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Thailand News•Aug 30, 2023

Tragic Family Incident Sheds Light on Scam Gang and Mule Accounts

In Samut Prakan, Thailand, authorities are piecing together a heartwrenching family tragedy that has connections to a scam gang operating through mule accounts. Sanit Dokmai, a 41yearold man, overwhelmed by debt, killed his wife and two young sons before attempting to take his own life. The incident has shed light on the intricate web of deceit spun by the scam gang and the devastating consequences that befell this family.

Thailand News•Aug 30, 2023

Retiree Falls Victim to Fake News Anchor Cryptocurrency Scam

A 66yearold government retiree recently lost a staggering 20 million baht (approximately 600,000 USD) to an online scammer pretending to be a news anchor. The scammer lured the victim into investing in cryptocurrencies within just two months. The retiree, along with the real TV news anchor, filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on August 29, 2023.

Local News•Aug 29, 2023

Bright Mind, Happy Heart Project: Empowering Students with Stress Management Techniques

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.

Local News•Aug 29, 2023

Koh Samui City Municipality Council Meeting and Agendas

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.

Thailand News•Aug 29, 2023

PM Srettha Announces Finalized Cabinet Line-up

Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister's Pheu Thai Party. Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister's Pheu Thai Party.

Thailand News•Aug 29, 2023

Vietnamese Nationals Arrested for Operating Online Gambling Website in Pattaya

In the early hours of Tuesday, 13 Vietnamese nationals were arrested by investigators from the Metropolitan Police Division 5 and Pattaya police for operating an online gambling operation. The illegal activity took place in three hotel rooms located on Pattaya Sai 3 road in Bang Lamung district. The police raided these rooms shortly after midnight, leading to the arrest of the suspects.

Thailand News•Aug 29, 2023

Family Tragedy Linked to Crushing Debt and Call Scam

In a horrific turn of events, a 41yearold father in Samut Prakan, overwhelmed with mounting family debt, is suspected of killing his wife and two sons before attempting to take his own life. It is believed that a call scam, which cost the wife 1.7 million baht she had borrowed, pushed the man over the edge.

Thailand News•Aug 29, 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Collaborates with Airlines for High Season Tourism Plans

Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included: Newlyappointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with representatives of eight airlines on Monday to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the expected increase in tourist arrivals during the high season. The CEOs present at the meeting included:

Local News•Aug 29, 2023

Cervical Cancer Screening Project for Women Aged 35 and Over

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.

Thailand News•Aug 27, 2023

Srettha Plans Small Mobile Cabinet Meetings in Provinces

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.

Thailand News•Aug 27, 2023

Mobile Cabinet Meetings: A New Approach for Local Connectivity

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed a keen interest in connecting with the needs and concerns of local communities throughout the country. With this goal in mind, he plans to establish small mobile cabinet meetings in various provinces. These meetings are designed to allow the Prime Minister and his team to listen to the issues faced by locals and address their needs in a more direct manner.

Local News•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.

Local News•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.

Thailand News•Aug 27, 2023

Bhumjaithai Party's Strong Position in Coalition Government

Bhumjaithai, the secondlargest party in the government coalition, has demonstrated its political strength, as it is poised to secure several crucial cabinet positions. The party, which holds 71 seats in parliament, played a strong hand in negotiations and even threatened to leave the coalition if they didn't get their desired positions.

Local News•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.

Thailand News•Aug 26, 2023

Managing Monkey Populations in Lop Buri

In Lop Buri, a province in the Central Plains of Thailand, authorities have launched a sterilization campaign to control the evergrowing monkey population. With numbers estimated to be above 2,000, the campaign targets the reduction of the monkey population and alleviating the negative impact of these animals on locals and tourists.

Thailand News•Aug 26, 2023

Request to Remove Controversial 'Demon' Statue from Bazaar Hotel Bangkok

A significant shareholder of the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok has filed a petition with the court, seeking the removal of the contentious Khru Kai Kaeo statue from the hotel premises located on Ratchadaphisek Road. Phairoj Thungthong, who owns an 80% share in Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadapisek Co Ltd, registered in 2009 with a capital of 780 million baht, claims that the company is currently undergoing a rehabilitation process due to the impact of the Covid19 pandemic.

Thailand News•Aug 25, 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's Visit to Phuket and Phang-nga

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently embarked on a twoday visit to the southern provinces of Phuket and Phangnga. The purpose of this visit was to engage with locals and gather opinions from the private sector to explore ways of promoting tourism in these regions.

Thailand News•Aug 25, 2023

Torsak Sukvimol Set to Become New National Police Chief

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is expected to become the new national police chief, replacing Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas. According to a police source, Torsak's name is among a list of reshuffled officers awaiting vetting and endorsement by the Police Commission. The commission, chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, is scheduled to meet on Friday.

Thailand News•Aug 25, 2023

Nigerian Man and 13 Thais Arrested for Multi-Million Romance Scam

A Nigerian man and 13 Thais were arrested for their involvement in a romance scam gang that defrauded victims of approximately 800 million baht (around $24 million) over three years. The arrests took place after police conducted operations across seven provinces in Thailand.