- Stamford International Charity Night Jan 25/
- Market Village Food Festival and concerts/
- Vendors want to add more sunbeds and seating to Khao Takiab beach/
- Navy Wants To Raise Sunken Warship For Return To Service/
- Rise of online payments accelerates march to cashless society/
- Ministry extends price controls on five products/
- Phase 2 of Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach widening set to begin/
- Trendsetting Thai company adds CBD line of lotions/
- Tourism: 300 THB Tourist Fee to be Imposed in June/TAT aims to make the whole year high season for travel in Thailand/Tourism Ministry Eyes 80M International Tourists In 2027/Thailand’s tour package prices bump up for Chinese visitors/Englishman ‘crawled for half a mile’ after moped crash in Thailand/
- Thailand Experience: Exploring How to Travel Thailand/
- Covid: DDC Affirms Chinese Travelers Pose Low COVID Risk/Face-mask makers asked to increase output as tourists from China surge/
- International: ASEAN pushes back against King Dollar/Alibaba Unveils Top Technology Trend Forecasting for 2023/Should fossil fuel firms be forced to clean up carbon pollution?/Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji/Space junk, not meteorites, remains biggest threat to spacecraft/
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Market Village Food Festival and concerts
Market Vilae is hosting a food festival from Jan. 18 to Feb. 5 at 5-10pm in its open-air front court. There will be a variety of food vendors and a beer garden.
The festival also includes Thai artist concerts on Jan. 21 and Feb. 3.
Vendors want to add more sunbeds and seating to Khao Takiab beach
Beach vendors have submitted a request to expand the seating areas available to tourists on Khao Takiab beach.
The written request was submitted to the mayor and discussed by the Hua Hin Beach Organizing Committee from approximately 20 vendors who operate on Hua Don beach in Khao Takiab.
The vendors said they wanted to extend the area currently allocated for sunbeds by a further five meters to accommodate more foreign tourists who like to come to the beach to sunbathe. Continued …
Navy Wants To Raise Sunken Warship For Return To Service
The navy’s committee on salvaging HTMS 442 Sukhothai corvette that sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec. 18 is now choosing a company to urgently raise and return the warship to service, with the estimated budget of 100 million baht.
The committee, chaired by Adm. Adung Phan-iam, commander of the Thai fleet, would have to follow the procedure and get final approval from the Defense Ministry for the expenditure on salvaging the corvette, which sank to a depth of 50 meters about 19 nautical miles from Bang Saphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
There are 12 companies that meet navy’s criteria on raising the warship, with the key one being that its condition be maintained so that it could return to service. This means it must not be disassembled or cut up. Continued …
Rise of online payments accelerates march to cashless society
Former magazine editor Kaysinee Sutthavarangkul never used to give much thought to making cashless payments, as it seemed unlikely to her that every transaction could be made online. But she has changed her buying behaviour since the pandemic.
After seeing her 25-year-old daughter use mobile banking applications, the 61-year-old began making online payments. She has now realized that online channels allow her to explore and connect with sellers whose products were normally difficult to acquire. Continued …
Ministry extends price controls on five products
The Commerce Ministry has extended price controls on five products comprising hygienic face masks, synthetic fibers for face-mask production, alcohol gel, paper for recycling, and chicken for another year.
A meeting of the Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services, chaired by Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, yesterday agreed to place a total of 56 items on the price control list, 51 of which are products, including the five products accorded an extension. The five other items on the list are services. The list would later be put forward for cabinet approval.
The price control list covers essential items for daily use such as food, consumer products, farm-related products (fertilizers, pesticides, animal feed, tractors and rice harvesters), construction materials, paper, petroleum and medicines. Continued …
Phase 2 of Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach widening set to begin
The Marine Department is accelerating the widening of Jomtien Beach in Pattaya to tackle coastal erosion and attract tourists to the city.
The project was begun in 2020, and the first phase of 3.5km was completed on Dec. 29, 2021.
The department is working on the second phase of 2.6km of beach. Continued …
Trendsetting Thai company adds CBD line of lotions
Thai-owned British Dispensary Group is launching a line of skin-care products using cannabidiol, or CBD, marking the first time the more than 130-year-old company will use a hemp extract in its products, it announced on Wednesday.
Group President Anurut Vongvanij told media that the new product line, named “HerbaCeutic”, will start with four lotions using CBD produced by Salus Biocutical (Thailand), a subsidiary of one of Canada’s largest cannabis companies, MPX International.
Anurut said the collaboration with Salus would guarantee Canadian expertise, as well as large-scale production of hemp extract. The new products use medical grade, high-quality CBD that meets standards in Canada, as well as Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration, Anurut said. Continued …
300 THB Tourist Fee to be Imposed in June
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June.
According to Phiphat, the funds raised from this fee will be used to support visitors involved in accidents and to develop tourist destinations in the country.
Minister Phiphat noted, however, that the fee will not be collected from foreigners with work permits and border passes. Continued …
TAT aims to make the whole year high season for travel in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to make the whole year a high season for travel, to boost both domestic and inbound tourism, according to Parichart Boonclai, TAT executive director of advertising and public relations. The strategy is to promote the identity of each region, to encourage domestic tourists throughout the year.
