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.
A 35yearold key member of a Chinese Ponzi scheme network has been arrested by immigration police on charges of cybercrime, fraud, and investment scams. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Zhao, was apprehended after the Chinese embassy in Bangkok worked with the Immigration Bureau (IB) to track him down.
Thai and Chinese experts have determined that the giant panda Lin Hui passed away last month due to old age, according to Chiang Mai Zoo director Wuthichai Muangman. The 21yearold panda had been living at the zoo for the past 20 years and was under proper care, as confirmed by the experts.
 built on a cliff in the 9th century and completed in the 11th, is a majestic tribute to the Hindu God Shiva. However, the site's grandeur is matched only by its symbolism, standing as a testament to a shared history that continues to bear the weight of the present. As the ICJ calls for joint efforts to protect this heritage site, the potential for Thailand and Cambodia to mend their rift through cultural diplomacy is poised on the horizon.](https://samuiphanganinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kcvzzuoc-600x400.jpg "Preah Vihear: A Testament to Time and Territorial Tensions")
The enigmatic Preah Vihear temple ruins, cloaked in a rich tapestry of history and culture, stand as a poignant reminder of the shared heritage and the territorial strife between Thailand and Cambodia. Suspended in a state of accessibility for over 15 years due to border conflicts, the temple awaits the chance to reopen its gates, offering a beacon of hope for peaceful dialogue and an influx of tourism.