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…
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Pranburi horticulture dries up
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province: Mango, durian and aloe vera growers in Pranburi district have been reeling from the impacts of drought conditions since March. A prolonged dry season coupled with intense heat has resulted in dried-up water sources, causing agricultural crops to wither. One figure cited in local media pegs district output to have fallen…
Prachuap Deep Sea Port eyed for ‘Land Bridge’ link
Officials Evaluate Prachuap Deep Sea Port for Integration with Thailand’s proposed ‘Land Bridge’ Project BANG SAPHAN DISTRICT: On February 23, a delegation led by Mr. Jane Namchaisiri (เจน นำชัยศิริ), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry, visited Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to assess the potential integration of Prachuap Deep Sea Port with…
Dan Singkhon border officially reopens
Thai, Myanmar nationals, vehicles permitted to cross border for delivery of goods and tourism PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: October 1, 2022: The Dan Singkhon Thailand-Myanmar border checkpoint is now open to nationals of the two countries for the purposes of goods distribution and tourism. Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Sathien Charoenruen presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony to…
Prachuap household utility bills eligible for discounts under electric scheme
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Measures recently approved by the Thai Cabinet to mitigate rising energy prices by reducing household utility bills could offer temporary relief for tens of thousands of Prachuap households, and millions across the kingdom. The National News Bureau of Thailand reports that the measures, proposed by the Ministry of Energy, include discounts on…
Prachuap Governor inspects ‘reopening readiness’ of Dan Singkhon checkpoint
KHLONG WAN, MUEANG: Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Dr. Sathien Charoenruen led a team of officials to inspect the readiness of personnel and facilities in anticipation of reopening Dan Singkhon border checkpoint to cross-border trade and traffic. The Thailand-side border checkpoint – officially named “Dan Singkhon Boundary Post” (ด้านผรมแดนสิขร) – was closed in December 2020 by…