Dengue fever and chikungunya are two mosquitoborne diseases that pose significant health risks in tropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asia. In an effort to reduce the incidence of these diseases and improve public health, the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital in Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, launched a comprehensive prevention and control campaign in 2013.
The Joint Iodine Deficiency Prevention Campaign is an initiative launched on July 7, 2013, by the Mae Nam Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital in Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The primary objective of this campaign is to raise awareness and educate residents and businesses in the area about the importance of consuming iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency diseases.
On July 6, 2023, the Koh Samui City Municipality held the opening ceremony for a new initiative aimed at preventing and controlling rabies in the region. The event took place in the Mook Samui meeting room and was presided over by Miss Supinya Sritongkul, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City Municipality.
In a recent crackdown on illegal activities, 17 Vietnamese citizens were arrested for their alleged involvement in an online gambling site and a passport counterfeiting gang. The group operated from three houses in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan, which were raided by Bang Phli Police and Immigration Bureau officers.
On July 7, 2023, the Koh Samui Municipality conducted a training session for its municipal officers. The training took place at 08:30 a.m. in the Petch Samui Meeting Room. The primary focus of the session was on utilizing technology to improve work efficiency. Mr. Manasvi Jitmanas, a computer science expert, led the lecture and shared valuable insights on how technology can be applied effectively in various tasks performed by municipal officers.
The Public Health and Environment Department of Koh Samui Municipality is dedicated to preserving the cleanliness and beauty of the island. One of their responsibilities includes regular maintenance and cleaning of garbage trucks, as well as the areas where these vehicles are parked. By doing so, they aim to prevent any problems that may arise from unsorted waste, which can lead to waste water accumulation on roads and waste stations.
A meeting was recently held on July 5, 2023, to discuss the organization of a kindergarten sports competition for the Ko Samui District. The event, set to take place in 2023, aims to instill a love of sports in students and residents while promoting personal development and steering them away from drug addiction.
Four hotels in Thailand have been recognized as some of the world’s best by La Liste, a reputable French hotel and restaurant rating guide. The hotels that have made it into the top 10 include Capella Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Amanpuri in Phuket, and Six Senses Yao Noi in Phangnga. This achievement has been hailed by Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha as a sign of a strong tourism sector in the country.
During a routine patrol, security officers of the Koh Samui Municipality stumbled upon a black leather shoulder bag left behind by a tourist at the famous Lad Koh Viewpoint. Realizing the importance of the situation, the officers promptly notified the local police at Bo Phut Police Station for further inspection.
On July 3, 2023, a remarkable event occurred at Central Samui, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, Ms. Suphinya Sritongkul, attended the opening ceremony of EBike UP, the firstever electric vehicle (EV) bike rental service on the island.