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  • 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 honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, which will take place on July 28, 2024. The ceremony was attended by … Read more
  • Prachuap textiles promoted in northern Thai cultural event
    Prachuap Khiri Khan TAT Office Leads Media leverages ‘soft power’ of Prachuap textiles in Prae culture show PHRAE PROVINCE: On July 29, 2024, Mr. Aachawan Kongkanan, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, led a group of media representatives, the Hua Hin-Cha-am Tourism Business Association, and local business owners on an educational tour to “Local Wisdom Learning Center” in Long District, Phrae Province (อ.ลอง จ.แพร่). The group was welcomed by Mr. … Read more
  • 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 rail transportation of durians to China via Prachuap Khiri Khan, linking through western, central, and northeastern Thailand. It is anticipated that … Read more
  • 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 airport’s advancements as part of a broader initiative to transform it into a key aviation and tourism hub. Prime Minister Srettha … Read more
  • 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 was attended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (เศรษฐา ทวีสิน), who thoroughly inspected the train upon its arrival. The SRT Royal Blossom … Read more
  • Rogue cows seized in Prachuap Khiri Khan suspected to be trafficked livestock
    TAP SAKAE District, June 14, 2024: Prachuap Khiri Khan Customs officials are looking into whether or not the 12 rogue bull cows they seized on Friday were smuggled into Thailand from Myanmar. According to a local media report, at 12pm on June 14, Mr. Ram Singthosapitak, the district chief of Tapsakek (ทับสะแก), assigned Mr. Thanongsak Rungrasmi, the deputy district chief, and Mr. Chat Chakam, the district administrator responsible for security, along with officers from the Huai … Read more
  • Former Prachuap Khiri Khan prison warden ‘liable’ in ‘housewife’ operation
    JUNE 12, 2024: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is pursuing charges against the former warden of Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Prison for criminal liability in a prisoner-run business operation. The finding follows an investigation of Sutin Chidchob (สุทิน ชิดชอบ) who was accused of misusing power to establish a housewives’ group to sell food and drinks within the prison without necessary permissions. Chutarat Luangpermsakul (จุฑารัตน์ เหลืองเพิ่มสกุล), the NACC Provincial Director, revealed that between July 2014 and September … Read more
  • Cops hunt for Prachuap Khiri Khan suspect in ‘Phuket teen’ girl murder
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: An arrest warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Prachuap Khiri Khan resident suspected of murdering a 21-year-old girl whose corpse was found off the side of the highway earlier this week in Phetchaburi province. UPDATE: The suspect was arrested by police on Sunday June 9) night in Prachuap Khiri Khan. See below for more details. As originally reported in Tricove.Asia, citing a Thai source news report, police suspected the corpse was that … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan senate elections (district) run smooth
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: On June 9, 2024, the district-level Senate elections took place at various locations in Prachuap Khiri Khan, including the gymnasium of Wat Thammikaram Municipal School in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District, one of the eight designated voting sites in the province. Candidates arrived to register with election officials from 8:00 AM, representing various occupational groups. After the registration period ended at 9:00 AM, the district election director briefed all candidates on the voting … Read more
  • 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 Division, revealed that under the directive of Acting Police Chief General Kittirat Phanphet (พล.ต.อ.กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์), Deputy Police Chief General Thana Chuwong … Read more
  • 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), local media reported that Pol. Col. Thip Khengkhoom (พ.ต.อ. ธิป เข่งคุ้ม), Superintendent of Khao Yoi Police Station (สถานีตำรวจภูธรเขาย้อย) had led officers … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan teachers’ savings cooperative announces benefits for its childless members
    JUNE 2024: Childless members of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Teachers’ Savings Cooperative (สหกรณ์ออมทรัพย์ครูประจวบคีรีขันธ์ จำกัด) over the age of 50 have until the end of the month to apply for special welfare benefits.The deadline was noted in an announcement by the cooperative outlining the benefits for its childless members for the year 2024, under regulations established in 2013. Members who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive the benefits: Eligible members will receive a welfare payment … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan transport company operations showcased
