Deputy Mayor Mr. Sutham Samathong showed support to the Israeli community by visiting the Chabad House on the island, expressing sympathy and solidarity amidst the ongoing conflict in their home country. This visit also aimed to reassure tourists and locals on Koh Samui and offer support. #KohSamui #Israel #solidarity #support #tourism #ChabadHouse
Visiting the Chabad House
On October 13, 2013, at 11:00 am, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City, Mr. Sutham Samathong, led a delegation to visit the Chabad House of Koh Samui in the Bo Phut subdistrict. The delegation included Israeli representatives, government officials, municipality employees, and police officers from the Koh Samui Tourist Police Station. Their aim was to express solidarity with the Israeli community in light of the unrest in their home country.
Expressing Sympathy and Solidarity
During the visit, the Deputy Mayor and his delegation presented a bouquet of flowers to the Chabad House members as a symbol of their sympathy and support for the loss of lives and property in the ongoing conflict in Israel. The gesture was highly appreciated by the Israeli community, who welcomed the attention and encouragement given by the Koh Samui City Municipality.
Impact on Tourists and Locals
Koh Samui is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world, including a significant number of Israeli tourists. The unrest in Israel has affected many people from the country, raising concerns among the local community on the island. The Koh Samui City Municipality’s visit aimed to address these concerns and offer reassurance.
Inquiring About the Current Situation
As part of the visit, the Deputy Mayor and his delegation inquired about the well-being of the Israeli community on Koh Samui, as well as any problems or challenges they might be facing due to the ongoing conflict in their home country. The objective was to ensure that the Israelis living or vacationing on the island felt supported and cared for during this challenging period.
Looking Forward to Normalcy
The visit by the Koh Samui City Municipality highlights the importance of community support and understanding during difficult times. Both the Thai and Israeli communities expressed their hopes for a swift return to normalcy and peace in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What was the purpose of Deputy Mayor Mr. Sutham Samathong’s visit to the Chabad House on Koh Samui?
During his visit to the Chabad House, Deputy Mayor Mr. Sutham Samathong aimed to express sympathy and solidarity with the Israeli community amidst the ongoing conflict in their home country. This visit also intended to reassure tourists and locals on Koh Samui and offer support.
Q2: How did the Deputy Mayor and his delegation express their sympathy and support to the Israeli community?
The Deputy Mayor and his delegation presented a bouquet of flowers to the Chabad House members as a symbol of their sympathy and support for the loss of lives and property in the ongoing conflict in Israel. This gesture was highly appreciated by the Israeli community.
Q3: What concerns were addressed by the Koh Samui City Municipality during their visit to the Chabad House?
The unrest in Israel has affected many people from the country, raising concerns among the local community on the island. The Koh Samui City Municipality’s visit aimed to address these concerns, offer reassurance, and inquire about the well-being of the Israeli community on Koh Samui. They also discussed any problems or challenges faced due to the ongoing conflict in their home country.
