In an effort to improve public health, village health volunteers in Lipanoi Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province, have launched a campaign focused on the prevention and control of dengue fever, Chikungunya disease, and iodine deficiency diseases. This article outlines the objectives, strategies, and impact of this comprehensive campaign.
AAS Motorsport by Absolute Racing’s Vutthikorn Inthraphuvasak and Klaus Bachler put up an extraordinary performance at the GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS at Suzuka. Starting from 11th place, they claimed victory in the first race, marking the #911 Porsche’s first win of the season and strengthening Inthraphuvasak’s hold on the overall standings.
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has successfully intercepted 35 drug smuggling cases at airports and seaports in 2023, leading to the seizure of 973.4 kg of methamphetamine and 70.7 kg of heroin destined for Australia. The secretarygeneral of the ONCB, Wichai Chaimongkol, reported that the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) and the Seaport Interdiction Task Force (SITF) worked closely together on these transnational criminal cases.
As Thailand’s political landscape continues to evolve, Pheu Thai, the primary opposition party, has grown impatient with the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s efforts to secure the prime minister position. Pheu Thai deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai expressed his concerns about the economic problems facing the nation, which cannot wait for the MFP to keep nominating Pita. He highlighted that Pheu Thai has three prime ministerial candidates ready for the job.
A distressing incident occurred in Phuket, where a South Korean woman, Mi Jung Park, aged 43, was discovered lifeless in her house, along with her two cats. The tragic discovery was made in Villa Soi 1, tambon Chalong, in Muang district on a Sunday.
Koh Samui Municipality has issued an invitation for local businesses, retailers, and residents to join together in a special celebration. The island community is coming together to honor His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua with a series of decorative displays.
Thailand has experienced a remarkable surge in electric vehicle (EV) registrations, with over 32,000 EVs registered in just the first five months of this year, a 474.43% rise yearonyear. In comparison, Indonesia sold only 10,000 EVs in 2022 and predicts sales will reach around 50,000 units this year. This growth can be attributed to publicprivate partnerships and supportive government policies, such as the 80% tax break effective from November 2021 to November 2025 and subsidies ranging from 70,000 baht to 150,000 baht (US$2,000 to US$4,350) for eligible EVs.
Tropical storm Talim, currently over Vietnam, is predicted to bring heavy rainfall to Thailand from July 16 to 20 due to its interaction with local monsoons. The Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast early on July 16, warning citizens to be vigilant and prepared for the potential impacts of the storm. The storm is expected to impact various regions throughout the country, and local authorities are urging residents to take precautions against flash floods and overflows, especially in areas near waterways and lowlands.
Koh Samui, a beautiful and vibrant district in Thailand, is hosting an exciting event to provide a platform for residents to come together, develop various skills, and engage in healthy competition. The Koh Samui District Preschool Student Competition 2023 aims to cater to a wide range of age groups, including children, youth, and adult residents.
On July 12, 2013, a group of Village Health Volunteers from Taling Ngam Subdistrict in Koh Samui, Thailand, joined hands to fight iodine deficiency diseases. This initiative, led by Anucha Sangsri, the Health Promotion Hospital director of Taling Ngam Subdistrict, aims to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of incorporating iodized salt into their daily diets.