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  • Hua Hin NewsHua Hin Maya Club execs get 3 months for superspreader event

    Hua Hin Maya Club execs get 3 months for superspreader event

    Many people living in Thailand long term grow weary of the persistence of action without consequence, especially for those that are well connected or with deep pockets. But a new ruling Hua Hin gives credit where credit is due and sentenced 2 executives of the Maya Club in Hua Hin to 3 months in prison plus fines for the illegal…

  • Hua Hin NewsKitchen raiding elephant breaks same wall in house for more food

    Kitchen raiding elephant breaks same wall in house for more food

    They say elephants have exceptional memories, and today one proved that true by finding his way back to a familiar place. Perhaps Thailand’s most memed elephant, Phlai Boonchuay, has returned to the home he infamously broke into just one month ago to search for more food. The wild elephant went viral around the world when he broke down the kitchen…

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  • Tourism NewsHua Hin aims to reopen to international travellers October 1

    Hua Hin aims to reopen to international travellers October 1

    Following in the intrepid footsteps of Phuket and now Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao, the coastal city of Hua Hin has set its sights on reopening to international travellers on October 1. The provincial governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan made the announcement today despite Covid-19 infection numbers growing in the province. The plan to reopen has been in…

  • Hua Hin NewsElephant that broke into Hua Hin kitchen now in memes and ads

    Elephant that broke into Hua Hin kitchen now in memes and ads

    Andy Warhol said, “in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” But in today’s world, you haven’t arrived until you’ve become a meme. The elephant that broke the wall into a Hua Hin home’s kitchen on Sunday to snack may have gotten a taste of fame (and a taste of rice too, reportedly) when its video went viral…

  • Hua Hin NewsWild elephant breaks into home and raids kitchen in Hua Hin – VIDEO | Thaiger

    Wild elephant breaks into home and raids kitchen in Hua Hin – VIDEO

    A wild elephant busted into a home in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district yesterday, breaking through the wall and poking its head into the home’s kitchen. The elephant’s trunk reached into a shelf, knocking over kitchen supplies and grabbing what appeared to be a bag, then stuffing it into its mouth. The homeowner posted photos and a video on…

  • Covid-19 NewsDole pineapple factory has 34 new Covid-19 cases, 413 total

    Dole pineapple factory has 34 new Covid-19 cases, 413 total

    A Dole pineapple factory in Hua Hin confirmed another 34 Covid-19 infections, accounting for most of the 45 new infections in Prachuap Khiri Khan today. The canned pineapple plant previously had nearly 400 infections. In a quarantine facility within the Dole Thailand pineapple factory, mass testing people consider to be at-risk turned up the 34 new infections. The factory in…

  • Thailand video newsGood Morning Thailand | Situation in Hua Hin, bars petition for overturn of alcohol ban, Sandbox

    Good Morning Thailand | Situation in Hua Hin, bars petition for overturn of alcohol ban, Sandbox

    Today we talk with Steve Johnston about the situation in Hua Hin, Thailand bars petitioning the government to overturn the alcohol ban, Thais unable to re-enter Thailand through the sandbox program and Indonesian workers infected with Covid.

  • Hua Hin NewsHua Hin aiming for mass inoculation ahead of October re-opening

    Hua Hin aiming for mass inoculation ahead of October re-opening

    The holiday destination of Hua Hin, in the western province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, is hoping to launch a mass vaccination programme ahead of its October re-opening. The proposal comes after the National Tourism Policy Committee agreed that popular tourist destinations such as Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Buriram, and Bangkok would re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists from October 1. A…

  • Covid-19 NewsHua Hin plans to vaccinate residents next month, reopening eyed for October

    Hua Hin plans to vaccinate residents next month, reopening eyed for October

    Next month, 350,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses are planned to be sent to Hua Hin to vaccinate residents and those who work in the tourism industry. As part of the Hua Hin Recharge project, the vaccinations prepares the popular beachside town in the Prachuap Khiri Khan province for the reopening to foreign tourists. The Committee of National Tourism Policy recently approved…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid UPDATE: 2,012 new infections, provincial updates

    Covid UPDATE: 2,012 new infections, provincial updates

    2,012 new Covid-19 infections and 15 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Disease Control this morning. Over the past month, more than 32,000 Covid-19 infections have been reported. There are currently 27,119 active Covid-19 cases in Thailand. 695 patients are in critical condition with 199 of those patients on ventilators. Out of the 2,012…

