- Hua Hin Bikini Run this Saturday/
- Bully on the Beach at Bluport Saturday/
- Hua Hin Boat Show at Racer Marina March 24-26/
- Fire problems in Hin Lek Fai area/
- Latest video of the Hua Hin railway construction/
- Thailand’s top classical guitarists hit high note in Hua Hin/
- Scientists combing Prachinburi for radioactivity after stolen cesium melted in furnace/
- Hua Lamphong lights up to celebrate 126th birthday of railway in Thailand/
- Thailand to build 7 new airports/
- New power plan will support renewables/
- Dane supports abandoned children in Khon Kaen/
- Man finds 23kg python in his toilet/
- Bees attack temple over loud music/
- Police raids bust 319 drug rings in South/
- Thai media continue to attack marijuana use, blaming it for violence/addiction/
- Tourism: Will the 45-day visa waiver continue after March 31?/Why Is It (Still) Difficult for Airlines To Add New Flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport?/China’s Spring Airlines sees recovery in flights/
- International: Gold skyrockets as banks still wobble/’Dear friends’ Xi and Putin meet in Moscow as Ukraine war rages/EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine/French government narrowly survives no-confidence vote/DHL forecasts growth in international trade to stall/World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning/US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of ex-president/
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Hua Hin Bikini Run this Saturday
Bully on the Beach at Bluport Saturday
Hua Hin Boat Show at Racer Marina March 24-26
The first-ever Racer Marina Hua Hin Boat Show will take place in Pak Nam Pran from March 24 to 26.
The show will showcase a selection of boats, as well as a variety of marine accessories and equipment. Visitors can speak to industry experts, view boats and purchase the latest equipment from some of Thailand’s leading suppliers and brokers.
Several of Thailand’s biggest yachting companies are taking part in the event, including Simpson Marine, Asiamarine and Motorfield, while Suzuki and Tohatsu will also be at the show.
For more information; tel: 032 632 206.
Fire problems in Hin Lek Fai area
Officials from multiple agencies launched a joint operation on Monday to extinguish forest fires burning on Hin Lek Fai in Hua Hin.
Officials said the fires had been burning for three consecutive days and had spread to other hills, threatening nearby villages and houses.
Polkrit Phuangvalaisin, Hua Hin district chief, along with Nopporn Wutthikul, the mayor of Hua Hin City, led a group of officers from the Hua Hin Border Patrol Police Station 3, village chiefs, and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation to urgently bring equipment to extinguish the forest fires. Continued …
Latest video of the Hua Hin railway construction
Mike’s Tropical Tech https://www.youtube.com/@MikesTropicalTech YouTube channel has released the latest drone video in its series that documents the construction progress of the new dual track train line in Hua Hin.
The video provides a unique perspective of the construction site and offers an insight into the progress being made on this infrastructure project.
The dual-track train line is set to revolutionize the transportation system in Hua Hin and will significantly reduce journey time between Hua Hin, southern Thailand and Bangkok. Continued …
Thailand’s top classical guitarists hit high note in Hua Hin
Some 80 young musicians from across Thailand gathered at Hua Hin’s Bluport shopping mall to participate in a two-day classical guitar competition that kicked off on Friday.
The “Bluport Guitar Festival and Competition 2023” was organized in collaboration with the Legend Arena and Hua Hin guitar club. The contest was split into three categories – under 12, under 18, and all ages. Winners in each category won a scholarship and a trophy.
The event also included a guitar-making workshop. Continued …
Scientists combing Prachinburi for radioactivity after stolen cesium melted in furnace
Science Ministry officials are combing Prachinburi for signs of radioactivity after a stolen cylinder of cesium-137 was melted in the furnace of a recycling plant in the province’s Kabin Buri district.
Anek Laothamatas, minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, said medical colleges were also checking local residents for signs of health impacts from radiation.
The ministry has set up an emergency center in the province and would employ the highest safety protocol to deal with the situation, he added. Continued …
Hua Lamphong lights up to celebrate 126th birthday of railway in Thailand
A spectacular light show is transforming Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Station to celebrate the 126th birthday of the railway in Thailand.
The week-long light show kicked off on Saturday as part of an event called “Unfolding Bangkok”, initiated by the Creative Economy Agency to promote tourism at attractions across the capital until September.
Hua Lamphong Station is being splashed with color to celebrate its 106-year history as the national rail hub, which ended in January when 52 long-distance trains were moved to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bang Sue district. Continued …
Thailand to build 7 new airports
The Department of Airports (DOA) plans to spend 50 billion baht on the development of seven new regional airports in Thailand, in Nakhon Pathom, Bueng Khan, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Phayao, Phatthalung and Satun provinces.
The department wants to boost connectivity and provide more travel options for Thais and foreign tourists.
New airports around Thailand’s lesser-known locations have been in the pipeline for years but faced delays due to the pandemic. Now, the department is making good progress. Continued …
New power plan will support renewables
Energy authorities expect to launch a new national power development plan (PDP) in an effort to better promote and support greater use of renewable energy.
The new PDP is meant to span 2023 to 2037, replacing the current one that took effect in 2018 and went through many revisions to align with changes in energy policy.
