The Koh Samui Municipality participated in the opening ceremony of the new building for the Koh Samui Tourist Police Station on September 19, 2023. The event took place at 9:00 am at the Tourist Police Station 5, Division 2, Tourist Police Command 3, located in the Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District. Mr. Sutham Samthong, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui, attended on behalf of the Mayor of Koh Samui.
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.”
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.
Phuket’s tourism and property development sectors have urged Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to consider the Andaman Wellness Economic Corridor (AWC) proposal, which aims to boost wellnessrelated investments and tourism in the Andaman provinces, including Phuket, Krabi, Phangnga, Ranong, Trang, and Satun. The AWC proposal was submitted during Prime Minister Srettha’s visit to Phuket and Phangnga in August 2023.
The local government of Surat Thani has allocated a budget of 60 million baht for the construction of a new pier in Chaiya district. The project will commence soon, as the design has already been approved by the Marine Department. The Surat Thani provincial administrative organization will be responsible for the construction and operation of the pier.
Pol Gen Sereepisuth Teemeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, has experienced a painful ordeal as his loyalty to Pheu Thai was not repaid with a place in the new cabinet. Despite the Seri Ruam Thai Party shrinking in size, Pol Gen Sereepisuth remained a staunch supporter of Pheu Thai during the government formation period.
The Bundarik Youth Camp: Far from Drug Addiction is a remarkable initiative aimed at educating and training young students from primary schools to prevent and address drug addiction. The project took place on September 15, 2023, and was held at Bundarikaram School. The camp was a collaborative effort between the school, the Koh Samui Municipality Health Security Fund, and other community stakeholders.
Koh Samui Municipality has recently expanded its communication channels by incorporating the popular LINE messaging app. This move allows citizens to conveniently access important news, information, and updates, as well as various municipality services. ## LINE App: A New Way to Connect with the Municipality
Koh Samui Municipality has taken an innovative approach to build stronger connections between the Ministry of Interior and the general public. The initiative involves promoting nine original songs that highlight the roles and missions of the Ministry of Interior. ## A New Way to Connect