Sounds of Earth Artistic Heart: An Unforgettable Experience at Fisherman’s Village
Discover a unique and immersive event that brings together the best of Koh Samui’s community, music, art, and cuisine. ## Live Music by John Nouvo and Local Artists
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Monitoring and Evaluation Committee Meeting for Koh Samui Municipality Development Plan
This article provides an indepth report on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Committee meeting for the Koh Samui Municipality Development Plan. The meeting took place on August 3, 2013, at the Mook Samui Meeting Room in the Koh Samui Municipality Office. The primary focus of this gathering was to review the performance results of the 2013 fiscal year and discuss guidelines for future monitoring and evaluation.
Thailand Experiences Remarkable Tourism Growth in First Seven Months of 2023
Thailand witnessed an impressive growth in tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2023, with more than 15 million tourists visiting the country from January to July. This figure represents a staggering 384% increase compared to the same period last year. The country’s revenue from both domestic and international tourists amounted to 1.08 trillion baht, with 638.16 million baht attributed to international visitors.
Annual Inter-School Sports Competition: Fostering Sportsmanship and Skills in Thai Youth
The importance of sports in shaping young minds and promoting a healthy lifestyle cannot be overstated. It is with this spirit that the Thai Government, through the Department of Physical Education, organized an annual interschool sports competition for students under the Koh Samui Municipality in 2013. The event, held at the prestigious Suphachalasai National Stadium, aimed to encourage students to participate in sports, learn the values of sportsmanship, and acquire essential skills in their chosen disciplines.
Investigation Underway for Phuket Oil Slicks
In recent news, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) to locate the culprits responsible for the oil slicks and tar balls discovered on various beaches in Phuket last Friday.
Support for Narathiwat Explosion Victims
Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, along with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, visited the survivors of the firework warehouse explosion in Narathiwat on Friday. They reassured the victims that financial support would be provided through a combination of government funds and private donations.
Car Bomb Incident in Narathiwat
On Saturday night, authorities closed off an area surrounding a car bomb explosion near a police base in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat. The incident occurred at the Orakan intersection, close to a railway track and the 9313 ad hoc police base. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Kayak Found: Key Evidence in Koh Phangan Murder Case
A shocking murder on the popular Thai island of Koh Phangan has made headlines as police find the kayak believed to have been used by the alleged killer, Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo. The 29yearold is accused of murdering his Colombian lover, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, 44, and dismembering his body.
Introducing the Halal Economic Corridor
The Thai government is working to establish the Halal Economic Corridor (HEC) in the southern border provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Satun, as well as four districts in Songkhla. The HEC aims to improve the livelihoods of local residents, revive the economy, and make Thailand a global hub for halal goods.
Investigation of Spaniard in Connection to Body Parts Found on Koh Phangan
On the popular southern island of Koh Phangan, known for its Full Moon parties, a Spanish man has been taken in for questioning in connection with the discovery of human body parts at a landfill site. Police, forensic officers, and medical staff from Koh Phangan Hospital responded to the scene on Friday after finding more body parts inside a black plastic bag at the dump site in Moo 4, Surat Thani province.