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Today’s news: Chatchai Market renovation plans/Remodeling, new market for Hua Hin train station/PM2.5 dust may trigger osteoporosis/Pickup truck hits tree in Hua Hin/Cyber attacks on Thai organizations/Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects/Economy: Thailand’s rice exports expected to drop/Tourism: Suvarnabhumi expects 2.3-million tourists/Grab Reveals 5 Travel Insights/Live cobra smuggled onboard AirAsia flight/TripAdvisor ranks Pattaya as 7th Best/Tourist arrivals at Samui airport up 66.7%/Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers/Phitsanulok province records 10 billion in tourism revenue/Nok Air’s dilemma/Thailand Experience: Nakhon Pathom’s signature Khao Moo Daeng dish/International news/Links: Calendar of events/Airport schedule/Bangkok airport bus schedule/Hua Hin-Pattaya bus schedule/Air pollution index map/90-day online report/driver’s license/Market Village and Bluport cinemas/Emergency numbers

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Chatchai Market renovation plans revealed

Hua Hin officials have revealed more plans about the renovation of the iconic Chatchai Market. The decision to upgrade the market is aimed at enhancing the shopping experience and ensuring hygienic standards.

Under the new plan, Chatchai Market will feature a total of 44 stalls, each with dimensions of 2×2 meters, dedicated to the sale of food items, souvenirs, and local products. In addition to the commercial spaces, the renovation will introduce separate male and female restrooms, dish washing zones, dining areas, and an updated electrical system complete with CCTV surveillance. Continued …

Remodeling, new market in store for Hua Hin train station

Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul, along with key municipal officials, held a meeting with Pornchai Nusit, the chief of the Hua Hin Railway Station, to discuss the refurbishment of the area surrounding the old Hua Hin train station.

The meeting aimed at revitalizing the station’s vicinity to become a new landmark and a hub for local economic development. Moreover, the discussions extended to the possibility of establishing a market along the old railway tracks. Continued …

PM2.5 dust may trigger osteoporosis

Scientists from Mahidol University say that fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, or PM2.5, may cause osteoporosis.

Research found lab rats with this type of particulate in their bodies suffered from inflammation in their bones, they said. Continued …

Four killed, eleven injured after pickup truck hits tree in Hua Hin

A road accident occurred in the Huai Sat Yai area of Hua Hin on Wednesday, claiming the lives of four individuals and injuring several others.

A pickup truck, loaded with construction workers, lost control and collided with a tree, causing significant casualties and drawing an urgent response from local emergency teams. Continued …

Thai organizations face 800 more weekly cyber attacks than global average

Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has revealed that Thai organizations have been subject to 1,892 cyber attacks per week over the last half year — an alarmingly high valuation compared to the global average of 1,040, per Check Point’s latest Threat Intelligence Report.

The findings also revealed that Cryptominer and Botnet malware have been the two most prevalent threats in Thailand, indicating that the Kingdom is susceptible to phishing attacks, a variety of scams, and resource hijacking. Continued …

Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case

Phuket police investigators are questioning four Russian suspects involving in the kidnapping case of a Russian couple, demanding crypto currency worth some 30 million baht as ransom.

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Sinlert Sukhum, who led the team of investigators, said after the interrogation that the four Russian suspects jointly kidnapped two Russian victims – male and female – and forced them to transfer 900,000 bitcoin or around 30 million baht to them. Continued …

Thailand’s rice exports expected to drop 14.4% amid global competition

A projected drop of 14.4% in Thailand’s rice exports is anticipated for this year, due to a combination of reduced production and increased global competition, as reported by the Foreign Trade Department. The department’s director-general, Ronnarong Phoolpipat, revealed that the estimate of 7.5 million tons of rice exports this year was jointly made with the Thai Rice Exporters Assn.

This forecast takes into account several influences, such as the expected 5.9% decrease in rice production year-on-year, attributable to the El Niño weather conditions. Additionally, the global rice market is set to become more competitive due to heightened production rates. Continued …

Suvarnabhumi expects 2.3-million tourists for Chinese New Year

Kittipong Kittikachorn, the Suvarnabhumi director of the Airports of Thailand (AoT), has estimated an increasing number of tourists during the Chinese New Year Festival between Feb. 4-16 would reach 2,366,940.

