On August 17, 2023, at 8:30 am, the Koh Samui Municipality held the opening ceremony of the Firefighter Training Program for the year 2023. The event took place at the Petch Samui Meeting Room, with Deputy Mayor Suthum Samthong presiding over the ceremony. The program focused on modern firefighting techniques and spanned two days, from August 17 to 18, 2023.
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has launched the “Fraud Fighter” campaign to address the growing issue of financial frauds and scams in Thailand. This initiative aims to provide the public with essential knowledge and tools to protect themselves against these malicious activities. This move comes as the Royal Thai Police reports significant losses due to online scams, with an average daily loss of 74 million baht.
As the formation of a new government coalition continues, the appointment of a new national police chief is set to be finalized by the end of the month. Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha is expected to oversee the appointment in his capacity as chairman of the Police Commission. According to Section 78(1) of the National Police Act, the Prime Minister can appoint a police chief based on seniority, calibre, and experience in investigation or suppression from a list of deputy candidates. The appointment then goes to the Police Commission for endorsement, followed by submission for royal approval.
On August 16, 2023, the Thai police declared the closure of their investigation into the murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on Koh Phangan. The case involved a gruesome act of dismemberment, allegedly committed by the victim’s partner, and gained significant media attention. A majority of the victim’s body still remains missing.
An impact study is set to be carried out for the proposed Andaman Coastal Road project that aims to link the Ranong and Satun provinces. This initiative is led by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP). The intention behind this ambitious project is to provide improved access to tourist attractions across six provinces Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.
A new initiative, the Mobile Health Screening Project, has been launched in Koh Samui to provide agricultural health checkups for farmers. This project aims to ensure that the farmers in the area maintain good health, thus contributing to a robust agricultural sector and overall community wellbeing.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has instructed all district offices in the city and the City Law Enforcement Department to expedite the processing of foreign film shoot applications. He has specified that applications for shoots in public spaces should be processed within three days, while those for public parks should be processed in seven days.
A devastating accident occurred in Kanchanaburi’s Muang district early Wednesday morning, resulting in the tragic death of a woman and injuries to five other Myanmar nationals, including a 6yearold boy. The incident took place on Highway 323 in front of the provincial transport office in tambon Kaeng Sian.
On the scenic island of Koh Phangan in Thailand, a tragic murder shocked the community as the dismembered body of a Colombian surgeon, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, was found. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 29yearold Spanish chef and the son of a famous Spanish actor, confessed to the crime after being taken into custody.
The Koh Samui Municipality Council has scheduled its 3rd ordinary session for the 1st meeting of the year on Friday, August 18, 2023. The meeting will take place at the Koh Samui Municipal Council Meeting Room, beginning at 13:30 hrs.