Hua Hin News - May 2008

New World-Class Golf Courses in Hua Hin

Hua Hin is nowadays one of the top destinations in Thailand for tourists from many countries.  Many of the visitors are comming to Hua Hin play golf on the seven existing 18 holes professional golf courses in and around Hua Hin: Royal Hua Hin Palm Hills, Springfield, Milford, The Majestic Creek, Imperial Lake View, and Black Mountain. Eight golf course (Banyan) will be open shortly. Read news...

Retail Business Study Center of Prachuap Khirikhan

Hua Hin Market Village has welcomed a group of teachers and students from Marketing Department of Prachuap Khirikhan Technical College lead by Mr.Somporn Eiadchuai, the Head of Marketing Dpt. for educational observation to the auditorium, 3rd Floor, Hua Hin Market Village Shopping Center. Read news...

The Province held meeting to welcome Their Majesties King & Queen

Monday 26 May, 2008, 10.00 hrs., at Naresdamri Auditorium, Hua Hin Municipal Office, Prachuapkhirikhan Province, Mr. Panchai  Bawonrattanapran, the new Governor, with Mr. Bonkarn  Limpaphan, the Vice Governor, Mr. Phayung  Yooklin, the Head of Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Office, Mr. Prasit  Boonlikit, the Hua Hin District Chief Office have organized a meeting regarding preparations to welcome Their Majesties King & Queen. Read news...

Rajabhat University Students attended the seminar “Sustainable Democracy”

Sunday 25 May, 2008, 09.00, at Hua Hin Grand Hotel and Plaza, Mr. Lamom Panyathorakhul, the secretary of the Mayor of Raikao Sub district, Samroi District, Prachuapkhirikhan Province, has organized a seminar for Rajabhat University Students titled “Sustainable Democracy”. Read news...

Khundarn Prakarnchon Mini-Half Marathon

Nakhoin Nayok Province in cooperation with government, private sectors and Tourism and Sport Ministry will hold The 3rd Khundarn Prakarnchon Mini-Half Marathon on Sunday 1 June 2008 at Khundarn Prakarn Chon Dam, Muang District Nakhon Nayok Province. The winners of the Khundarn Prakarnchon Mini-Half Marathon will receive Queen’s Cup, Princess’s Cup and other Honorary Cups. Read news...

Seminar of Prachuapkhirikhan Provincial Cultural Council

Wednesday 22 May, 2008, 09.00, Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Cultural Council held a seminar at Yothin Auditorium, Hadthong Hotel. The seminar was organized by Mr. Chucheep Suk-Anan, the President of Prachuap Khirikhan Cultural Council. Mr. Phisit  Sunthreerat, Prachup Khirikhan Vice Governor has presided over the seminar. Read news...

Art Exhibition at Baan Silapin May 17 - June 17

May 17, 2008, Mr. Krip Rojanasathian, the President of Hua Hin Conservation Group has opened art exhibition at the Baan Silapin gallery. During the opening day the art exhibition was visited by many Thai and foreign guests. The art exhibition will remain open from 10.00 – 17.00, May 17 – June 17, 2008. Read news...

Honda Summer Festival @ Hua Hin

Saturday of May 17, 2008, 10.00 am – 02.00 am., Honda has just held “Honda Summer Festival @ Hua Hin” organized by Mr. Phithak Phrukthisarikhon, Managing Director at Honda Automobile Thailand Co., Ltd., Mr. Winit Lertrattanachai, the Managing Director has introduced the New Honda Jazz and kick off the first ever musical festival with the theme of Bossanove, Reggae, Ska, and Dance in Thailand. More than 100 both Thai and leading foreign DJs and musical guests, along with more 20 bands from all over the world were present. Read news...

Sermon at Hua Hin School

On Saturday 17th May 2008, Khun Rungthip Panyamang, the President of students at Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, General Management Center, Hua Hin, has organised a sermon on 'Dhamma with the Thai families at the present time' preached by Phra Maha Somporng and Phra Khru Winai Monks from Soi Thong Temple, Bangkok. About 1000 Hua Hin residents have lissened to the sermon at Hua Hin School.  Read news...