The number included international and domestic flights of 1,949,564 and 417,376, respectively, or 32.7% higher compared to the previous Chinese New Year celebration. It was estimated that there would be 12,883 flights divided into international and domestic flights of 9,878 and 3,005, respectively, or 20% higher compared to the previous year. Continued …

Grab Reveals 5 Travel Insights into Foreign Tourists

Grab Thailand has revealed key insights on foreign tourists’ travel habits, noting a remarkable 139% surge in rides for its on-demand transportation service compared to the prior year. As the top choice for foreign visitors, Grab continues to dominate the ride-hailing market.

The insights highlight the growing popularity of tourism in ‘second-tier cities’, especially in the 10 cities promoted by the government, as reflected in the double growth rate of rides among international travelers. The “Soft Power” push also proves its strong appeal, with food and Muay Thai attracting tourists. Continued …

Live cobra smuggled onboard AirAsia flight from Bangkok

CISF personnel thwarted a smuggling attempt at Kempegowda International Airport, Karnataka, India, as a passenger who landed from Bangkok on an AirAsia flight tried to conceal a live cobra inside a bottle.

The astute CISF officers uncovered the hidden serpent during a routine luggage check. The daring passenger, identified as Purushottam, now faces the clutches of the Forest Department as they launch a full-scale investigation into this bizarre reptilian smuggling plot. Continued …

TripAdvisor ranks Pattaya as 7th Best

Online travel platform Tripadvisor ranked Pattaya 7th in the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destination for 2024, suggesting the beach city is the perfect choice for great resorts, outdoor activities, cabaret and cultural tours.

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award Best of the Best for 2024, is divided into five categories, including destinations, restaurants, beaches, hotels and things to do. The list is based on reviews and opinions from Tripadvisor users over the past 12 months. Continued …

Tourist arrivals at Samui airport up 66.7%

The number of tourist arrivals at Samui airport in 2023 reached 2.2 million people, marking a 66.7% increase from the year before.

A total of 2,273,351 tourists arrived at Koh Samui, an island off the east coast of Thailand, by air last year, Jirawat Wutthiwatworakun, director of Samui airport in Koh Samui district of Surat Thani province, said on Thursday. Continued …

Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers to Israel

Thailand has deported members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine to Israel after they were detained for performing without a permit.

Members of Bi-2 left “safely” for Tel Aviv on Wednesday night, they said on their Facebook page. Human rights advocates had warned the group would face severe persecution for speaking out against Russia’s war in Ukraine if they were sent back to Russia. Continued …

Phitsanulok province records 10 billion in tourism revenue for 2023

Phitsanulok province welcomed a total of 4,050,897 visitors in 2023, increasing by over 400,000 from the tally of 2022 at around 3.55 million people, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Thursday.

These tourists generated income for local entrepreneurs and communities in the northern province of 10.24 billion baht in 2023, an increase of 83.3% year on year, Yatika Kaewborisut, director of TAT’s Phitsanulok office, said. Continued …

Nok Air’s dilemma: Boeing 737 max 8 safety concerns

Thai airline Nok Air’s plans to introduce Boeing 737 Max 8 jets are facing unexpected headwinds. Safety anxieties soar amid recent incidents within the 737 Max family, casting shadows over Nok Air’s ambitious fleet expansion.

Amid the clouds of uncertainty, Nok Air, having already committed to lease eight Boeing 737 Max 8s, is grappling with safety concerns that have grounded the aircraft in the United States following the latest mishap with an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9. Continued …

Nakhon Pathom’s signature Khao Moo Daeng dish hailed as heritage hero

The Cultural Promotion Department bestowed the coveted title of cultural wisdom heritage upon Nakhon Pathom’s signature dish, Khao Moo Daeng, or red pork rice.

A sumptuous symphony of pork, rice, and secret spices that has set taste buds ablaze across Thailand, this culinary coronation is part of the 18 gastronomic treasures honored in 2023, as published in the prestigious Royal Gazette. Continued …

Are electric cars driving into a dead end?

In the early 1990s, every self-respecting American yuppie and retired suburban couple bought an electric bread maker, with sales hitting four million units. But the fad soon faded as these amateur bakers discovered that stuffing a precise quantity and ratio of flour, eggs, butter, yeast, and salt into a metal box takes time and costs much more than strolling to the corner bakery. Are plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) the bread makers of our day? Continued …

Oil prices gain after OPEC+ maintains output cuts

Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday following a decision by OPEC+ to keep its oil output policy unchanged, clawing back some losses from the previous trading session triggered by unsubstantiated ceasefire reports between Israel and Hamas. Continued …