Hua Hin News - February 2009
ASEAN Summit in Hua Hin 27 February - 01 March
During 27 February - 01 March leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand have attended 14th ASEAN Summit in Hua Hin. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN region has a population of about 560 million and a total area of 4.5 million square kilometers. Read news...
Greenpeace protest in Hua Hin
On Saturday 28 February 2009 foreign, Thai and Burmese Greenpeace activists have gathered in the morning around Hua Hin high tower clock. They were distributing Burma bulletin and were demanding that Asean takes action on Burmese refuges. They are appalled by the brutal treatment of Burmese refuges in Asean countries.Read news...
Hua Hin Hospital ready for Asean Summit
On Tuesday 24 February 2009 Chief Director of Hua Hin Hospital Doctor Niran Jantakul together with Minister of Health Department has checked readiness of Hua Hin Hospital to deal with emergency during Asean summit. They have inspected Hua Hin hospital and were satisfied that it is ready for the summit. Read news...
3rd Hua Hin Art Festival
During 19-24 February 2009 took place 3rd Hua Hin Art Festival at Hua Hin Market Village. The festival was organized by Managing Director of Hua Hin Market Village Khun Yanyong Kanhawgtana and Hua Hin artist Khun Tawee Kesagnam. Read news...
Hua Hin prepares to Asean summit
On Monday 23 February 2009 in the morning at Naresdamri Hall of Hua Hin Grand Hotel Governor Khun Panchai Borwornratanapran has arranged meeting regarding preparations to the forthcoming Asean summit in Hua Hin from Friday 27 February until 1 March 2009 at Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel. Read news...
VAT refund for tourists during Asean summit
On Friday 20 February 2009 in the morning staff from Prachuapkhirikhan's Revenue Office and Director General of Revenue Department met with representatives of local hotels, stores and business at Hin Nam Sai Suay Hotel in Hua Hin. They have discussed VAT refund for tourists during Asean summit which will take place from 27 February until 1 March 2009. Read news...
Boon Rawd Brewery arranged party
On 17 February 2009 Boon Rawd Brewery held a party for Kuay-Kuang Seng Agency and media as part of 75th anniversary celebrations. Managing Director of Kuay-Kuang Seng Agency of Boonrawd Cooperation Khun Kanit Chokesucharti has invited around 500 guests to the Phetchaburi Grand Hall at Holiday Inn Resort Regent Beach Cha Am.Read news...
TOT will provide Wi-Fi internet connection for Hua Hin
On Saturday 14 February 2009 at 11.00 a.m. on the first floor of Market Village Vice Managing Director of TOT Khun Surakiat Pumooung and his staff held press conference about TOT Wi-Fi for Hua Hin. Initially Wi-Fi internet connection will be provided in the area of 12km long between Ratchapat Suan Dusit University and Sailom Hotel. Read news...
Hua Hin residents campaign against AIDS
On Thursday 12 February 2009 in the morning at Phonkingphet Park young Hua Hin residents have gathered to campaign against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. The gathering was organized by Deputy Chief of Social Medical Service Section at Hua Hin Hospital Dr. Srikanok Wisutthiwiset. In the campaign took part students from Rajamangala University of Technology, young soldiers from 15th Infantry, medical staff from Sanpaolo Hospital and hundreds of young village volunteers. Read news...
Achievement certificates for Students
At the time of the New Year many Thai people celebrate traditionally by making merit at the Temple. However a group of approximately two hundred monks gathered together to start their ‘Jarik’ (Walking) from the Great Stupa of Nakornsrithamarat to the Great Stupa at Prapatumchedi (the first Great Stupa in Thailand). Read news...
Buddhist Monks
At the time of the New Year many Thai people celebrate traditionally by making merit at the Temple. However a group of approximately two hundred monks gathered together to start their ‘Jarik’ (Walking) from the Great Stupa of Nakornsrithamarat to the Great Stupa at Prapatumchedi (the first Great Stupa in Thailand). Read news...
Trip to Sam Roi Yod National Park
On Saturday 07 February 2009 I have traveled to Sam Roy Yod National Park. Few days before I have contacted by phone Chief of National Park Khun Thawatchai Sathienkarn to arrange our trip. He was delighted when he has heard that I will write article for local press and websites about out trip to Sam Roi Yod. Read news...
Academic Day at Hua Hin School
On Friday 06 February 2009 at 09.00 a.m. teachers from Hua Hin School have arranged annual Academic Day. Students and teachers have prepared many stalls with items made by students. Director Khun Chumni Sae Tang has welcomed Vice Governor Khun Pisit Soontrirat who came for school inspection. Read news...
Prachuapkhirikhan prepares for Asean summit
On Thursday 05 February 2009 in the afernoon at Hua Hin Minicipality Vice Governor Khun Bongkarn Limpapan has presided at the meeting during which preparation to Asean summit were discussed. In attendance were members of parliament, deputy governor, chief of each government division, police officers, chief district officer, representatives TAT and local community, in total about 200 persons.Read news...
Representatives from Singaporean Embassy visit Hua Hin Hospital
On Wednesday 04 February 2009 in the morning representatives from Singaporean Embassy have paid a visit to Hua Hin Hospital. They were warmly welcomed by Director of Hua Hin Hospital Dr. Niran Chatrakul, Deputy Director Dr. Onanong Hongchumpae, Dr. Wichai Charoenkitphan, Dr. Sirasa Sae-Neo and nurse Khun Wanna Suwannachai. Read news...
Investigation into attempted murder of Donald Whiting
We will continue report on the investigation into attempted murder of Donald Whiting. We will provide for our readers regular updates as we get them. Police is aware, that there has been huge interest among expats living in Thailand and will only release statements when they think this will not compromise investigation into this case. Read news...
Students help with cleaning of fishing pier
On Sunday 01 February 2009 in the afternoon 200 students from HM the King Rama V College helped with cleaning of fishing pier and adjacent area. In the cleaning operation took part also Hua Hin Municipality staff and members of Samorrieng community. Read news...
Opening of Raintree Spa in Hua Hin
On Sunday 01 February 2009 at Antique House number 48 Selakarm Road took place opening ceremony of the new Raintree Spa. Over three hundred guests have been invited for the opening ceremony. Read news...