- Hua Hin implements solutions for water shortages/
- Mercury hits dangerous levels in Bangkok, Krabi on Sunday/
- Alliance sought to combat haze/
- 59 Chinese Christian asylum seekers exiled in Thailand leave for US/
- Cyber data thief allegedly an army sergeant/
- Thailand’s Economy: Experts outline the economic challenges facing the next government/Thailand’s workforce faces two major challenges, says ManpowerGroup/Renewables scheme targets new firms/Demco keen on expansion in renewable energy sector/UAC allots Bt300 million for renewable drive/
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Hua Hin implements solutions for water shortages
Hua Hin officials have proposed a three-stage plan to address local water shortages in Hua Hin w.
As a start, water from the Kasetsart University Animal Hospital will be pumped from university ponds to the Hua Na Waterworks pumping plant.
The second measure is for a pipeline to be installed from Suan Son Pradiphat, to the Hua Na water pumping plant. The pipeline is expected to be completed in 90 days, following which the municipality will install a booster pump to increase the water pressure.
Finally, improvements to the Hua Hin pumping station and a pipeline, with a budget of Bt1,054 million, has entered the final phase; 10 kilometers remain and are expected to be completed before the end of this fiscal year.
Mercury hits dangerous levels in Bangkok, Krabi on Sunday
The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast that Krabi will be the hottest place in the nation on Sunday, with its heat index hitting 54.2ᵒ Celsius.
The second hottest place in Thailand will be Bangkok’s Bang Na district, where temperatures are expected to soar to 50.2ᵒC. The other three hottest areas in the country are Phetchabun (44.3ᵒC), Chonburi (43.2ᵒC), and Nakhon Ratchasima’s Chok Chai district (41.3ᵒC). Continued …
Alliance sought to combat haze
Thailand, Myanmar and Laos are seeking to join forces to combat the transboundary haze pollution choking the region.
At Government House, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted a trilateral meeting through video conference with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Myanmar leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing to discuss the transboundary haze crisis. Continued …
59 Chinese Christian asylum seekers exiled in Thailand leave for US
Dozens of Chinese Christian asylum seekers who fled alleged religious persecution in their homeland left Thailand for the United States after being released from Thai custody for an immigration violation, police and United Nations officials said Friday.
A group of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church (also known as the Mayflower Church) had feared Thailand might deport them to China, but American officials and a lawmaker reportedly intervened and persuaded Thai authorities to send them to the U.S. Continued …
Cyber data thief allegedly an army sergeant
The cyberpunk who hacked into a government database and threatened to release the personal data of 55 million Thai people is believed to be an army sergeant.
Police held the unnamed army sergeant and his wife this morning in relation to hacking the personal data of 55 million Thais and putting the information up for sale on April 5 under the name “9Near.” Continued …
Experts outline the economic challenges facing the next government
In less than two months, Thai people will exercise their right to vote and choose the leader and party that should govern the country for the next four years. All political parties have been running intense campaigns, trying to persuade people to vote for them.
Economic policies are regarded as one of the first factors that people evaluate while voting because of their direct co-relation to their standard of living. Amid external uncertainties and volatility, as well as an uneven recovery of Thailand’s economy, where tourism is expanding but exports are contracting, the newly elected government will face difficulties and challenges in maintaining the country’s growth momentum while also making people happy. Continued …
Thailand’s workforce faces two major challenges, says ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup says Thailand’s labor market faces two big challenges in the next five years – shortages of IT skills and English language proficiency.
To remain competitive in the global economy, the country must adapt to fast-changing technology and invest in upskilling workers, the global staffing firm added. Continued …
Renewables scheme targets new firms
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is encouraging companies not selected for power projects under its 5.2-gigawatt renewables scheme to participate in the second phase after the general election. Continued …
Demco keen on expansion in renewable energy sector
Demco, a contractor and engineering service provider, is expanding its clean energy business following diversification into this sector by joining the government’s promoted renewable power development scheme.
The company proposed power generation projects in an auction for the 5.2-gigawatt renewable power scheme, overseen by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), said Pongsak Sirikupt, chief executive and managing director of Demco. Continued …
UAC allots Bt300 million for renewable drive
UAC Global Plc., a chemical trader and clean power operator, plans to allocate 300 million baht to support diversification into renewable energy and oil production development.
Roughly 20 million baht is for the development of a 3-megawatt biogas power plant in Khon Kaen, said Chatchapol Prasopchok, president and chief executive of UAC Global. Continued …
Songkran celebrations set to move into high gear across Thailand
Full-scale Songkran celebrations can be expected this year across the Kingdom after three years of cancellations or restricted activities during the Covid-19 crisis.
Many events have been scheduled to mark the Thai New Year in Bangkok and other major cities, including Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Phuket. The planned activities range from cultural shows and religious rites to musical events and international festivals. Continued …
Songkran festivals around Thailand
Filled full of festivals, fun and frolics, April is one of the most celebrated months of the year in Thailand, with the traditional Thai New Year of Songkran one of the most culturally important celebrations in the kingdom.
The Songkran festival is known worldwide and is celebrated to honor family values, pay respect to seniors, and participate in traditional ceremonies throughout the nation’s temples. This festival is observed as a three-day national holiday from April 13 to April 15 in Thailand. However, some locations also celebrate this festival a little later with unique local festivities. Continued …
Songkran revelers get an extra day to party this year
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry confirmed that Monday, April 17, is an extra day added to the Songkran holidays that kick off next Thursday.
