Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) is expanding its business with the introduction of “Storied Place,” a venture aimed at developing and managing mixeduse lifestyle spaces in line with global trends. Led by the experienced Ms. Orada Kerdhong, the new team will focus on the concept of “Happiness for All” and aims to delight all generations with unique and sustainable experiences.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has begun questioning representatives from 20 firms that participated in bidding for state projects. These projects were ultimately won by companies owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Kamnak Nok. The DSI aims to uncover any potential collusion and manipulation in the bidding process.
On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation in Bangkok held a press conference to acknowledge the accomplishments of various organizations. Among those recognized was the Koh Samui Municipality, which received the prestigious “Outstanding Agency Award for using Traffy Fondue platform for public services.”
The Koh Samui City Municipality held an award presentation ceremony on September 18, 2023, to honor the achievements of athletes participating in the first Rising Star Gymnastics Championship of Surat Thani Province. The event took place at 13:30 in the Petch Samui Conference Room at the Koh Samui City Municipality Office.
As the population of Thailand continues to age, health concerns for the elderly population are becoming increasingly important. Recognizing the need to address these issues, Koh Samui Hospital has launched the “Elderly Sleep Comfort Project: Delay Dementia.” As the population of Thailand continues to age, health concerns for the elderly population are becoming increasingly important. Recognizing the need to address these issues, Koh Samui Hospital has launched the “Elderly Sleep Comfort Project: Delay Dementia.”
Seven provinces in the Andaman region, including Phuket, Krabi, Phangnga, Ranong, Trang, and Satun, have proposed strengthening maritime assistance measures for tourists and cruise ships. The goal is to boost confidence in the safety of the region. Rear Admiral Chaiyanan Chumai, spokesman of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (ThaiMECC), shared this development after an annual ThaiMECC board meeting.
On September 17, a Myanmar woman was taken into custody in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province, after being found in possession of 920 empty M16 cartridges and 24 loaded M16 magazines. The arrest occurred when the local police were notified by a private delivery company about a suspicious brown parcel believed to contain bullets.
Fourteen policemen are set to face dereliction of duty charges in connection with the murder of a highway police officer that occurred at a dinner party in Nakhon Pathom province. Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn announced that the accused policemen failed to provide aid to the two officers who were shot during the party on September 6th.
The Thai Government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, has expressed support for the Airports of Thailand (AOT)’s plan to construct a second airport in Chiang Mai. The project aims to accommodate the growing number of visitors to the northern tourist province.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is scheduled to visit China from October 810, aiming to discuss ten key topics with the Chinese government to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance ThaiChinese tourism cooperation. The upcoming expiration of the ThaiChinese memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the loaning of Chinese ambassador pandas to Thailand has prompted this discussion.