Efforts to introduce the new PDP were earlier delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a surge in global energy prices and Thailand’s new commitment to cutting carbon dioxide emissions. Continued …
Dane supports abandoned children in Khon Kaen
Six years has it been since Danish Steen Pausbæk and his family first got involved with the Baan Luuk Rak Children Home in Khon Kaen.
The home for abandoned children was founded in 1997 by Suriya Somjai and his wife, who died of breast cancer eight years ago.
Her sudden death left her husband and their now 24-year-old daughter alone to provide for the 46 children that resides at the orphanage, the youngest being only seven months, while the oldest is 18 years old. Continued …
Man finds 23kg python in his toilet
We’ve all experienced the feeling of dread when you flush a toilet and the water doesn’t go down, and it’s even worse when something comes up instead. But it’s much, much worse when what comes up in the toilet is the head of a giant python.
Snakes are common enough in Thailand that it’s not too unexpected to spot one in nature or even in a home garden. But the shock is definitely much bigger when a giant python crawls out of your toilet, as a homeowner in Thailand recently discovered. Continued …
Bees attack temple over loud music
Most people get annoyed when their neighbors blast loud music, but have you ever become so angry that you wanted to stab them with your butt? No? Then you mustn’t be a bee!
A swarm of bees did just that at a temple in the Nakhon Ratchasima province.
A temple in Phimai District was holding an ordination ceremony on Friday with traditional music playing just a tad too loud. The noise caused a frenzy in a hive in front of the temple and a swarm of agitated bees attacked the crowd, resulting in dozens of stings and several injuries. Continued …
Police raids bust 319 drug rings in South
Police conducted drug and firearm raids in over 600 locations in Thailand’s southern provinces on Monday, arresting more than 200 suspects and confiscating property worth 17.4 million baht.
Police Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang, the assistant police chief and deputy director of the narcotics prevention and suppression center, held a press briefing at Hat Yai Police Station in Songkhla to reveal the raid’s results.
Police raided 609 locations targeting 319 drug rings in Songkhla, Trang, Satun, Phatthalung, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Continued …
Thai media continue to attack marijuana use, blaming it for violence/addiction
Several Thai media outlets continued their attack on the use of marijuana in the kingdom. They have claimed it is responsible for acts of violence after users go berserk when they can’t get a “fix”.
They claim that weed is addictive.
There are shades of the so called “Reefer Madness” that references a film that led to decades of disinformation about the drug. Continued …
Will the 45-day visa waiver continue after March 31?
Last October, the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists from 64 countries from 30 days. The extension was going to last until March 31, 2023.
Here we are, 10 days out, and there’s been nothing, not even a whisper, of an announcement to keep the 45-day waiver continuing beyond the end of March.
While the Tourism and Sports minister, as well as the TAT governor, are talking up an extension of the program beyond March 31, there has been no announcements, or even discussion, in the media about the situation. Continued …
Why Is It (Still) Difficult for Airlines To Add New Flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
With many countries opening their borders and returning to international flights, the question remains why many airlines still find it difficult to accommodate more arrivals and departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
According to Prachachat Business, the problems mainly affect flights from China, where, according to earlier reports, more than 20 airlines have applied for Suvarnabhumi airport, with 50 to 60 flights a day, since China opened its border.
The above figure indicates that the majority of applications have not yet been approved. It is important to note that the above figure is well below the record of around 200 flights per day in 2019. Continued …
China’s Spring Airlines sees recovery in flights
Flights between Thailand and China on Spring Airlines have recovered to 50% of pre-pandemic levels and are expected to resume normal frequencies this year, aided by high demand and a forecast of 5% Chinese GDP growth.
Zhang Wuan, vice president of the Chinese carrier, said flights between Thailand and China have emerged as one of the top international routes because Thailand remains a popular destination for Chinese travelers. Continued …
Gold skyrockets as banks still wobble
Gold prices passed US$2,000 for the first time in more than a year on Monday as UBS’s recent takeover of its Swiss rival Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion failed to assure investors about ongoing bank woes. Continued …
‘Dear friends’ Xi and Putin meet in Moscow as Ukraine war rages
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday that he had looked at China’s proposals for a resolution of the Ukraine conflict and that he viewed them with respect. Continued …
EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine
European Union ministers agreed Monday on a two-billion-euro plan to raid their own arsenals and jointly purchase desperately needed ammunition for Ukraine. Continued …
French government narrowly survives no-confidence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron’s government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly on Monday, after bypassing the lower house to push through a deeply unpopular change to the pension system. Continued …
DHL forecasts growth in international trade to stall
International trade growth is forecast to stagnate this year, as countries have raised interest rates to combat surging inflation, leading to a worldwide economic slowdown, says global logistics company DHL. Continued …
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
Humanity still has a chance, close to the last, to prevent the worst of climate change ‘s future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists said Monday. Continued …
US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of ex-president
America readied itself Monday ahead of the possible historic indictment of Donald Trump over a hush-money case, with the former president calling for mass demonstrations if he is charged. 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
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.. Tickets
Hua Hin-Chiang Mai flight schedules
