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Hua Hin News August 20, 2024

Hua Hin court grants bail to suspect in sergeant’s fatal shooting

A Hua Hin court granted bail to the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of Sergeant Punch at a local pub. The head of the Hua Hin Police Station’s Police Affairs Monitoring Committee confirmed the suspect’s dismissal to ensure an unbiased investigation and to reassure the victim’s family. An advisor to the Hua Hin Police …
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Hua Hin News July 5, 2024

Prachuap Khiri Khan holds water ceremony for king’s birthday

The governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan led a sacred water collection ceremony at Wat Khao Tham Ma Rong, Bang Saphan, in honour of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s upcoming 72nd birthday celebration. Somkid Chantamorn, the Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, presided over a sacred water collection ceremony yesterday, July 4, at Wat Khao Tham Ma Rong in …
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Hua Hin News June 21, 2024

Hua Hin mourns loss of beloved expat Lizzy Ginsel

Renowned Hua Hin resident Lizzy Ginsel passed away at Hua Hin Hospital yesterday morning, June 20. A cherished figure within the community, Lizzy’s legacy resonates through her philanthropic endeavours and unwavering support for numerous charitable causes, notably the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin. Renowned for her spirited personality, Lizzy was the driving force behind …
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Hua Hin News June 21, 2024

Belgian tourist dies after horrific attack by German in Hua Hin

A 64 year old Belgian tourist tragically succumbed to severe injuries following a brutal assault in Hua Hin in early April. The attack left him with a fractured skull and 10 broken bones, leading to a coma from which he never awoke. Jan Valkenborg was holidaying with his Thai girlfriend in the resort town when he …
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Hua Hin News June 18, 2024

Phetch-Hua Hin Airport set to go international by 2025

To catapult Thailand’s aviation industry into the global elite, Hua Hin Airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province is undergoing a spectacular transformation. Rebranded as Phetch-Hua Hin International Airport, this dazzling upgrade is slated for completion by late 2025. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made his second visit to the construction site, rallying support …
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Hua Hin News May 14, 2024

PM Srettha’s plan to rename Hua Hin Airport

During a visit to Hua Hin yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha revealed his support for renaming the airport to Phetch-Hua Hin. This strategic move aims to highlight the adjoining province of Phetchaburi and tap into its potential as a tourist hotspot. Currently situated in the Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Hua Hin Airport …
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Hua Hin News May 9, 2024

Smoke chaos engulfs Hua Hin: Landfill fire threatens public health

A noxious haze descended upon Hua Hin for days, emanating from a blaze at an old landfill between Soi 102 and Soi 112 in Thap Thai. Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan yesterday, May 8, marshalled resources to combat the enduring landfill inferno, which has stubbornly smouldered for five relentless days. Initially subdued by recent rains, …
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Hua Hin News April 23, 2024

Emergency water distribution in Hua Hin amidst drought concerns

To combat the severe drought gripping Hua Hin, Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul spearheaded a meeting with local government officials to discuss immediate relief and long-term fixes for the parched populace, especially in Khao Takiap. Joined by Deputy Mayor Atichat Chaisri and a cadre of civic bigwigs, the summit centred on the dwindling water levels at the …
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Hua Hin News April 11, 2024

Family’s holiday nightmare: Luxury villa turns out to be scam

A family’s excitement for their Hua Hin holiday took a turn as they fell victim to a cunning Facebook scam, leaving them high and dry. Amidst the bustling holiday anticipation, a family, with an individual named Kukkai as their representative, eagerly planned their annual retreat, scouring for a pet-friendly haven to accommodate eight to 10 …
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Hua Hin News March 14, 2024

New tiny scorpion species discovered in Thai national park

A research team from Chulalongkorn University found a new species of tiny scorpions at Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi. A team, spearheaded by Wasin Nawanetiwong from Chulalongkorn University, alongside Associate Professor Dr Nattapoj Vajarasathira, unearthed a new addition to the arachnid family. Dubbed Scorpiops (Euscorpiops) krachan, this diminutive creature, barely stretching over 1 inch …
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