- Thailand Pickleball Open Feb 16-19 at True Arena/
- Give your lover shallots this Valentine’s Day, suggests PM/
- Wine Pairing: How to Choose the Right Bottle to Drink With Your Favorite Foods/
- 44 Foreign Drivers Arrested in Patong with No Driving Licenses/
- Muay Thai and Kun Khmer: a comparative overview/
- Thailand, Malaysia unite to restore peace in deep South/
- Chiang Mai tackles PM2.5 pollution with giant vacuum cleaner/
- Salvaging the HTMS Sukhothai is costly and perilous, navy chief says/
- Chuwit Kamolvisit: Thailand’s ‘super-pimp’ turned sensational whistle blower/
- Solar D sees 100% revenue hike to Bt1 billion/
- Amata, BGRIM to develop city in EEC/
- Thailand Experience: Misty mornings and starry nights from Phayao’s Doi Phu Langka/Need to relax? Cannabis Thai Massage can soothe your mind, body, and soul/
- International: First Thai team arrives in quake-hit Turkey/Quake death toll above 23,000 in Turkey, Syria/Do fewer shark bites mean fewer sharks?/
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Thailand Pickleball Open Feb 16-19 at True Arena
The 2023 Thailand Pickleball Open is set for Feb. 16-19 at True Arena Hua Hin. As many as 140 players from many international communities are expected, including from Hong Kong, UK, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, other European countries and Thailand.
Give your lover shallots this Valentine’s Day, suggests PM
The smell of red onion is in the air this Valentine’s Day in Thailand as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha invites the public to send shallots to their lover instead of a red rose this year.
PM Prayut is pushing shallots as a symbol of love this V-day to support shallot farmers in Srisaket province in northeast Thailand.
The shallots grown by Srisaket farmers are specially marketed in Valentine’s Day packaging ready for you to present as a gift to your loved one. Continued …
Wine Pairing: How to Choose the Right Bottle to Drink With Your Favorite Foods
Despite all the deep cellars out there, most of the wine consumed is purchased on the same day that it is opened, and of that a very high percentage is uncorked and enjoyed within two hours of leaving the wine shop. That means there is an awful lot of last-minute decision making going on, much of it based on the food that it will be paired with.
The correct response to, “Can you pick up a bottle of wine on the way over?”, besides “Yes, of course,” should also be, “What’s for dinner?”
There are a few basics to pairing wine and food, and they go beyond the overly simplified “red with meat, white with seafood.” What is the taste profile of the food? Is it spicy? Is it sweet? Is it fatty? Is it lean? Continued …
44 Foreign Drivers Arrested in Patong with No Driving Licenses
Forty-four foreign drivers have been arrested in Patong for not having driving licenses.
The crackdown was launched last night after 20 French motorbike racers had been arrested after causing a public nuisance this week.
The Patong Police said that last night from 7:30pm to 10:30pm they arrested 39 foreign drivers for not wearing helmets, 44 with no driving license, and eight for jumping red lights. Continued …
Muay Thai and Kun Khmer: a comparative overview
Host Cambodia has dropped Muay Thai from disciplines for the 2023 SEA Games, and replaced it with its own version, Kun Khmer. This led to protests by Thailand that the host country had simply changed the name of the sport from Muay Thai to Kun Khmer.
Cambodia, however, argues that Kun Khmer is an ancient martial art, from which Muay Thai was born.
Thailand decided to boycott the Kun Khmer competition on grounds that the Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has announced that boxing martial arts that involve the use of fists, knees and elbows must be called “muay” only. Continued …
Thailand, Malaysia unite to restore peace in deep South
Thailand and Malaysia on Friday agreed to work together to end decades of insurgency on the Thai side of their shared border.
Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan at a Bangkok hotel on Friday to discuss security issues involving the kingdom’s restive southern border region.
Both sides agreed to work together to end insurgent violence in the Muslim-majority provinces and pave the way for development in border areas, a source said. Continued …
Chiang Mai tackles PM2.5 pollution with giant vacuum cleaner
Thailand‘s Disaster Department is testing out a giant vacuum cleaner as a way to tackle the PM2.5 dust pollution problem that plagues the northern city of Chiang Mai every “burning season.”
Every year, farmers around Thailand send their forests and fields up in smoke because it’s the cheapest way to prepare to plant new crops, but causing PM2.5 levels to shoot upward. The problem is exacerbated by the lack of rain at this time of year.
