Sober living · Khao Tao, Hua Hin, Thailand
A calm sober living home by the sea in Hua Hin, Thailand
Six private bungalows, a steady daily rhythm and one-to-one guidance from addiction counsellor Fred Atkinson, for adults with at least two months in recovery.
- 6
- private bungalows around a garden pool
- 2 months+
- in recovery before you join
- 5 min
- walk to the reservoir and two beaches
- Non-12-step
- and 12-step friendly
What The White Room is
Aftercare between rehab and everyday life
The White Room is a sober living residence with six private bungalows in Khao Tao, Hua Hin, Thailand. It is for adults with at least two months in recovery who want structure, community and continued growth after rehab or support groups.
Founded by addiction counsellor Fred Atkinson, it is non-12-step but welcomes AA, NA, SMART and Recovery Dharma members. Stays start at [price per month – TBC] per month, including breakfast and lunch.
Who it's for
Is The White Room right for you?
We welcome adults with at least two months in recovery who are committed to personal growth. People usually come to us at one of these moments.
You've finished primary care
You have completed rehab and want a steady next step before going back to everyday life.
You're facing a big life change
A significant life event is putting pressure on your recovery, and you want support through it.
You got sober in meetings
Support groups got you here. Now you want more structure and guidance to move forward.
We are not a detox or a medical rehab. If you need one first, we will point you to licensed options.
What we are and are not
The place
Six private bungalows around a garden pool
Each bungalow has a queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Around them: a garden swimming pool, a Western-style kitchen for breakfast and lunch, a TV room for shared evenings and quiet terraces.
Our approach
Mindfulness, skills and connection
Sobriety is the first step. We focus on what comes next: lasting changes in how you think, feel and relate to other people. Every day starts at 6 am with a beach or lake walk, yoga or meditation.
Buddhist-inspired mindfulness
Meditation, awareness and intentional growth, shaped by Thai Buddhist culture and the two temples close to the house.
CBT and DBT skills
Practical tools to notice unhelpful thinking, regulate emotions, tolerate distress and communicate well with others.
Connection and community
Group therapy, psychoeducation and shared daily life. Non-12-step, and fully supportive of AA, NA, SMART and Recovery Dharma.
Why Khao Tao
Peaceful without being isolated
Khao Tao is our favourite part of Hua Hin: traditional yet quietly modern, with gentle hills, temples, local Thai restaurants and welcoming cafés close by.
- Under 5 minutes' walk to the reservoir and two beaches
- 2.5 to 3 hours from Bangkok by car or train
- Hua Hin town: [distance and drive time – TBC]
Meet the founder
Meet Fred Atkinson, founder and addiction counsellor
Fred is an internationally qualified addiction counsellor with more than five years' experience in Thailand, including key roles at Siam Rehab and The Diamond Rehab.
- Founder & counsellor
- Internationally qualified addiction counsellor [certification and certifying body – TBC]
- 5+ years in Thailand
- in addiction treatment
- Previously
- Siam Rehab · The Diamond Rehab
In their words
People Fred has supported
The White Room is new. These are words from people Fred has worked with as their counsellor.
I entered his care a broken boy and left an independent man.
Fred quite literally saved my life. … He made me finally see myself properly and take full responsibility for my life.
He didn't just help me get clean; he changed the way I see life. … Fred isn't just someone who was my counsellor in rehab, he is a mentor for life.
Admissions
How a stay works
Four simple steps, with no pressure and no commitment until you are ready.
Message Fred
Send a WhatsApp or an email and tell him a little about where you are in your recovery. Everything you share stays confidential.
Talk it through
An honest conversation with Fred about your recovery so far, what you are looking for and whether The White Room is the right fit.
Agree your dates
Choose a start date and how long you would like to stay. Minimum stay: [minimum stay – TBC]
Arrive in Khao Tao
Hua Hin is 2.5 to 3 hours from Bangkok by car or train. Airport pickup: [airport pickup – TBC]
Questions
Common questions
Straight answers to what people ask most. Can't find yours? Ask Fred directly.
How much does a stay at The White Room cost?
Stays start from [price per month – TBC] per month. That includes your own private bungalow with breakfast and lunch every day. The full price list, what is included and what costs extra are on our admissions and pricing page.
Do I need to have been to rehab first?
Not necessarily. You need at least two months in recovery and a real commitment to personal growth. Many people come after primary care, but if you got sober through AA, NA or another support group and want more structure, you are welcome too. We are not a detox or medical rehab: see what we are and are not.
Is The White Room a 12-step program?
No. Our approach is Buddhist-inspired and non-12-step, built on CBT, DBT, group therapy and mindfulness. We do support and encourage AA and NA meetings, and recommend SMART Recovery and Recovery Dharma too. If you are working the steps, Fred is happy to guide you. More on our approach.
How long do people usually stay?
You agree the length of your stay with Fred before you arrive, based on where you are in your recovery and what you want to work on. The minimum stay is [minimum stay – TBC] and a typical stay is [typical stay – TBC].
Can you help with airport pickup or visas?
Hua Hin is 2.5 to 3 hours from Bangkok by car or train. Airport pickup: [airport pickup – TBC]. Visa help: [visa support – TBC]. Tell Fred your travel plans when you get in touch and he will talk you through the options.