- Water pipe work to disrupt service today/
- Strengthening monsoon to bring storms to all of Thailand/
- Did Thailand just have its cleanest ever election?/
- A guide to choosing the best international school for your kids/
- Thailand Post to Launch Full-Scale Digital Mailbox Service/
- Thailand’s most notorious serial killers/
- US Offers Faster 4.5-Generation F-16 Fighter Jets To Thailand/
- Myanmar junta says it will rethink relationship with Thailand/
- Thailand’s Economy: Employers’ group wary of MFP wage policy/The profitable world of grasshopper rearing/SPCG keen on rooftop solar sales/Thai shrimp farmers urged to decarbonize now to escape new EU tax net/Metal producers to face new tariffs/Korean firms set to invest Bt7 billion locally/MFP to shield ‘registered cannabis businesses’/
- Tourism: Pleas to shorten visa approval time as Chinese tourist arrivals drop/Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally/
- Thailand Experience: 8 of the best Thailand holidays 2023/Underrated tourist paradise: Thailand’s Mae Hong Son/Bangkok International Food Festival 2023 starts today/
- International: Militia leader gets 18 years in prison over US Capitol attack/Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay/Energy majors go slow on green transition despite pressure/
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Water pipe work to disrupt service today
There will be disruptions and low water pressure in many areas of Hua Hin today until 8pm. Essential work is being carried out to the water pipes at Hua Na on Soi 112, resulting in no or low water pressure from Hua Na and Nong Kae, to as far north as the intersection at Hua Hin Airport.
Strengthening monsoon to bring storms to all of Thailand
Provinces throughout Thailand are likely to experience thundershowers and gusty winds from Saturday to next Tuesday, the Thai Meteorological Department announced this morning, adding that isolated heavy rains are expected in the lower north, the northeast, the central region including Bangkok, the east, and the south.
The conditions are a result of the strengthening southwest monsoon prevailing across the country, while a low-pressure cell over Vietnam is expected to move through Thailand to the Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. Continued …
Did Thailand just have its cleanest ever election?
Thailand’s Election Commission on Thursday certified the result of the May 14 election less than two weeks after the polls were held. It might be the fastest certification ever in Thailand’s electoral history.
One only has to look back to the previous election to see what the usual post-election landscape was like, with red and yellow cards handed to candidates for vote-buying or campaign violations. Continued …
A guide to choosing the best international school for your kids
Moving to another country with your family is exciting, but can be stressful and full of worries. One of those worries could be the very real dilemma of trying to find an international school that fits your children’s needs.
Such things as the quality and type of curriculum, classroom size, location, and cost can complicate your international school hunt. However, here is a simple guide on how to choose an international school. Continued …
Thailand Post to Launch Full-Scale Digital Mailbox Service
Thailand Post has announced plans to launch a full-scale digital mailbox service called Prompt Post by the third quarter. The move is part of the company’s efforts to tap into the growing trend of electronic document handling and align with its Post Digital mission.
With Prompt Post, Thailand Post aims to offer comprehensive postal and logistics services, while providing convenience to its customers. The platform ensures security through identity verification using the national ID card system, and it operates as a closed platform, distinguishing it from traditional email services. Continued …
Thailand’s most notorious serial killers
The suspected crimes of Sararat “Am Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, now accused of murdering 14 people with poison, are unusual not just only because the suspect is a woman and pregnant, but also because Thailand is not famous for cultivating serial killers.
While true crime is a national obsession that renews itself annually, there have been few known prolific killers with double-digit body counts. And, in most cases, their reasons to kill have sprung from banal motives such as money or infidelity rather than the archetypal thrill killer feeding dark appetites. Continued …
US Offers Faster 4.5-Generation F-16 Fighter Jets To Thailand
Upon postponing the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to Thailand earlier this week, the U.S. offered the faster 4.5-generation F-16 warplanes in its place, according to a media report.
AVM Praphas Sornchaidee, Thai air force spokesman, said U.S. Ambassador Robert Godec stated in his talks with Air Force Chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot that Thailand remains a very close partner of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region. Continued …
Myanmar junta says it will rethink relationship with Thailand
Myanmar’s military government said this week that it would have to rethink its relationship with Thailand following statements made by the next prime minister-elect of Thailand following his election victory, according to local media.
The second most powerful man in the Myanmar regime, Gen. Soe Win, warned his troops that Thailand’s likely new government was “pro West” and would help the “terrorists” operating in his country. Continued …
Employers’ group wary of MFP wage policy
The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) on Thursday voiced apprehension over the possible impact on businesses of the Move Forward Party’s wage policy.
Private sector members, particularly small and medium enterprises, are perturbed after learning details of the discussions held on Wednesday between Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said Thanit Sorat, vice chairman of EconThai. Continued …
The profitable world of grasshopper rearing
A Surin couple is augmenting its teaching salaries by raising Patanga grasshoppers, also known as Bombay locusts, to sell their eggs and meat.
