Hua Hin Briefing: Monday 9 November

Monday opens with a rain alert that now runs to Friday, a new alcohol notice for Buddhist holy days and the first week of a four-week tennis run at Arena Hua Hin. The last item is about Vana Nava.

Rain alert runs to 13 November

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has told 16 central and southern provinces to watch for flash floods, run-off and mudslides from 9 to 13 November. Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi are on the list. The notice was carried by FM91 on LINE Today. It cites the Meteorological Department’s notice No. 1 of 8 November, which expects heavy to very heavy rain in the south as a strong cold high from China strengthens easterly winds over the Gulf. The department’s emergency line is 1784, Thansettakij reports.

Gauges had not matched the warning in town by lunchtime. ThaiWater 24-hour readings logged between 05:00 and 13:00 today average about 5 mm across 19 stations in Hua Hin district, with one outlier at Ban Khao Khuang in Nong Kae on 70 mm. Pran Buri reached 42 mm at Nong Ta Taem. Our earlier report on the weekend warning explains how to read the gauges.

Alcohol notice for Buddhist holy days

A revised notification took effect on Saturday. Hotels, licensed entertainment venues and international airport terminals can still sell alcohol on the five Buddhist holy days, while ordinary shops and restaurants cannot, the Nation reports. The five categories match those announced in March 2025, Khaosod English noted at the time. The next ban day is Makha Bucha on Sunday 21 February 2027, according to OfficeHolidays.

ITF tennis starts at Arena Hua Hin

Arena Hua Hin Sports Club hosts the first of four ITF World Tennis Tour weeks, with the men’s M15 main draw running 9–15 November, Siamrath reports. A second men’s week follows on 16–22 November, then two women’s W15 weeks on 7–13 and 14–20 December. Each event pays US$15,000, or US$60,000 in total, and the tournament director is Paradorn Srichaphan, a former world No. 9. The report says wildcards will go to Thai players and gives no ticket or spectator details.

Vana Nava shows two new zones

A Kapook photo feature presents two new zones at Vana Nava Water Jungle Hua Hin: Vana Village, with hot and cold pools, and Adventure River. The feature gives no opening date or prices, so check with the park before planning a visit.