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- 133rd anniversary of the royal pavilion in the Phraya Nakhon Cave/
- Hua Hin International School graduates second class/
- Upgrade to scenic route in Cha Am is now complete/
- Why patients should seek medical advice instead of relying only on tech/
- Chinese fraud syndicate caught after swindling 500 million baht from Thai investors/
- Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home/
- As China becomes a great power, it has an opportunity to be a different kind of leader/
- Tiny Thai school on the climate change front line/
- Climate change may have stimulated plankton bloom behind mass fish die-off in Chumphon/
- Tourism: The best time to visit Thailand for a holiday – and when to avoid the rainy season/TAT reveals 20 unique wellness itineraries to capture global attention/Tourism industry hopes for action on bribery/Tourism groups at odds, resign from Tourism Council/
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Vets perform mass sterilization of macaques in Cha Am
In an effort to control the increasing macaque population and address the concerns of local residents and tourists, a sterilization operation was carried out on June 22 in Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park.
The operation was led by Dr. Yuthaphon Angkinan, adviser to the minister of Natural Resources and Environment, and involved the participation of government officials, entrepreneurs, and the public. Continued …
133rd anniversary of the royal pavilion in the Phraya Nakhon Cave
Officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province held a commemorative ceremony marking the 133rd anniversary of the pavilion in the Phraya Nakhon Cave. Historical records reveal that five Thai kings have visited the cave over the years.
The ceremony on June 22, which was presided over by Gov. Sathian Charoenyen of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province and attended by the district chief of Sam Roi Yot, aimed to pay homage to the historical significance of the cave and pavilion. Continued …
Hua Hin International School graduates second class
Hua Hin International School (HHIS) bid farewell to its second cohort of graduating students. This diverse group of students, having completed their international baccalaureate (IB) examinations a day prior, now embarks on their individual journeys toward university education, employment, and career training across the globe.
The graduation event was attended by family, friends and teachers, and marked a major milestone in the lives of the graduates. Many among them were part of the school’s founding and formative classes when it opened its doors in 2015, making the occasion a particularly special celebration of their growth and progress at HHIS. – HHT
Upgrade to scenic route in Cha Am is now complete
The Department of Rural Roads has recently announced the completion of the upgrade to Route 1045, a major road in Cha Am.
The project, aimed at enhancing travel efficiency, promoting the tourism economy, and mitigating traffic congestion during the rainy season, has been successfully implemented by the Fourth Office of Rural Highways (Phetchaburi).
With the completion of this extensive upgrade, travelers can now conveniently and safely access popular attractions such as Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park, Khoi Chong Viewpoint, and Bang Ket Beach. Continued …
Why patients should seek medical advice instead of relying only on tech
Patients should consult doctors for advice on which technologies can give the best treatment results instead of deciding on their own, Vimut Hospital Deputy CEO Suwanich Triamchanchuchai said on Thursday.
He said digital technologies are playing an important role in people’s daily lives. “For instance, digital watches enable people to check their blood pressure instead of seeing doctors,” he said. Continued …
Chinese fraud syndicate caught after swindling 500 million baht from Thai investors
A Chinese national believed to be at the helm of a swindling operation, was taken into custody by the Thai authorities alongside 10 other members of the fraud gang. The group is accused of soliciting people to participate in a bogus gold investment scheme, alleging its connection with Thailand’s Crown Property Bureau.
The illicit operation, which duped victims of around 500 million baht (US$14,213,630) in total, was run primarily from the notorious Kings Romans casino in the Golden Triangle, Laos, the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) stressed. Continued …
Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home
An ailing Thai elephant is being prepared for an arduous journey home from Sri Lanka after a diplomatic dispute between the two Asian nations over the creature’s alleged mistreatment.
