• Feedback Re: Hua Hin Airport/Thailand fuel prices climb/Strong monsoon brings heavy rain/How to deal with cancer/Tiger with 3 cubs in Kaeng Krachan
• THE IRAN WAR: Five shockwaves from Iran war/Gulf conflict widens
• ECONOMY: New US Import Tariff Proposal/Government to discuss outdated laws/Thais Help Thais Plus scheme/Thailand’s Chinese-Built Infrastructure
• TOURISM: Taxi Driver Returns EUR8,500
• CLIMATE THAILAND: Great power plant sell-off/Old-car trade-in plan stalls
• HUA HIN TRANSPORT and LINKS 

Re: Hua Hin Airport

“Having more flights into and out of Hua Hin will be a great thing for the area. With the construction at the airport there have been many evenings when the Air Asia flight has landed over the community but has taken off over the sea. A fine thing. However, lately the Air Asia jets are again taking off over the land. Is there any way to find out why they insist on bombarding their neighbors with noise when they have shown there is no need to do this?” – MA

Thailand fuel prices climb, diesel now 41.50 baht

Fuel prices in Thailand rose today after PTT Oil and Retail Business, or OR, and Bangchak Corp. adjusted retail prices across petrol, gasohol and diesel products. The increases apply to Bangkok retail prices, excluding local maintenance tax.

Petrol and gasohol: up 40 satang per liter. Diesel: up 80 satang per liter. Continued … 

Strong monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas across Thailand

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast for today warned that a fairly strong monsoon is covering Thailand. Bangkok and surrounding provinces are expected to see thundershowers over 60% of the area and isolated heavy rain, while the south will face strong waves.

Thundershowers are expected over 60% of the south;s east coast area, with isolated heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Minimum temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature: 30-35 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani northward: Southwesterly winds at 20-40km/h. Waves will be 1-2 meters high and more than 2 meters offshore and in thundershowers. Continued … 

How to deal with cancer in 2026

We often think of cancer as just bad luck or purely genetic, something inevitable. But what if the way we live is actually the biggest factor?

In an era obsessed with longevity, the goal shouldn’t just be to survive; it should be to prevent disease before it starts. Why are we still struggling to defeat cancer despite all our medical breakthroughs? Is the answer more about lifestyle than technology? Continued … 

Tiger with 3 cubs spotted in Kaeng Krachan National Park

A national park in Thailand has not one but three reasons to celebrate after confirming a rare Bengal tiger is raising a trio of cubs in the protected area. Park rangers first spotted a single cub with its mother on a camera trap last year in Kaeng Krachan National Park, around 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Bangkok.

But further footage, retrieved only this week from cameras damaged by heavy rain last year, confirmed that the litter is three-strong. “This is the first time we have recorded a tiger raising three cubs in the national park,” Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Mongkol Chaipakdee said. Continued … 

Five shockwaves from Iran war threaten Thai economy

Thailand is facing five major economic risks from the prolonged Iran war, as higher energy prices and disrupted Middle East supply routes begin to feed through to industry, agriculture, tourism, exports, and financial markets, the National Economic and Social Development Council has warned.

Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the NESDC, said the Middle East conflict, which began on Feb. 28, had now entered its fourth month and remained highly uncertain despite intermittent reports of peace talks and possible agreements. Continued … 

Gulf conflict widens as Kuwait airport hit, oil rises

The Gulf crisis deepened yesterday after attacks linked to Iran damaged Kuwait International Airport and injured dozens, while the United States launched fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled efforts to end the war.

Kuwaiti authorities said airport facilities and diplomatic missions were damaged after drone and missile attacks, forcing a temporary suspension of flights. More than 60 people were injured and one person was killed, according to officials and state media. Continued … 

Thailand Faces New US Import Tariff Proposal

Thailand could face an additional 12.5% tariff on exports to the United States under a new proposal from the administration of US President Donald Trump, which targets imports from 60 countries over concerns about forced labor in global supply chains.

The proposal, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), would impose extra import duties of either 10% or 12.5% depending on whether countries have effective measures in place to prevent the import of goods produced using forced labor. Thailand is among 45 countries identified for the higher 12.5% rate, potentially increasing costs for Thai exporters selling goods to the US market. Continued … 

Government to discuss outdated laws with private sector

Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said the government is preparing to hold talks with the private sector on June 10, through the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), comprising the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Bankers’ Assn.

The meeting will seek private-sector recommendations on amending subordinate laws that obstruct Thailand’s development and business operations. JSCCIB has initially proposed legal issues related to seven target industry groups, including agriculture, automotive, electronic communications, health, tourism, retail, and the creative economy. Continued …

Thais Help Thais Plus scheme spending exceeds B4.5 billion

The Ministry of Finance, gave an update on spending under the “Thais Help Thais Plus: 60/40” scheme. The latest data showed total spending under the scheme had reached more than B4.54208 billion.

This comprised a B2.64123 billion government contribution and B1.90085 billion paid by members of the public. Continued … 

How Dependent Is Thailand on Chinese-Built Infrastructure?

When people debate China’s role in Thailand, they tend to argue about trade deficits, foreign investment approvals, or which brand of electric vehicle is outselling which. What gets far less attention is the layer underneath all of those debates: the physical and digital infrastructure that Chinese companies have been quietly installing across the country for the past several years — the 5G backbone, the data centers, the e-commerce platforms, the payment rails, the industrial parks, and the EV supply chain being assembled in the Eastern Economic Corridor.

That infrastructure is not just an investment story. It is a dependency story. And understanding it is increasingly essential for any business operating in Thailand, any policymaker trying to manage it, and any investor trying to price it. Continued … 

Taxi Driver Returns EUR8,500 to Sri Lankan Tourists in Bangkok

A Thai taxi driver returned more than 320,000 baht in cash to two Sri Lankan tourists after they accidentally left a bag containing EUR8,500 and personal belongings in his vehicle in Bangkok.

The handover took place on Tuesday. Earlly that morning, at 8.35 am, taxi driver Pathapee Yamsanor, 50, from Samut Prakan, contacted authorities after discovering a black shoulder bag in his taxi. Inside were EUR8,500 in cash, a pair of white Tommy Hilfiger trainers, and a room key. Continued … 

The great power plant sell-off

Industry analysts say while the asset sales by Electricity Generating (EGCO), Banpu Power and BCPG, the power-generation arm of Bangchak Corp., may superficially resemble a withdrawal of Thai capital from Western markets, each transaction is underpinned by distinct strategic, corporate, and legal motivations aimed at optimizing portfolios for a low-carbon future or higher renewable exposure.

Over the last few years, major Thai energy companies have optimized their portfolios through asset monetization and recycling, leading to significant sales of power plant shares. Power plant investors are also preparing to become renewable power suppliers, entering the first phase of the direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme to directly supply clean power to data centers. Continued … 

Old-car trade-in plan stalls as Finance Ministry seeks new clean-energy model

The Finance Ministry has backed away from the old-car trade-in plan after running into problems over the management of end-of-life vehicles and old batteries, amid concerns that the scheme may not work in practice.

The ministry has instructed the Excise Department to quickly study a new project under the 200-billion-baht budget framework to support Thailand’s transition toward clean energy and environmentally friendly vehicles. Continued … 

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