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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…