June 2023 - Page 5 of 7 - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Tragic Incident at a Phuket Shooting Range

richard11 months ago3 mins

A heartbreaking incident unfolded at the Sai Yuan shooting range in Muang district, Phuket, on a recent Tuesday afternoon. A Belgian tourist, later identified as 52yearold Christian Richard Cerfontaine, reportedly took his own life at the shooting facility. A heartbreaking incident unfolded at the Sai Yuan shooting range in Muang district, Phuket, on a recent Tuesday afternoon. A Belgian tourist, later identified as 52yearold Christian Richard Cerfontaine, reportedly took his own life at the shooting facility.

Taxi Driver Arrested for Robbing Sleeping Passenger in Bangkok

richard11 months ago3 mins

A 45yearold taxi driver, identified as Sirichai, was recently arrested in connection with the theft of valuables worth 1.2 million baht from a Japanese businessman in Bangkok. The businessman, identified as Nammo, had fallen asleep in the taxi after a night out in the city. Sirichai was taken into custody from his room on Ekachai 40 Road in Bang Bon district.

Exploring Gemstone Mining Activities at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

richard11 months ago4 mins

Seven individuals were apprehended in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan, due to allegations of illegal gemstone mining at Tham Mung Korn. This activity is considered a breach of the National Parks Act. The park’s chief, Pongsathorn Promkhuntod, stated that the arrests were made after the park’s SMART Patrol system detected rockcutting activities within its boundaries.

Welcome Ceremony for Songkhla Municipality Study Group at Koh Samui Municipality Office

richard11 months ago3 mins

The article discusses a study visit by the Songkhla Municipality delegation to Koh Samui Municipality Office. The purpose of the visit was to learn from the management and administrative practices at Koh Samui Municipality to enhance the performance of Songkhla City Municipality officials.

MFP Contemplates Legal Action Over ‘Modified’ iTV Meeting Minutes

richard11 months ago6 mins

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is currently exploring legal action against individuals involved in purported attempts to resuscitate the defunct media company iTV. The objective of these attempts is to use the company to bar party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister. MFP secretarygeneral Chaithawat Tulathon claims that a video taken during iTV’s online shareholders’ meeting in April contradicts the official minutes, revealing crucial information about efforts to revive the delisted company and portray it as an active media organization.

Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon 2023: Route Announcement

richard11 months ago4 mins

Prepare your running shoes for the upcoming Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon on Sunday, June 11, 2023. This muchanticipated race will take place from 05:0009:00 am, with participants sharing the road with vehicles and motorcycles. To ensure safety, please avoid parking along the race route and drive cautiously during the event. This article will guide you through the detailed route for each race category.

Koh Samui Blood Donation Drive: A Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s Birthday

richard12 months ago4 mins

On June 9, 2023, the Provincial Electricity Authority of Koh Samui and Samui City Municipality came together to organize the “Volunteer Spirit, Blood Donation” project. This event paid homage to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the occasion of her 45th birthday, which took place on June 3, 2023.

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B1.2m Healthcare Fraud: Man Arrested After Hundreds of Hospital Visits

richard12 months ago3 mins

A 58yearold man, identified as Sukho, was arrested by police on suspicion of healthcare fraud, causing damages of over 1.2 million baht to the National Health Security Office (NHSO). The suspect was apprehended at a hospital in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok after Crime Suppression Division (CSD) investigators received a tipoff about his upcoming visit.

Thai Driver and 13 Illegal Migrants Detained in Songkhla

richard12 months ago3 mins

In a recent incident, a Thai driver and 13 illegal migrants from Myanmar were detained in the Rattaphum district of Songkhla, a southern province in Thailand. Immigration police followed and intercepted a sport utility vehicle on a highway at Khuha intersection in Rattaphum district on Thursday evening.

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Youth Wildlife Guardians: Combating Environmental Challenges

richard12 months ago3 mins

On June 7, 2023, Baan Na Khai School in Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province hosted an important event focused on environmental awareness. Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, Miss Supinya Sritongkul, attended the Environmental Education Unit (EEU) event. The gathering was organized by the Environmental and Social Foundation, alongside key collaborators WWF, ONYX Hospitality Group, and PA Concrete Company Limited.