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…
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Bang Saphan bridge collapse raises infrastructure concerns
Infrastructure vulnerability concerns raised in Prachuap Khiri Khan fallen bridge incident On February 25, 2025, the collapse of a bridge in Bang Saphan has raised serious concerns about the safety and reliability of infrastructure in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The bridge, a vital link connecting local communities and supporting essential traffic, collapsed due to what local…
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…
Prachuap Khiri Khan among top provinces for domestic tourism
HUA HIN TODAY: In June 2024, Prachuap Khiri Khan emerged as one of the top provinces for domestic tourism, recording a remarkable 934,757 visitors—a 12.71% increase compared to the same period last year. This surge highlights the region’s growing appeal as a popular destination for both local and international travelers. Known for its stunning beaches,…
New terminal opened at Hua Hin Airport
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: In a significant move to enhance its infrastructure, a new terminal opened at Hua Hin Airport on June 19, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility is set to support the growing influx of both domestic and international visitors to Prachuap Khiri Khan, reinforcing the region’s position as a key tourism and transport hub in…
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…
Prachuap Khiri Khan man arrested for BB gun Facebook fraud
NAKHON PATHOM: A 53-year-old man from Prachuap Khiri Khan is facing charges of computer fraud after police acted on an arrest warrant reportedly issued for defrauding a victim on Facebook six years ago. On June 9, 2024, at the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Division, Police Major General Teeradet Thamsuthi (พล.ต.ต.ธีรเดช ธรรมสุธีร์), Chief of the Investigation…
Phetchaburi corpse suspected to be missing teen en route to Prachuap
PHETCHABURI, Province, June 7, 2024: An autopsy has been ordered to determine whether a decaying corpse discovered off the side of the road in Phetchaburi province last week is in fact a teen reported missing from the island of Phuket, and reportedly en route to Prachuap Khiri Khan province last week. On Thursday (June 7),…
Prachuap Khiri Khan to host Miss Universe Thailand beauties
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…