The “Healthy Aging Brain and Happy Life” project is an initiative launched in Koh Samui District, aimed at promoting mental and physical wellbeing among the elderly. The project focuses on providing education and resources to help seniors prevent dementia and lead a healthy, fulfilling life.
A shocking incident occurred at the residence of an influential kamnan (tambon chief) in Nakhon Pathom on Wednesday night. A shooting took place during a dinner party, resulting in the death of a highway police officer and injury to another. The house belonged to Praween Chankhlai, 35, the kamnan of tambon Takong in Muang district, Nakhon Pathom province.
The Project Bunyarit: Beautiful Teeth, Wealthy Smiles is an initiative that focuses on improving dental health among students. Launched on September 11, 2023, the project is a collaboration between Wat Bunyaritaram School, the National Health Security Fund, Koh Samui Hospital, and the Koh Samui Municipality.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is once again organizing the “Establish Thailand to be Sustainable Tourism Destination” project. This initiative aims to promote sustainable tourism practices among entrepreneurs in the country, focusing on Kanchanaburi and Surat Thani (Koh Samui) this time.
A 60yearold Swedish man, Reino Pentti Olavi Martin, has been arrested on Koh Samui Island after evading law enforcement for nearly two years. Martin was initially apprehended in 2020 in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok for illegal possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell. He was subsequently released on bail but fled, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Bangkok South Criminal Court on February 25, 2021.
On September 8, 2023, at 9:30 am, Wat Kiriwongkaram School in Taling Ngam Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, hosted the opening ceremony of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Mitigation Project. Mr. Damrongpol Inthachan, the acting director of the school, presided over the event. The ceremony was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including police officers from Koh Samui Police Station, the fund committee, teachers, students, municipal employees, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment.
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has taken action against the rise of mafiastyle local leaders by assigning his deputy, Chada Thaiset, and all provincial governors to gather information on them. The aim is to blacklist such local leaders found to be involved in violent gangs.
Thailand is preparing to implement a new refugee screening system later this month. Although the country is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention, thousands of refugees and migrants currently live within its borders. The new National Screening Mechanism (NSM) aims to differentiate between those who might face danger if returned to their home countries and those living in Thailand illegally. However, refugees and rights activists express concerns that the system could be used unfairly and even expedite deportations for asylum seekers deemed ineligible.
Phuket’s provincial police commander, Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, along with representatives from tourismrelated agencies, recently held a briefing to address claims made in an Al Jazeera report. The report, which has circulated widely on social media since Wednesday, alleges that an increasing number of Russian tourists are taking jobs and operating businesses illegally on the island.
On September 7, 2023, at 09:00 a.m., the Village Doctor Training Project under His Majesty the King’s Royal Initiative for 2023 commenced at Samui Phet Conference Room, Koh Samui Municipality. Ms. Panida Pahuakan, Deputy Municipal Clerk, presided over the opening ceremony. Ms. Natnoy Srisaeng reported the objectives of the project, while trainees and municipal employees from the Public Health and Environment Department were in attendance.