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More seeking southern comfort
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 24/09/2018
» Following a mobile cabinet meeting to Chumphon and Ranong last month, various bodies are coming up with ideas to expedite promoting coastal attractions further south on the spectacular western coastline as an extension to the already popular destinations in Phetchaburi's Cha-am district and Prachuap Khiri Khan's Hua Hin district.
Hua Hin completes laying shark net off beach
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 20/09/2018
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Hua Hin authorities have finished installing a shark net off the beach where a Norwegian was attacked during his swim five months ago.
Governor denies shark bit South Korean in Hua Hin
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 01/05/2018
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Provincial authorities have denied reports that a South Korean tourist was bitten by a shark off the same beach where a Norwegian tourist was attacked on April 15.
Massive net to be installed after shark attack
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 21/04/2018
» Prachuap Khiri Khan: Officials are planning to lay a 310-metre-long net off Hat Sai Noi to prevent further shark attacks on tourists after a survey confirmed at least four bull sharks are feeding near the scenic beach.
Shark bites confirmed for Norwegian in Hua Hin
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 18/04/2018
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A Norwegian tourist was bitten by a shark, officials confirmed for the first time on Wednesday, as they planned more safety measures for swimmers.
Shark attack prompts alert
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 18/04/2018
» Prachuap Khiri Khan: Warning signs in Thai, Chinese and English will be placed on beaches in Hua Hin district, following reports of a Norwegian man being attacked by a shark on Sunday.
Bird buffs flock to Phetchaburi
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 26/03/2018
» Bird watchers have welcomed a campaign to promote Phetchaburi as the "capital of bird watching", seeing it as a means to raise awareness about biodiversity and the environment.
Tiny solution to jumbo problem
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 26/02/2018
» Farmers across Thailand have borne the brunt of crop damage due to invasions by wild elephants for decades. Several measures to thwart such intrusions have been rolled out, including building electric fences around farmland, but none of them have deterred these determined jumbos.
Rascal monkeys again pillaging homes, shops
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/10/2017
» PHETCHABURI: An army of hungry monkeys is once again wreaking havoc in the local community at Khao Wang, ransacking homes and shops, stealing food and even attacking tourists visiting the town’s landmark hill.
Hua Hin welcomes smoke-free beach plan
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 12/10/2017
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Hua Hin municipality has welcomed the plan to declare its popular beach a no-smoking zone.