Chiang Mai is especially affected because of the sheer volume of agricultural fires in northern Thailand sending dust floating into the city, which lies in a valley. Continued …
Salvaging the HTMS Sukhothai is costly and perilous, navy chief says
Salvaging the Sukhothai from the Gulf of Thailand could cost over 200 million baht, Royal Thai Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said on Friday.
The ship sank to a depth of about 50 meters and recovering it could cause damage that will make it more difficult to determine why it sank, the admiral said.
The navy is carefully selecting qualified contractors to salvage the vessel, Choengchai added. Continued …
Chuwit Kamolvisit: Thailand’s ‘super-pimp’ turned sensational whistle blower
Chuwit Kamolvisit has earned the reputation of an anti-corruption hero after repeatedly exposing police bribery and underground businesses linked to corrupt state officials.
Once a self-declared “super pimp”, Chuwit has evolved from a massage-parlor tycoon to become a politician, a convict, a TV talk-show host, and a crusader against Thailand’s chronic corruption.
Over recent months, he has been busy acting as whistle blower, producing evidence against Chinese triad gangs and the dishonest law enforcers helping them to thrive in Thailand. He also spoke out against senior police officers, accusing them of involvement in illegal online gambling. Continued …
Solar D sees 100% revenue hike to Bt1 billion
Solar D Corp., the distributor of the Tesla Powerwall energy storage system, expects its revenue to soar by 100% this year to 1 billion baht thanks to growing demand for solar power in Thailand from both the commercial and residential sectors.
The company predicts positive business prospects in the rooftop solar panel and energy storage business in the country because the government has a clear policy to support a shift toward renewable energy, said Sumrit Sitthiwaranuwong, managing director of Solar D.
“In 2022, the company recorded total revenue of around 500 million baht,” he said. Continued …
Amata, BGRIM to develop city in EEC
Industrial developer Amata Corp. has teamed with B.Grimm Power (BGRIM) to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of Amata European Smart City, expected to serve European companies investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
The companies plan to set up a joint venture to develop the project, set to be located on 200 rai of land in Amata City Chon Buri, said Vikrom Kromadit, chief executive of Amata Corp.
“Amata will hold a 60% share in the joint venture, with the remaining 40% funded by BGRIM,” he said. Continued …
Misty mornings and starry nights from Phayao’s Doi Phu Langka
Intrepid travelers now have a new destination from where they can enjoy a sea of morning mist and bright stars – the top of 1,720-meter-high Doi Phu Langka in Phayao province.
The mountaintop in the northern province’s Pong district is part of Tham Sakoen National Park, which spans 250 square meters across Phayao and Nan.
Doi Phu Langka is some 100 kilometers from Phayao town, with the last 12km covering the scenic PY4020 Road. Continued …
Need to relax? Cannabis Thai Massage can soothe your mind, body, and soul
Over the past few years, many people have turned to alternative therapies to help manage their physical and mental health. A popular one of these is Thai massage. It is a unique practice that has been around for centuries. Moreover, it’s thought to bring the body and mind into harmony, while also providing an array of medicinal benefits.
But, in recent times, the healing power of Thai massage has been given a new twist – the use of hemp oil.
Since the legalization of cannabis in Thailand last year, the country has opened up to new possibilities in the field of medicine and wellness. And one exciting development is the combination of Thai massage with the therapeutic properties of hemp oil. This article explores the benefits and potential of this unique approach to wellness and how it’s changing the game for Thai massage therapy. Continued …
First Thai team arrives in quake-hit Turkey
The first Thai rescue team arrived in Istanbul on Friday, while the Public Health Ministry announced its readiness to send an army medical team today, said the ministry’s deputy permanent secretary Dr. Narong Apikulwanich. Continued …
Quake death toll above 23,000 in Turkey, Syria
The death toll in Turkey and Syria from this week’s catastrophic earthquake surpassed 23,600 on Friday as relief organizations struggled to overcome an array of obstacles to deliver aid to survivors in both countries. Continued …
Do fewer shark bites mean fewer sharks?
Shark attacks worldwide fell in 2022, resulting in fewer shark bite incidents compared to the past decade. In 2020, travel restrictions and beach closures were thought to have resulted in fewer encounters between humans and sharks and fewer shark bites. Continued …
Hua Hin-Suvarnabhumi bus schedule
The VIP bus service from Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport has a new Cha Am boarding location in front of Government Savings Bank. The one-way fare is 325 baht.
- 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 bus from Hua Hin to Pattaya departure time remains unchanged at 11am, at 473 baht. Tickets
Hua Hin-Pattaya bus service twice a day
Hua Hin now has twice-daily bus service to Pattaya, starting Feb. 19. The bus leaves Hua Hin at 9am and 3pm, and departs 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.