    BANG SAPHAN DISTRICT: A Prachuap Khiri Khan transport company’s operations and best practices were recently on display for a site visit tour by local government officials. On June 6, 2024, Mr. Udom Sodsai (นายอุดม สดใส), Managing Director of Line Transport Company Limited (บริษัท ไลน์ ทรานสปอร์ต จำกัด), a part of SVL Group’s (เอสวีแอล กรุ๊ป) land transport business, welcomed Mr. Suthin Prasertsak (นายสุทิน ประเสริฐศักดิ์), District Officer of Bang Saphan (นายอำเภอบางสะพาน), along with the team from Thong Chai Police … Read more
  • Bleached Prachuap Khiri Khan snorkeling islands to be closed to tourists
    June 3: Hat Wanakorn National Park in Thap Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, has announced the closure of the Koh Jaan (เกาะจาน) and Koh Thaitree (เกาะท้ายทรีย์) islands to tourism starting June 11. This decision comes in response to significant coral bleaching observed in the reefs around Charn Island. Additionally, June marks the lowest tides of the year, making snorkeling activities potentially damaging to the delicate marine ecosystem and hazardous for tourists. The park authorities have … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan boosts sea turtle conservation efforts
    BANG SAPHAN DISTRICT, June 3, 2024: The National Parks Department has intensified its efforts to protect sea turtle nesting sites in In Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Mr. Somjet Jantana (นายสมเจตน์ จันทนา), Director of the Conservation Area Administration Office 3, Phetchaburi Branch (สำนักบริหารพื้นที่อนุรักษ์ที่ 3 สาขาเพชรบุรี), announced that patrols have been organized to monitor green sea turtle (เต่าตนุ) nesting in Ao Thian (อ่าวเทียน) and the Prachuap Port Company Limited (บ.ท่าเรือประจวบ จำกัด) area, Moo 3, Mae Ramphueng Subdistrict (หมู่ที่ … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Pranburi Forest Park eco tourism draw
    May 29, 2024: Pranburi Forest Park in Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, has become a prime destination for eco-tourism, drawing an average of over 10,000 visitors per month. From January to May 2024, the park welcomed a total of 51,192 visitors, with 80% being Thai tourists and the remaining 20% comprising European and Chinese tourists, according to Somsak Kreethathorn, head of Pranburi Forest Park. The peak months for visitation were January through March, while May … Read more
  • 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 บุญฤทธิ์), Deputy Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Prachuap office; Mr. Atichart Chaisri (นายอติชาติ ชัยศรี), Deputy Mayor of Hua … Read more
  • 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 along with doctors from Kui Buri Hospital and local rescue personnel. The deceased, identified as Phra Venus (พระวีนัส), 21, from Ban … Read more
  • 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 for any legal violations related to the election. Citizens can report any suspicious activities to the provincial election commission office. In … Read more
  • ‘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 condominium in Nonthaburi Province (จ.นนทบุรี). The suspect allegedly searched the victim’s property before fleeing the scene. Mr. Phurinat was arrested at … Read more
  • 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 District Volunteers, conducted an inspection at a soil excavation site in Ban Nong Ka (บ้านหนองกา), located within the Pranburi Subdistrict Administrative … Read more
  • 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 the US.  As reported in Thai media, he, along with a delegation, visited the steel industrial area in Bang Saphan district, … Read more
  • 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 5 million baht. One victim reportedly invested 600,000 baht and faced threats from the fraudsters. The scheme involved fraudsters claiming to … Read more
  • 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 the construction of the Hin Kong (บ้านหินกอง) railway crossing in Moo 2, Pong Prasat Subdistrict (ตำบลพงศ์ประศาสน์), Bang Saphan District, Prachuap Khiri … Read more
  • 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, and highlighted new routes connecting Hua Hin to southern Thailand. This initiative aims to boost tourism, support the economy, and sustain … Read more
  • 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 the Samut Prakan Provincial Court, Chon Buri District Court, and Thon Buri Criminal Court. The arrest followed numerous reports from victims … Read more
  • Suspect in Cha-ahm shooting at large as victims hospitalized in Hua Hin
