Cabinet approves 14.7bn baht plan to tackle Phetchaburi flooding The Cabinet has approved a 14.7 billion baht Phetchaburi flood project aimed at providing a long-term solution to flooding in the lower Phetchaburi River Basin. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 5 August, Deputy Government Spokesperson Capt Phatdharasmi Thongsaluayakorn said. Under the […]
Stone Head Rock Fest Hua Hin will bring six leading Thai rock and alternative bands to Royal Hua Hin Golf Course on Saturday, 5 September. The festival, officially titled Stone Head Rock Fest Hua Hin, Presented by The Lay**, will feature Silly Fools, Sweet Mullet, Hard Boy, Bedroom Audio, Only Monday and Aliz. Details of […]
Prachuap Khiri Khan has begun screening entries for a provincial Thai textiles and handicrafts competition aimed at preserving traditional skills while supporting local producers. Deputy Governor Apinya Iam-ampha presided over the opening of the provincial judging committee meeting on 4 August at Prachuap Grand Hotel in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan. Kulnis Sriwachirawat, Chief of the […]
Provincial authorities are considering drones, improved warning systems and closer coordination between agencies to reduce human-elephant conflict in Hua Hin after 189 residents were affected between 2023 and 2026. Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Sittichai Sawatsan chaired a meeting on 3 August at the Nong Phlap Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office to discuss the growing impact of […]
Kui Buri National Park officials have filed a police complaint after a dead gaur in Kui Buri was found with bullet fragments embedded in its body. The large male gaur was discovered outside the national park near Ban Phu Bon in Hat Kham subdistrict on 4 August after local residents alerted officials. Nithat Nunsong, director […]
A Prachuap trade event connecting local businesses with overseas buyers is expected to generate commercial deals worth at least 5 million baht. Deputy Governor Apinya Iam-ampha opened the “Prachuap Khiri Khan to Global Trade Business Matching 2026” event at Prachuap Grand Hotel in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan district on Wednesday, August 5. More than 30 […]
Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Sittichai Sawatsan has issued a Prachuap weather warning for 6–9 August, with heavy rain, flash flooding, landslides and rough sea conditions possible across the province. The warning comes as a monsoon trough extends across the upper North and upper Northeast, while the south-westerly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the […]
The Wat Huay Mongkol robe-draping ceremony will take place in Hua Hin this weekend, with Buddhist prayers, blessings and a procession involving a 399-metre-long saffron robe. The 13th annual event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 8–9 August, with activities beginning at 5pm each day. Wannapha Kiatphongsa, executive director of the Tourism Authority of […]
The Discover Si Khiri Khan festival will be held at Hua Hin Railway Station from 10–18 August, featuring concerts, exhibitions, cultural performances, community tours and more than 100 stalls. Officially titled “Under the Royal Patronage: Discover Si Khiri Khan”, the nine-day event aims to promote the province’s history, tourist attractions and local communities. Visitors will […]
What’s on in Hua Hin: Five major events from Friday Looking for something to do over the next few days? Four major Hua Hin events are taking place in and around the city this weekend before a free nine-day cultural festival begins on Monday. From live music and illuminated balloons to a beachside dance event […]
