Mae Phim and the surrounding area has long been popular with Thais from Bangkok and the nearby provinces as a convenient weekend coastal holiday destination, but with the new airport to the east of Bangkok, excellent roads which connect you to the heart of Thailand’s capital city in just over two hours, and better value for money land and properties than the likes of Pattaya and Hua Hin, the area is seeing increasing popularity from Thais and foreigners alike. [...]