Hua Hin News - July 2009
Hua Hin Regatta 2009
Royal Thai Navy and Yacht Racing Association of Thailand under the royal patronage of His Majesty the King with other government and private sectors with the support of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are going hold Hua Hin Regatta 2009 on the beach of Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khirikhan during July 29 – August 2, 2009.
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Queen’s Cup Hua Hin International Triathlon 2009
Every year, on the Anniversary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on 12th August, Thai people from all walks of life join together to pay tribute and show respect by decorating their homes with lights and flags and organizing various kinds of activities to commemorate the day. In addition this year marks the Centenary of the foundation of the municipality of Hua Hin.
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The 8th Hua Hin / Cha-am Golf Festival 2009
The Tourism Authority of Thailand together with the Phetchaburi-Prachuap Khiri Khan Golf Course Association, invite all golf lovers to join in the fun during the Hua Hin / Cha-am Golf festival throughout August-September 2009. Read news...
Educational Standards Seminar
On 16 July 2009 Hotel, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin Ph.D. Rungrote Siluangsawat has presided over the opening of Educational Standards seminar At Wannara Hua Hin. In attendance at the seminar was Miss Namthip Sudsaengchan, deputy municipal clerk of Hua Hin, Mr. Praphat Chanphiwat, Director of Education Section, school directors and teachers, in total 90 persons. Read news...
Big Cleaning Day at Ha Hin Schools
At Tessaban Baan Hua Hin Schools, Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Jira Phongphaiboon together with Mr. Athikhun Bootying and Ph.D. Rungrote Siluangsawat, Deputy Mayors was overseeing municipal officers from Public Health Section and Village Public Health Volunteers advising students how to correctly wash hands and how to prevent spread of influenza A (H1N1). In total 1,000 students attended the Big Cleaning Day. Read news...
Free birth control for cats and dogs project
On 15 July 2009 in the morning at Rak Sunak Hua Hin (Love Dogs Center), Hua Hin Deputy Mayor Mr. Athikhun Bootying has presided over the opening of free birth control for cats & dogs 2009 project. At the opening ceremony were present Hua Hin municipal councilors, vets from other veterinary centers and Mr. Weeraphong Buarapha, district livestock officer for monitoring of birth control operations for pets. Read news...
“Growing Love Growing Corals” by TAT
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently held “Growing Love Growing Corals” Thai Gulf preservation project at Talu Island in Prachuabkirikan Province. The main objective was to plant new corals near the Talu Island in the hope of promoting tourism attractions and eco-tourism as well as preserving natural resources, for being responsible for environment and society.
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Funeral of Khun Tuck Dechapanya
We have announced earlier that local journalist Khun Tuck Dechapanya has died on 02 July 2009. Khun Tuck Dechapanya was 80 years old. His funeral took place on 12 July 2009. HM the King has provided water for Khun Tuck's bathing ceremony, which took place on the 03 July 2009.
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"Fiber to the Home" launched by TOT
Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) has launched the newest service on communicating data in "Fiber to the Home" for increasing business competency by focusing on those clients in groups of hotel, resort & spa and golf club. Read news...
Shell Eating Festival 16 - 19 July At Hua Hin District
Hua Hin Town is famous for a source of sea shells, located not so far from Bangkok. With this fact, Hua Hin Market Village Shopping Center is going to hold “Shell Eating Festival” under cooperation of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Prachuap Khirikhan Office, Hua Hin Municipality, Bangkok Shells Museum, leading hotels and resorts in Hua Hin and Cha-Am and Pranburi as well as other food and decoration made of shells entrepreneurs. Read news...
Art exhibition at Baan Silapin
Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Baan Silapin Hua Hin Art Gallery, Mr. Phisit Soontreerat, Prachuap Khirikhan Provincial Governor, presided over the opening of “Sabaidee-Sabai Hae” art exhibition with other 3 enthusiastic artists from City Artist Group. Read news...
Khun Tuck Dechapanya has passed away
With deep sadness we announce the death of Khun Tuck Dechapanya, who died on 02 July 2009. Khun Tuck Dechapanya was 80 years old. A keen journalist, he was well known and respected among Hua Hin's Thai and foreign residents. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and those who knew him.
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Satukarn Square Project
Satukarn Square has been demolished recently. There used to be many restaurants and boutique gift shops. The land is owned by Satukarn Family and they have decided redevelop Satukarn Square. Read news...
The Director of WVO visited Rak Chart (Love Nation Club)
Gen. Chusin Khunathai, the Director of War Veterans Organization of Thailand (WVO), Ministry of Defense, has informed us that together with his team he has visited war veterans from Royal Thai Army, Navy and Air Force at Wing 5, Prachuap Khirikhan province. For this visit, victory flags of Love Nation Club had been passed to war veterans as a symbol of nation’s love. Medical services were on hand to provide medical assistance for war veterans if required. Read news...