    HUA HIN, May 22, 2024: A man and a woman are being treated for gunshot wounds at a hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan province as police pursue the culprit in Tuesday’s shooting. On May 22 at 9:30 PM, Police Lieutenant Sutat Majiao (รตท.สุทัศ มะเจี่ยว) of Cha-Am Police Station (สภ.ชะอำ), Phetchaburi Province (จ.เพชรบุรี), received a report of a shooting incident in Moo 7, Ban Nong Chang Yiab (บ้านหนองช้างเหยียบ), Rai Mai Pattana Subdistrict (ต.ไร่ใหม่พัฒนา), Cha-Am District (อ.ชะอำ). Upon … Read more
  • 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 regulations under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999. The meeting emphasized the importance of foreign investors understanding and complying with … Read more
  • Hong Kong travel agents eye Prachuap Khiri Khan,  Phetchaburi tourism
    HUA HIN, May 21, 2024: Destinations in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi provinces May soon be on the cards for many new Chinese Hong Kong tour groups. Mr. Achawan Kongkanand (นายอาชวันต์ กงกะนันทน์), Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan Office (ททท.สำนักงานประจวบฯ) on Tuesday (May 21) announced that TAT’s Hong Kong office brought 80 representatives from The Federation of Hong Kong Chinese Travel Agents (FHCTA), led by President Mr. Steve Lam and Perry … Read more
  • Bid for Hua Hin to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network gains momentum
    HUA HIN, May 20, 2024: Key tourism and education leaders in Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Hua Hin’s bid to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The signing took place during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Thai Federation of Provincial Tourism Associations (TFOPTA) at the Hua Hin Grand Hotel and Plaza. Signatories included Mr. Anak Anurak (นายเอนก อนุรักษ์), President of TFOPTA; Mr. Chamnarn Srisawat (นายชำนาญ ศรีสวัสดิ์), President of … Read more
  • Quiet Start to senate election registration in Hua Hin
    HUA HIN: On May 20, the first day of Senate election registration at the Hua Hin District Office in Prachuap Khiri Khan saw a steady stream of applicants, but the atmosphere was notably subdued. Strict legal requirements and stringent eligibility criteria have deterred some previously interested candidates due to incomplete qualifications. The opening day for Senate election registration in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, was marked by a quieter-than-expected turnout. Provincial election inspectors, including Mr. Prachuap … Read more
  • 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 by as much 10 fold — 20 tons, compared to the 200 tons harvested in the previous year. The drought situation … Read more
  • Hua Hin ‘pivotal gateway’ in tourism drive
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Hua Hin Airport’s pivotal role in shaping the tourism landscape of Thailand’s lower central region takes center stage in the latest drive by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Positioned as a crucial gateway, Hua Hin Airport is undergoing significant upgrades to transform into an international hub by 2025, bolstering accessibility for travelers. This strategic focus aligns with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s directive to highlight the ‘4 Buri’ cities—Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and … Read more
  • Myanmar laborer electrocuted from rice cooker
    KUIBURI, May 17, 2024: At 9:00 AM on May 17, 2024, Police Lieutenant Prasong Jaturong (พ.ต.ต.ประสงค์ จาตุรงค์) responded to an alert of an electrocution death at a rental house in Moo 7, Kui Buri Subdistrict, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The deceased, identified as Myint, also known as Mr. Thong (นายทอง), 52, a Myanmar national working at a local pineapple factory, was found with a live electrical wire in his hand and burn marks on his body. … Read more
  • Deputy PM pushes eco, recreation projects in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi
    BANGKOK, May 16, 2024: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, General Patcharawat Wongsuwan (พล.ต.อ.พัชรวาท วงษ์สุวรรณ) has directed relevant agencies to expedite the development of several ecological-recreation projects in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi provinces.  Discussed during a “Lower Region 2 development” meeting, the projects include solar-powered water distribution systems in the two provinces, as well as development of recreational forest areas in Khao Tao (เขาเต่า) of Pak Nam Pran Subdistrict (ต.ปากน้ำปราณ) … Read more
  • 14 perish, 35 hospitalized in bus smash outside Prachuap
    Mueang Prachuap, May 14: A bus crash early on Tuesday claimed the lives of 14 individuals and left over 30 others injured. The incident took place just south of Prachuap Khiri Khan city as the bus was en route from Bangkok to Songkhla province in the south, carrying 49 passengers. The bus veered off the road and collided with a tree near Hat Wanakorn National Park. Authorities suspect the driver may have fallen asleep, pending confirmation … Read more
