For Scandinavians
Hua Hin — Scandinavia's favourite Thailand address
The community
The largest Western expat group in Hua Hin.
Scandinavians have been coming to Hua Hin since the 1990s — many via Scandinavian tour operators who put this royal beach town on the map for Swedish, Norwegian and Danish travellers. Today they form the largest Western expat community here.
Active Swedish, Norwegian and Danish community groups on Facebook make it easy to find neighbours, golf partners and social events — from the first week you arrive.
Cost of living
60–70% cheaper than Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen.
60–70%
cheaper
No.1
largest Scandi community in Thailand
10+
golf courses
1990s
community since
The life you actually imagined
Climate
Escape the dark winters.
Year-round 28–32°C. Sunshine instead of months of darkness. Hua Hin's climate is one of the strongest reasons Scandinavian retirees stay — not just visit.
Golf
Built for Scandinavian golfers.
10+ championship courses within 30 minutes. Golf is hugely popular with Scandinavian retirees in Hua Hin — and Soi 112 sits in the golf corridor, minutes from Majestic Creek.
Golf near the plot →Visa
How Scandinavians stay long-term
Non-Immigrant O-A Retirement Visa
1 year, renewable. Age 50+. Income or savings requirements apply.
→ Official Thai Immigration websiteLTR Visa & Thailand Privilege (Thai Elite)
Longer stays with expanded benefits — popular options for Nordic retirees planning multi-year life in Thailand.
→ Official LTR Visa portal (Board of Investment)
Always consult a licensed Thai immigration lawyer. Full visa guide →
Healthcare
English-speaking care, 15 minutes away.
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin is JCI-accredited with English-speaking doctors — a deciding factor for many Scandinavian families.
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin →Official resources
- Thai Immigration Departmentimmigration.go.th
- LTR Visa (Board of Investment)ltr.boi.go.th
- Bangkok Hospital Hua Hinbangkokhospital.com/en/huahin
- Verify Thai property recordsdata.hua-hin-land.com
- Full retirement / visa guidehua-hin-land.com/life/european-retirees
Your next chapter
Build your home on Soi 112.
4 Rai 2 Ngan of flat Chanote land in Hua Hin's most prestigious corridor. From $63,000/rai. Partial sale from 1 rai available.
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