, between Hua Hin and Cha Am, on the way to Mrigadayavan Palace. The park was established in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on her 48th birthday anniversary in 2005, and aims to  revive local mangrove and beach environments. The park offers a variety of interesting activities, especially suitable for parents with children looking for a learning experience. 

The park is home to over 80 species of rare local and migratory birds, such as the white-throated kingfisher, heron and Malaysian Plover. Highlights include a nature trail exploring the mangroves, hands-on exhibitions on contemporary issues like renewable energy and low-impact housing, and a library full of colourful stories teaching children about nature conservation. 

The park's mission is to share knowledge and increase awareness about energy conservation, natural resources and the environment. 

Contact details:
The Sirindhorn International Environmental Park
1281 Rama VI Camp
Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120
Thailand

Tel.   +66 32 508-352
        +66 32 508-396
Fax. +66 32 508-397
www.sirindhornpark.or.th/SIEPENG/index.html