- How to visit the lotus flower lake in Sam Roi Yot/
- Nakhon Nayok man finally weds sweetheart after 1,200km trek/
- Thunderstorms, strong winds, falling temperatures forecast until Friday/
- The untold story of the world’s most resilient currency/
- ‘Plant Trees – Get Mushrooms’ Strategy convinces farmers to save forests/
- Cobra Gold returns to Thailand with added bite of 6,000 US troops/
- Bangkok’s number of train passengers reaches all-time high/
- Tourism: Cabinet approves tourist fee of 150-300 baht for all foreign arrivals/’Softening of demand after April’ – Phuket hoteliers worry about bookings/
- Thailand Experience: Chiang Mai Food Guide: 10 Places For $2 Curry Noodles, Wagyu Pasta And More/
- Covid: 55% rise in infections and deaths from Covid virus/
- International: ‘Finding corpses is all we have’: Resignation after Turkey quake/Report says Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children for ‘re-education’/Air India unveils record plane order with Airbus, Boeing/
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How to visit the lotus flower lake in Sam Roi Yot
You don’t need to travel far from Hua Hin to find an amazing day out, whatever your age. Whether you’re into natural wonders, water parks, shopping or the beach, there’s something to fit your brief.
Located just a 45 minute drive from Hua Hin is the beautiful coastal town of Sam Roi Yot, also known as the “Three Hundred Peaks”, which is home to the Khao Sam Roi Yot Park.
The park was Thailand’s first coastal national park, with the park’s mountainous scenery a real stand out. The park is packed with natural wonders and noteworthy things to see and do. Continued …
Nakhon Nayok man finally weds sweetheart after 1,200km trek
Thunderstorms, strong winds, falling temperatures forecast until Friday
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has advised 50 provinces to brace for thunderstorms, strong winds and falling temperatures, by 1-3oC, with hailstorms in some areas from today until Friday.
Meanwhile, in Bangkok this morning, 60% of the capital was lashed by heavy rain, with poor visibility being reported by motorists on the expressways, forcing them to reduce the speed to prevent accidents.
The turbulent weather conditions are being caused by the arrival of a strong cold front from China, which is covering Thailand’s northeast and is forecast to spread to other regions, said the department, adding that these conditions will converge with the westerly winds, blowing through the north tomorrow and Friday. Continued …
The untold story of the world’s most resilient currency
In February of 1998, 25 years ago this month, I was in Bangkok, ground zero of the Asian financial crisis. The implosion of the Thai baht had triggered a serial meltdown of currencies and markets, with protesters in the streets across the region and chaos spreading.
As world leaders raced to slow the global contagion, Thailand and its neighbors had sunk into a depression. The Thai economy contracted by nearly 20%, as stocks fell by more than 60% and the baht lost more than half its value against the dollar.
Prices in Bangkok felt unbelievably cheap. I did not dare buy Thai stocks, with so much unsettled. But I did leave with many shopping bags and two golf sets, one to give away. While the drama of that year is etched in history, the epilogue comes as a surprise. Continued …
‘Plant Trees – Get Mushrooms’ Strategy convinces farmers to save forests
Chulalongkorn University successfully planted trees in the forests in Nan and Saraburi provinces through innovative seedlings with ectomycorrhiza fungi, motivating villagers and farmers to “plant trees and get mushrooms”, for extra income.
Thailand’s forests are sadly dwindling. Many of the areas in the country have been denuded and degraded forest areas where restoration seems to be impossible. Although many sectors have tried to campaign for reforestation, it has not been easy.
This is because reforestation takes a very long time and, most importantly, requires the cooperation of local villagers to continue the task of planting and maintaining the forests. Continued …
Cobra Gold returns to Thailand with added bite of 6,000 US troops
Cobra Gold 2023 will be back to full strength at the end of this month when 30 nations, including 6,000 U.S. Personnel, will join the annual war games, Thailand and the United States announced on Tuesday.
This year’s military exercise will be the first to include training for space disasters, according to the press conference at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok.
