Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan — 8 February 2026 — Voters across Prachuap Khiri Khan elected three new Members of Parliament in Thailand’s 8 February 2026 General Election, one for each of the province’s constituency seats. Prachuap Khiri Khan is allocated three constituency MPs, as determined by the provincial allocation under Thailand’s 400‑seat electoral system. According…
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Prachuap Kids Ready to Ride in “Bike & Balance Champions 2025” at Market Village Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan — This 24 August 2025, children cyclists are invited to join the “Market Village Huahin Bike & Balance Champions 2025”, a vibrant cycling event for young riders hosted at Market Village Hua Hin. Organized for ages 1 year 6 months to 9 years 11 months, the competition includes balance bike…
Cloud Seeding operations in Prachuap Khiri Khan to ‘alleviate drought’
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: In a coordinated effort to combat the ongoing drought affecting agricultural areas across Thailand, the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department has launched cloud seeding operations in several provinces, including Prachuap Khiri Khan. The operations aim to provide much-needed rainfall for agricultural lands and to replenish water reservoirs throughout the country. On…
International flights back to Prachuap by 2026
Hua Hin Airport upgrades to facilitate international flights connecting Prachuap Khiri Khan by next year [April 22, 2025] Hua Hin Airport is set for a major upgrade with an investment of 300 million baht, aimed at resuming international flights by 2026. The Thai government and local authorities have committed to completing the necessary infrastructure improvements…
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…
Southern Thailand double-track railway ‘completed’
BANG SAPHAN: In a significant achievement for Thailand’s infrastructure, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced that the final section of the double-track railway connecting Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon via Prachuap Khiri Khan has reportedly been ‘fully operational’ since August 2024. This development is a key milestone in the Southern Railway Double-Track Project, which is…
Showcasing Prachuap cattle farmer poverty alleviation efforts
Governor Somkid presides over Prachuap cattle release royal ceremony KUI BURI DISTRICT: On June 19, Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor, Somkid Chantamrit (สมคิด จันทมฤก) presided over the ceremony for the “Royal Cattle Release and Ownership Transfer Project” at Kui Buri Temple (วัดกุยบุรี), Kui Buri District (อ.กุยบุรี), Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์). The event was held in…
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…
Thai PM touts Prachuap’s Hua Hin airport as ‘aviation hub’
Prime Minister visits Hua Hin Airport on day off, Praises progress towards aviation and tourism hub status On June 16, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (เศรษฐา ทวีสิน) visited Hua Hin Airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to assess its readiness and ongoing developments. The visit, which took place during his day off, focused on the…
Planned August launch for Prachuap Khiri Khan tourism train
HUA HIN, June 15, 2024: The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to introduce its newest tourism train, the SRT Royal Blossom, in mid-August after a successful test run from Bangkok to the north part of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The trial journey from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok to Hua Hin station…