Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Back in Time with PlearnWan เพลินวาน

The meaning of Thai words plearn ('enjoy') and wan ('yesteryear'), PlearnWan shows visitors the old style of a small commercial district that you would have experienced in Thailand many decades ago, before the development of modern-style commercial complex. Visitors will be charmed with the captivating old-fashioned shopping experience at PlearnWan.

Visitors will walk through the exclusive wooden entrance, which gives you the feeling of an old time.


PlearnWan is located in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, it offers visitors about everything you can imagine the kind of store you might wish to see, including boutiques selling clothes, a beauty salon, food stalls, a massage centre, a jewellery outlet, as well as record stores and restaurants. Visitors will be definitely awaken the memories of the past through the passionate setting.

Visitors will feel relaxed and lively by a live band performing at PlearnWan close to the entrance.

When you step in, it’s like you step back in time. A Ngaan Wat (or a traditional temple fair, generally provides numerous stalls and a Ferris Wheel), as well as an area that designs as an arrangement of nang klang plaeng (or open air cinema) are also found at PlearnWan. There are free movies available including comedies, romances as well as thrillers, are shown here on Fridays and Sundays at 7.30 PM and 9.30 PM

The outlet that sells snacks (khanom) and plastic toys of old days, is the most attractive shop that gains attention from visitors. This shop offers a complete range of classic Thai snacks which are hardly find today.       


PlearnWan opens from
Monday - Thursday from 10 am - 10 PM
Friday from 10 am - midnight
Saturdays from 9 am - noon
Sundays from 9 am - 10 PM

Getting to PlearnWan
Car: From Bangkok to Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, drive on Highway 4. Just before you arrive at Klai Kangwon Palace, you will see PlearnWan on the opposite side of the road. Take the next U-turn and park your car at PlearnWan's free parking lot, which is located near a pedestrian bridge several hundred meters away from the shopping development


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