Mueang District: February 11, 2026: More than two dozen undocumented foreign workers were detained during a government-led immigration sweep at a local fresh market in central Mueang district of Prachuap Khiri Khan, authorities confirmed Saturday. The early-morning sting operation, conducted jointly by officials from the provincial labor office, immigration police, and soldiers from Royal Thai…
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Prachuap tourism bumps as economy slumps
Prachuap Khiri Khan [December 27, 2024]: Despite Prachuap tourism seeing a boost in 2024, the overall provincial economy saw a 5% downturn. This was primarily due to declines in agricultural production and rising costs for local businesses. Agricultural income, a crucial sector for the province, saw a sharp drop of 14.2% as market output struggled…
Prachuap Khiri Khan rail freight to excel Durian exports to China
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, June 15, 2024: Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is speeding up the development of rail infrastructure to shorten shipping times in response to high demand for Thai durians in China. The ministry’s focus is on enhancing Container Yard (CY) facilities at Saplee Station in Chumphon province. This improvement aims to facilitate the efficient…
Illegal ‘foreign’ businesses targeted in nationwide crackdown
BANGKOK, May 22, 2024: Foreign-owned, -operated or -controlled businesses in Prachuap Khiri Khan are among thousands being scrutinized nationwide for regulatory compliance as part of the latest crackdown. According to the Bangkok Post see original story at end) the Department of Business Development (DBD) on May 20 briefed diplomats and international organizations in Thailand on…