  • Thai foreign minister ‘revisits’ Singkhon border upgrade plans
    Prachuap Khiri Khan, May 13, 2024:  Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs during a recent visit to the Tri Cove area engaged local officials on readiness to re-open and upgrade the province’s official border crossing with Myanmar. H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa specifically sought out insights from local authorities and businesses regarding security and economic matters along the Thailand-Myanmar border. The Singkhon-Mawtaung Special Point of Entry has been subject to intermittent closures since the onset of the COVID-19 … Read more
  • 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 the proposed $28 billion Land Bridge project. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a direct transportation link across southern Thailand, providing … Read more
  • Prachuap FC split points with Port FC after late equalizer
    THAI LEAGUE 1: Prachuap Khiri Khan: A 93rd-minute goal by PT Prachuap FC’s Brazilian forward Samuel Rosa prevented Port FC from return home with three points. Played on Saturday night (January 28) at Sam Ao Stadium, the match was both sides’ 17th of 30 scheduled matches for the Hilux Revo Thai League 2022-2023 season. Breaking the first-half scoreless deadlock only minutes after the break was the visitors when their Thai defender Suphanan Bureerat headed in a … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan population ‘stable’ as Thailand deaths surpass births
    Shrinking Thai population in post-pandemic era offset by influx of non-Thai residents in western Thai province January 28, 2022: As the Thai population shrank during the past two years, the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan has logged a ‘stabilizing’ influx of Thai females and non-Thai residents, official figures show. According to vital statistics published by the National Statistics Office, as of December 2022 Thailand had 66,090,475 residents – 80,964 less than it had at the end … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan Shipwreck Update
    23 of HTMS Sukhothai crew still missing, 76 rescued, six deceased BANG SAPHAN, December 23: Hope for finding more survivors from the HTMS Sukhothai, which sank in rough seas off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan earlier this week, dwindles with each passing day. As of Friday morning, 23 of the 105 servicemen aboard the fated vessel that capsized in rough seas late on Sunday, remain lost at sea.  The other 82 crewmen had been accounted … Read more
  • Seamen missing after Navy ship sunk off Prachuap Khiri Khan coast
    BANG SAPHAN, December 19, 2022: More than 30 seamen were missing at sea after the 960-tonne Ratanakosin-class corvette they were on sunk in rough waters last night off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The 76.8 meter long HTMS Sukhothai was patrolling near Bang Saphan district on Sunday evening, about 20 nautical miles off the Thai coast, heading south towards Chumphon province.  Becoming overwhelmed by 3-4 meter high waves and strong wind gusts, the vessel changed … Read more
  • 2022 is Prachuap Khiri Khan’s rainiest year on record
    YTD Cumulative rainfall 63 percent higher than three-decade average, set to rise further before December dry season start PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, December 8: 2022 will be Prachuap Khiri Khan province’s rainiest year of the last three decades, accumulative rainfall statistics confirm. As of December 5, year-to-date cumulative rainfall in the province had surpassed 1,812 millimeters, which is already 63% higher than the province’s three-decade annual average. According to official records – logged by the Thai Meteorological … Read more
  • Thai Football: Prachuap in 1-1 draw with Khon Kaen
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: PT Prachuap FC were only able to garner a point from their home match with the Khon Kaen United FC’s King Cobras on Saturday (October 29). The home team looked determined early on, but were reduced by a key player after their star Brazilian striker, Samuel Rosa Gonçalves, was issued a red card. The delayed card was the result of a VAR review when the video playback appeared to point to Rosa’s elbow … Read more
  • Thai Football: Prachuap scorched by Muangthong
    PAK KRET, NONTHABURI: PT Prachuap FC have fallen further down the lower rungs of the league ladder following a five-goal shutout last night to Muangthong United. Played at the Thunderbolt Stadium, just north of the Thai capital, the match was the 10th for both sides of the 30 fixture season. Going in, Prachuap were ranked 9th, while Muangthong United’s ‘Kirin’ (a mythical Chinese dragon) were 12th of the 16-team Toyota Hilux Revo Thai League. The opening … Read more