A kilogram of the grasshoppers goes for 450 baht, while the eggs can be sold for up to 10,000 baht per kilogram to other grasshopper farmers, said Somphong Cheuthong, 53, a teacher in Surin’s Sang Kha district. Continued …
SPCG keen on rooftop solar sales
SPCG Plc, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, expects to earn more revenue from sales of rooftop solar panels for residential and commercial buildings, as well as industries, as solar power becomes more popular.
A surge in electricity bills is a key factor driving demand for rooftop solar panels among households and businesses, said Pipat Viriyatranon, financial director of SPCG. Continued …
Thai shrimp farmers urged to decarbonize now to escape new EU tax net
Thailand’s shrimp farmers have been warned that a new European Union tax will take a big bite out of their billion-dollar export industry unless they start adapting now.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will collect tax on carbon-intensive imports from Jan. 1, 2026. CBAM taxes will initially apply to five products – aluminum, cement, iron and steel, electricity and fertilizers – but are expected to extend to shrimp and other agricultural products later. Continued …
Metal producers to face new tariffs
Steel and aluminum manufacturers should brace for a new levy on their exports as a result of the European Union’s (EU) introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Oct. 1 this year, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
The transitional phase of CBAM requires importers of iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen to report greenhouse gas emissions embedded in their imports without being subject to financial payments or adjustments, according to the EU. Continued …
Korean firms set to invest Bt7 billion locally
Five South Korean companies are keen to embark on new investment projects in Thailand, ranging from an electric vehicle (EV) business to the construction of a new industrial estate, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
The prospective investors are expected to allocate around 7 billion baht for the projects, said Veeris Ammarapala, governor of the IEAT, after talks with executives during a recent roadshow in South Korea. Continued …
MFP to shield ‘registered cannabis businesses’
The Move Forward Party (MFP) assured registered marijuana growers and cannabis business operators yesterday that they would be protected, even when the new government re-lists cannabis as a narcotic.
The main objective of the party’s plan to put cannabis back on the narcotics list under a ministerial regulation of the Ministry of Public Health is to allow all state officials, including police and the Office of Narcotics Control Board, to work fully to control the abuse of cannabis, said deputy MFP leader Sirikanya Tansakun. Continued …
Pleas to shorten visa approval time as Chinese tourist arrivals drop
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has urged the Department of Consular Affairs to shorten the visa approval period for Chinese tourists from up to 15 working days to facilitate tour groups from China that wish to visit Thailand.
“The current approval period is too long. Before the Covid-19 outbreak, it took only 3-5 working days to approve Chinese tourists’ visas,” ATTA President Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn said on Thursday. Continued …
Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally
If the charismatic leader of the Move Forward Party fails in his bid to become Thailand’s next prime minister, he already has another high-profile option lined up – tourism ambassador for the “Land of the Smile”.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Thursday that it is planning to use Pita Limjaroenrat, 42, to charm more tourists to the kingdom by making him a tourism ambassador. Continued …
8 of the best Thailand holidays 2023
With culture-stacked cities, world-famous beaches and jungle interiors, Thailand’s unique landscape begs to be explored. Home to some of the best yoga retreats, beach bars and Buddhist temples in the continent, it’s no wonder that history-rich Thai towns have become such tourist hot spots.
Whether passing through on a budget world tour or relaxing on a family holiday, there’s something for everyone on the traditional shores of Thailand. Take a cooking class to get familiar with the local cuisine, go on a boat trip to scuba dive in lively reefs, or take a tuk-tuk to share in the street food of the bustling night markets with good-natured locals. Continued …
Underrated tourist paradise: Thailand’s Mae Hong Son
Nestled in the far northwest of Thailand and sharing borders with Myanmar, Mae Hong Son is one of the most spellbinding locations in the kingdom and, for many reasons, an ideal spot for an offbeat summer sojourn.
Despite a wealth of unspoiled attractions, tourists are seldom aware of this paradise, partly due to its remote location, as it is located over 900 kilometers from Bangkok. However, this only adds to its mystique, as it remains unspoiled by mass tourism. Continued …
Bangkok International Food Festival 2023 starts today
The Bangkok International Food Festival 2023 starts today at CentralWorld shopping plaza and complex. The festival will be held until May 30. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to further elevate Thailand’s standing as a premier gastronomy tourism destination and provide an immersive experience for tourists.
This event, centered around the culinary arts, will showcase Thailand’s vibrant food culture. It will also leverage the power of food as one of the country’s key “soft power” foundations. Continued …
Militia leader gets 18 years in prison over US Capitol attack
The founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia was handed an 18-year prison sentence Thursday for seditious conspiracy in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the toughest penalty given yet over the Jan. 6 assault. Continued …
Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay
Squinting in the bright light of a hot summer morning, Vu Thi Thinh perches on the edge of her small wooden boat and plucks a polystyrene block from the calm waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay. Continued …
Energy majors go slow on green transition despite pressure
Most oil majors are stepping up investment in green energy amid rising activist pressure, but without abandoning fossil fuels, putting at risk reaching carbon neutrality in 2050. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
- 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 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
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