Royal Thai Airforce welcomes visitors to scope a ‘trillion baht view’ @ Khao Lom Muak this coming Songkran week AO MANAO BAY, PRACHUAP: April 3, 2026 — Wing 5 (กองบิน 5) will open its popular Khao Lom Muak (เขาล้อมหมวก) climb on select April holiday dates, giving residents and visitors another chance to tackle one of…
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Prachuap readies for 16th annual Red Cross fair
Mueang District: March 25, 2026 — Prachuap Khiri Khan is preparing to host its annual “Amazing Three Bays” festival and Red Cross Fair, with provincial officials confirming dates and a full lineup of events aimed at boosting tourism and the local economy. Governor Sitthichai Sawat-saen (สิทธิชัย สวัสดิ์แสน) chaired a planning meeting this week with government…
Prachuap announces Songkran ‘Thai New Year’ 2026 festivities
MUEANG PRACHUAP: April 2026 — Prachuap Khiri Khan is gearing up for a full-day beachfront Songkran — the traditional Thai New Year celebration — with municipality officials confirming plans to host the annual “Songkran Midday to Midnight #3” festival at Saranwithi fishing pier (สะพานสราญวิถี) on April 13. The 2569 (2026) Thai New Year celebration will…
Singapore-Hua Hin direct flights tabled
Prachuap tourism officers consider HHQ-SIN route as push to restore Hua Hin international connectivity gains traction PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: March 30, 2026 — Plans to launch direct flights between Hua Hin and Singapore are gaining renewed attention, as officials look to restore international connectivity at Prachuap Khiri Khan’s coastal airport. The proposed route, aimed at…
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 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…
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…
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…