  • Hua Hin NewsHua Hin to submit October re-opening plan for government approval

    Hua Hin to submit October re-opening plan for government approval

    The seaside town of Hua Hin, on the Gulf of Thailand, is working on a proposal to welcome vaccinated foreign tourists from October. Krod Rojanastien, from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, says the Hua Hin Recharge campaign aims to include the resort town in the government’s re-opening plan. He says the area has already earned a reputation for wellness holidays…

  • Thailand NewsTHAILAND NEWS TODAY | Slight drop in new cases, Pattaya Pit Bull aftermath, Australia and NZ travel bubble | April 19

    THAILAND NEWS TODAY | Slight drop in new cases, Pattaya Pit Bull aftermath, Australia and NZ travel bubble | April 19

      Thailand’s CCSA reported a total of 1,390 new Covid infections today, tallied from Thailand’s provinces in the past 24 hours. The good news is that the tally is a welcome drop in new case reports. The bad news is that it’s still a record levels of new infections, compared to the last surges in December last year and earlier…

  • Chiang Mai NewsOfficials in Chiang Mai and Hua Hin express concern amid rapid rise in infections

    Officials in Chiang Mai and Hua Hin express concern amid rapid rise in infections

    Health officials in the northern province of Chiang Mai and the western province of Prachuap Khiri Khan are on high alert amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. Prachuap Khiri Khan has now reported 334 cases, with infections rising by 141 yesterday. The outbreak is primarily centred around the Hua Hin district, with provincial health official Suriya Khuharat saying most people…

  • Hua Hin NewsHealth officials say pubs, nightlife venues the new ground zero for third wave

    Health officials say pubs, nightlife venues the new ground zero for third wave

    Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Thailand, with 967 new infections reported yesterday, when there were just 26 at the start of the month. Health officials are in no doubt where the surge is coming from, pointing the finger at nightlife venues. A rise in infections in Hua Hin appears to back up the theory first floated after a cluster…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket orders 10-day closure for entertainment venues

    Phuket orders 10-day closure for entertainment venues

    This morning the government of Phuket has ordered the closure of all entertainment venues, bars, and nightclubs on the island of Phuket for 10 days. This shutdown will effectively cancel the upcoming Songkran festival for the popular holiday destination. Three entertainment venues have been closed for 14 days starting tomorrow aside from the blanket closures, as these venues were previously…

  • Hua Hin NewsChildren injured on Hua Hin carnival ride, no safety certification submitted

    Children injured on Hua Hin carnival ride, no safety certification submitted

    3 children were injured when a carnival ride malfunctioned at the Hua Hin Red Cross Festival in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The required safety certification was not submitted and local officials are investigating, according to Mayor Nopphon Wutthikul. Carnival rides now are closed for the duration of the festival. “Preliminary inspection revealed that they had yet to submit safety certification signed…

  • Thailand NewsThe Pattaya to Hua Hin bridge. Government discusses 900 billion baht investment.

    The Pattaya to Hua Hin bridge. Government discusses 900 billion baht investment.

    The government is looking into a so-called “Thai Bridge” that would connect Pattaya to Hua Hin, an estimated 900 billion baht investment. The project would be part of the Eastern Economic Corridor development plan aimed at improving the transportation and infrastructure in Thailand. The 900 billion baht investment is expected to take 10 years to financially implement, according to chairperson…

  • Crime NewsMan wanted on murder charge killed in police shootout

    Man wanted on murder charge killed in police shootout

    A man wanted on a murder charge was killed in a police shootout yesterday in Prachuap Kiri Khan. The 36 year old man was wanted for allegedly shooting and killing his aunt with a .38 gun back in August. He allegedly shot her because she refused to testify in his favour for a court case against him for allegedly attacking…

  • World NewsHua Hin schools close after students get fever, families crossed Myanmar border

    Hua Hin schools close after students get fever, families crossed Myanmar border

    Class is cancelled for a week at 2 schools after some students reported a high fever. School officials discovered many Burmese students and parents have been crossing the Thai-Myanmar border. The Thai government recently told immigration police to patrol the country’s natural borders such as along jungles and rivers after Myanmar reported a spike in coronavirus cases. The 2 Prachuap…

