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Introduction
On October 19, 2013, the Community and Network Organization Committee held its first meeting for the fiscal year 2014. The session took place in the Phetch Samui Meeting Room at the Koh Samui Municipality Office. Chaired by Mr. Ramnate Jai Kwang, the Mayor of Koh Samui, the meeting saw participation from various stakeholders, including government officials, municipal council members, and committee members from network organizations.
Meeting Objectives
The primary aim of the meeting was to update the public on the operations of Koh Samui Municipality and other government agencies. Additionally, the session sought to encourage public participation in collaboration with the Koh Samui District during the 2014 fiscal year. Representatives from all 118 communities in Koh Samui District were present to propose and suggest ways of working that cater to the needs and address the problems of the people in the region.
Key Discussions
Several topics were discussed during the meeting, including:
Monthly Meeting Reports and Secretarial Work
The assembly provided guidelines for writing monthly meeting reports, managing secretarial tasks, and handling electronic secretarial work.
Occupational Group Surveys
The conference highlighted the importance of monitoring occupational group surveys and explaining community occupational group survey forms.
Community Committee Remuneration
Participants discussed the disbursement of community committee remuneration and the announcement of traditional sports competitions.
Traditional Sports Competitions and Phra Thod Pha Pa Festival
The meeting also covered the draw for team colors for traditional sports competitions, as well as the rules and regulations of each type of traditional sports competition in the Phra Thod Pha Pa Festival of Koh Samui District, scheduled for November 6-14, 2013.
ThaiD Application and Charity Walk-Run Event
The session promoted the use of the ThaiD application for identity verification and as a substitute for a national ID card. It also invited the public to participate in the SAMUI TO BE NUMBER ONE: RUN FOR HEALTH 2023 charity walk-run event on November 19, 2013, which will support Koh Samui youth resistance against drug abuse.
High-Priced and Hydroponic Vegetables Training Program
The meeting invited community committee members to join a training program on producing high-priced vegetables and hydroponic vegetables with greenhouse systems. The second batch of this training program is scheduled for October 27, 2013, at Phawanapothikun Vocational College in Koh Samui District.
Future Collaborations through LINE Application
The committee encouraged the use of the LINE application “Koh Samui Municipality” as a platform for sharing news, information, and collaboratively addressing community problems. The public can download the LINE application and join the group using the ID LINE: @kohsamuicity or the link https://lin.ee/XVr0bof.
Overall, the Community and Network Organization Committee Meeting aimed to enhance local community development by involving community committee members and providing a platform for information sharing and problem-solving through the LINE application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What was the primary aim of the Community and Network Organization Committee Meeting?
The primary aim of the meeting was to update the public on the operations of Koh Samui Municipality and other government agencies, as well as encourage public participation in collaboration with the Koh Samui District during the 2014 fiscal year.
Q2: What are some key discussions that took place during the meeting?
Key discussions during the meeting included monthly meeting reports and secretarial work, occupational group surveys, community committee remuneration, traditional sports competitions and Phra Thod Pha Pa Festival, ThaiD application and charity walk-run event, and high-priced and hydroponic vegetables training program.
Q3: How can the public collaborate and stay updated with the Koh Samui Municipality?
The committee encourages the use of the LINE application “Koh Samui Municipality” as a platform for sharing news, information, and collaboratively addressing community problems. The public can download the LINE application and join the group using the ID LINE: @kohsamuicity or the link https://lin.ee/XVr0bof.
