Hua Hin News - June 2008

Royal Flood Prevention Project in Hua Hin

Monday 30 June, 2008. 10:00 hrs. Mr. Panchai Bawonrattanapran, the Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Governor, presided over Royal Flood Prevention Project meeting in Hua Hin, arranged by the Hua Hin Municipality next to a large Bodhi tree in Nongkae which is the vicinity of waterway. Read news...

Hua Hin Mayor gives traffic signs to Hua Hin Police

Mr. Jira  Phongphaiboon, the Hua Hin Mayor and the deputy Mayors were present during the ceremony of handing over 30 traffic signs and 26 barriers (THB. 99,580) to the Hua Hin Police Station represented by Pol.Col. Kasana  Jaemsawang, the Hua Hin Superintendent and Pol. Lt. Col. Samer  Yusaran, Trafic Police Inspector. The handing over ceremony took place in front of Hua Hin Minucipality, on Wednesday 25th June 2008. Read news...

Kaeng-Hin-Perng waterfall

Last Sunday, Khun  Aticha Rossuwand, a Director of  TAT  of Nakorn Nayok, has invited me to make a trip to see the Kaeng-Hin-Perng waterfall. Kaeng-Hin-Perng originates from the waterway of Kao Yai National Park ( Kao-Yai is a big mountain) close to Saparn-Hin village of  Na-Dee  District,  Prajeenburi  Province. Read news...

Thavaraj Mahasombhat Gems

Yesterday I went to see Mr. Niyom Saengbanyang, 57, who has told me a story of Thevaraj Precious Stones. One day he had a dream in which he has been asked to go to a village at the foothill in the northeastern region of Thailand to discover sacred gems stones called Thavaraj Mahasombhat Gems in a cave. The next morning Mr. Niyom has rushed to the scene of his dream. Read news...

The Great Artists of Hua Hin

After graduation from a university, in the Faculty of Arts, Khun Tawee Kesa-Ngarm has chosen settle down in Hua Hin. He has used Baan Silapin as the arts center for several years, now know as Baan Silapin Hua Hin Sinlapa Wanasathan. Read news...

Hua Hin Jazz City

On Friday 20 June 2008 at 6 pm the Prachaupkhirikhan Province has organized jazz performance on Damnern Kasem Road. This two days event 20-21 June was open by Khun Bupha Rob-rue, consultant to TAT Minister. Read news...

Royal Thai Army held “Crisis encounter military exercise” at Infantry Center

June 19, 2008, at 09.30, Infantry Center of Thanarat Military Camp, Maj.Gen. Niwat  Meenayothin, the Commander of Infantry has welcomed Gen. Weerawit  Phusamran, the Deputy Thai Army Commander and Gen. Montri  Sangkawat, Deputy Supreme Commander, Royal Thai Air Force. Read news...

Jazz in Town

On Sunday 15 June 2008 at Phokingphat Public Park, Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Governor Mr. Panchai  Bawonratapran has presided over the opening ceremony of Jazz in Town. This event was an extention of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival on the Beach which took place during 13 - 14 June 2008.Read news...

Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008

On Friday 13 June 2008 at 6 pm Mr Chousak Sirinil Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has opened Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2008. The Governor of Prachuap Khirikhan Mr. Parnchai Borwornratanapran has reminded the history of the Jazz Festival and said that he was very pleased with this year organization of the festival thanks to True Music, this year sponsors of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival. Read news...

Hua Hin Police arrests two gunmen

On Friday 13 of June 2008, at Hua Hin Police Station’s meeting room, Pol.Col. Kasana Jaemsawang, Hua Hin Police Station Superintendent together with other Hua Hin Police officers has made a statement regarding the arrest of two gunmen who shot Mr. Sarote Siluaengsawat also known as “Sia To”, the owner of Sport Villa Hotel. Read news...

Hua Hin Mayor holds meeting with the new administration team

Thursday 12 of June 2008, at 14:00, Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Jira Phongphaiboon held his first neeting with the Hua Hin Municipality administration team. The Chairman of the new administration Mr. Pathom Phukdam has announced agenda for the meeting. Read news...

Ten thousands Hua Hin residents welcome Their Majesties King & Queen

Mr. Panchai Bawonrattana, the Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Governor, has announced that their Majesties the King & Queen will come to Hua Hin on June 11, 2008. The Provincial Office has requested that Mr. Prasit Boonlikit, the Hua Hin District Chief Officer, and Mr. Jira Phongphaiboon, the Hua Hin Mayor, should go ahead and organize the welcoming ceremony for Their Majesties. Read news...

102nd Anniversary of Thanarat Infantry Center

June 10, 2008, at 10:00, Thanarat Infantry Center, Pranburi District, Prachuap Khirikhan Province, Maj.Gen. Niwat Meenayothin, the Commander of Infantry Center together with other senior officers has attended the ceremony for the 102nd Anniversary of Thanarat Infantry Center during Jun. 9 – 10, 2008.Read news...

Hua Hin Municipality new administration holds inauguration meeting

The election for Hua Hin Mayor and Municipal Council Members took place on May 11, 2008.  The General Election Commission (EC) from Bangkok has already certified the electoral result and announced that Mr. Jira  Phongphaiboon is the Hua Hin Mayor. The inauguration meeting of Hua Hin Municipality new administration on 04 June 2008. Read news...

Interview with The Provincial Chief State Attorney

I would like to introduce The Provincial Chief State Attorney of the Attorney General Office, Mr. Somchet Srisupphatphong. Previously he has worked as the Assistant District Chief Officer of Bangsaphannoi District, Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney (Crime Section), Deputy Provincial State Attorney of Chainat Province, Provincial Chief State Attorney of the Attorney General Office, Samut Songkram Provincial State Attorney Office and now he is the Senior State Attorney at Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial State Attorney Office. Read news...

Interview with The Vice Provincial Governor of Prachuap Khirikhan

I would like introduce Mr. Phisit Sunthreewat, the youngest Vice Governor, 35, who used to work as the Chief of Ratchaburi Governor’s Office from 2005-2006. Now he is the Vice Provincial Governor of Prachuap Khirikhan Province. Read news...

Interview with the new Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Jira Phongphaiboon

The mayor and municipal council members election on May 11, 2008 has been concluded and the “Hopeful Hua Hin Group” or known as “Hua Hin Mai Sin Wang” lead by Mr. Jira Phongphaiboon, the Group Leader has won 15 municipal council members seats (from total 18 members seats available) and the election results have been certified by General Election Commission (EC). Read news...