  • Thai Football: Prachuap best Lamphun for first win in five matches
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A single header by Slovenian center back Aris Zarifović was enough for PT Prachuap FC to secure three points tonight against the Lamphun Warriors. The match was played at Sam Ao Stadium stadium to the delight of a few thousand home fans and about 100 visiting fans who had made long trip to the Tri Cove city down from northern Thailand. The 58th minute goal ensured PT Prachuap FC a bump up one … Read more
  • Suspected suicide of hanged man on Chong Krachok hill
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The 62-year-old man whose corpse was found hanged on Chong Krachok hill on Friday had a history of depression and failed suicides, family told police.   The corpse was initially spotted by a jogger on their descent from the popular tourist attraction early Friday morning. The “tourist” jogger informed a street sweeper at the base of the hill, widely known for the large troop of macaque monkeys that reside there. Confirming the sighting … Read more
  • Prachuap turtle eggs moved from nest to nursery
    Hawksbill sea turtle eggs discovered on popular Prachuap Khiri Khan island have better outlook under nursery watch, officials deem Officers from the (soon to be re-opened) Ao Siam National Park and the Siam Marine Rehabilitation Foundation discovered the turtle eggs in a nest they excavated after following turtle fin tracks in the sand. The nesting site was on Koh Talu island, which is about eight kilometers off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Bang Sapan Noi … Read more
  • Floods prompt passengers to abandon train in Prachuap Khiri Khan
    PRANBURI: More than 250 passengers had to prematurely deboard the train they were traveling on in the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan province after flood-inundated tracks were deemed impassible. Most of the Bangkok-bound passengers boarded train number 86 in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in the south of Thailand. With an afternoon departure, the 800-km plus trip typically takes between 17 to 20 hours, arriving in Bangkok in the morning. From Nakhon Sri Thammarat the train had traveled … Read more
  • Prachuap FC tamed by Police Tero: Thai Football
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: PT Prachuap FC were unable to garner any points for their third straight league match, losing 2-4 to Police Tero FC on Saturday night at Sam Ao Stadium. Coming off the back of two road defeats to Hilux Revo Thai League powerhouses Chonburi and Buriram, the orange-clad home fans were expecting assured victory for their “Killer Wasps” against the lower-ranked, Bangkok-based Police Tero FC.  However, the visiting “Silver Shield Dragon” would prove the … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan ordered at the ready for rain, flood mitigation
    Governor orders ‘boots on the ground’ to assess disaster-prone, risk areas in Thap Sakae, Sam Roi Yot, & all districts THAP SAKAE: Anticipating excess rain in the coming days, Prachuap Khiri Khan governor Sathien Charoenruen has ordered all concerned officials to proactively  inspect and address all potential problem zones.  Thailand’s governors were summonsed at the end of September to coordinate disaster readiness in response to tropical storm Noru, which initiated incessant rain and subsequent flooding throughout … Read more
  • Lightning strike suspected cause in Prachuap fire at coconut plant
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: October 5: Investigators are looking into whether or not lighting was the cause of a Prachuap fire that engulfed a coconut choir fiber processing plant on Wednesday.   Ao Noi Police were initially alerted of the fire, who then dispatched emergency response units from Ao Noi and Koh Lak administration organizations and the Wing 5 military base.  Firefighters arrived at the scene, located at 55 Phetkasem Road in Koh Lak sub district of Mueang … Read more
  • Thai Football: Prachuap ‘stung’ 3-1 at Buriram
    Prachuap FC’s Killer Wasps lose to Buriram United Thunder Castle in rainy away bout BURIRAM: October 2, 2022: The “Killer Wasps” of PT Prachuap FC are returning home without any points after their 3-1 loss away to Thai league powerhouse, Buriram United. Contested on a waterlogged pitch in the pouring rain at Buriram’s Chang Arena on Sunday night, the match was both side’s 7th in the 30-match season. The home team activated the scoreboard in the … Read more
  • 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 mark the official reopening of the newly-refurbished Dan Singkhon Customs, Immigration and Quarintine (CIQ) faciilities. Located at the border between Thailand … Read more
  • 2022 to be Prachuap’s rainiest year on record?
