- Martin Wuethrich appointed GM of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa/
- Traffic lights installed at Khao Tao junction/
- Formal opening of new Phetchaburi Immigration office in Cha Am/
- New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy/
- Official who oversaw Wild Boars rescue dies of cancer/
- Remembering the “Moo Pa” Governor – the hero of the cave rescue/
- Cheesemaker Spreads Joy In Tropical Thailand/
- Laughing chickens bring joy and profit to Thai farm with their quirky crowing
- AI Used to Catch Illegal Riders on Bangkok Footpaths/
- Pattaya to construct four monorail lines/
- Leopard sightings now common in Thai forests/
- Tiger warning issued after footprints found near communities in Yala/
- Economy: Thai economy stimulus: Government plans 1.9-trillion-baht boost/Phuket renews focus on medical hub plans after failing to win Expo bid /Foreigners snap up condo units/
- Tourism: TAT unveils Meaningful Wellness Travel programs/Muay Thai travel experience campaign launched by TAT/
- International: Journey to the bottom of the sea: On a Titanic tour/ASEAN emerges as top investment hub for EVs’ manufacturing and fintech firms/India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 aircraft/China’s economic woes deepen/
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Martin Wuethrich appointed GM of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa
Martin Wuethrich has been appointed as the new general manager of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. Bringing with him 30 years of hospitality experience and expertise, the Swiss national was most recently the general manager at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. – ttgasia.com
Traffic lights installed at Khao Tao junction
In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and address the recurring accidents at the junction of Soi Hua Hin 101 at Khao Tao, Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul, has announced the installation of traffic lights at the problematic intersection.
The traffic signals are expected to be operational by August this year. Continued …
Formal opening of new Phetchaburi Immigration office in Cha Am
The formal opening ceremony of the new Phetchaburi Immigration office in Cha Am took place on June 16.
While the office has been operational since March, the ceremony served as an official inauguration of the building, showcasing its modern facilities and improved services. Continued …
New PM in July a turning point for the Thai economy
As news emerged on Wednesday that a new government could be in place in July and not August as previously envisaged, a senior economist at Siam Commercial Bank has singled out the formation of a new government with a new prime minister without a political accident or stalemate developing as critical to the country’s economy this year, which could grow by up to 4% driven by a rebounding foreign tourism industry and younger Asian travelers with stronger consumer confidence as a result.
On Wednesday, the caretaker government’s legal expert, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, outlined a schedule that will see parliament meet earlier than anticipated in July and a new government put in place within the month. Continued …
Official who oversaw Wild Boars rescue dies of cancer
Pathum Thani Gov. Narongsak Osottanakorn, who was hailed for his role in coordinating the “Wild Boars” rescue operation in Chiang Rai over four years ago, has died after unsuccessful treatment for cancer, according to a senior official of the Interior Ministry.
He said Narongsak, 58, passed away peacefully at Siriraj Hospital at around 6pm on Wednesday. Continued …
Remembering the “Moo Pa” Governor – the hero of the cave rescue
Narongsak Osatanakorn was appointed to oversee a supposedly sleepy province in the north but ended up having to supervise one of its most breathtaking events that will forever be recorded not just in local, but also in international history.
Narongsak passed away on June 21 at the age of 58. He will be remembered forever as the “Moo Pa” (Wild Boar) governor for his strong leadership throughout the search-and-rescue mission for the 12 young footballers and their coach. On June 23, 2018, Narongsak, then governor of Northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai province, was set to leave for his new post in Phayao, another quiet northern province, but extended his stay to head up an almost impossible mission. Continued …
Cheesemaker Spreads Joy In Tropical Thailand
Thailand is renowned for its vibrant street food and luscious tropical fruits, but Rachanikorn Srikong is on a mission to make a new addition to the menu – cheese.
Vivid green rice paddies and fruit orchards cover the kingdom’s countryside, but dairy accounts for a tiny proportion of agriculture and cheese has not traditionally been part of the Thai diet. Continued …
Laughing chickens bring joy and profit to Thai farm with their quirky crowing
Unique laughing chickens in Trang are gaining popularity among farmers who are speedily breeding the novel birds for sale, creating an extra source of income. With a sound that resembles human laughter, the amusing birds are brightening people’s days and attracting eager customers.
Kritiwit Eiadnun, also known as Goong Kuanhan, a 50-year-old hospital worker and owner of the Pa Saun Kwang farm in Muang district, decided to breed the so-called “laughing chickens.” Continued …
AI Used to Catch Illegal Riders on Bangkok Footpaths
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) software to detect motorcyclists illegally riding on footpaths, through CCTV cameras at five spots before expanding the system to cover 100 locations across the capital.
