A 60yearold Swedish man, Reino Pentti Olavi Martin, was captured on Koh Samui after two years of evading authorities. Martin was wanted on drug charges in Bangkok and was finally apprehended at a car park in front of his rented house in tambon Bo Phut, a region located on the southern tourist island.
**An Uplifting Event** On September 13, 2023, a heartwarming ceremony took place at the Koh Samui International Sports Stadium located in the Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. Mr. Pakorn Kanchanopas, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, graced the occasion as the presiding officer.
Thai Boxing, also known as Muay Thai, has long been a part of Thailand’s cultural heritage. In recent years, its physical and mental health benefits have gained recognition worldwide. This article delves into the Thai Boxing for Health project, which aims to introduce Thai boxing as a form of exercise for students at Wat Buntharikaram School in Koh Samui.
Highway police in Chon Buri arrested Anulak Obchoo, 35, and Traiphop Buahom, 31, in tambon Huai Yai of Bang Lamung district. The pair were apprehended following arrest warrants issued by the Pattaya Court. At the residence, police discovered approximately 40 kilograms of copper, 100 meters of power cable, and cable cutters.
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide and has become a significant public health issue. The “Beat Obesity” project, launched in Koh Samui on September 12, 2023, aims to address this problem by educating students, teachers, and parents about healthy habits, providing regular fitness tests, and analyzing health outcomes to help children achieve a healthy weight range.
The government is considering urging employers to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht as soon as possible to help workers make ends meet, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. He states that negotiations will involve workers, employers, and the government to determine a reasonable minimum wage level, with the aim of achieving the 400 baht goal as swiftly as possible.
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On September 12, 2023, at 09:00 a.m., Ban Bo Phut School in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, hosted the opening ceremony of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Surveillance and Prevention Project. Mr. Suchat Sriinsai, a National Health Security Fund Committee member, presided over the event. Attendees included the Fund Committee, officials from the Bang Rak Public Health Service Center, teachers, students, municipal officials, and the Public Health and Environment Department.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand has called for questioning representatives from 65 companies who may have been involved in bidrigging with Praween Chanklai’s construction business. Praween, also known as “Kamnan Nok,” was arrested following the murder of a Highway Police officer during a dinner party at his house.
A senior police officer, Pol Col Vachira Yaothaisong, age 44, has been found dead from an apparent selfinflicted gunshot wound at his home in Pathum Thani. Pol Col Vachira was the immediate superior of Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, who was murdered at a dinner party last Wednesday. Both officers were part of the Highway Police subdivision 2.