    Above average rainfall in Prachuap Khiri Khan to date, forecast leading into the Thai province’s wettest month MUEANG DISTRICT: October 1, 2022: Prachuap Khiri Khan province is on course to log its highest amount of rainfall in decades, with above-average rain forecast in the coming peak of the monsoon. Indeed, October has historically been the province’s rainiest month, and during the first nine months of 2022, Prachuap Khiri Khan has already exceeded its full-year precipitation (10-year) … Read more
  • Prachuap pickup wreck leaves infant dead, two adults injured
    BANG SAPHAN: September 29, 2022: An infant is deceased and two adults are injured in hospital after the pickup truck they were in spun out of control and crashed at a curve on the highway.  At 1:53pm Bang Saphan highway rescue workers responded to the scene of the accident at kilometer marker 389/900 ofPhet Kasem Road (Highway 4). There they found a totaled silver pickup truck, and provided emergency assistance to three persons – two adults … Read more
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan braces for Noru rains
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: September 28: A total of 139 disaster refuge centers have been established across the province in anticipation for rain-induced flooding from the tropical depression Noru.  As the typhoon-turned-depression ravaged through north-central Viet Nam, southern Laos and northeastern Thailand earlier this week, Thailand Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda summonsed all of the kingdom’s provincial governors, including Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Sathien Charoenruen.    Addressing them through teleconference, the general ordered governors to ensure their … Read more
  • Two dead in Phet Kasem ‘ghost riding’ motorbike collision
    BANG SAPHAN: At 2:30 p.m. on September 25 police were informed of an accident involving two motorbikes with as many fatalities on Phet Kasem Road (highway 4). Rescue workers responding to the scene in the area of Ban Rat Prasong School in Thong Mongkol sub district, found two wrecked motorbikes and their lifeless riders nearby. One of the totaled motorbikes, which was in the middle of the left southbound lane was a “big bike” (Yamaha Nmax … Read more
  • ‘Smart city’ agreement brings Prachuap Khiri Khan closer to ‘4.0 security’ state
    THAP SAKAE: Representatives from the Prachuap Khiri Khan provincial telecom office, Thap Sakae sub-district municipality and district police have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to develop the municipality into a ‘Smart City’ zone. Signed on September 21 at the Thap Sakae Sub-district Municipality office, the agreement will serve as the basis to carry out various projects and initiatives to utilize telecom technologies for the stated purpose of “ensuring security of lives and property”.  Specifically, it … Read more
  • Prachuap railway ‘on track’ for 2022 completion, 2023 service
    MUEANG DISTRICT: September 20, 2022: Train commute times between Prachuap Khiri Khan and Bangkok could be cut in half by next year, when Prachuap railway dual-track service is expected to be fully operational.  Swifter commute by locomotive will be possible with completion of dual-track construction, which is anticipated by the end of this year. The projection was announced by government spokesman, Anucha Burapachaisri, as reported by various media including Hua Hin Today, Bangkok Post and Prachachat, … Read more
  • No Covid vaccine or test required for Thailand entry
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: From October 1, 2022 passengers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter Thailand, a meeting has confirmed. The meeting, convened by the National Communicable Disease Committee on September 21, also agreed to cease random sample testing of arriving passengers as well as mandatory isolation of asymptomatic patients as part of measures to coincide with Thailand reclassifying Covid-19. Announced by Thailand Public Health Minister Anutin … Read more
  • Prachuap FC draw Pathum United in Thai Football match
