Hua Hin approves plan for new clock tower landmark
Hua Hin clock tower project moves forward
Hua Hin Municipality is moving ahead with plans to build a new Hua Hin clock tower after community leaders approved the proposal to replace the existing structure, which is more than 40 years old.
The project is intended to improve the surrounding townscape and create an updated landmark for residents and visitors. Construction is expected to begin in the 2027 fiscal year, subject to the required approvals and budget process.
On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul, also known as Mayor Nui, chaired a meeting of community leaders from the Hua Hin municipal area at the Nares Damri Room, Hua Hin Municipality Office.
The meeting was held to gather views and conduct a public consultation on the proposed use of the existing public area for construction of a new clock tower.
Municipal officials said the current clock tower, built in 1984, has deteriorated after more than four decades of use. The clock mechanism is also an older model that can no longer be repaired to operate effectively.
The municipality said it has received repeated complaints from residents and tourists, as the clock tower remains a familiar landmark and meeting point in central Hua Hin.
Project aims to improve townscape and tourism image
Hua Hin Municipality said the new structure would be designed to look modern while still reflecting the character of the town.
The aim is for the new Hua Hin clock tower to serve as a landmark, check-in point and meeting place, while improvements to the surrounding area would make it more orderly, accessible and suitable for public use.
Following the consultation, community leaders from all areas agreed to support construction at the existing site. The project will now move to the legal process for permission to use the land, followed by the preparation of detailed plans and a budget request.
The municipality said it hopes the completed project will strengthen Hua Hin’s image as an international tourism destination and form part of the town’s continued development as visitor numbers grow.
