Phuket, a popular resort island in Thailand, is facing increasing water shortage and treatment issues. As the number of tourists visiting the island continues to rise, the demand for water resources is becoming more acute. To mitigate this issue, a collaborative effort between the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) and local hotels has been initiated.
Koh Samui, a beautiful island in Thailand, recently hosted an extraordinary event that attracted the attention of car enthusiasts and tourists alike. The Koh Samui Street King brought together over 50 stunning supercars, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone on the island.
On September 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Kwankhao Conference Hall of Phawana Phothikun Vocational College served as the venue for a united offering of forest robes, organized to support education charity initiatives. Among the attendees were Mr. Sutham Samthong, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui, acting on behalf of the Mayor of Koh Samui, along with the management team, members of the municipality council, heads of government departments, municipal officers, and the Street King group.
In a distressing incident, a 53yearold Swiss man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket International Airport on Friday night. The authorities suspect it to be a case of deliberate suicide, as it is the second such event in the past month.
In a shocking and gruesome series of events, Songsak Songsaeng, a 46yearold man, is accused of murdering five children born to two of his wives. Currently detained without bail, Songsak faces one murder charge, with four more expected pending the results of DNA testing.
On September 22, 2013, at 09:00 am, the Municipal School 3 Samut Ram Temple in Lipa Noi subdistrict, Koh Samui district, hosted the opening ceremony of the Samut Ram Temple Academic Project for the academic year 2013. Mr. Pakorn Kanchanophat, the deputy mayor of Koh Samui, presided over the event, which brought together municipal council members, heads of government departments, school directors, teachers, educational personnel, students, and municipal staff.
A visa exemption policy for Chinese and Kazakh nationals is anticipated to bring a surge of Chinese tourists to Thailand. The policy, which was announced in the Royal Gazette on September 19, allows citizens of China and Kazakhstan to stay visafree for 30 days. The scheme will be in effect until February 29 next year.
The provincial administrative organization (PAO) of Songkhla, a southern province in Thailand, is working together with local civil society to include the old town of Songkhla in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To achieve this goal, a consultant has been hired to draft a development and management plan that adheres to UNESCO’s guidelines for world heritage sites. This collaborative effort aims to preserve the rich arts, culture, and history that has thrived in Songkhla for over two centuries.
Tourism operators have expressed their support for the prime minister’s promise to eradicate recreational cannabis usage within six months. They believe that the unregulated cannabis shops have caused more harm to tourism in the past year. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated in an interview with Bloomberg that the government plans to rectify the cannabis policy within six months to ensure its use is limited to medical purposes. He also mentioned his personal disagreement with the recreational use of the plant.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that Thailand and the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) are prepared to compete for the right to cohost the 2034 World Cup. This announcement was made on the Prime Minister’s X account (previously known as Twitter) after he met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in New York to discuss the potential collaboration between Southeast Asian nations and FIFA, the world’s football governing body.