  • Tourism NewsAir Asia and VietJet add some extra domestic routes

    Air Asia and VietJet add some extra domestic routes

    Whilst much of the world waits to get back into Thailand, the local airlines are starting to flex their domestic muscles and add new routes. Thai AirAsia is launching 2 new routes from Chiang Mai, starting yesterday, offering a one-way fare for as low as 790 baht on flights to Hua Hin, and Udon Thani in the northeast. The cheapie…

  • Tourism NewsTravelling domestically in Thailand brings Covid-style hotel accommodations

    Travelling domestically in Thailand brings Covid-style hotel accommodations

    As Thailand remains closed to international tourists with travel bubbles being postponed indefinitely, the country has shifted to relying on domestic tourism to close some of the gaps in profit losses. As it heavily relies on tourism, which accounts for around 15% of its GDP, hotels are adapting to welcoming domestic tourists by offering Covid-conscious accommodations. But as the popular…

  • Hua Hin NewsHua Hin bars request permission to reopen on trial basis

    Hua Hin bars request permission to reopen on trial basis

    In what could set a precedent for the rest of the country, representatives of bar owners in Hua Hin, accompanied by the Mayor of Hua Hin, have submitted a request to authorities, requesting permission to reopen for a trial period. Citing the apparently successful suppression of the Covid-19 virus around Thailand, and the fact that most other businesses have been…

  • Tourism NewsPrachuap Khiri Khan’s scenic Ao Manao beach reopens today

    Prachuap Khiri Khan’s scenic Ao Manao beach reopens today

    Chon Buri and Hua Hin aren’t the only places reopening their beaches. Today, Ao Manao, the scenic beach in the western province of Prachuap Khiri Khan will also be open to the public. The crescent shaped bay belongs to the Air Force Wing 5 miltary base. Like all Thai beaches, it’s been closed for two months due to the Covid-19…

  • Covid-19 NewsPrachuap Khiri Khan locks down ‘until further notice’

    Prachuap Khiri Khan locks down ‘until further notice’

    The Prachuap Khiri Khan municipality, 240 kilometres south of Bangkok, has locked down the province from April 3 to combat the spread of the Coronavirus Covid-19, ” with immediate effect until further notice”. The announcement includes Prachuap Khiri Khan’s main seaside town Hua Hin. The announcement, included on the Thailand Tourism Authority website, says there are now screening measures at…

  • Tourism NewsExpansion of airport to make Hua Hin an international tourist destination

    Expansion of airport to make Hua Hin an international tourist destination

    Hua Hin, long considered a bucolic backwater compared with other resort destinations in Thailand, may be about to morph into something quite different; local media reported on Saturday that the Thai government has approved a major expansion of Hua Hin’s Airport, which could turn the sleepy resort town into a genuine international tourist destination rivalling other more established destinations in…

  • Hua Hin NewsTale of two cities – Hua Hin vs Pattaya

    Tale of two cities – Hua Hin vs Pattaya

    by Kornrawee Panyasuppakun Property buyers looking to buy a seaside villa or condo in a coastal town in Thailand, relatively close to Bangkok, confront one question – should I buy a property in Hua Hin or Pattaya? And rightly so, because these two choices have similar aspects. Both have kilometres of coastline, good beaches, and are just a couple of…

  • PropertyHua Hin property market stabilises

    Hua Hin property market stabilises

    The condominium market in Hua Hin is returning to a “balanced state” thanks to a slow down in the launch of local developments in the coastal town. This follows the opening of many developments in 2011 and 2012, causing demand to fall behind the supply. Knight Frank Thailand’s director of research Risinee Sarikaputra says that in the middle of 2019, the…

  • ExpatsBritish man arrested in Hua Hin for overstaying his visa

    British man arrested in Hua Hin for overstaying his visa

    PHOTO: Naew Na A 22 year old British man is in police custody in Hua Hin for having overstayed his visa. An official under the command of the chief of Prajuab Khiri Khan immigration handed the man over to the police, as it is understood that he has overstayed his visa by 143 days. SOURCE: ThaiVisa and Naew Na

  • Environment NewsHua Hin to sterilise 600 monkeys in effort to control numbers

    Hua Hin to sterilise 600 monkeys in effort to control numbers

    PHOTO: Wikipedia Thai PBS World reports that Hua Hin is launching a mass sterilisation of monkeys in an effort to manage the population. The programme is being run by Thailand’s National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation department, and will see 600 long-tailed macaque monkeys sterilised. The monkeys are in the Khao Takiab and Khan Hin Lek Fai hill of Hua…