Richard Buckle is one of the people behind Hua Hin’s English-language radio infrastructure. His work at Surf Radio connects music, local information, community activity and the practical realities of keeping a local station useful.
Who is Richard Buckle?
Richard Buckle is a Hua Hin-based radio broadcaster and the director of Surf Radio 102.5 FM. He has a long-standing interest in radio and audio production, and his work has made him a recognisable figure in Hua Hin’s English-speaking media and community scene.
He first became involved with the local station in 2015, after seeing an opportunity to rebuild an English-language broadcast service that had lost direction. The story of that relaunch is useful context for understanding Surf Radio: it was not created as a property channel or a generic online influencer brand, but as local broadcast infrastructure for residents, businesses, visitors and community organisations.
His work at Surf Radio
Under Richard’s direction, the former Surf 102.5 service developed a more consistent broadcast identity, stronger technical operation and a clearer relationship with local businesses and community groups. The station later rebranded as Surf Radio, with a refreshed website, studio technology, jingles and programming.
The station’s music-led format includes familiar 1980s and 1990s tracks alongside 2000s songs, newer releases and selected classics. That makes it especially relevant to English-speaking residents and visitors who want a local listening option rather than a national station. The official website is the correct place to check the current player, schedule, stream availability and contact information.
Community and local information
Surf Radio’s local role extends beyond music. The station has supported local businesses, charities, events and community announcements, while its broadcasters provide a familiar audio route into Hua Hin life. In February 2026, Richard was still identified publicly as the station’s director during a Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin presentation about radio broadcasting and future developments.
Why it matters locally
Websites and social feeds are valuable, but radio gives a town a different kind of continuity. A local station can provide background companionship, promote community activity and help residents discover organisations or events they might otherwise miss. For newcomers, Surf Radio is also a quick way to hear how Hua Hin’s English-speaking community communicates with itself.
- Listen or check current station information → Surf Radio official website
- Read the wider directory → Hua Hin Media, News, Radio & Local Creators
- See the radio category → Radio & Audio
- Find recurring local activities → Annual Events & Festivals in Hua Hin
Official sources
The Surf Radio website is the primary current source for listening and station information. Background on Richard’s role in the station’s development is available in Hua Hin Today’s rebrand feature. Current community activity was also checked against a February 2026 Rotary report.
Editorial note: This is a free editorial profile, last checked in October 2026. Programme times, station personnel and broadcast details can change; use Surf Radio’s official site for the latest information.
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