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Aug 27, 2023

Suppressing a Fire at Workers' Accommodation

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.

Aug 27, 2023

Enhancing Community Management Skills: A Training Project for Local Committees

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.

Aug 27, 2023

Community Committee Training Project: Strengthening Local Management Skills

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.

Aug 25, 2023

Community Committee Training Project in Maret and Na Mueang Subdistricts

On August 24, 2013, at 09:00 a.m., the opening ceremony of the Community Committee Training Project in Community Administration and Management for the year 2013 took place at the International College of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Ko Samui. Mr. Suthum Samthong, Deputy Mayor of Ko Samui City, acted on behalf of the Mayor of Ko Samui City. The event was attended by administrators, city council members, government officials, trainers, municipal staff, and members of the community committees.

Aug 25, 2023

G.S. Know the Law, Fight Against Drug Hazards: A Collaborative Effort in Thailand

On August 10, 2023, at 09:00 a.m., Koh Samui School held a ceremony to launch the G.S. Know the Law, Fight Against Drug Hazards project. School director Mr. Banyat Poolphon presided over the event, which was attended by teachers, students, police officers, municipal officials, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment.

Aug 24, 2023

Certificate Presentation Ceremony for Community Committees in Bophut and Maenam

A certificate presentation ceremony recently took place to honor members of the community committees from Bophut and Maenam Subdistricts, who had successfully completed a specialized training program. The training, titled "Community Committee Training Project in Community Administration and Management," aimed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage and administer their communities for the year 2013.

Aug 24, 2023

Community Management Training Project for the Fiscal Year 2023: Empowering Local Committees

On August 10, 2023, at 09.00 am, the opening ceremony of the Community Management Training Project for the Fiscal Year 2023 was held at the International College of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui. Mr. Sutham Samthong, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, presided over the event, acting on behalf of the Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality. The ceremony was attended by executive committee members, municipal council members, heads of government agencies, trainers, municipal employees, and community committees of Bo Phut and Mae Nam subdistricts. The project aimed to enhance knowledge, skills, and experience exchange in community administration, ensuring more effective and beneficial public duties.

Aug 24, 2023

Koh Samui Street King Event: A Celebration of Supercars and Local Culture

Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is gearing up for a spectacular event that combines the love for supercars with the promotion of local tourism and culture. The "Koh Samui Street King" event is set to take place from September 910, 2023. It will showcase an impressive collection of supercars, while also highlighting the unique lifestyle of the local community.

Aug 24, 2023

1 OBT 1 Herbal Garden Project: A Community Initiative

The "1 OBT 1 Herbal Garden" project is a communitybased initiative that aims to promote health and environmental consciousness among residents of the Koh Samui Municipality. The project focuses on planting herbal gardens at various locations throughout the region, encouraging locals to come together and participate in the process.

Aug 24, 2023

Koh Samui's Tourism Revival: Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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.

Aug 24, 2023

Training Project: Developing Excellent Service Behavior, 2nd Batch

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.

Aug 24, 2023

Training Project: Developing Excellent Service Behavior, 2nd Batch

Aug 22, 2023

Youth and Innocence, Caring for the Future Project: A Comprehensive Initiative

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.

Aug 22, 2023

Health Check Results Presentation for Koh Samui Farmers

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.

Aug 21, 2023

New Koh Samui City Municipality LINE App: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

Aug 19, 2023

Koh Samui Municipal Council Meeting: Key Highlights

Koh Samui Municipality convened for an Ordinary Council Meeting on Friday, August 18, 2017. This article aims to provide an overview of the key points discussed and the decisions made during this meeting, broken down into subheadings for easier navigation.

Aug 18, 2023

Health Insurance Fund Committee Meeting at Koh Samui Municipality

On August 17, 2013, the Health Insurance Fund Committee of Koh Samui Municipality held its 8th meeting of the year. Chaired by Miss Supinya Sritongkul, the Deputy Mayor, the meeting took place at the Mook Samui Conference Room in the Koh Samui Municipality Office. In attendance were heads of government departments, municipal staff, and committee members of the Village Health Volunteer Fund (VHV).

Aug 18, 2023

Practical Training on Watershed Forest Conservation for Sustainable Water Use

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.

Aug 18, 2023

Driving Electric Motorcycles Towards Sustainable Development: A Public Lecture

Electric motorcycles have become a popular topic of discussion in recent years, as the world moves towards sustainable transportation solutions. Koh Samui Municipality is hosting a public lecture to shed light on this exciting project and its potential impact on sustainable development. This informative event will bring together experts and enthusiasts to discuss the future of electric motorcycles and their role in transforming our transportation landscape.

Aug 18, 2023

Firefighter Training Program for 2023: Modern Firefighting Techniques Course

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.