Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide and has become a significant public health issue. The “Beat Obesity” project, launched in Koh Samui on September 12, 2023, aims to address this problem by educating students, teachers, and parents about healthy habits, providing regular fitness tests, and analyzing health outcomes to help children achieve a healthy weight range.
The government is considering urging employers to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht as soon as possible to help workers make ends meet, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. He states that negotiations will involve workers, employers, and the government to determine a reasonable minimum wage level, with the aim of achieving the 400 baht goal as swiftly as possible.
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On September 12, 2023, at 09:00 a.m., Ban Bo Phut School in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, hosted the opening ceremony of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Surveillance and Prevention Project. Mr. Suchat Sriinsai, a National Health Security Fund Committee member, presided over the event. Attendees included the Fund Committee, officials from the Bang Rak Public Health Service Center, teachers, students, municipal officials, and the Public Health and Environment Department.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand has called for questioning representatives from 65 companies who may have been involved in bidrigging with Praween Chanklai’s construction business. Praween, also known as “Kamnan Nok,” was arrested following the murder of a Highway Police officer during a dinner party at his house.
A senior police officer, Pol Col Vachira Yaothaisong, age 44, has been found dead from an apparent selfinflicted gunshot wound at his home in Pathum Thani. Pol Col Vachira was the immediate superior of Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, who was murdered at a dinner party last Wednesday. Both officers were part of the Highway Police subdivision 2.
On September 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., a comprehensive training event focusing on the community health plan was held at the Phet Samui Conference Room, Koh Samui Municipality. Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui, Miss Supinya Sri Thongkul, presided over the opening ceremony, attended by heads of government agencies, lecturers, municipal officials, and 60 trainees.
The Thai government has announced plans to introduce a debt moratorium for farmers in the fourth quarter of this year. This initiative will cover both debt principal and interest, providing financial relief to those in the agricultural sector. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed this plan and anticipates cabinet approval at their first meeting.
MAP Active Adiperkasa Ltd. unveils the grand opening of Steve Madden’s flagship store at the acclaimed CentralWorld Shopping Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Spanning 142 sq.m., this impressive store combines the ‘Extraordinary Shopping Experience’ concept with design elements inspired by the New York shopping scene and a warm ambiance of pink gold shades.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that his first mobile cabinet meeting will be held in Nong Bua Lam Phu province in November. The meeting aims to address and highlight plans to bolster the economy of the province and the northeastern region of Isan. The PM’s decision to select Nong Bua Lam Phu followed an inspection trip to the region.