The Diabetes and Hypertension Screening Project was launched on August 9, 2023, in collaboration with municipal employees and Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) from groups 15 in the Na Mueang Subdistrict. The project, spearheaded by Ms. Prida Sukkho, a professional nurse practitioner representing the Na Mueang Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, aims to identify individuals at risk of developing diabetes and hypertension within the community.
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) have proudly announced the 68th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair. This highly anticipated event, which is Thailand’s largest and Asia’s longestcelebrated gem and jewelry trade show, will mark its ruby jubilee this year. Scheduled between September 6th and 10th, 2023, the fair will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.
A coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a petition to the Thalang district office and the 3rd Naval Area Command, urging them to bolster protection measures for the 3,700 rai Bang Khanun reserve forest. The move comes amidst concerns of widespread deforestation in the area. Chamrun Koetdam, president of the Network of Gulf of ThailandAndaman Conservation Areas, led the effort in presenting the petition to Bancha Thanuin, chief of the Thalang district office.
Koh Samui, a beautiful island in Thailand, is gearing up to host an exciting sports event in collaboration with multiple organizations. The Koh Samui Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Koh Samui office, the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, and the International Teqball Federation FITEQ have all come together to organize the TEQBALL TOUR 2023.
Koh Samui, a stunning island located in the Gulf of Thailand, was first mentioned in the Chiweewan book penned by Prince Krom Phrayanuphan Wongworadet in 1932. This historical document provides evidence of people settling on the island during the late Ayutthaya period and speaks of three pagodas constructed during the Thonburi era. The origin of the name “Samui” remains unclear; however, several theories suggest connections to the Hainan Chinese word “Shao Muay” (first defense), the Tamil word “Soi” (wind wave), or the southern Thai tree “Ton Mui.”
Koh Samui, a beautiful island located in the Gulf of Thailand, recently played host to an essential government event. On August 8, 2023, key stakeholders gathered at the Phet Samui meeting room within the Koh Samui Municipality Office to discuss pressing matters and further collaboration.
In a recent event, a 16yearold girl was arrested on Tuesday in Kamphaeng Phet province for accusations of human trafficking and luring minors into prostitution. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) made the arrest at a hotel in Tambon Nakhon Chum of Muang Kamphaeng Phet district after receiving a report from Alliance AntiTraffic Thailand.
At least three tonnes of oil, suspected to have originated from a ship, have been removed from Sirinan National Park and Koh Racha Yai after washing ashore. The oil spill is believed to have started in neighboring Phangnga province last Wednesday before reaching Koh Racha Yai in Phuket on Sunday.
The search continues for the remaining body parts of a Colombian plastic surgeon who was brutally murdered and dismembered by his former boyfriend on the island of Koh Phangan last week. The suspect, Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 29, confessed to dismembering the body of 44yearold Edwin Arrieta Arteaga into 14 parts before disposing of them around the island.
Nidhi Eoseewong, a renowned historian, writer, and political commentator, passed away at the age of 83. His family revealed that he succumbed to lung cancer. Nidhi’s life was characterized by his dedication to academics, his passion for Thai history, and his contributions to the world of political commentary.