Election results for Hua Hin Mayor

The election took place on May 11 2008, from 08.00 – 15.00. Mrs. Srisuda Ratri, the Municipal Clerk and acting Mayor, was assigned by the Provincial Election Commission (PEC) to monitor election in 3 zones with 7 villages; Khao Tao, Takiab, Nongkae, Khao Phitak, Samorprong, Bor Fai, Hua Hin Villages. In total there were 50 election polling stations, 35,000 residents were entitled to vote (50.15% of Hua Hin District population).  Read news...

Hua Hin Tourist Police Inspector Pol.Maj. Jaturapat Bhiromkaew

Tourist Police in Thailand have duties and authority to assist visitors (both Thais and foreigners) when they need help, prevent crime against tourists and ensure that the visitors will receive fair treatment. Tourist Police assist also the local police to enforce criminal law, suppress and investigate crime. Tourist Police collaborate with other police units based on specific assignments. In addition Tourist Police works closely with other related agencies to promote tourism in Hua Hin and Thailand. Read news...

Hua Hin Police ensures public safety during election for Hua Hin Mayor

In the evening of Wednesday, May 8 2008 at 18.30 police officers from Hua Hin Police Station, soldiers from Infantry Division 16 and police with dogs from Hua Hin Police Station have gathered to start an operation to ensure public safety during election for Hua Hin Mayor.  Hua Hin District Chief Officer Mr. Prasong  Boonlikit has overseen launching of this operation. Read news...

Hua Hin Police makes arrests in connection with possession of weapons & explosives

On May 7th 2008 at 12.30 at Hua Hin Police Station Hua Hin Superintendent Pol.Col. Kasana  Chaemsawang and Deputy Superintendent Pol.Lt.Col. Somsak  Nuaeng-Aon have made a statement to local press that Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7 Pol.Lt.Gen. Waraphong  Chawapreecha has ordered  Deputy Commissioner (suppression) Pol.Maj.Gen. Sophol  Phisutwong, Commander of Prachuapkhirikhan Provincial Police Pol.Maj.Gen. Wirat  Watcharakhachon, Hua Hin Superintendent Pol.Col. Kasana  Chaemsawang, Deputy superintendent (suppression) Pol.Lt.Col. Withat  Borirak, Deputy Superintendent (investigation) Pol.Lt.Col. Somsak  Nuaeng-Aon, Inspector Pol.Lt.Col. Nadet  Tanti-Apha, Inspector Pol.Maj. Somkid  Sathongsab and other Hua Hin Police Officers to take part operation to arrest criminals possessing weapons & explosives. Read news...

The 44th Prachinburi Agricultural Fair

Prachinburi is regarded as one of the most fertile provinces and its population earn their living from agriculture selling vegetables, flowers, durian, mangosteen, santol, rambutan, bamboo shoot, and other quality and reasonable priced local products.  It makes Prachinburi Province one of agricultural tourist attraction where tourists can admire orchards, plantations, flower and herb gardens. Read news...

Chonburi - Pattaya Golf Festival 2008

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Central Region Office 3 (Choburi Province) in cooperation with Pattaya and Chonburi Province and Eastern Golf Club to host “Chonburi - Pattaya Golf Festival 2008” during 3 May -11 October 2008 at 12 eastern golf courses.  The final golf championship will take place at Siam Country Pattaya Plantation Golf Course, which often is used in International Golf Competition.  Read news...

Property case investigation

On the morning of 2nd May 2008, at 0900, Superintendent of Hua Hin Police Pol. Col. Kasana Jaemsawang has summoned Mr. John and Mrs. Paula to Hua Hin Police Station. Mr. John and Mrs. Paula have made a complaint regarding Hua Hin's property developer Mr A. M. during a meeting held at the Hua Hin Red Cross Auditorium on March 25, 2008 with Hua Hin Chief District Officer Mr. Prasit Boonlikid. Read news...