Today’s news: PKK Hospital’s new MRI Diagnostic Center/Thailand’s largest naga statue/Cha Am seafood festival returns/Singing in the rain/Storing vegetables and fruits in a freezer/Best beverage container environmentally/One step closer to ‘net zero’ goal/15 million electric cars in 2023/Thai-EU trade talks/Medical Fair Thailand/Tourist taxes/The slow return of Chinese tourists/South Korean Tourists Get Slapped/Eating Spicy Food When It’s Hot Outside/ Links: Calendar of events/Airport schedule/Bangkok airport bus schedule/Hua Hin-Pattaya bus schedule/Air pollution index map/90-day online report/driver’s license/Market Village and Bluport cinemas/Emergency numbers
Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital unveils new MRI Diagnostic Center
Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital opened its state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostic center on Saturday.
The MRI diagnostic method stands out for its precision in detecting internal body abnormalities, producing high-resolution images using a magnetic field and radio frequency waves. Notably, the procedure does not expose patients to radiation, making it a preferred option for various diagnostic requirements, including brain and bone imaging. Continued …
Thailand’s largest naga statue officially unveiled in Cha Am
Cha Am seafood festival returns
Singing in the rain: Foreigners spark controversy with temple display
A group of enthusiastic foreigners sparked both amusement and criticism among Thai netizens after sharing a video of dancing and singing in the rain Gene Kelly-style in front of a crematorium at a temple in Thailand.
A foreign woman shared a video of herself and friends on her TikTok account @ks_photogallery. The video features six people taking time out to reenact the 1952 movie Singin’ in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly, while the crematorium and temple formed the backdrop. Continued …
How long can vegetables and fruits be stored in a freezer?
“My family has a habit of storing food in large quantities. How long should vegetables and fruits be stored in a freezer but retain their flavor and safety?” These issues should be of concern to all families.
Freezing is one of the easiest forms of food preservation. Although food can stay safe in the freezer almost indefinitely, that doesn’t mean it will retain its quality and flavor forever. The freezing process does, however, prevent bacteria in the food from growing. Continued …
What is the best beverage container environmentally?
Here’s a quick game for the climate-conscious. Try ranking these disposable beverage containers from least to most environmentally friendly: aluminum, glass, paperboard, plastic bottle, plastic pouch.
Unless you’re an expert in the subject, your answers are likely a long way from reality. That’s a problem. Packaging is a trillion-dollar (34.5 trillion baht) market that generates hundreds of millions of metric tons of waste yearly — but our ideas about it are often based more on hunches than solid information. Continued …
Thailand takes 2nd place as best nation for starting business
Thailand has secured the second position as the best country in the world to start a business in 2023, as per rankings published in the US News and World Report.
The “Best Countries for Starting a Business in 2023” report assessed 85 countries on various factors, such as taxes, labor conditions and other business-related conditions. The rankings to start a business this year were determined through a comprehensive survey involving more than 17,000 people worldwide. Continued …
Prime minister outlines new government’s economic policies
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday pledged to implement the Pheu Thai-led coalition government’s policies for optimum interests of the country and people.
On the first day of the new government’s policy statement at parliament, the prime minister vowed to put forward four urgent policies to boost the national economy and relieve the people’s economic woes. Continued …
Thailand Dealing with Growing Global Headwinds
Thailand’s economic recovery may be hindered by a global slowdown, and the government’s economic stimulus policies could lead to higher government debt, according to Fitch Ratings analysts.
The U.S. is expected to experience a mild recession, while Europe will see below-trend growth due to persistent inflation. China’s growth is slowing due to a severe downturn in the property sector. Thailand is also affected by the weaker global backdrop, with declining merchandise exports and below-pre-pandemic levels of tourist arrivals. Continued …
Thailand moves one step closer to ‘net zero’ goal
The Carbon Markets Club and the Thai Renewable Energy Assn. (RE 100) joined forces on Monday, signing an agreement to collaborate on initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Gloyta Nathalang, executive vice president for corporate branding, communication and sustainability activation at Bangchak Corp., and Veeradej Tejapaibul, president of RE 100, formalized their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding in a ceremony at Century Park Hotel Bangkok. Continued …
Gartner forecasts 15 million electric cars will be shipped in 2023
Nearly 15 million electric cars (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) are expected to be shipped worldwide in 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Shipments of electric cars are estimated to increase 19% in 2024, to total 17.9 million units.
