Onlychaam wishes you a Happy New Year
May this new year brings you love, good health and prosperity.
2016
Only 2 visa exemptions per year at land borders
Border runs (getting out and in of Thailand and stay for a long time on an exemption of visa) were already a thing of the past, but now it’s getting even tougher, to the point […]
Didine restaurant
Didine is a restaurant serving international and Thai food. There is a large choice on the menu, with specialities including grilled dishes, sautés or pies. The prices reflect Didine’s ambition to be a popular restaurant, […]
Cha-am is gearing up for a long week-end
December 5 is a holiday (father’s day and commemoration of the late King Bhumibol’s birthday) and it’s going to be a busy week-end in Cha-am.
The new King of Thailand
HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, or simply King Vajiralongkorn, succeeded his father and ascended the throne as King Rama X, at the age of 64. The designated heir since 1972, he became the 10th king […]
Tourist visa fees waived
In a (desperate?) effort to boost tourism, Thailand is waiving tourist visa fees for all nationalities, starting Dec 1st and until February 28, 2017. Tourism figures were obviously not as high as expected, despite the […]
Loy Krathong 2016
This year the Loy Krathong festival will not be like the others, as the 30-day mourning period following the death of the King just ended. The colours, the music and the celebrations will be back […]
Thais are mourning their beloved King and father
Thailand is grieving for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on October 13th 2016, at the age of 88 and after a reign of 70 years. The military junta called for a mourning […]
Minivan stations are moving out of Victory Monument
Starting from Sept 25, the minivans that were at Victory Monument will operate from a new terminal, near Mo Chit. There will be shuttle buses for passengers to travel between the minivans station and the […]
Opening of Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall
A new shopping center is opening on October 1st in Hua Hin, just opposite the Intercontinental hotel, between soi 102 and soi 100. The Mall Group has invested 5 billion baht in this 200,000 sqm […]
Chaam Shell Bird and Squid Festival 2016 : the concerts
Here is the lineup of all artists performing in Cha-Am at the Shell Eating, Bird watching and Squid fishing festival. Saturday 10 – เอ็ม อรรถพล (M Auttapon) Sunday 11 – บอล ธนกฤต อยู่สุข (Ball Tanagrit […]
Immigration Office has moved
Yes, again! I’ve been living in Cha-am for 9 years and it’s already the fourth time that the Immigration Office is moving. Foreigners living in Cha-am now have to report to Phetchaburi Immigration, who has […]
Bombs exploding in Hua Hin
In the night of August 11, two bombs exploded in the touristic center of Hua Hin. The first one went off at the back of “Tesaban Ban Hua Hin” school, but apparently there weren’t any […]
Long week-end 12-14 Aug
Friday will be a holiday in Thailand, as it is the Queen’s birthday (and also Mother’s day, just like the King’s birthday is also Father’s day). It will be a long week-end for Cha-am, with […]
“Shell eating, Bird watching and Squid fishing” 2016 from September 10 to 17
The 18th “Shell eating, Bird watching and Squid fishing” festival will be held in Cha-am from September 10 to 17.