# The White Room – Sober Living, Khao Tao, Hua Hin, Thailand

> Non-medical sober living residence with 6 private bungalows for adults with at least
> two months in recovery. Founded by addiction counsellor Fred Atkinson. CBT, DBT,
> group therapy, psychoeducation, one-to-one counselling, life-skills training and
> Buddhist-inspired mindfulness; non-12-step but supports AA, NA, SMART and Recovery
> Dharma. Pricing: not yet published; ask Fred on WhatsApp. See https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/admissions.
> Updated October 2026.

## Key facts
- Location: Khao Tao, Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand (12.4508, 99.9706); under 5 minutes' walk to the Khao Tao reservoir and two beaches; 2.5–3 hours by road from Bangkok
- Rooms: 6 private bungalows, each with a queen bed, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi
- Shared spaces: garden swimming pool, Western-style kitchen (breakfast and lunch provided), TV room, garden and terrace seating
- Intake: adults with a minimum of 2 months in recovery
- Not a medical facility: no detox, no prescribing, not a substitute for primary addiction treatment (rehab)
- Daily rhythm: mornings start at 6 am with a beach or lake walk, yoga or meditation, then journaling and gratitude, then breakfast
- Founder: Fred Atkinson, internationally qualified addiction counsellor; 5+ years at Thai rehabs including Siam Rehab and The Diamond Rehab; completed his own year-long primary care at Jahara Treatment Centre, South Africa
- Pricing: not yet published; ask Fred on WhatsApp (+66 80 513 1884); see /admissions
- Contact: WhatsApp +66 80 513 1884 · fred@thewhiteroomthailand.com · https://www.instagram.com/thewhiteroomthailand/
- In a crisis in Thailand: call 1669 (emergency medical services) or 1323 (mental health hotline)

## Pages
- [Home](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/): Overview of The White Room sober living residence in Khao Tao, Hua Hin, who it is for and how to get in touch.
- [Program and daily routine](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/our-program): Who the program is for, entry criteria, the daily rhythm from the 6 am walk, CBT and DBT groups, one-to-one counselling and life-skills training.
- [Approach (Buddhist-inspired, non-12-step)](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/our-approach): Mindfulness, CBT, DBT's four skills modules, group therapy and psychoeducation, and support for AA, NA, SMART and Recovery Dharma.
- [Facilities](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/our-facilities): The six private bungalows, garden pool, Western-style kitchen, TV room and terraces, with photos.
- [Why Khao Tao, Hua Hin](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/hua-hin): Why a calm, safe setting helps recovery; nearby beaches, the reservoir and nature; getting here from Bangkok.
- [About Fred Atkinson](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/about-us): The founder's background and experience, the story behind The White Room and stories from people Fred has counselled.
- [Admissions and pricing](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/admissions): Who we can and cannot help, how admission works, what a stay includes and pricing (not yet published).
- [FAQ](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/qa): Answers about cost, length of stay, daily life, rules, 12-step meetings, travel and visas.
- [Contact](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/contact-us): WhatsApp, email, phone, a Google Maps link and directions.
- [What we are and are not](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/disclaimer): A non-medical sober living residence (no detox, no prescribing); who should seek licensed treatment first; crisis numbers.
- [Privacy policy](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/privacy): How personal and health information is handled under Thailand's PDPA and the GDPR; no cookies.
- [Website terms](https://thewhiteroomthailand.com/terms): Terms of use for this website.

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