The press conference, held by joint chief-of-staff Gen. Thitichai Thienthong and U.S. ambassador Robert Godec, announced that the 30 participating nations would be divided into the following groups: Continued …
Bangkok’s number of train passengers reaches all-time high
Bangkok‘s number of train passengers reached an all-time high on Friday, Feb. 10. The number of people traveling by rail in and around Thailand’s capital city climbed to 1,577,330 that day, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
The department’s numbers revealed that the BTS Green Line served the most passengers, with 916,390 people using the service, followed by the Blue Line MRT with 429,825 passengers. The Airport Rail Link and the standard train service saw 72,737 and 73,659 passengers, respectively. The Red Line and Purple Line served 29,129 and 48,232 passengers, respectively, while the BTS Golden Line had the least number of passengers, with only 6,359 people using the service. Continued …
Cabinet approves tourist fee of 150-300 baht for all foreign arrivals
The Thai cabinet has approved the collection of a landing tax, ranging from 150-300 baht, to be collected from all foreign arrivals visiting Thailand, tentatively from June 1, as proposed by the National Tourism Policy Committee.
The landing tax for foreign arrivals arriving by land and sea will be 150 baht per head and 300 baht for arrivals by air. The tax is, however, not applied to those who hold diplomatic passports, work permits or special work permits for specific professions as stipulated by the Labor Ministry, children under two-years-old and transit passengers.
The cabinet also instructed the Immigration Bureau to streamline its regulations and conditions regarding immigration documents and relevant immigration laws, under which receipts for tourism fee payments can be used by the tourists when applying for re-entry permits. Continued …
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‘Softening of demand after April’ – Phuket hoteliers worry about bookings
Phuket’s tourist arrival numbers have stabilized after the pre-Christmas/New Year surge in passenger arrivals at Phuket International Airport. Since the middle of December, arrival data shows that Phuket is welcoming 10,000-15,000 passengers a day.
Since the middle of January, however, the daily arrivals have flatlined, indicating an easing of demand as both the western and Chinese New Year holidays are now passed.
While Phuket hoteliers and tour group operators are cheering on the influx of visitors back to the island, there are some disturbing trends that may threaten Phuket’s sustainable tourist revival for the rest of 2023. Continued …
Chiang Mai Food Guide: 10 Places For $2 Curry Noodles, Wagyu Pasta And More
If you’re bored of the usual Bangkok haunts, take a different route the next time you visit the Land of Smiles. Consider Chiang Mai, the largest city in Northern Thailand with a rich history and an extensive list of mountains to discover.
This up-and-coming travel destination is also known for its dynamic food culture, ranging from cheap and yummy khao soi, aka curry noodles, to aesthetic brunch cafes with a view. Here are some of the best food places in Chiang Mai that I’ve had the chance to visit recently!
1. Khao Soi Mae Sai
Khao soi, or khao soy, is an iconic Northern Thai dish that’s garnered somewhat of a cult following, which I’m unashamedly a part of. It’s a simple yet satisfying noodle dish with strong Burmese influences; you get a rich coconut gravy spiced up with herbs and aromatics, poured over egg noodles, and topped with crispy noodle shreds, pickled mustard greens and more. Continued …
55% rise in infections and deaths from Covid virus
Scientists are urging the public not to dismiss or overlook Covid-19. While people worldwide have generally moved on from the fearful days at the height of the pandemic, the virus is still bringing infections and death and still mutating.
A Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine doctor warns about a 55.6% increase in deaths and hospital admissions last week in Thailand. He estimates the daily infection tally could be between 2,800 to 3,889 during the week of Feb. 5 to Feb. 11.
Dr. Thira Woratanarat emphasized the importance of continuing to be cautious. Thira also stressed the importance of wearing face masks correctly, as this greatly reduces the risk of catching the virus and suffering illness or death. Continued …
‘Finding corpses is all we have’: Resignation after Turkey quake
The headscarf-covered woman could not contain her rage. Selva was certain that dozens of her loved ones remained buried in the rubble of Turkey’s catastrophic quake. “But the rescuers have left,” Selva cried beside one of the myriad bonfires protecting survivors from the bitter cold. Continued …
Report says Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children for ‘re-education’
Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children – likely many more – in sites in Russian-held Crimea and Russia whose primary purpose appears to be political re-education, according to a U.S.-backed report published on Tuesday. Continued …
Air India unveils record plane order with Airbus, Boeing
Air India will purchase 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing under an historic pair of mega agreements announced Tuesday, transforming the former national carrier as it prepares for scorching growth. 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
The bus from Hua Hin to Pattaya departure time remains unchanged at 11am, at 473 baht. Tickets
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.
