HUA HIN: On the evening of June 1, 2024, at the Market Village shopping center in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, a press conference was held to announce that Prachuap Khiri Khan will host contestants from all over Thailand as part of the Miss Universe Thailand 2024 activities. Attendees included Ms. Jirawan Boonrit (น.ส.จิราวรรณ…
Year: 2024
Neglected health suspected in young monk’s death
KUIBURI DISTRICT, PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: At 9:00 AM on June 1, 2024, Police Captain Prasong Jaturat (พ.ต.ต.ประสงค์ จาตุรัตน์), an investigator from Kui Buri Police Station (สภ.กุยบุรี), received a report of a monk’s death at a temple in Moo 1, Kui Buri Subdistrict, Kui Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์). He immediately went to investigate…
Public urged to vet Prachuap Khiri Khan senate candidates
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Mr. Sakchai Loetkittiwattanakul (นายศักดิ์ชัย เลิศกิตติวัฒนกุล), the Director of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Election Commission (กกต.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์), announced that the names of candidates for the Senate election (สมาชิกวุฒิสภา or สว.) from all 20 occupational groups in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province have been published. He encouraged the public to participate in scrutinizing the candidates…
‘Black-Hooded Man’ murder suspect nabbed after bording Prachuap bus
CHUMPHON: On May 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, police apprehended a murder suspect after he was tracked fleeing through Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Mr. Phurinat (นายภูริณัฐ), 27, from Bangkok, nicknamed in Thai media as the “Black-Hooded Man” is a suspect in the murder of Mr. Paisan (นายไพศาล), 54, whose body was found in a…
Police raid illegal soil excavation site in Pranburi
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: At 2:00 PM on May 15, 2024, Pol. Lt. Col. Poomipat Pongboondee (พ.ต.ท.ภูมิพัฒน์ พงศ์บุณดี), Deputy Superintendent of Prevention and Suppression at Pranburi Police Station, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์), along with Pol. Sub. Lt. Wiriya Jiangwisert (พ.ต.ต.วิริยะ เจียงวิเสริฐ), Inspector of Prevention and Suppression, and Mr. Phetai Choyasit (นายเพทาย โชยะสิทธิ์), Head of Pranburi…
Royal VIP visits Prachuap steel factory, deep sea port
Bang Saphan District: Thai Royal family member made local headlines during a recent visit to strategic sites in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, also known as ‘Taan Aon’ (ท่านอ้น) is a son of HM the King Rama X, but does not currently hold a Royal ranking and is reportedly based out of New York City in…
DSI issues warning following Prachuap land investment fraud complaints
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: On May 29, 2024, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) issued a public warning regarding a scam involving individuals impersonating DSI personnel to defraud people into investing in land deals in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Victims were allegedly misled into investing 300,000 to 600,000 baht, with promises of returns between 3 to…
Resolution reached for Bang Saphan railway crossing delays
Meeting yields construction solutions for Hin Kong railway crossing dilemma as dual track progress edges closer to finish line Bang Saphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan: On April 19, 2024, at 3:30 PM, Mr. Sutin Prasertsak (นายสุทิน ประเสริฐศักดิ์), District Chief of Bang Saphan (อำเภอบางสะพาน), convened a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss and find solutions for…
Flights connecting Hua Hin with South Thailand planned
Ezy Airlines reveales new aircraft, plans for southern Thailand aviation routes On May 24, 2024, Ezy Airlines held a press conference at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, to announce the arrival of their new aircraft. The soft opening introduced their first plane, which will be operational by Q1 2025,…
Wedding scammer suspect nabbed at Prachuap resort town residence
Hua Hin, May 24, 2024: Police on Friday (May 24) arrested a woman accused of defrauding numerous betrothed couples for deposits on weddings that never took place. The suspect, named as Wimonrat was apprehended in front of an apartment in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. She was wanted under three arrest warrants issued by…