Koh Samui, the beautiful resort island in the southern province of Surat Thani, is witnessing a significant revival in its tourism industry. In July, both the number of flights and tourist arrivals surged, indicating that the island’s tourism has returned to its precoronavirus levels in 2019.
Phuket provincial office has recently launched an English languagesupported version of the Traffy Fondue application, aiming to assist foreign visitors in reporting issues related to the local environment and public services. The app has received positive feedback from locals who hope for a quicker resolution to everyday problems.
On August 10, 2023, the Phetch Samui meeting room in Koh Samui Municipality hosted the opening ceremony of the Training Project’s 2nd Batch, focused on Developing Excellent Service Behavior. The event was chaired by Mr. Pakorn Kanchanophas, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, and was organized under the annual training project aimed at enhancing efficiency and developing the capacity of municipal employees, regular workers, and permanent staff in 2023.
On August 10, 2023, the Phetch Samui meeting room in Koh Samui Municipality hosted the opening ceremony of the Training Project’s 2nd Batch, focused on Developing Excellent Service Behavior. The event was chaired by Mr. Pakorn Kanchanophas, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, and was organized under the annual training project aimed at enhancing efficiency and developing the capacity of municipal employees, regular workers, and permanent staff in 2023.
On August 22, 2013, the Youth and Innocence, Caring for the Future project was inaugurated at Koh Samui School in a ceremony attended by various stakeholders. Mr. Banyat Poolphon, Director of Koh Samui School, presided over the event, which included participants such as teachers, students, Koh Samui Hospital staff, municipal employees, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment. The project aims to reach 250 students and young people, providing valuable resources and guidance.
Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is home to a growing number of cannabis dispensaries. As of now, there are 1,701 registered cannabisrelated businesses on the island, with 1,451 of them being dispensaries. These shops are spread across different districts: 502 in Kathu district, 222 in Thalang district, and the remainder in Muang Phuket district.
On August 21, 2023, a health check results presentation event took place at the Phet Samui meeting room in Koh Samui Municipality. Ms. Supinya Sritongkul presided over the event, which involved collaboration between the Koh Samui Municipality, the Health Examination Center, and the Occupational Medicine Group of Koh Samui Hospital.
A 77yearold man from Scotland found himself in a precarious situation when his kayak sank in the Lam Huai Luang stream, Udon Thani, late on Saturday night. The man, identified only as Martin, was swept away by strong currents and ended up stranded on a muddy islet in Muang district.
Koh Samui City Municipality has recently introduced an innovative way for citizens to keep uptodate with news and relevant information about their city. The LINE app, a popular messaging platform, has now been customized to offer a range of services designed to make life easier for Koh Samui residents.
In a major crackdown, Thai police arrested seven suspects, comprising six Taiwanese men and a Thai woman, for allegedly smuggling cannabis and crystal methamphetamine concealed within truck drive shafts. The successful operation took place in Bangkok and Samut Prakan, following a threemonthlong investigation into the “Khai Huang” drug trafficking network.