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- Electric company office closing at Market Village/
- Hua Hin Charity Golf Day, Saturday, June 17/
- Thailand trials medical drone deliveries across sea to remote island/
- Economy: Pita digs in on pay hike vow/Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease/Two casino giants exploring Thailand/Analysts anticipate more rate hikes/
- Tourism: Thai tourism risks missing Indian visitor target due to visa delays, taxes/Thailand’s Wellness Possibilities Shine at Top Wellness World Summit/
- Thailand Experience: Plowing through history in Phetchaburi/MasterChef UK champ Chariya brings Northern Thai cuisine to the world/38 Delicious Asian Street Foods That You Didn’t Know You Needed To Try/
- International: Indian train crash death toll jumps to 233, 900 injured/US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal/Breast cancer drug shown to reduce recurrence risk/
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Electric company office closing at Market Village
The Hua Hin Provincial Electricity Authority payment office in Market Village will close on July 1.
Bills and PEA services can still be accessed at the main Hua Hin Provincial Electricity Authority office on Phetkasem Road, online, or with the PEA Smart Plus application. Tel: 032-5122151129.
Thailand trials medical drone deliveries across sea to remote island
A ground-breaking trial in South Thailand‘s Satun province saw a drone successfully deliver medicine across a 12-kilometer sea route to a hospital on the island of Koh Puyu. The Public Health Ministry’s research committee conducted the trial in collaboration with a team of developers from Singapore, Skyports, and Gp Capt Anukoon Onchan-om, a student from the National Defense College.
Dr. Sophon Mekthon, assistant to the public health minister, and Dr. Nutthapong Wongwiwat, deputy director-general of the Department of Medical Services, announced the successful trial. Dr. Sophon explained that the trial is part of an effort to digitize medical services, making them more accessible and affordable for people in remote areas. Continued …
Pita digs in on pay hike vow
Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat vowed to push for a proposed hike in the minimum wage to 450 baht per day by raising the issue with the tripartite national wage committee if his party forms the new government.
Pita, the MFP prime ministerial candidate, said he had discussed the proposed wage hike with the private sector. Continued …
Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease
Inflation in Thailand is expected to increase by only 0.5% year-on-year in May, the lowest in ASEAN, because of a decline in the prices of fresh food such as pork and chicken, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Speaking on Friday about domestic inflation, as well as goods and crop prices, Jurin said Thai inflation has eased this year. Continued …
Two casino giants exploring Thailand
Two of the world’s top casino operators are laying the groundwork to potentially establish gambling facilities in Thailand, as the industry looks to hedge against a deteriorating outlook in Macau.
While any entry depends on Thailand removing legal restrictions, the industry expects change is on its way. Even though the country is still in the throes of a leadership transition, a casino resort proposal won cross-party support in the last House and is expected to be given the green light by the new government. Continued …
Analysts anticipate more rate hikes
The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the interest rate on Wednesday by 0.25% – the third increase this year – to 2.0%, as it perceives the Thai economy has attained healthy economic growth year-on-year and could even exceed its growth forecast, said KGI Securities. Continued …
Thai tourism risks missing Indian visitor target due to visa delays, taxes
Enchantive Asia’s Chief Executive Rajesh Nair highlighted that despite the strong demand from Indian travelers, several obstacles are impeding their arrival in Thailand. Among these is the Indian government’s proposal to raise its tax collected at source (TCS) for overseas tour packages from 5% to 20%, effective from July 1.
Nair explained that the higher tax rate could deter tourists from traveling abroad or encourage them to opt for domestic trips instead, even though they can reclaim TCS on annual income tax returns. Additionally, tourist visa applications now take up to 15 days to process, compared to less than a week before the pandemic. Continued …
Thailand’s Wellness Possibilities Shine at Top Wellness World Summit
Thailand has long been renowned as a premier travel destination, celebrated for its distinctive cuisine, rich history, vibrant culture, and breath-taking tropical islands. Additionally, it has gained global recognition for its exceptional holistic wellness and health retreats.
With thriving tourism, medical, and wellness sectors, Thailand offers a wealth of wellness possibilities, providing diverse experiences and services in a culturally immersive environment that promotes well-being for both travelers and locals alike. Continued …
Plowing through history in Phetchaburi
A reflection on the origins of the plowing ceremony in Phetchaburi province and the importance of preserving this local wisdom for a sustainable future. Video
MasterChef UK champ Chariya brings Northern Thai cuisine to the world
Chariya Khattiyot, a coffee roaster from northern Thailand, made history as the first Thai to win MasterChef UK 2023. Chariya won the prestigious event after a spectacular culinary struggle that lasted several weeks, receiving praise from fans across the board.
Chariya bested 44 other contestants, including finalists Anurag Aggarwal and Omar Foster. “This is unbelievable,” the 40-year-old winner remarked, ecstatic after her triumph. Continued …
38 Delicious Asian Street Foods That You Didn’t Know You Needed To Try
Before my first taste of Thai green curry, I had no idea what to expect, but the vibrant color and fragrance attracted me. Once I tried it, I noticed the coconut milk added a sweetness to the spice, and the textures of tofu and bamboo shoots added depth to the dish.
While green curry is only one of many street foods in Asia, it provides a blueprint of what you can expect of any Asian street food: variety, flavor, and culinary innovation that pays homage to culture and tradition. Here are 40 absolutely mouthwatering street foods you can find throughout Asia: Continued …
Indian train crash death toll jumps to 233, 900 injured
At least 233 people were killed and 900 others injured when two passenger trains collided in India’s Odisha state, a government official said on Saturday, making the rail accident the country’s deadliest in more than a decade. Video. Continued …
US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal
United States senators voted to suspend the federal debt limit Thursday, capping weeks of fraught negotiations to eliminate the threat of a disastrous credit default just four days ahead of the deadline set by the Treasury. Continued …
Breast cancer drug shown to reduce recurrence risk
Even when the disease is caught early, breast cancer recurrence is relatively commonplace – and for survivors, the prospect can be daunting. A drug developed by Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis has now been shown to reduce this risk by a quarter in a large group of early-stage survivors, offering patients new hope. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- Leaving Hua Hin: 6am, 8am, 10am, 11am, 12:00, 2pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, 6pm
- Leaving Suvarnabhumi: 7:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
The one-way fare is 325 baht.
The VIP bus service from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has a new Cha Am boarding location in front of Government Savings Bank.
UPDATED: Hua Hin-Pattaya bus service twice a day
Hua Hin now has twice-daily bus service to Pattaya, leaving Hua Hin at 9am and 3pm, and departing 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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