Phuket, a popular island province in Thailand, is striving to become a lowcarbon destination in order to encourage ecotourism. The local government has been coordinating with state agencies and a sustainable development foundation to focus on managing food waste, which has detrimental effects on the environment.
On August 17, 2023, at the Pak Praek Pavilion, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, the practical training on “Conservation of Watershed Forests for Sustainable Water Use” began. The event was presided over by Nathaphon Ratanarak, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality. Various officials, representatives, and interested community members also attended the event.
On August 17, 2023, at 8:30 am, the Koh Samui Municipality held the opening ceremony of the Firefighter Training Program for the year 2023. The event took place at the Petch Samui Meeting Room, with Deputy Mayor Suthum Samthong presiding over the ceremony. The program focused on modern firefighting techniques and spanned two days, from August 17 to 18, 2023.
On August 16, 2023, the Thai police declared the closure of their investigation into the murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on Koh Phangan. The case involved a gruesome act of dismemberment, allegedly committed by the victim’s partner, and gained significant media attention. A majority of the victim’s body still remains missing.
A new initiative, the Mobile Health Screening Project, has been launched in Koh Samui to provide agricultural health checkups for farmers. This project aims to ensure that the farmers in the area maintain good health, thus contributing to a robust agricultural sector and overall community wellbeing.
The Koh Samui Municipality Council has scheduled its 3rd ordinary session for the 1st meeting of the year on Friday, August 18, 2023. The meeting will take place at the Koh Samui Municipal Council Meeting Room, beginning at 13:30 hrs.
On August 15, 2013, the Bo Phut Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Koh Samui district, initiated a joint effort to combat Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Chikungunya Disease. Village health volunteers from groups 15 of Bo Phut subdistrict collaborated to launch the prevention and control campaign. The opening ceremony was presided over by Duangporn Boonmee, Director of Bo Phut Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, alongside members of the Municipal Council, municipal staff, and staff from the Public Health and Environment Department of Koh Samui Municipality.
Koh Samui Municipality has recently released an announcement regarding the auction for renting six public restrooms and areas around the scenic Lad Koh viewpoint. Interested parties are invited to participate in the auction, with each item considered separately. ## Auction Details and Criteria
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) conducted a public hearing on August 10, 2013, to discuss the feasibility study of the Koh Samui Bridge Project. ## Project Background and Objectives
The Express Authority of Thailand (Exat) has commenced public hearings for its ambitious plan to construct a 20kilometer bridge that will connect the mainland to Koh Samui. Expected to start in 2028, this project aims to provide an overland transportation option to the popular island, which is currently accessible only through air and ferry links.