Unchained Elephants, a dedicated group led by Daniel Villota, has made history by rescuing an elderly bull elephant named Kanoon, who was suffering in captivity next to a garbage dump in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They achieved this through the world’s firstever tokenized elephant rescue, using NonFungible Tokens (NFTs) and crowdfunding to raise the necessary funds.
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Phuket’s tourism authorities are eagerly preparing to welcome an influx of tourists from China and Kazakhstan, thanks to a new visafree policy set to be implemented next week. This policy allows easier entry and 30day visafree stays for nationals of both countries and will be effective from Monday until February 29th.
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A 46yearold man, Songsak Songsaeng, and his 40yearold wife, Sunan Nahuanin, were arrested in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on suspicion of murdering their 2yearold daughter. The couple, originally from Kamphaeng Phet, was taken back to their hometown for further investigation. Authorities found the 2yearold daughter buried under concrete at her mother’s house.
A coalition MP from the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party recently expressed the importance of continuing with the southern land bridge megaproject during a House meeting. Wichai Sudsawat, a UTN MP for Chumphon, highlighted his concerns about the project’s future and the potential impact on the livelihoods of people in his constituency. He urged the prime minister and cabinet ministers to prioritize the megaproject, as it could bring economic prosperity to the entire region.
Si Thep Historical Park, located in Phetchabun province, has recently been listed as a World Heritage Site (WHS) by UNESCO. This recognition has raised concerns about the park’s preparedness to handle the anticipated increase in tourist numbers. The ancient city of Si Thep was proposed for inclusion in the world heritage list by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (Onep) and the Fine Arts Department in 2019. With its recent listing as a cultural site during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s extended 45th session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Si Thep became Thailand’s fourth cultural World Heritage Site, joining Sukhothai Historical Park, Ayutthaya Historical Park, and Ban Chiang Archaeological Site.
The Expressway Authority of Thailand has announced an open invitation for those interested in participating in the first subcommittee meeting for the Koh Samui Expressway Connection Project. This meeting aims to jointly review and select the most suitable route alignment while considering engineering, economic, financial, and environmental impact aspects.
On September 19, 2023, the Koh Samui Municipal Council held its Ordinary Session No. 3 at the Phet Samui Meeting Room in the Koh Samui Municipality Office. Mr. Thanakom Reunpan, President of the Municipal Council, presided over the session. A range of important topics were discussed, and the council reached several unanimous resolutions.