COVID infections soar in Hua Hin

Local transmission of Covid-19 has soared in Hua Hin, while most other districts in Prachuap Khiri Khan province are reporting fewer cases. The resort district registered 272 confirmed new cases on Sunday, a jump from only 44 on Saturday. The district of Thap Sakae also reported a sharp rise, from only one on Saturday to […]

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Hua Hin, Cha-am to be ‘Wellness Sandbox’

The Tourism Authority’s proposal to promote Hua Hin and Cha-am as Thailand’s “Wellness Sandbox”, targeting health-conscious tourists, has received backing from the government’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the CESA, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Friday approved in principle the TAT’s proposed “Thailand Wellness Sandbox” promotion for Hua […]

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Hua Hin ready to welcome tourists again

Many businesses in Hua Hin are hoping that reopening the country might offer a glimmer of hope, while Thai tourists are unsure if welcoming foreigners again will increase the infection rate. Director of Hua Hin Airport Apisit Ubolkomut said that he does not, however, believe they will see any foreign tourists until January. Airlines are […]

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Romanian, Malaysian held in Hua Hin for ATM fraud

Two foreign men have been arrested for allegedly using fake electronic cards to withdraw money from bank accounts belonging to people in Bangkok and Hua Hin. Investigators from the Immigration Bureau arrested Iacob Corne, 39, of Romania, and Gim Teck We, 33, of Malaysian national, at a hotel in Hua Hin, the beach resort town […]

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