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: September 18: PT Prachuap FC were only able to garner a single point in their 2-2 draw with BG Pathum United on Sunday night at the Tri-Cove City’s Sam Ao Stadium.  It was a tit-for-tat affair that kept the crowd of 2,420 on their toes, with all four goals of the match scored in the first half of play.  Both sides had ample opportunity goal in the opening minutes, though it would be … Read more
  • 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 electric bills for households that use less than 500 kilowatt-hours (KWh) per month. The “special electricity rate” scheme leverages tariffs on … Read more
  • Winning design of Prachuap’s tourism mascot is a pineapple-loving langur
    MUEANG DISTRICT: September 15: A winning design for the new Prachuap Khiri Khan mascot to promote tourism – the dusky leaf monkey or spectacled langur – has been announced. The mascot’s name is “Nong En Doo” which roughly translates to “kind”, “loving” or “”merciful”. According to an announcement by Prachuap Khiri Khan Public Relations Department, the design was decided by a committee, with input from the general public also considered in comparing 54 designs submitted. The … Read more
  • Covid-19 officially not ‘dangerous’ from October 1
    BANGKOK: Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has announced their intention to downgrade the official status of Covid-19 as “a “dangerous communicable disease” to “communicable disease under surveillance” starting October 1.  The announcement, as reported by Bangkok Post and confirmed by the Royal Thai Government, has bolstered expectations for the coming “high season” for tourism, which traditionally lasts from October to March.  However, at time of press the government had not clarified how the status change will specifically … Read more
  • Hua Hin direct flight connection with Phuket to open up Prachuap Khiri Khan
    HUA HIN: September 15, 2022: Thailand expats, tourists and locals look forward to enhanced access to and from Prachuap Khiri Khan with the highly-anticipated launch of twice-weekly direct flights between Hua Hin (HHQ) and Phuket (HKT).  According to an announcement in June, as reported by the Royal Coast Review, the initiative, which “is not coming from the airlines but driven by the Phoenix-plan organising the flights with the support of travel agencies and partners.” could see … Read more
  • Sustained Covid measures urged for food delivery service
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: September 14: Don’t expect to have any googly-eyed, intimate moments with your beloved Thai food delivery person any time soon.  The Prachuap Khiri Khan Public Relations Department (PRD) on its Facebook page asked for sustained cooperation in adhering to the Public Health Department’s strict sanitation measures concerning food businesses, and specifically food delivery service. In addition to complying with the usual Thai “new normal” of wearing masks at all times, ‘social distancing’, washing … Read more
  • ‘Faster’ refurbished Japanese trains to service Hua Hin from October
    PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Starting this October, getting to Hua Hin from Bangkok by train could get quicker, as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is planning to trial service with its recently acquired refurbished Japanese diesel trains. Hua Hin is one of three special trial routes planned to usher tourists to and from Bangkok; the other two routes announced are Sai Yok Waterfall in Kanchanaburi province and Pa Sak Chonlasit Dam in Lopburi province. The plans … Read more
  • Chonburi ‘Sharks’ sink teeth into Prachuap’s ‘Killer Wasps’: Thai Football
    CHONBURI, THAILAND: September 10: PT Prachuap FC were unable to overcome their rivals and collect any points from their away match in Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard on Saturday Played to a crowd of 3,992 at the Chonburi  UTA Stadium in Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, the Gameday 5 contest of the 30-match Thai Premier League 2022 season yielded a single goal to the delight of the home crowd,  netted in the 55th minute by the Sharks’ Ivorian Coast striker, … Read more
  • 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 an official order citing pandemic response fears. Following that, limited relief  transfer of goods between Prachuap Khiri Khan province and Myanmar’s … Read more

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