- Dual-track projects for Hua Hin almost completed/
- Hua Hin Beach Life event underway/
- Pheu Thai to Spearhead the Formation of New Government instead of Move Forward/
- Who is Srettha Thavisin, New Prime Minister Candidate/
- Driving the military out of politics is Move Forward’s priority, Pita says/
- Pattaya Police Arrest Several Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Members in murder case/
- US woman sues Thai restaurant claiming spicy dish too hot to handle/
- Blind wild gaur rescued from mud in Khao Yai park
- Economy: EEC development plan unveiled/Indian rice export ban fuels price fears in Thailand/Thailand’s Digital Expansion Empowering IT Sector/
- Tourism: How Hua Hin and the ‘Royal Coast’ are perceived by tourists/Hotels upbeat despite woes/Koh Kradan, ‘World’s best beach’ closed, balancing tourism and sustainability/
- Thailand Experience: 12 Exciting Things To Do On Picturesque Phuket/
- International: How people around the world are dealing with extreme heat/Indonesian animal market has ended its brutal dog and cat meat trade/
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Dual-track projects for Hua Hin almost completed
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans open more than 3,000 kilometers of dual track railway for service by 2029. Three projects affecting Hua Hin are expected to start operating gradually from September, starting from Nakhon Pathom station to Saphli Station in Chumphon province, covering approximately 400km.
The SRT aims to have the entire system fully operational by 2025, in parallel with the installation of the signal and telecommunications systems.
The projects nearing completion are:
- Nakhon Pathom-Hua Hin section, with two contracts: Nakhon Pathom-Nong Pla Lai (93km, 97.1% completed) and Nong Pla Lai-Hua Hin (76km, 97.5% completed).
- Hua Hin-Prachuap Khiri Khan section (84km, 99.9% completed).
- Prachuap Khiri Khan-Chumphon section, with two contracts: Prachuap Khiri Khan-Bang Saphan Noi (88km, 93.5% completed) and Bang Saphan Noi-Chumphon (79km, 96.5% completed), along with the southern signal system contract (420 km, 48.1% completed). For more …
Hua Hin Beach Life event underway
Pheu Thai to Spearhead the Formation of New Government instead of Move Forward
The Pheu Thai Party, the second largest government coalition partner attempting to form a new government, is now taking the lead in forming Thailand’s new government instead of the Move Forward Party (MFP), the election winner, according to MFP Secretary-general Chaitawat Tulathon.
“It became evident that all institutions supporting the conservative side are attempting to prevent the Move Forward Party (which is progressive) from forming a government.” Chitawat said in yesterday’s press conference. Continued …
Who is Srettha Thavisin, New Prime Minister Candidate
Srettha Thavisin, 60, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party, is expected to become Thailand’s next prime minister candidate after Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, cannot overcome opposition from senators who emerged from the previous coup in the process of renomination on July 19.
Pita has also been ordered by the Constitutional Court to stop performing MP duties on July 19, pending the ruling on whether he lacks the qualifications to be an MP due to his ITV shareholding. Continued …
Driving the military out of politics is Move Forward’s priority, Pita says
Forming a new government that ends the military’s grip on politics is more important than becoming Thailand’s next prime minister, Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said in a video posted on Facebook on Friday.
He made the statement after his party stepped aside so that its largest coalition partner, the Pheu Thai Party, could lead the formation of the next government. “It is clear that all organisms of the conservative side will not let us lead the new government. They use the issue of amending Article 112 as an excuse,” Pita said, referring to the lese majeste law. Continued …
Pattaya Police Arrest Several Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Members in murder case
The Pattaya police arrested the leader of the so-called “Outlaws” gang, along with several other foreign members in connection with the alleged murderer of Hans Peter Mack.
Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn held a press conference Friday afternoon to declare a successful crackdown on what he called the transnational criminal gang dubbed “Outlaws” in Pattaya, Chonburi province. Continued …
US woman sues Thai restaurant claiming spicy dish too hot to handle
A woman in the U.S. is suing a Thai restaurant due to an intensely spicy dish, “dragon balls”, which she claims is “unfit for human consumption” and is “dangerous to life.” The incident has sparked global controversy.
Neurologist Harjasleen Walia, the woman in question, alleges that she experienced permanent bodily harm after eating at the restaurant on July 15, 2021. She said her mouth, palate, tongue, throat, and nose felt on fire immediately after consuming the dish, causing serious health issues lasting at least two years. Continued …
Blind wild gaur rescued from mud in Khao Yai park
Officers from the Khao Yai patrolling unit, Pha Kradat, Moo See, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, rescued a female gaur stuck in the mud of the water hole in Khao Yai National Park near Toscana Resort Khao Yai. It was believed that the gaur was there because she is blind in both eyes.
