- Vehicle registration goes digital/
- Chomsin Road improvements, expansion planned/
- Heavy rainfall warning: 33 provinces hit, 70% of south Thailand to be impacted/
- COVID makes comeback in Thailand as booster fatigue leaves door open/
- Bangkok Bank raises interest rates on deposits and loans/
- Coup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward, sources say/
- GPO touts new drug to help quit smoking/
- Food delivery rider ‘delivers’ slap to pedestrian for blocking his path/
- Economy: Challenges for Thai banking system lie ahead/HSBC Thailand prepares strategy for expansion/Hotel industry strong as global travel grows: Minor Group/Tesla changes gear in Thailand, opens service center, expands charging network/Chinese electric vehicle firms eager to join Thai business group/
- Tourism: Move Forward to use tourism sector to boost economy/
- Thailand Experience: This beach is Thailand’s best-kept secret/
- International: El Nino may hammer Asian farms/US mass shootings spark fear, change lives and boost bulletproof backpack sales/
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Vehicle registration goes digital
With digital technology now playing a role in just about every aspect of our lives, vehicle registration booking is the latest service to get a digital upgrade.
The aim is to reduce steps, increase convenience and efficiency, and enhance citizen satisfaction, government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said yesterday, adding that the Department of Land Transport (DLT) is an agency extensively used by the public, especially for booking vehicle registration numbers through the internet system at the car registration number reservation website. Continued …
Chomsin Road improvements, expansion planned
In a bid to tackle traffic problems in downtown Hua Hin, the municipality has unveiled plans to expand and enhance Chomsin Road.
On Thursday, Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul, along with members of the Hua Hin Municipal Council, engineering staff from the Hua Hin Traffic Police Station, and representatives from the local community, gathered at the project site to discuss and explain the proposed road expansion to the residents and commercial property owners in the area. Continued …
Heavy rainfall warning: 33 provinces hit, 70% of south Thailand to be impacted
Heavy rainfall is expected in 33 provinces across Thailand, with the southern region facing a high risk of flash floods and landslides. The Thai Meteorological Department urges citizens to remain vigilant to sudden flooding from June 2 as 70% of the area is expected to experience torrential downpours.
The department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in certain areas of the eastern and southern provinces. Residents in these regions are advised to stay alert to potential flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hill slopes, near watercourses, and low-lying zones. Continued …
COVID makes comeback in Thailand as booster fatigue leaves door open
Thai authorities are stepping up campaigns encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and get booster shots, as COVID-19 makes a comeback.
The campaigns are designed to combat a new surge in cases, attributed to factors such as students returning for the new semester – but most importantly people’s declining immunity. Continued …
Bangkok Bank raises interest rates on deposits and loans
Following the Bank of Thailand’s decision to raise its policy interest rate on May 31 by 25 basis points to 2%, the Bangkok Bank Plc (BBL) today announced that it has raised interest rates for deposits and loans, effective as of June 2 amid the steady growth of the Thai economy.
According to BBL’s Executive VP, Suvarn Thansathit, the interest rates on deposits have been raised by 0.05-0.25%. The interest rate for savings deposits is now 0.60% per annum, while interest for 3-month fixed deposits is 0.95% per annum. Fixed deposits for 6 months now earn 1.05% per annum. Continued …
Coup-installed Senate not yet ready for Move Forward, sources say
The 250 senators appointed by the 2014 coup leaders remain a threat to the party that won the most seats in the May 14 election, Senate sources say.
A core group of senators loyal to generals Prayut Chan-o-cha and Prawit Wongsuwan are actively lobbying their peers not to vote for Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister. Continued …
GPO touts new drug to help quit smoking
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has unveiled a locally developed cytisine — an alkaloid that occurs naturally in certain plants — that can help people quit smoking, reduce treatment costs and potentially save over 12 million baht in imported drugs.
Dr. Mingkwan Suphanpong, the GPO’s director, said there are more than 9.9 million people in Thailand over the age of 15 who are classed as frequent smokers. Continued …
Food delivery rider ‘delivers’ slap to pedestrian for blocking his path
A food delivery rider who violated the law by riding on a pavement slapped a pedestrian in the face because the victim blocked his path.
Two days ago, the victim, Kitti Panantanannon, shared a video of the moment when he was attacked. In the caption, he said, “He drove a motorcycle on the pavement at a high speed and asked me, a pedestrian, why I do not give him away. He even came back to attack me. The motorcycle also did not have a registration plate.” Continued …
Challenges for Thai banking system lie ahead
The Thai banking sector has encountered numerous challenges in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in dealing with debt issues to aid borrowers facing financial difficulties.
However, as the economy gradually recovers, businesses are adapting and aligning themselves with the returning normalcy. Continued …
HSBC Thailand prepares strategy for expansion
HSBC Thailand aims to raise fresh funds and secure an additional license in preparation for local business expansion in line with the country’s economic growth.
The bank is in the process of increasing its capital by 3.1 billion baht to 25.7 billion, said Chief Executive Giorgio Gamba. Continued …
Hotel industry strong as global travel grows: Minor Group
Minor Hotels is to add 65 hotels with more than 13,000 rooms by 2025 as part of its plans to maintain the group’s position as the largest in the hotel hospitality industry, Dillip Rajakarier, group chief executive of MINT and chief executive of Minor Hotels, told a media gathering on Thursday.
The move is part of the company’s strategic plan for long-term growth and is aligned with the global trends in travel, which, said Rajakarier, would see the hotel industry continuing to grow despite the poor state of the global economy. Continued …
Tesla changes gear in Thailand, opens service center, expands charging network
Tesla is set to open its first service center in Bangkok in July, having entered the Thai market only this year to primarily sell electric vehicles online.
However, the after-sales service aspect had been unclear. Recently, Tesla announced the official opening of its first service center, along with plans to expand the charging station network to seven locations. Continued …
Chinese electric vehicle firms eager to join Thai business group
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are keen to become members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to help drive the fledging EV industry in Thailand. Continued …
Move Forward to use tourism sector to boost economy
The Move Forward Party aims to use the tourism sector as a “quick win” formula to stimulate the economy, the party leader and prospective prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat said on Wednesday.
He noted, however, that the Thai tourism sector is still suffering from tourist congestion, as 70% of tourism revenue is generated in popular destinations like Bangkok and Chonburi. Move Forward wants to see foreign tourists visit more places by allowing them to stay in Thailand longer and encouraging them to spend more cash, and is planning to introduce a “homestay act” in a bid to offer more alternatives. Continued …
This beach is Thailand’s best-kept secret
Hua Hin has it all. International branded resorts, shopping, dining and activities for all ages. Some 200 kilometers south of Bangkok, it’s known for its safe beaches and family-friendly, authentic Thai feel.
Dubbed The Royal Coast, thanks to being a favorite with Thai royalty and elite, northern Europeans also know Hun Hin’s tropical charms, visiting in their winter to laze on the beach and sup on seafood. Yet it has remained under the radar for many visitors to Thailand. Here are seven of the best things to do in Hua Hin: Continued …
El Nino may hammer Asian farms
Early signs of hot, dry weather caused by El Nino are threatening food producers across Asia, while American growers are counting on heavier summer rains from the weather phenomenon to alleviate the impact of severe drought. Continued …
US mass shootings spark fear, change lives and boost bulletproof backpack sales
The increasing frequency of gun violence and mass shootings in the United States is impacting the lives of millions of Americans, causing anxiety and prompting changes in daily routines. With National Gun Violence Awareness Day approaching, around 60% of U.S. adults have discussed gun safety with their children or other family members, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. 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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