On a fateful Saturday morning, a Russian man tragically drowned while swimming in the sea off Patong Beach in Phuket. Pol Maj Chaiyakorn Tangsakul, an investigator at Patong police station, reported the incident at 7:55 am. On a fateful Saturday morning, a Russian man tragically drowned while swimming in the sea off Patong Beach in Phuket. Pol Maj Chaiyakorn Tangsakul, an investigator at Patong police station, reported the incident at 7:55 am.
The COSTA SERENA cruise ship made a memorable stop at Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, bringing over 1,800 tourists to experience the beautiful island. Docking on May 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., the ship embarked on a oneday trip covering Laem Chabang (Thailand), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam), and finally Koh Samui (Thailand). Various local authorities, including the Koh Samui Municipality, police officers, and Harbor Department officers, ensured a smooth and wellorganized visit for these eager tourists.
HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s sustainable village project is helping to empower women and promote local wisdom throughout the deep South of Thailand. The Ministry of Interior has expanded this initiative, aiming to improve living conditions in remote areas through sustainable development with the assistance of the United Nations. The project supports local communities in food, water, and medicine security while promoting social equality, environmental preservation, and local wisdom.
On May 8, 2023, a grand opening ceremony marked the beginning of the 2023 Municipal People’s Football Cup at the Koh Samui International Sports Stadium. Mr. Chayapon Intrasupa, the District Chief Officer of Koh Samui, took center stage to inaugurate the event, which brought the community together to celebrate sportsmanship and the love for football.
Koh Samui Municipality, in collaboration with Bangkok Airways, organized an ecofriendly event called “Conserving the Earth, Planting Mangrove Forests with Bangkok Airways.” This initiative took place on May 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ban Bang Rak Community, Village No. 4, Bophut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The event aimed to engage various stakeholders in efforts to preserve and restore mangrove forests and improve environmental awareness within the community.
In light of the recent case involving alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, Thai authorities are taking a closer look into the resale of cyanide compounds in the country. Sararat is suspected of using cyanide acquired from a reseller to kill at least 13 people. As a result, police have decided to press charges against a company that imported cyanide compounds and sold them to other retailers.
Her Royal Highness Princess Siripajutaphan recently visited Wat Samret, located in Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. On May 19, 2023, at 19:26, she presided over the opening ceremony of a local art and cultural learning center on Koh Samui Island.
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.