Officials requested a crane from the hotel to lift the gaur out of the mud. After spending more than 4-5 hours doing so, they managed to lift the gaur late on July 16 and subsequently took care of it at the Pha Kradat. Continued …
EEC development plan unveiled
The draft of a five-year plan to develop the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) was presented at a public hearing held by the EEC office on Friday at Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel.
The EEC comprises the three eastern provinces of Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao. It is considered one of Thailand’s most prominent economic and industrial zones. Continued …
Indian rice export ban fuels price fears in Thailand
Thai rice exporters are fretting over India’s announcement that it will ban the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, saying the move could potentially impact Thailand’s rice industry, leading to a possible 10% increase in domestic prices.
Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Assn., said the ban is likely to prompt Thai rice mills and rice exporters to delay rice purchase orders in order to evaluate the impact, as India is the world’s biggest rice exporter. Continued …
Thailand’s Digital Expansion Empowering IT Sector
In the rapidly changing technological landscape, Thailand has established itself as a prospective player in the international digital market. Due to a focus on digital expansion, the country is seeing a remarkable increase in its information technology (IT) business.
This article discusses the factors impacting Thailand’s digital development, the initiatives bolstering its IT sector, and the impacts of this transition on the nation’s economy and society. Let’s look at the various factors, including official support, a skilled workforce, and innovative projects, that Thailand is using to position itself as a developing digital powerhouse. Continued …
How Hua Hin and the ‘Royal Coast’ are perceived by tourists
Tourists perceive Hua Hin and the Royal Coast region to be a peaceful and relaxing destination with a beautiful natural environment, according to a recent study conducted by students at Stamford International University.
The study, titled Destination Marketing Project by the Royal Coast Riviera Club and Stamford International University, was presented by Richard Meaders, senior director of academic affairs, aimed to assist in trying to understand how the “Royal Coast” brand is currently perceived. Continued …
Hotels upbeat despite woes
Thailand’s big hotel chains continue to be undaunted by the political uncertainty, with a confident outlook in place as long as the situation remains calm and violent protests and crackdowns do not emerge.
Gun Srisompong, chief financial officer at Centara Hotels and Resorts (CHR), said the hotel business is typically reliant on a stable environment. Continued …
Koh Kradan, ‘World’s best beach’ closed, balancing tourism and sustainability
The entire stretch of white beach of Koh Kradan is completely empty of people. There are no footprints in the sand and no buzz of longtail boats, only the sound of gentle, clear waves.
This island gem in the Andaman Sea, some 10 kilometers off the southern coast of Thailand, looks something like it might have in the past. It is experiencing a short reprieve ahead of what is sure to be another bumper tourism season. Continued …
12 Exciting Things To Do On Picturesque Phuket
Phuket, an island paradise about the size of Singapore, is lapped by the azure water of the Andaman Sea. One road connects mainland Thailand to the island. Like a Muay Thai boxer, Phuket punches above its diminutive size, offering kicks, surprises, and thrills.
Backpackers flocked to Phuket in the 1970s, and premier resorts opened from the ‘80s. Today, Phuket is a tourist mecca with luxury stays, attractions, spas, and wellness resorts. It has 30 tropical beaches, an enviable food scene, vibrant culture, and smiles galore. The wider province of Phuket has 32 smaller islands where Hollywood directors have captured paradise. Continued …
How people around the world are dealing with extreme heat
The firefighting planes in Greece and Switzerland are working overtime. some Tunisians are sending their families out of the cities to the country’s northernmost beaches. Continued …
Indonesian animal market has ended its brutal dog and cat meat trade
Authorities on Friday announced the end of the “brutally cruel” dog and cat meat slaughter at a notorious animal market on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a years-long campaign by local activists and world celebrities. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- Leaving Hua Hin: 6am, 8am, 10am, 11am, 12:00, 2pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, and 6pm
- Leaving Suvarnabhumi: 7:30am, 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 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 once-daily bus service to Pattaya, leaving Hua Hin at 9am and departing from Pattaya at 8am. 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
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Emergency hotline numbers:
- Emergency hotline – 191
- Emergency medical services – 1554
- Water accident – 1196
- Motorway hotline – 1586
- Emergency medical – 1669
- Highway police – 1193
- Tourist police – 1155
- Bus ticket – 1490
- Department of Hughways – 1586
- State Railway – 1590