- Anantasila’s Got Talent event set Wednesday/
- Hua Hin Beach Life, July 21-23/
- Officials in Hua Hin brief Night Market traders against selling counterfeit goods/
- Major Muay Thai tournament coming to Hua Hin/
- Magazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot/
- Storm Talim advances on Thailand/
- Coalition decides to propose Pita as its PM candidate in second round/
- Senators plan moves to derail people’s choice PM/
- The promises and perils of crowdfunding hospital bills in Thailand/
- Chon Buri resident’s lucky escape from giant lizard lurking in toilet/
- Economy: Home buyers looking to resell properties/Thailand now world’s 2nd largest exporter of canned/processed fish/
- Tourism: International tourism set to fall short next year/
- Thailand Experience: Bangkok’s Chef Ton: The face of Thailand around the globe/
- International: Vietnam implements unlimited re-entry 90-day e-visa/After bridge attack, Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain deal/
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Officials in Hua Hin brief Night Market traders against selling counterfeit goods
Officials have briefed traders at Hua Hin Night Market about selling counterfeit goods to locals and tourists.
The move is part of a concerted effort to combat intellectual property infringement,
and comes after a meeting was held on July 14 in the Hua Hin municipal office. Continued …
Major Muay Thai tournament coming to Hua Hin Sunday
On Sunday, July 23, Hua Hin will play host to a Muay Thai tournament aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural prowess and boosting its economy and tourism sector.
Organized by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Hua Hin Sports Development Assn., this event aims to showcase the country’s soft power and reinforce the positive image and attitude of Thai citizens. Continued …
Magazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot
Thailand secured its position as the world’s ninth-best retirement spot on International Living Magazine’s 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index. The index ranks countries based on their suitability for retirees, taking into account various factors, including cost of living, cost of healthcare, cultural activities, and more.
In the 2023 index, Thailand shares the spotlight with other popular retirement destinations such as Portugal, Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Spain, Greece, and France. Notably, Thailand is the only Asian country featured in this esteemed group. Continued …
Storm Talim advances on Thailand
Several provinces are likely to be hit with heavy to very heavy rain from today to Thursday due to the influence of severe tropical storm Talim, the Thai Meteorological Department said in a weather warning issued today.
The department said the storm is hovering over Guangxi region in southern China, with wind speeds at the eye of about 100 km/hour. It is moving west at 20 km/hour and is expected to make landfall in upper Vietnam today or tomorrow and will downgrade into a depression and a severe low-pressure area, respectively. Continued …
Coalition decides to propose Pita as its PM candidate in second round
The Move Forward-led eight-party coalition has decided to propose Pita Limjaroenrat as its candidate for prime minister in the second round of voting on July 19. The decision was made at a meeting of the eight-party coalition on Monday at Thai Summit Tower in Bangkok, Pita revealed.
The 42-year-old candidate said that he would still run for the coalition, but added that if he did not see a “significant” improvement in support, he would be prepared to back Pheu Thai’s nominee. Continued …
Senators plan moves to derail people’s choice PM
On Monday, a group of Thai senators announced they would oppose the renomination of Pita Limjaroenrat to parliament as prime minister on Wednesday. The move comes as concerns also grow about the potential intervention of the Constitutional Court on the same day. The court has a petition before it which could ultimately see the Move Forward Party dissolved.
The week is expected to see significant development in the political arena, with all the signs pointing toward a plot by conservative elements to derail the democratic agenda of the Move Forward Party. Continued …
The promises and perils of crowdfunding hospital bills in Thailand
For the 67 injured Brits who have appealed for cash to pay hospital bills in Thailand since the beginning of 2023, charity giving is both the first stop and a last resort. The British government and insurance companies will instantly recommend the route to distraught families, but the relatives in question can’t find mega-cash anywhere else in any case.
Commercial funding platforms such as the highly popular GoFundMe handle most of the campaigns. A review of the ads suggests that the average amount requested was around 25,000 GBP, with about 40% of the cash actually donated by the time the ad was cancelled or, more commonly, simply fell into disuse. Continued …
Chon Buri resident’s lucky escape from giant lizard lurking in toilet
A resident of the Bang Nang community in Chon Buri’s Phan Thong district encountered an outsized lizard in his toilet. He was fortunate enough to evade a potential bite after doing his business as usual and alerted others of the lurking danger with detailed posts on social media.
Late at night, when Tiwa Kheawsom was using his bathroom, he noticed an eerie image after flushing the toilet. Much to his amazement, it was the head of a giant lizard lodged in the toilet. Despite his repeated attempts at flushing, the lizard refused to retire into the drainage system. Continued …
Home buyers looking to resell properties
With more people struggling to repay home loans, the number of second-hand homes and condos posted for sale is on the rise. The increase in non-performing assets (NPA), or foreclosed homes in the real estate market appeals to foreigners seeking residential properties. in prime locations.
According to Anchana Vallipakorn, co-founder and CEO of Baania (Thailand), the overall second-hand property market in Bangkok has seen a significant increase in the number of listings in five districts, namely Huai Khwang, Wattana, Chatuchak, Khlong Toei, and Ratchathewi. Continued …
Thailand now world’s 2nd largest exporter of canned/processed fish
Thailand has emerged as the world’s second-largest exporter of canned fish and processed fish products, after China, and the top exporter in ASEAN.
The expansion is being driven by free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries such as Japan, Chile, Peru and China, the Commerce Ministry said. Continued …
International tourism set to fall short next year
Tourism revenue from the international market in 2024 will not be able to match the level recorded in 2019, as the target has been downgraded to 1.92 trillion baht from an earlier target of 2.29 trillion baht due to the impact of a “polycrisis”, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
However, the overall target has been maintained at 3 trillion baht, as the agency will push the domestic market to reach 1.08 trillion baht next year. Continued …
Bangkok’s Chef Ton: The face of Thailand around the globe
Easily one of the more approachable and friendly chefs, chef Ton isn’t just a pretty face. The first Thai chef to take home the coveted No.1 spot, chef Ton is also the only chef to achieve the top spot and have two restaurants in the top five on the Asia’s 50 Best 2023 list. His other fine dining restaurant, Nusara, is No.3.
“The day after we won, Le Du’s inbox had almost 1,000 emails for reservations, which is something we have never seen before. This led to us to open reservations three months in advance. Everyday we have about 80 people on the waiting list and we haven’t added any more seats. Le Du can seat around 36 people and can only do about 60 covers, maximum. Though we don’t actually do two covers a night because we want people to enjoy and take their time. We don’t want to rush them through the experience,” says chef Ton. Continued …
Vietnam implements unlimited re-entry 90-day e-visa
An extension of the E-visa to 90 days is expected to lure more oversea tourists to Vietnam. Starting on Aug. 15, upon being granted an e-visa, a visitor can enter and exit unlimited times within 90 days without obtaining a new visa. Continued …
After bridge attack, Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain deal
Russia said on Monday that it had halted participation in a landmark UN-brokered deal, which allowed Ukrainian grain to be exported through the Black Sea, just hours after Moscow said Ukraine had attacked the Crimean Bridge. Continued …
UPDATED! 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.
UPDATED! 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
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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
- Department of Hughways – 1586
- State Railway – 1590
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