What is your full name and age?
My name is Manish Jha, I’m 39.
What is your current Job Position?
General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa.
How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin?
I’ve been here for two months after moving from the Seychelles where I was the General Manager at AVANI. However, during 2010-2014 I was a General Manager at Anantara Bophut Resort, Koh Samui.
What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here?
Before I moved here to HuaHin, I knew that Hua Hin is a very popular beach destination for Thai’s as well as expats. It is a wonderful getaway for golf lovers or families looking for a hideout away from the big city of Bangkok.
What do you like most about your profession?
My profession has no boundaries, living in one place I get to meet the world, different people, different profession and their likes and dislikes. I am exploring everyday which is exciting,
What do you like least about your profession?
Least about my profession, I think being spoilt. My profession, being the General Manager of 5 star hotels, shows the best of life. It’s definitely a luxury lifestyle although there is more to it than that.
What do you like most about Hua Hin?
Hua Hin offers a lot, It is more customized to the local, so you get to find the best /authentic of local seafood. Not only that the people in Hua Hin are loving and giving,
What is your favorite restaurant and why?
I have not been in Hua Hin for long yet so I think I have a lot to explore, besides a few local restaurants I would say Rim Naam our Thai restaurant.
What do you like to do in your free time and why?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, specially my daughter as she is only 7 and once she grows up I will not get chance.
What would you recommend for newcomers to do in Hua Hin and why? Huahin makes you forget the busy life we live every day, it offers many opportunity for any age groups to enjoy moments with family and friends, appreciate life and live it full.
Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you?
Ha! a dream that never dies, love sports and wanted to be a cricket player for the country.