Northern Thailand will present the beauty of the old days, which aims to persuade people in the north travel to other provinces in the region.
Central Thailand will present the brand new experience of traveling under the theme of “Trendy C2”s, to resonate with Gen Y and Z tourists. Continued …
Tourism Ministry Eyes 80M International Tourists In 2027
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports hopes to drive up the number of international visitors to Thailand to 80 million over the next five years.
This optimistic target will see the number of international visitors doubling the pre-pandemic figure, and exceeding the country’s current population of 70 million.
Minister of Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said this target, once achieved, could raise the country’s tourism revenue from 1.93 trillion baht in 2019 to 5 trillion baht. Continued …
Thailand’s tour package prices bump up for Chinese visitors
Thailand’s tour package prices are being bumped up for Chinese visitors to the Land of Smiles. This news comes after China lifted travel restrictions on its citizens on Jan. 8.
There are now fewer flight connections between Thailand and China, and unprepared tour agents in China, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s regional director for marketing in East Asia. The director, Chuwit Sirivejkul, said the result of this is a limited amount of tour packages.
Due to the high demand and few tours, Chuwit said the price of packages is 20% higher on average than the rate before the Covid-19 pandemic. He noted that many airlines are working to increase flights in the first quarter. Continued …
Englishman ‘crawled for half a mile’ after moped crash in Thailand
A moped crash on Koh Yao Noi island in southern Thailand has left an Englishman in need of urgent surgery.
Arron Rouse, from Worcestershire in England, sustained several broken ribs and a gaping wound on his leg when he was thrown off his moped on the night of Dec. 16.
Far away from a proper hospital, Arron couldn’t access the right treatment at first, causing his leg wound to get infected. As a result, he needs surgery that will cost 180,000 Thai baht (£4,537.75). Continued …
Exploring How to Travel Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia. With its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and ancient temples, it’s no wonder why so many people flock to this beautiful country.
If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, you need to know how to prepare. This article will explore how to travel Thailand, from planning your route to understanding transportation options and preparing for emergencies.
Plan Your Route
The first step in planning your trip to Thailand is to decide where you want to go. You can take a classic route that includes popular tourist spots like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the islands of Koh Samui and Phuket. Or, if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, consider exploring some of the lesser-known provinces such as Nan or Prachuap Khiri Khan. No matter which route you choose, make sure to include plenty of time to relax on the beach or explore the bustling night markets. Continued …
DDC Affirms Chinese Travelers Pose Low COVID Risk
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has stated that an increase in the number of Chinese tourists will not lead to a spike in new Covid-19 infections.
According to DDC Director-General Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, the agency plans to assess the situation regarding coronavirus infections in two weeks’ time. Currently, the average daily caseload is 900, and the number of Covid-19 patients in critical condition who require a respirator is decreasing.
The DDC director-general stated that tourism businesses have also been preparing for a potential influx of tourists from China, with many fully vaccinated and practicing universal prevention measures. Continued …
Face-mask makers asked to increase output as tourists from China surge
Manufacturers of face masks have been asked to increase production as demand is expected to increase, as the number of Chinese tourists surges since Beijing removed restrictions on international travel on Monday.
Department of Internal Trade Director-general, Wattanasak Sur-iam, said on Wednesday that the department had notified face-mask manufacturers to prepare for a sudden spike in demand and to increase their output to prevent a shortage.
A shortage of face masks could contribute to a new wave of infections in Thailand, Watanasak said. Continued …
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ASEAN pushes back against King Dollar
Southeast Asia, like much of the rest of the world, is losing patience with King Dollar. The weaponization of the world’s reserve currency, for example, through sanctions on those deemed to be bad actors — such as Russia for its war in Ukraine — has pushed even typically diplomatic Southeast Asians to warn the United States of the consequences. Continued …
Alibaba Unveils Top Technology Trend Forecasting for 2023
Alibaba DAMO Academy, the global research initiative by Alibaba Group, has shared its annual forecasting of the leading technology trends that could shape many industries in the years ahead. Among the leading technology trends, Generative AI, which has already gained considerable traction, is expected to make further strides with its growing applications set to transform how digital content is produced. Continued …
Should fossil fuel firms be forced to clean up carbon pollution?
Could fossil fuel companies be forced to remove planet-heating carbon pollution from the atmosphere? Researchers argue in a new paper that would be a cheaper, fairer solution to the climate crisis. Continued …
Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji
The sea has already swallowed the village graveyard in Togoru, Fiji, and long-time resident Lavenia McGoon is dreading the day it claims her house. Continued …
Space junk, not meteorites, remains biggest threat to spacecraft
Dodging the kind of meteorite strike that forced Russia to plan a space station rescue mission is nearly impossible, yet the greater threat to spacecraft is actually the man-made debris in orbit, experts say. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
The VIP bus service schedule from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has been updated. In addition, a new Cha Am boarding location has been added 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
