The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 11 Hua Hin & Cha-Am neighbourhoods on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dive into the detail that matters to you.
How it's scored: each area is rated 1–10 on eight factors — value, beach, nightlife, family-friendliness, transport, investment, quiet and dining — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice; weight the factors that matter to you.
| # | Area | Score | Beach | Dining | Value | Family | Quiet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Takiab | 65 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | Central Hua Hin | 64 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| 3 | Cha-Am | 64 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Khao Tao | 64 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Pranburi | 63 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | Nong Kae | 60 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | Pak Nam Pran | 60 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | South Hua Hin (Soi 88-112) | 60 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 9 | Hua Hin Hills | 58 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | Hin Lek Fai & West Hills | 55 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 | Sam Roi Yot | 54 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
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The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero photo: Jonny Belvedere / Pexels.