Gartner forecasts that shipments of all-electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks – will total 18.5 million units in 2024, with electric car shipments representing 97% of total EV shipments next year. Continued …
Thai-EU trade talks to start next week
Thailand is preparing to embark on talks regarding a free-trade agreement with the European Union (Thai-EU FTA) next week, with the aim of concluding the deal within two years.
According to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Department of Trade Negotiations under the Commerce Ministry, the ministry is preparing to lead a team of state agencies to negotiate the first round of the Thai-EU FTA, scheduled for Sept. 18-22 in Brussels, Belgium. Continued …
Medical Fair Thailand 2023 returns next week
Next week will see the opening of the much-awaited Medical Fair Thailand 2023. This marks the first edition since 2019, a hiatus attributed to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the exhibition prepares to open its door in a matter of days, the significance of the exhibition is magnified as it welcomes 800 exhibitors hailing from 40 countries, as well as 22 national pavilions and country groups, notably featuring Latvia, Poland, and Portugal for the first time. Continued …
Tourist taxes: All of the countries you will have to pay to enter
Travel has well and truly bounced back since the pandemic, buoying tourist destinations that were crippled by restrictions and closures. But some popular destinations are once again reeling under the strain of over-tourism.
As a result, some resorted to implementing a “tourist tax” last year and others have followed suit in 2023. Continued …
What the slow return of Chinese tourists means to Thai tourism
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists, who accounted for nearly 30% of the total international arrivals to Thailand in 2019.
In every country in Southeast Asia, Chinese tourists make up a substantial number of arrivals every year. Because of that, pretty much since outbound travel from China dried up at the onset of the pandemic, tourism and hospitality professionals have had just one question on their lips: when will they be coming back? Continued …
South Korean Tourists Splash Beer at Pattaya Women and Get Slapped
Two South Korean tourists reportedly threw beer at a group of Thai women, before the group attacked them in retaliation, resulting in one tourist being injured. The incident occurred on Soi 12 near Pattaya Beach Sunday night.
Sawang Boriboon rescue workers received a report of the incident and rushed to the scene to find two unidentified South Korean men lying in the middle of the road, seemingly heavily intoxicated. Continued …
Why It Actually Makes Sense To Eat Spicy Food When It’s Hot Outside
You wouldn’t think that eating a meal of fiery Sichuan Dan Dan noodles with numbing oil or warming tom yum soup would cool you down when it’s hellishly hot outside, but it’s true. Take a look at where some of the spiciest foods come from to see that they’re usually the warmest places on the planet.
Curries, salsas, and jerks are all enjoyed in places like Thailand, Mexico, and Jamaica, where residents are seemingly unfazed by both the spicy food and the high temperatures. The answer lies not in a tolerance for either spice or heat, but rather a physiological quirk of the human body – sweating. Continued …
Town in Portugal flooded by red wine after distillery’s tanks burst
A coastal village in Portugal faced a flooding Sunday like no other as 600,000 gallons of red wine flowed through the streets of the small town of São Lorenco de Bairro, according to local outlets. Continued …
How technology and innovation shape Norway as a leader in aquaculture and sustainability
Norway is known for its cold and rough climate, which makes it challenging for humans to live in, but it is a perfect living condition for fish. This is why Norway thrives on fishing and aquaculture, a tradition that has been passed down for many generations and has become one of the biggest and most sustainable seafood exporters in the world. Continued …
The 25 most important AI words everyone should know
Most acknowledge the growing impact of artificial intelligence worldwide, but only a few understand it. People usually hear terms like “chatbots,” “machine learning”, and “large language models” and steer clear from discussing this technology. However, you can catch up by learning the most important artificial intelligence jargon. 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
Hua Hin-Chaing Mai flight schedule through October
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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