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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 rounds up homeless people after Hua Hin murder
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/01/2026
» PHETCHABURI - Police began rounding up homeless people in places along Cha-am beach as part of a drive to prevent crimes such as the brutal murder in adjacent Hua Hin, where the detention of the suspect was extended on Thursday.
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.
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.
Raid on smugglers saves 5 macaques
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/05/2023
» Phetchaburi: Authorities raided a house in Cha-am district on Thursday where they found the carcasses of 14 macaques, with five still alive but in a distressed condition.
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.
Swine fever at 3 pig farms
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 24/01/2022
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: African swine fever (ASF) was found at three pig farms in two districts of this lower Central province, with 117 pigs culled to prevent the disease from spreading, provincial livestock office chief Yutthira Banthukul said.
Hua Hin quiet after reopening
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 03/11/2021
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The resort town of Hua Hin remained quiet on the first day of the nation's reopening to fully vaccinated tourists, with only 10% of hotel rooms in the area booked and mostly by Thai visitors.
Daily Covid cases spike in Prachuap
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/10/2021
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: The number of daily Covid-19 infections reported in this province rose suddenly to 341 on Friday, most in Pran Buri district. There was one more coronavirus-related death.