Mark your calendars for a vibrant and funfilled event on Samui Island! Central Samui, along with numerous partners, is gearing up for the highly anticipated SAMUI NEON Run competition on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, starting from 17:00 onwards. ## A Collaborative Effort to Boost Tourism
On the early morning of May 24, 2023, fortynine Myanmar nationals were arrested in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi, and charged with illegal entry. Acting on a tipoff, soldiers from the Surasee Task Force and Thong Pha Phum police discovered the group hiding in a teak forest near Moo 1 village in tambon Tha Khanun. The group comprised of 29 men and 20 women, all undocumented.
Upper regions of Thailand are expected to experience scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail, and possible lightning strikes from May 810, according to the Meteorological Department. This weather is being influenced by a moderate highpressure system originating from China, extending over the upper Northeast Region of Thailand and the South China Sea starting from Monday. Concurrently, southerly and southeasterly winds are bringing humidity from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to the upper part of the country, where hot to very hot weather persists.
A 35yearold key member of a Chinese Ponzi scheme network has been arrested by immigration police on charges of cybercrime, fraud, and investment scams. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Zhao, was apprehended after the Chinese embassy in Bangkok worked with the Immigration Bureau (IB) to track him down.
Thai and Chinese experts have determined that the giant panda Lin Hui passed away last month due to old age, according to Chiang Mai Zoo director Wuthichai Muangman. The 21yearold panda had been living at the zoo for the past 20 years and was under proper care, as confirmed by the experts.
 built on a cliff in the 9th century and completed in the 11th, is a majestic tribute to the Hindu God Shiva. However, the site's grandeur is matched only by its symbolism, standing as a testament to a shared history that continues to bear the weight of the present. As the ICJ calls for joint efforts to protect this heritage site, the potential for Thailand and Cambodia to mend their rift through cultural diplomacy is poised on the horizon.](https://samuiphanganinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kcvzzuoc-600x400.jpg "Preah Vihear: A Testament to Time and Territorial Tensions")
The enigmatic Preah Vihear temple ruins, cloaked in a rich tapestry of history and culture, stand as a poignant reminder of the shared heritage and the territorial strife between Thailand and Cambodia. Suspended in a state of accessibility for over 15 years due to border conflicts, the temple awaits the chance to reopen its gates, offering a beacon of hope for peaceful dialogue and an influx of tourism.
Bali, a globallyrenowned island paradise, is set to initiate a novel paradigm in its tourism management. The province’s governor, Wayan Koster, seeks to address the surge in visitor numbers by establishing a quota system. Foreign tourists, attracted by the island’s idyllic beauty, would need to register their intent to visit a full year in advance.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is collaborating with the AntiCorruption Division (ACD) and the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to tackle financial crimes and sexual misconduct within Buddhist temples. ## HighProfile Scandal
Thailand has seen an influx of nearly 10 million foreign tourists from January to May 15, contributing approximately 391 billion baht in revenue. The majority of visitors come from East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The government anticipates reaching seven million Chinese tourists this year.
A South Korean man has been apprehended by the police in Thailand after receiving a tipoff about his alleged involvement in the smuggling of crystal methamphetamine to South Korea. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) collaborated with the Korea National Police earlier this month to investigate the 46yearold suspect, identified as Chun Younbae. Chun has been allegedly smuggling crystal meth to South Korea between 2021 and 2022.