The ministry said on Friday that its Anti-Fake News Center has been receiving many inquiries about the additional holidays. It said April 17 has been announced as compensation for April 15, which is a Saturday. This extra day is based on a Jan. 10 Cabinet resolution. Continued …
18 river sources unfit for Songkran
The Department of Pollution Control (PCD) has warned people not to use water from 18 sources during the Songkran holidays because of unsafe bacterial contamination. The unsafe water sources include river sections that pass through Bangkok and Nonthaburi’s Bang Kruai district.
Pornsak Phuim, deputy director general at the PCD, said surface water samples from 61 locations across the country had been collected ahead of the Songkran Festival (April 13-15), when vast quantities of water are used for splashing. Continued …
A tourist’s primer: The cleanest and dirtiest rivers, and the best beaches
The Pollution Control Department has certified as good the water quality of at least half of the 70 rivers it examined, amid an expected influx of visitors to beaches countrywide during summer.
The deputy director-general of the department, Pornsak Phuimm, said that officials had examined the water quality of 70 rivers around the country from January to March. Three of the 70 rivers have excellent quality of water, 35 are good quality, 21 are moderate level, while the water in nine rivers is of poor quality, he said. Continued …
Police preparing for Songkran traffic and crime
Police will implement measures nationwide to reduce traffic congestion, ensure safety on the roads, and prevent crime during the Songkran festival, national police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Friday.
Police will enforce the enhanced measures during the April 13 to 15 holiday, he said. Trucks will be banned from main roads used for travel during the festival and extra lanes will be added to accommodate the surge in traffic, he said. Continued …
Thailand drafts bill to decriminalize its billion-dollar sex trade
From the rows of massage parlors, pulsing night clubs and rowdy bars of Thailand’s gaudy red-light districts, the country’s billion-dollar sex trade operates all but in the open.
Technically, the sex they sell is illegal, but a new government-led plan aims to change that. It calls for repealing the 1996 Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act, which makes most sex work a crime, and replacing it with a new law, the Protection of Sex Work Act, affirming the rights of sex workers and their places of business to sell sex. Continued …
Ukrainian Woman Arrested After Spray Painting Famous Viewpoint in Phuket
A Ukrainian woman was arrested after she spray painted anti-Russia statements on rocks and benches at a famous viewpoint in Wichit.
Local residents in Wichit complained that many places at the popular Khao Khad Viewpoint were sprayed with red spray paint, professing anti-Russian views. Continued …
Indian national arrested for overstaying his visa by 1,200 days
Thai immigration, together with the police in the district of Kaset Sombun, Chaiyaphum, have arrested a foreigner for overstaying his visa.
According to reports, the operation was carried out as part of the government’s policy to crack down on various crimes in the area, including those committed by foreigners overstaying their visas or with warrants from Thai or foreign courts. Continued …
Koh Samui: The secret island gem of Southeast Asia’s hospitality scene
Koh Samui remains a “little-big” anomaly in Southeast Asia’s massive resort island arsenal. Despite hosting famed global hotel brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, W, InterContinental, and Banyan Tree, its smallish private airport capacity has somehow created a natural barrier to mass tourism in the development-crazed last 25 years.
Looking at the tourism recovery trajectory in our newly released Samui Hotel Market Update 2023, the best word I could use for growth was the impish term “moderate.” No, the island has not broken into a full sweat, but looking at the mounting hotel room night demand in Q4 of last year and into the first quarter of 2023, there are positive signs of momentum. Continued …
Uncover Thailand’s finest adventure hotels
Are you an adventure seeker looking to explore the natural wonders of Thailand? If so, then you’re in luck! Thailand is a country filled with breathtaking landscapes, from towering mountains and dense forests to tranquil beaches and crystal-clear waters. And with its growing popularity as an adventure tourism destination, Thailand offers an abundance of outdoor activities for travelers of all ages and abilities.
To make the most of your adventure tourism experience in Thailand, it’s essential to find the right hotel that caters to your needs. Whether you’re seeking a hotel that provides easy access to hiking trails, water sports, or wildlife safaris, there are plenty of options to choose from. And with so many hotels in Thailand that offer adventure activities and services, finding the right one can be a daunting task. Continued …
Step Back In Time & Visit The Oldest Restaurants In Bangkok
When it comes to countries with the tastiest culinary delights, Thailand always tops the list, and Bangkok’s dining scene is one of the most vibrant in the Asian nation.
While Thailand’s Capital’s Street food is considered legendary (it’s been featured in CNN as the city with the best street food in the world), it’s also home to numerous delicious restaurants, some of which have existed for more than a century. The restaurants offer a unique taste of some of Thai’s traditional dishes, making them well worth visiting. Step back in time and visit the oldest restaurants in Bangkok. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
The VIP bus service from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has a new Cha Am boarding location in front of Government Savings Bank. The one-way fare is 325 baht.
- Leaving Hua Hin: 6am, 8am, 10am, 12:00, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
- Leaving Suvarnabhumi: 7:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm
Hua Hin-Pattaya bus service twice a day
Hua Hin now has twice-daily bus service to Pattaya, starting Feb. 19. The bus leaves Hua Hin at 9am and 3pm, and departs from Pattaya at 8am and 4pm. Tickets are 473 THB.
Tickets can be bought in person at the Hua Hin bus station or online. Buses depart from the Hua Hin bus station and in front of Government Savings Bank, Cha Am.. Tickets
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