Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

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Youth Wildlife Guardians: Combating Environmental Challenges

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On June 7, 2023, Baan Na Khai School in Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province hosted an important event focused on environmental awareness. Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, Miss Supinya Sritongkul, attended the Environmental Education Unit (EEU) event. The gathering was organized by the Environmental and Social Foundation, alongside key collaborators WWF, ONYX Hospitality Group, and PA Concrete Company Limited.

Koh Samui Elderly Welfare Center Hosts Ceremony to Honor Elderly Teachers

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The Koh Samui Elderly Welfare Center recently organized a special event to honor the elderly teachers of Koh Samui City Municipality. On June 8, 2023, Thanakom Ruenphan, the President of the Municipal Council, led the ceremony, which was attended by local dignitaries such as Nuttapon Rattanarak, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, and other government officials.

Renovating the Damaged Roof at Koh Samui Pier Walkway

richard1 year ago4 mins

Koh Samui, a beautiful island in Thailand, is a popular tourist destination. The pier walkway, a vital transportation hub, requires renovation due to significant damage to its roof. In this article, we’ll discuss the process and challenges of this renovation project.

Overview of Public Health and Environment Initiative

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A recent initiative launched by the Sanitation and Environmental Health Division aims to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of vendors in public places. The program focuses on promoting waste segregation, grease trap installation, and the use of environmentally friendly containers and packaging.

Tourists Escape Burning Bus on Bangkok Expressway

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A group of Polish tourists narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous situation when their doubledecker bus caught fire on the Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The bus was en route to Ayutthaya, carrying 15 tourists from Poland and their Thai guide.

Ayutthaya Tourism Boosted by Blackpink’s Lisa

richard1 year ago3 mins

Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of the popular South Korean girl group, Blackpink, recently visited the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. She shared photos from her trip on her Instagram account (@lalalalisa_m), which boasts 94.5 million followers. Lisa explored various ruins and temples in Ayutthaya after the Blackpink World Tour [BORN PINK] Bangkok concerts in late May.

Massive Methamphetamine Seizure in Saraburi Province

richard1 year ago3 mins

A major drug bust in Saraburi province led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of 8 million methamphetamine pills worth an estimated 50 million baht. The suspects are believed to be members of the Jae Cake Sanam Chai drug trafficking network.

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Govt Eyes UNESCO Spot for Late King

richard1 year ago3 mins

In an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s birth in 2027, the Thai government recently approved an Education Ministry proposal to submit his name to UNESCO for listing among the world’s eminent personalities.

Man Seeks Justice Over Unlawful Sale of Car by ONCB

richard1 year ago3 mins

Mai Wongwiangkham, a 55yearold Lao tour guide, found himself in a predicament after being charged by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) for possessing 14kg of heroin in 2016. The ONCB accused Mai of smuggling the drugs into the kingdom while driving to Nong Khai to pick up Thai tourists bound for Laos. As part of the prosecution efforts, the ONCB impounded Mai’s Chery sedan, valued at approximately 350,000 baht.

Crackdown on Tour Scam: Six Arrested in Surat Thani

richard1 year ago3 mins

Six individuals, including three men and three women, were recently arrested in Surat Thani for their involvement in a fraudulent tour operation. The suspects allegedly sold fake overseas tour packages, scamming their customers out of roughly 27 million baht. The arrests took place at the suspects’ office in Phun Phin district in the Southern Thai province.