Thai authorities had gifted the 29-year-old Muthu Raja — also known back in its birthplace as Sak Surin — to Sri Lanka in 2001. Continued …
As China becomes a great power, it has an opportunity to be a different kind of leader
China’s emergence as a great power on the global stage is an opportunity for her to redefine what it means to be a global titan, a chance to shape not only its destiny, but also the destiny of many developing nations, eager and desperate for a compassionate and understanding helping hand.
The West’s past is a cautionary tale of world domination, the ghosts of colonization and neocolonialism casting a long shadow on history. The relentless pursuit of power and wealth, often at the expense of the less fortunate, left scars across continents, across cultures. They still bleed, quietly but deeply. Continued …
Tiny Thai school on the climate change front line
Each morning, four children stand barefoot in a line and proudly sing the national anthem as the Thai flag is raised outside their school, perched on a finger of land surrounded by the sea.
They are the last pupils left at the school in Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village less than 10 kilometers (six miles) from the edge of Bangkok that is slowly being devoured by the waves. Continued …
Climate change may have stimulated plankton bloom behind mass fish die-off in Chumphon
Climate change might have stimulated a plankton bloom that caused thousands of dead fish to wash up along a 3- to 4-kilometer stretch of beach in Thailand’s southern Chumphon province, an expert said.
Thon Thamrongnawasawat, deputy dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University, attributed the fish deaths on Thursday to the bloom – a natural occurrence that lowers oxygen levels in the water and causes fish to suffocate. Continued …
The best time to visit Thailand for a holiday – and when to avoid the rainy season
When planning a holiday to the Land of Smiles to explore jungles, relax on beaches and partake in exhilarating water sports, it’s important to consider an age-old obstacle to holidaymakers’ fun – the weather. From Bangkok to Koh Samui, holiday hotspots have optimum windows of wonderful weather that treats Thailand’s guests to largely sunny skies.
Thailand is blessed with consistently mild weather conditions year-round, as well as appealing annual temperatures, but the typically tropical climate is not without heavy rainfall, humidity and winds. Continued …
TAT reveals 20 unique wellness itineraries to capture global attention
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted a Thailand Wellness Business Makeover seminar aimed at encouraging health and wellness providers to devise creative offerings that appeal to the global wellness tourism market. A key aspect of the event was a wellness itineraries contest that successfully drew participation from a range of providers.
Aligned with the Thai government’s Thailand Wellness Economic Corridor (TWC) strategy, TAT’s campaign is designed to promote high-value health and wellness tourism and foster a competitive edge for Thai providers in this sector. Continued …
Tourism industry hopes for action on bribery
Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Chamnan Srisawat, president of the TCT, said all issues should be put on the table, as some night-time entertainment venues regularly pay bribes to stay open beyond the mandatory closing time of 2am. Continued …
Tourism groups at odds, resign from Tourism Council
A crack in Thailand’s tourism industry has become more apparent after the country’s seven major tourism associations recently resigned from the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), preparing to revive the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FETTA) in an effort to adjust the balance of power.
FETTA is scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday, during which the presidents of the seven associations, led by the Thai Hotels Assn. (THA), the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and Thai Travel Agents Assn. (TTAA), will provide additional details about the cooperation. Continued …
Wagner leader calls for rebellion against Russian defense chief
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin on Friday, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister. The security services reacted immediately by opening a criminal investigation into Yevgeny Prigozhin and calling for his arrest. Continued …
3M reaches nearly $10.3 billion settlement in ‘forever chemical’ drinking water lawsuits
3M has reached an agreement to settle lawsuits claiming toxic “forever chemicals” contaminated water supplies in the U.S. Under the settlement terms, the company agreed to pay up to $10.3 billion over a 13-year period to public water suppliers (PWS) that have detected the substances in drinking water across the nation, 3M said in a statement released Thursday. Continued …
UK launches mortgage help as interest rate soar
Britain on Friday unveiled help for millions of cash-strapped homeowners facing soaring mortgage costs in a cost-of-living crisis, after the Bank of England unexpectedly hiked interest rates to a new 15-year peak. Continued …
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- 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.
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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