When I heard about one of the places to visit in Hua Hin is railway station, I was a bit surprised. A railway station, a place to visit! But after visiting the place, I was tempted to write a separate post on it.
Hua Hin was a fishing village and still is famous for its fresh seafood.
front view of station
Early till 1920's there were no roads between Hua Hin and Bangkok and the only way one could go to Hua Hin was by ferry.
The old railway station was built in 1910, but did not have direct line with Bangkok. The staion was rebuilt in 1926 by Prince Purachatra Jayakara of Siam (Thailand). A highly educated person with a deep knowledge and understanding of engineering, Prince Purachatra Jayakara, son of King RamaV, renovated the station in a Victorian style architecture.
It still is Thailand's most beautiful railway station.
side entrance to station
The Royal Pavilion:
You cannot avoid not noticing a red and yellow Thai architectural style wooden room with King Rama VI portrait towards the street stands on the railway station.
portrait of King Rama VI
In 1920, railway line from Bangkok was constructed and this made travel much easier for the then King, who made Klai Kangwon Palace his summer home. The Royal Waiting Room was made specially for the King for his visit to Hua Hin. Infact, it was relocated from Sa Nam Chan palace in Nakhon Pathom province, 56 Kms west of Bangkok during the King's reign.
With this relocation, King Rama VI making Hua Hin his summer palace and the construction of railway line, made Hua Hin a popular destination and an ideal weekend getaway from Bangkok.
board outside pavilion towards the street
pavilion on the railway platform
Hua Hin railway staion reflecting the Victorian style architecture
map of Hua Hin
train approaching
waiting to wave green flag for the train to depart
guard rang the bell on the side but I missed clicking my camera
Just opposite the railway station are few train wagons on display
an old carriage converted into a library
more carriages
I would highly recommend to see the railway station, specially at the train arrival-departure time.
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