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Let it pour
On the banks of Hua Hin's busy river of nightlife lies Monsoon, a bar with dry style
Spicy sounds
Tasty array of Indian flavours along with live music at Jazz Mahal
Toasting the coast
Hua Hin is full to the brim with all sorts of tasty treats
Everything under the moon
Hua Hin's busy night market is a feast for bargain hunters out on the prowl