Hua Hin Jazz Festival

Last updated April 07, 2019

Hua Hin Jazz Festival is a jazz festival in Hua Hin, Thailand. The festival, organized by Hilton since 2001, is usually held in June and features Thailand's best jazz talent.^[1]

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References

↑ Burke, Andrew (1 August 2008). Thailand's islands & beaches. Lonely Planet. p. 175. ISBN 978-1-74104-776-9 . Retrieved 28 September 2011.

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[Burke2008-1] Burke, Andrew (1 August 2008). Thailand's islands & beaches. Lonely Planet. p. 175. ISBN 978-1-74104-776-9 . Retrieved 28 September 2011.