- So where are the aliens hiding in Hua Hin?
- Hua Hin Beach Life 2023 festival in Khao Takiab, July 21-23/
- Beer Truck Overturns in Nakhon Pathom: Over 2,500 Cases Lost/
- Pita Is Confident In ITV Case; Anutin, Prawit Deny Being Involved/
- Egg Price Hike Hits Low-Income People; Food Vendors Try to Cope/
- Pattaya Finally Removing Unsightly Electrical Wires off Walking Street/
- Nearly 6,400 people laid low in Phuket by digestive disease outbreak/
- Thailand’s National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss/
- Narathiwat locals go gold hunting in canals for additional income/
- Economy: Parsing the economic impact of the parched season/Plan to relocate factories to industrial estates on track/
- Thailand Experience: Ten waterfalls worth visiting during the rainy season/Surin’s connection to the ancient Khmer Empire/
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So where are the aliens hiding in Hua Hin?
It was a balmy summer evening’s dusk in Hua Hin, the seaside resort town south of Bangkok. I was sipping a vodka and tonic on the sea-facing porch of a quiet local hotel, swatting mosquitoes and looking out into the gloom. The air-quality index was good, as was visibility, and I recognized many constellations. Then the stars began to move.
First, one slid to the left and veered right, gaining speed and distance until it was far out to sea. Meanwhile, three more flew in from left field, moving in a tight V formation. A sharp laser-like beam of light emanated from the foremost light. More flew in, some projecting lights, others with blinking signals of different colors. Continued …
Beer Truck Overturns in Nakhon Pathom: Over 2,500 Cases Lost
Traffic in Nakhon Pathom came to a halt yesterday when a beer-laden tractor-trailer overturned on the Malai Maen road near Nong Ngu Lueam village, causing widespread congestion and scattering its cargo across the carriageway.
The trailer, registered in Prachuap Khiri Khan, was carrying a full load of beer when it tipped over, spilling approximately 2,520 cases of beer — worth at least 1 million baht — across the inbound lane to Nakhon Pathom city. Continued …
Pita Is Confident In ITV Case; Anutin, Prawit Deny Being Involved
Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat expressed confidence on Tuesday that he will survive the ITV share ownership scrutiny because he and his party have more information to fight against the allegation.
Pita was also asked about another possible move where 50 MPs could force the voting for the new PM to be deferred, citing Pita’s alleged lacking of qualifications. He said he’ll have to look into the legal details on the matter first. Continued …
Egg Price Hike Hits Low-Income People; Food Vendors Try to Cope
Thai low-income people face rising costs of living as the price of eggs increases, which has a significant impact on their lives, as an egg is a basic protein for low-income people.
Chicken farms in several provinces have already increased their retail prices from 3.60 baht per egg, on May 15, to 3.80 baht per egg. The price is also expected to rise to 4 baht per egg soon. Continued …
Pattaya Finally Removing Unsightly Electrical Wires off Walking Street
The unsightly mess of electrical wires above Pattaya Walking Street are finally being dismantled in response to completion of an underground cable installation project.
The underground cable project, which is part of the city’s plan to improve the street’s scenery, has been carried out off and on over the past few years and caused a lot of inconvenience to tourists and residents alike. Continued …
Nearly 6,400 people laid low in Phuket by digestive disease outbreak
A viral outbreak targeting the digestive system has left near 6,400 people fighting diarrhea in Phuket province in the last week.
Dr. Kusak Kukiattikul from Phuket’s public health said on Tuesday that the number of patients were the highest on June 8, adding that both Thai and foreigners had developed symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. Continued …
Thailand’s National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss
From her yard, she can see the place where it happened. The spot out back by the eucalyptus trees that she ran to, and immediately understood what had happened – the stillness, the odd calm that hung over the site of the calamity.
Piyawan Daonan is standing in her driveway in Tha Thakiap, a district in the Thai province of Chachoengsao. The 42-year-old, slender mother of two can only fall asleep these days with the help of medication – a restless slumber punctuated by nightmares – ever since she became a widow. Without looking herself, she points to the place, just a couple hundred meters away, where her husband was trampled to death by an elephant. Continued …
Narathiwat locals go gold hunting in canals for additional income
Apart from rubber and fruit farming, the residents of Phukhao Thong community in Sukhirin district of Narathiwat province also pan for gold in the canals to generate income.
A 66-year-old Phukhao Thong community resident, Saengarun Chanhom, said on Tuesday that locals can pan for gold throughout the year as they were not allowed to use machines for the activity. Continued …
Parsing the economic impact of the parched season
The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.
The department said the total rainfall throughout the country during the rainy season will be lower this year than in 2022, roughly 5% below the annual average. This anticipated decrease in rainfall may result in prolonged dry spells across numerous regions, leading to potential water shortages. Continued …
Plan to relocate factories to industrial estates on track
The Industry Ministry is planning to push domestic manufacturers to relocate their factories to industrial estates to enhance business operations and minimize the environmental impact caused by factories.
“We want to see entrepreneurs move their manufacturing bases to industrial zones, be they the industrial estates under the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) or the industrial parks under the Department of Industrial Works,” Nattapol Rangsitpol, the Industry Ministry’s permanent secretary, said on Monday. Continued …
Ten waterfalls worth visiting during the rainy season
The rainy season is an ideal time to visit Thailand’s waterfalls, because they are at their most beautiful.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has recommended 10 such waterfalls located in national parks across the country. These include: Continued …
Surin’s connection to the ancient Khmer Empire
Surin is a province located in northeastern Thailand, known as Isaan. It is situated about 450 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Surin is famous for its rich cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and unique attractions.
One of the most prominent features of Surin is its connection to the ancient Khmer Empire. The province is home to several Khmer historical sites and ruins, such as the Prasat Sikhoraphum and Prasat Ta Muen temples. These structures showcase the architectural brilliance and influence of the Khmer civilization that once thrived in the region. Continued …
Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalization
In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau. Continued …
Ukraine advances in counteroffensive, NATO pledges support
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised the progress of his troops as they advance near the city of Bakhmut in the east and on the southern front. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has also acknowledged Ukraine’s progress in its counteroffensive against Russia, promising increased support from NATO leaders in their upcoming meeting. Continued …
Influencers overtaking journalists as news source
TikTok influencers and celebrities are increasingly taking over from journalists as the main source of news for young people, according to a report published Wednesday by the Britain-based Reuters Institute. Continued …
Trump pleads not guilty
The indictment of Donald Trump unfolded in two distinct arenas on Tuesday afternoon – a federal courtroom in Florida and the realm of public opinion. Within the Miami courthouse, Trump and his legal representatives maintained a composed demeanor. A lawyer for the former president informed the judge that Trump was pleading not guilty to all charges. 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.
UPDATED: 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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