According to the BMA, road accidents occurred to 900 pedestrians every year and it received most complaints about riders traveling on footpaths. Continued …
Pattaya to construct four monorail lines
The Pattaya City Administration plans to introduce four monorail lines to ease traffic congestion. It will begin with a 9.9-kilometer “Green Line” route, which will connect the future high-speed train station to Bali Hai pier.
Pongtavee Lertpanyavit, a project study supervisor, on Wednesday told the media the long-awaited monorail project would help mitigate traffic congestion and improve the city’s transport system. Continued …
Leopard sightings now common in Thai forests
Once rarely seen by visitors, sightings of leopards or panthers have become relatively common among tourists in Kraeng Krachan National Park, proof positive that Thailand’s work to protect and conserve endangered big cat species are bearing fruit.
The sightings have prompted the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to announce that it will cooperate with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to survey the population of leopards and panthers in Thailand to determine their numbers and locations. Initially, they will focus on the western forest complex, of which Kraeng Krachan is a part, as well as the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai and Phu Khieo-Nam Nao forest complexes. Continued …
Tiger warning issued after footprints found near communities in Yala
Villagers living near the edge of Bang Lang National Park in Tarnto district of Thailand’s southern province of Yala have been advised by park officials not to venture out on their farms after recent footprints of a tiger were found.
Padet Laithong, director of the Wildlife Conservation Office of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said a team of veterinarians and officials from the national park have been sent to investigate and assess the situation. Continued …
Thai economy stimulus: Government plans 1.9-trillion-baht boost
Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) unveiled plans to inject 1.9 trillion baht into the Thai economy to bridge the gap before the new government can budget for the year 2024, emphasizing fiscal reforms and monitoring household debt.
Secretary-General Danucha Pichayanan highlighted the need for industry restructuring and government action in response to shrinking exports, which is affecting the whole region, including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. With an expected increase in foreign tourists and strong private consumption, the Thai economy is expected to remain healthy. Continued …
Phuket renews focus on medical hub plans after failing to win Expo bid
Phuket is turning its attention back to its international medical hub plans after losing out to Belgrade in its bid to host the next Specialized Expo. According to a report, government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri says the island will now market itself as a world-class health and wellness destination, in addition to its reputation as a favorite tropical island with lots of beaches and world-class entertainment.
While Phuket passed in the first round of voting to determine the Expo host yesterday, it was eliminated in the second round. In addition to Belgrade, the island was competing against Minnesota in the U.S., Malaga in Spain, and Bariloche in Argentina. Continued …
Foreigners snap up condo units
Foreigners spent more than 17 billion baht on condominiums in Thailand during the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 67% year on year and the highest in five years, the Government Housing Bank’s Real Estate Information Center (REIC) reported on Wednesday.
A total of 3,775 condominium units worth 17.12 billion baht were transferred to foreigners from January to March, the center said. This number is 79.2% higher than the same period last year. Continued …
TAT unveils Meaningful Wellness Travel programs
Embarking on a wellness journey in the 21st century has taken a significant turn, as people across the globe seek deeper meaning in their lives. Meaningful Wellness Travel has emerged in the realm of wellness tourism, reflecting the aspirations of post-Covid wellness travelers who yearn for more than just a spa retreat.
Travelers are seeking a transformative voyage that nurtures their physical and mental well-being, encompassing profound discovery, authentic connections, personal growth, and genuine fulfillment. In other words, a journey that fosters a beautiful harmony between people, culture, and nature. Continued …
Muay Thai travel experience campaign launched by TAT
The “Amazing Muay Thai Travel Experience” campaign has been launched in an attempt to expand Thailand’s tourism industry. This unique initiative aims to showcase the diverse ancient Thai martial arts across the four regions of the country.
Apichai Chatchalermkit, TAT’s deputy governor for tourism products and business, emphasized the use of the fighting art as a soft power asset to attract more visitors. Continued …
Journey to the bottom of the sea: On a Titanic tour
The journey to the ocean floor to reach the wreck of the Titanic is one that gets relentlessly colder and darker, says one of the handful of people who have ever visited the luxury liner’s watery grave. Continued …
ASEAN emerges as top investment hub for EVs’ manufacturing and fintech firms
Southeast Asia has emerged as a global investment hub, with the region serving as a “bright spot “despite global challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures and economic slowdown, a forum heard on Tuesday. Continued …
India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 aircraft
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. Continued …
China’s economic woes deepen
The Chinese economy, which was once a beacon of hope as the world’s second-largest economy, is now faltering. Domestic consumption, imports, exports, and high debt levels are all contributing to the crisis. The hope of becoming a global engine may not materialize, as young people losing their jobs becomes a common occurrence. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- 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
Hua Hin-Chaing Mai flight schedule through October
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