On a seemingly normal day, locals and tourists were caught by surprise when they stumbled upon two mysterious objects washed ashore on the beaches of Phuket and Phangnga. These discoveries have fueled various theories about the origin of these objects, ranging from space debris to parts of an aircraft.
On August 30, 2023, Thipparatpittaya School held a ceremony to officially launch the Safe Riding Project, an initiative aimed at promoting motorcycle safety among students. The event was attended by several stakeholders, including Mr. Theewarat Chaiyasis, the school’s Deputy Director, members of the Municipality Council, volunteer health workers, teachers, students, Koh Samui Police Station officers, hospital staff, municipal employees, and the Department of Public Health and Environment.
In an exceptional discovery, the Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre (Central Gulf of Thailand) recently conducted a nineday aerial survey, covering 169.7 square kilometers off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, and Chumphon. This survey led to the sighting of several rare aquatic animals, which has sparked calls for increased protection and conservation efforts in the region.
The Bright Mind, Happy Heart Project was launched on August 28, 2023, at Koh Samui School. The initiative aims to equip students with valuable knowledge and understanding of simple yet effective stress management techniques, fostering skills to help them select appropriate methods tailored to their individual needs.
The Koh Samui City Municipality organized a council meeting on August 28, 2013, to discuss various important agendas concerning the city’s development projects and plans. The meeting was attended by council members, municipal clerks, and heads of government departments, all aiming to reach consensus on the discussed matters.
Cervical cancer remains a significant concern for women worldwide, particularly for those aged 35 and over. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing the disease. The Bophut Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital in Koh Samui District has launched an initiative to address this issue, offering cervical cancer screening and education for women in this age group.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his intention to hold small mobile cabinet meetings in various provinces to better understand the problems and needs of local residents. Following his recent trip to Phuket, where he pledged to boost tourism, Srettha visited Phangnga to meet with entrepreneurs and the local business community.
On August 26, 2023, at 10:05 AM, a fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation for a restaurant and construction site, located at House No. 101, Moo 1, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The buildings affected were temporary brick houses with pressed wood walls and zinc roofs, totaling 14 rooms (two adjacent rooms per unit), housing 28 residents. The entire building and all its contents were damaged, but there were no reported fatalities.
The Community Management Training Project is an initiative aimed at empowering community committees in Talin Ngam Subdistrict, Lipa Noi Subdistrict, and Ang Thong Subdistrict. This project focuses on providing knowledge, skills, and experience sharing to help community committee members become more efficient in their roles and responsibilities. The ultimate goal is to ensure their work is truly beneficial to the public.
The Community Committee Training Project is an important initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of community leaders in the areas of community management and administration. This year, the training program was successfully completed by the community committees of Talinngam Subdistrict, Lipo Noy Subdistrict, and Ang Thong Subdistrict.