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Tourism needs clear direction from above
Published on 19/09/2013
» The government’s plan to achieve 2.2 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2015 depends on clear action and policies, according to tourism-related experts. Dr. Naligatibhak Sangsanit, head of DASTA (Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration), said that simply relying on bigger numbers doesn’t necessarily lead to bigger revenue on the scale anticipated.
Orchestra on The Beach at Cha-Am
Published on 10/09/2013
» The Cha-Am Municipality invited an international orchestra from the Fine Arts Department of Thailand to provide a free musical performance on the beach on 16th August 2013. The opening of the concert was performed by the Mayor of Cha-Am Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri.
THAMMSAT UNIVERSITY SURVEY OF HUA HIN ROAD SAFETY
Published on 10/09/2013
» Lecturers from Thammasat University have recently collected information concerning road safety problems in Hua Hin and will forward a report to government.
Good Mother of 2013
Published on 09/09/2013
» The director of Ban Takiab Municipal School Saman Bunhoh, the member of Hua Hin Municipal Council Cheep Suksee and the former member of Prachuab Khirikhan Provincial Council Somsak Khiewkham hosted a national mother day celebration on 9 August and gave the good mother awards to Mrs. Luen Phuengjoh, the mother of Hua Hin Today journalist Mr. Chumnan Phuengjoh, and Mrs. Chamrern Ngamnoi.
WORKING TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS FOR HUA HIN CCTV and New Traffic Routes
Published on 07/09/2013
» The Hua Hin Municipality is launching a project to install CCTVs at a total of 160 points along Phetchakasem Road between Hua Hin Airport to Khao Tao. This 40 million THB budget project aims to boost the safety of Thai and foreign tourists to support the effort of Hua Hin Tourist Police Officers.
Tourist Police clean up
Published on 20/08/2013
» Nearly 50 locals were apprehended by Pattaya Tourist Police in a round-up of undesirable characters who are said to besmirch the image of the city. These detained included 22 transvestites ostensibly soliciting tourists for sex whilst in reality preparing to rob them, and a large number of beggars, mostly Cambodian, who are illegal aliens believed to handicap a good tourist environment.
100 sharks released into the sea
Published on 07/08/2013
» <p>The Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture released a large number of brown-banded bamboo-sharks into the ocean at Sattahip as part of the ongoing struggle to preserve and protect the environment. A spokesman for the ministry said that there were 63 species of sharks in Thai waters but they were being hunted to extinction because of their popularity in making certain soups. He added that Sattahip was a good place to release the sharks as the area is controlled by the Thai Navy, which means that the valuable marine creatures have a better chance of survival.</p>
Public Hearing in Hua Hin Launches the High Speed Train Project
Published on 05/07/2013
» The Bureau of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (BTTPP) recently organised a public hearing about the Bangkok-Hua Hin high speed train project. Officials revealed their preliminary research and design and local people expressed their opinions about this project.
Underage teens again found in clubs
Published on 18/04/2013
» Officers from the Department of Special Investigation, the Bangkok-based plain-clothe police elite which was set up to investigate serious crime, roamed recently in South Pattaya after 2.00 a.m. to check whether nightclubs and bars had underage patrons.
Compulsory insurance for expats and tourists?
Published on 18/04/2013
» The government is considering forcing foreigners to buy health insurance before traveling to Thailand.