- More Hua Hin videos/Video shows Buddhist procession accident/36 provinces warned of floods/Older phones look suddenly fashionable/Food deliveries surge
- ECONOMY: Isan poll rates government’s economic work/Shippers forecast 2026 exports to grow/Genuine foreign investment or nominees?/Prospects for Thai food exports
- TOURISM: In Thailand’s sex tourism hub/Thailand Tightens Airport Security/Thailand rides the longevity fitness trend/More security in south
- THAILAND EXPERIENCE: Kui Buri – Where the Wild still roams/Making Thai Milk Tea
- CLIMATE THAILAND: Land bridge project comes at environmental cost/Green manufacturing offers opportunity/ThaiBev bottles the sun/Thailand EV investment
- FOREIGNERS BEHAVING BADLY/HUA HIN TRANSPORT and LINKS
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Is Hua Hin Actually Worth It?
There’s a city by the beach in Thailand that’s rarely mentioned in popular travel guides… but for some reason, many foreigners are moving there – Hua Hin city. Learn what life is like in Hua Hin, where you can rent an apartment (condo), how much it costs, where to eat (restaurants and street food night markets) and what delicious things there are, and what a typical day is like in a place where people come… and stay because the cost of living is quite affordable and life by the beach in Thailand is just a dream! Video …
Hua Hin Food Guide: 10 Best Restaurants To Try
Embark on a culinary journey through Hua Hin with this ultimate food guide featuring the 10 best restaurants in the area. From hidden gems to popular street food spots, explore the authentic and exotic flavors that make Hua Hin a foodie’s paradise. Taste test must-try dishes and sharid top food recommendations.
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply looking for a unique dining experience, this video is sure to satisfy your cravings for Thai cuisine and local eats. Explore the diverse culinary delights of Hua Hin and discover why it’s a haven for food lovers everywhere. Video …
Video shows moment 11-year-old drives pickup truck into Buddhist procession
CCTV footage captured the moment a vehicle driven by an 11-year-old crashed into a group of monks and worshippers during a religious procession in Mukdahan on Thursday. At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were injured, according to local hospital officials. Two of the injured remain in critical condition.
A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when a truck ploughed into them. Police said it was driven by an 11-year-old who had taken his parents’ vehicle without permission. Continued and video …
TMD warns 36 provinces of floods
Thailand has been placed on alert for heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas as Tropical Storm Maysak intensifies monsoon conditions across the country, despite the storm not being expected to move directly into Thailand.
Along the south’s eastern coast, thunderstorms are forecast over 60% of the region, with heavy rain in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Temperatures are forecast at 24-25C at the lowest and 32-35C at the highest. Continued …
Rising memory costs make older phones look suddenly fashionable
With memory prices surging and new gadgets becoming more expensive, the smartest smartphone buy in Thailand in 2026 may not be the newest flagship but last year’s premium model — still fast and polished and far less likely to make your credit card need a lie-down.
The timing could hardly be better. As the global economy remains uneven and smartphone makers face higher component costs, many buyers are thinking more carefully before upgrading. Continued …
Food deliveries surge under co-pay scheme
The government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus” co-payment scheme has helped to revive the economy and stimulate spending in the food and beverage sector, according to two online food delivery operators.
GrabFood said orders from participating merchants exceeded 500 million baht within two weeks of the scheme being extended to food delivery services on June 15. Of the company’s total food delivery orders placed under the scheme from June 15-30, 55% were valued at 100-250 baht, while 25% were worth less than 100 baht. Continued …
Isan poll rates government’s economic work as dismal
Households in the northeast are still struggling, and confidence in the economy remains weak, according to a new poll that gave the government’s economic performance low marks.
The poll, conducted by the Faculty of Economics at Khon Kaen University, surveyed 1,058 people across 20 northeastern provinces on the household-level economy in the second quarter and their expectations for the third quarter of 2026. Continued …
Shippers forecast 2026 exports to grow by at least 8%-10% despite headwinds
Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), said yesterday that Thailand’s exports in May were worth US$34.333 billion, up 10.6% and expanding for a 23rd consecutive month.
Imports were worth US$40.0445 billion, up 35.1%, resulting in a trade deficit of US$5.7114 billion. Excluding oil-related products, gold and strategic goods, exports grew by 8.6%. For the first five months of 2026, exports were worth US$162.0859 billion, up 17% from the same period of the previous year. Continued …
Genuine foreign investment or nominees?
Chinese-language delivery apps in Thailand are under scrutiny after a viral post raised questions about riders, ownership and legal compliance. Authorities are now checking whether platforms such as GOKOO, E-Gets and Feixiang fully comply with Thai laws on foreign investment. Video …
Dubai investment plan raises prospects for Thai food exports
Dubai’s image as a city of luxury, skyscrapers and world-class tourism is set to receive a major economic boost, with more than 22 billion baht earmarked to support tourism, retail and services in the second half of 2026, as the emirate seeks to maintain economic momentum and cushion the impact of developments in the Middle East.
Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Commerce Ministry, expects Dubai’s push to stimulate tourism, retail and services to support demand for food imports, creating opportunities for Thai products such as rice, seafood, processed food and seasonings to expand further in the United Arab Emirates market. Continued …
In Thailand’s sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares – and underage girls are exploited
Sky Kanyarat was playing pool in the early hours of the morning in one of Thailand’s most famous red light districts when a middle-aged foreigner with a heavy gait approached her. She had often seen him walking past the bar where she worked in Pattaya, a city about a two-hour drive from Bangkok. But this was the first time Kanyarat had seen him come in.
As he passed under the bunting of flags from around the world, it appeared “he was drunk from somewhere else because he walked wobbly,” says Kanyarat, who identifies as a ladyboy, a term commonly used in Thailand’s transgender community. Continued …
Thailand Tightens Airport Security Nationwide
Thailand will introduce tougher airport security measures based on a zero trust approach after a Thai airline cabin crew member was detained in Australia over alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The government said the case should not be viewed as an isolated incident but as a catalyst to strengthen aviation security across the entire air travel system.
Under the new policy, all flight crew, pilots, airline staff and other personnel will be subject to the same security screening standards as passengers, with no exceptions. Authorities will also increase the use of K9 detection dogs on both arriving and departing flights, particularly on higher-risk routes and at higher-risk times. Continued …
Thailand rides the longevity fitness trend to grow sportainment tourism
Thailand is moving to strengthen its role as a sportainment destination as interest in fitness travel grows alongside the longevity trend, which is reshaping exercise from a lifestyle choice into part of long-term health and travel planning.
One of the clearest examples is HYROX, the global fitness race that has helped turn gym-based training into a competitive, social and highly marketable event. The format combines a one-kilometer run with eight workout stations, using the same structure worldwide so participants can compare their performance with others across countries. Continued …
Tourism firms call for more security in south
Tourism operators in the south have urged the government to strengthen security measures after Malaysian tourists were injured in a roadside bomb attack in Tak Bai, although the incident has affected only a limited number of tour groups traveling to Hat Yai this weekend.
Sitthipong Sitthiphataraprabha, president of the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Assn., said cancellations included a group of four buses that planned trips from Kelantan to Pattani and Hat Yai through the Sungai Kolok checkpoint. Continued …
Kui Buri – Where the Wild still roams
As the afternoon heat eases across the grasslands of Kui Buri National Park, voices in the open-backed pickup truck soften to whispers. Binoculars lift. Cameras are made steady. All eyes turn toward the forest’s edge.
A gray shape emerges from the tree line, followed by another. Within seconds, a small herd of wild elephant steps into the open meadow. A baby elephant stays close to its mother, swinging its trunk clumsily as it follows the others toward the grasslands. Continued …
Making Thai Milk Tea in Bangkok
Land bridge project comes at environmental cost
Scientists and environmental groups warn the land bridge project could threaten fragile marine ecosystems and coastal communities in southern Thailand, while the government promises economic growth. Video …
Green manufacturing offers opportunity
Thailand is intensifying its efforts to combat global warming by steering investment toward green manufacturing. At the center of this strategy is the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model — a framework that aims to balance growth with sustainability.
Though it no longer commands the same spotlight it did when first introduced several years ago, BCG remains crucial to Thailand’s ambition of achieving a net-zero target by 2050, 15 years earlier than its original target. Continued …
ThaiBev bottles the sun in Thailand’s green industry push
Sustainability has moved beyond the language of annual reports. In Thailand, it is becoming something far more tangible: solar panels on factory roofs, biogas from production by-products, lighter packaging, smarter energy systems and industrial discipline that can be measured in tons of avoided carbon.
Thai Beverage, or ThaiBev, offers a polished example of this shift. The regional beverage group is using Thailand’s abundant sunlight and agricultural-industrial base to reimagine how high-volume manufacturing can operate in a low-carbon age. Continued …
Thailand EV investment tops 137-billion baht
Thailand’s ambition to become a leading electric vehicle production hub in ASEAN has gained further momentum, with investment promotion approvals in the EV industry reaching 198 projects worth more than 137 billion baht as of May.
The approved projects cover the full EV ecosystem, from electric vehicle production, batteries and key components to charging stations and battery-swapping facilities, according to Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BOI) and secretary of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee, known as the EV Board. Continued …
Chonburi Raids Target Pattaya Villa Nominee Network
Chonburi authorities launched coordinated raids across six locations in Pattaya yesterday as part of an investigation into suspected foreign nominee businesses, uncovering an unlicensed luxury pool villa operation and seizing 20 cylinders of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. Continued …
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African-led transnational drug ring busted – Continued …
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Police Detain 4 Chinese Nationals on Bus in Chumphon – Continued …
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South Korean Scammers Arrested in Bangkok – Continued …
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