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Koh Samui Municipality Health Insurance Fund and Koh Samui Hospital Launch Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening Project

richard11 months ago5 mins

Koh Samui Municipality Health Insurance Fund and Koh Samui Hospital have launched a screening project to identify highrisk colorectal cancer patients and provide early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. 272 individuals registered for the screening, showcasing the organizations’ commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community. kohsamui colorectalcancer healthcare earlydetection communityhealth

Community and Network Organization Committee Meeting: An Overview

richard11 months ago7 mins

“Join the Koh Samui Municipality’s efforts to bring the community together! The Community and Network Organization Committee held their first meeting for the year, inviting representatives from all 118 communities to suggest ways of working together. Download the LINE application ‘Koh Samui Municipality’ for future collaborations and stay tuned for more updates! KohSamuiMunicipality CommunityCommitteeMeeting PublicParticipation LINEapplication ThailandTourism IslandLife”

SHAPE APAC 2023: Building Resilient Asia-Pacific

richard11 months ago7 mins

“Collaboration, innovation, and resilience were at the heart of SHAPE APAC 2023, a threeday conference organized by the Global Shaper Bangkok Hub. Bringing together 178 Shapers from 70 hubs in 30 countries, the event focused on rebuilding a resilient region through sustainable practices, tourism, and creative economy. SHAPEAPAC2023 GlobalShaperBangkokHub ResilientRegion SustainableTourism CreativeEconomy”

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Permanent Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists: A Win-Win for Thailand and China

richard11 months ago7 mins

Thailand and China are considering making visafree entry permanent for Chinese tourists, which could boost Thailand’s economy. The two countries are also proposing infrastructure projects that could enhance economic cooperation and transform Thailand into a logistics hub. ThailandChina TourismBoost BeltandRoadInitiative MekongRiverBridge LogisticsHub

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Join a Harmonious Community: Respect Differences and Foster Happiness

richard11 months ago6 mins

The Ministry of Interior’s “Moral Village” project aims to build strong communities and promote equality regardless of gender, race, religion, and language. Let’s work together to achieve the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and create a more harmonious and sustainable society for all. harmony sustainability SDGs MoralVillage equalrights

Koh Samui’s Annual Phra Chak-Pha Festival 2023

richard11 months ago6 mins

Experience the rich culture of Thailand at the Phra ChakPha Festival in Koh Samui from November 6th to November 14th, 2023. Immerse yourself in local customs, witness traditional performances, and taste delicious Thai cuisine! 🎊🍜🙏 KohSamui PhraChakPha ThailandFestival ThaiCulture Tradition Buddhism

Thailand Invites Russian President for 2024 Visit

richard11 months ago4 mins

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Vladimir Putin for an official visit to Thailand in 2024, and Putin accepted! They discussed enhancing cultural and sports cooperation, bilateral ties, and increasing tourism. Thailand Russia tourism culture bilateralrelations officialvisit 2024

The 5th/2018 Meeting of the Committee to Support the Development Plan of Koh Samui Municipality

richard11 months ago6 mins

Koh Samui’s committee for development recently held their 5th meeting to discuss the annual action plan for 2018. The government and municipal employees worked together to address urgent problems, align with community needs, and allocate budget accordingly. KohSamui DevelopmentPlan CommunityCollaboration

Koh Lan Land Dispute Intensifies

richard11 months ago6 mins

Legal action has been taken against businesses in Koh Lan for encroaching on forest land, confirmed by city officials. This is a major issue for the popular tourist destination, with illegal land acquisition causing difficulties for residents and authorities alike. KohLan Tourism IllegalLandAcquisition EnvironmentalProtection SustainableTourism

Thailand Extends Visa-Free Stay for Russian Tourists

richard11 months ago6 mins

Great news for Russian travelers! Thailand has extended their visafree stay to 90 days, starting November until April 2024. With over 923,113 Russian visitors in the year to August, this new policy is expected to have a positive impact on Thailand’s tourism industry. Thailand VisaFree RussianTravelers Tourism Travel Vacation Explore Discover Wanderlust