On September 6, 2023, two suspected drug couriers were arrested in Chiang Rai’s Muang district after 2 million methamphetamine pills were found in their vehicle. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board Region 5 announced the details of the arrest on September 7, withholding the suspects’ surnames. The duo now faces charges of collusion in possession of illicit drugs with intent to sell, among other offenses.
On September 6, 2023, at 9:00 am, Wat Bunyarikaram School in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, marked the beginning of a significant environmental project. Mr. Suchat Srisai, a member of the Health Insurance Fund Committee, presided over the opening ceremony of the WasteFree School Project. The event brought together community committee members, teachers, students, and municipal employees from the Department of Public Health and Environment.
On September 6, 2023, at 9:00 am, Ban Bo Phut School in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, hosted a special event. Mr. Silpchai Wanichjaroen, a member of the City Council, presided over the opening ceremony of a new project aimed at promoting physical development for elementary school children at Ban Bo Phut School. In attendance were members of the City Council, the fund committee, teachers, students, and municipal employees from the Department of Public Health and Environment.
On September 6, 2023, at 10:00 am, a significant effort was made to improve road safety in Koh Samui. Mr. Suthum Samthong, the Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City Municipality, led a team of municipal officials and employees to Bo Phut Police Station in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District. The objective was to provide traffic equipment aimed at preventing and reducing road accidents.
Three Kenyan women were arrested at Phuket airport after being discovered carrying nearly 3kg of cocaine, with an estimated worth of 10 million baht. The narcotics were concealed within their bodies, specifically in their vaginas and stomachs. Three Kenyan women were arrested at Phuket airport after being discovered carrying nearly 3kg of cocaine, with an estimated worth of 10 million baht. The narcotics were concealed within their bodies, specifically in their vaginas and stomachs.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reported a sharp increase in monkeypox (mpox) cases, with 80 instances found in the city last month. The majority of these cases were located in tourist areas and even included some patients below 18 years of age. This marked rise in cases has prompted the BMA to take action to address the situation.
Recently, the National AntiCorruption Commission (NACC) revealed that a staggering 86% of nearly 1,500 police stations across the nation failed to pass integrity and transparency tests. Pol Gen Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, NACC chairman, announced the annual integrity and transparency assessments (ITA) results for district offices and police stations alike.
_Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has been grappling with water shortages, flooding, and wastewater management issues due to rapid urbanization and tourism influx. The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) is stepping up efforts to address these concerns._ ## Phuket’s Water Shortage Crisis
On September 5, 2023, at 8:30 AM at Ban Bo Phut School, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Mr. Suchat Sriinsai, a committee member of the Health Fund, presided over the opening ceremony of the New Generation Teenagers: Be Aware of Accident Dangers project. The event was attended by teachers, students of Ban Bo Phut School, officials from the Health Promotion Hospital of Bo Phut Subdistrict, municipal staff, and the Department of Public Health and Environment.
On September 5, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Wat Phu Khao Thong School in Mae Nam Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, held the opening ceremony for the Exercise with Aerobics to Reduce Childhood Obesity Project. Miss Siranee Sisikajorn, Deputy Director of Wat Phu Khao Thong School, presided over the event. Key participants included members of the municipal council, health fund committee, teachers, students, trainers, municipal staff, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment.