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Critically endangered Siamese crocodiles released into Thai river
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/02/2026
» Two critically endangered purebred Siamese crocodiles have been found and released into their natural habitat in Phetchaburi province, in a move seen as highly significant in global conservation circles.
Cha-am beach mulls alcohol sales on 5 Buddhist holy days to boost tourism, economy
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 25/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI - This central Thai province is considering allowing sales of spirits on Cha-am beach and nearby areas on five major Buddhist days to cater to tourists and promote the local economy.
Transformer fire triggers widespread blackout across Phetchaburi's Muang district
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI: A massive power outage swept across Phetchaburi city after a large transformer caught fire inside the provincial power distribution station on Friday morning, affecting houses, government offices, hospitals and public utilities.
Flooding in Cha-am, Hua Hin
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 09/10/2024
» Persistent rain has caused flooding 20-40 centimetres deep in Cha-am district of Phetchaburi and Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan, and on nearby sections of the Phetkasem Highway.
Pa La-U waterfall in Hua Hin closed due to runoff
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 20/07/2024
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN - Pa La-U waterfall in Hua Hin has been closed to tourists after runoff, triggered by days of heavy rain, made the approach to the popular tourist site in Kaeng Krachan National Park dangerous.
Srettha favours name change for Hua Hin airport
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 13/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is considering changing the name of Hua Hin airport to Phetch-Hua Hin, to also better promote the adjoining province of Phetchaburi.
Singkhon crossing may be made full-time checkpoint
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 09/04/2024
» Prachuap Khiri Khan: The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives aims to make the Singkhon border crossing in Muang district a permanent checkpoint between Thailand and Myanmar to improve the transporting and trading of farm products, including fisheries goods.
Cholnan hails 30-baht plus health care scheme
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 14/01/2024
» Phetchaburi: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew on Saturday said he was happy with the country's 30-baht plus health care scheme.
Move to relocate troublesome Khao Wang macaques
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 26/04/2023
» PHETCHABURI: Plans are being made to relocate the large population of rascally macaques at Phra Nakhon Khiri, or Khao Wang, historical park in Muang district to a place where they can live more naturally and annoy no-one, provincial governor Natthachai Nampoonsuksan said.
Macaques get monkeypox tests
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 21/06/2022
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Wild macaques are being tested for monkeypox during a regular neutering campaign to control the population in this lower central province, an official said yesterday.