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.
The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, is preparing to host an extraordinary marathon event called the “Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok,” scheduled for December 3. This event aims to promote tourism and stimulate the economy while offering a race experience on par with the world’s most prestigious marathons.
Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, has expressed his support for the new government’s policies regarding visa privileges for Chinese visitors. This move is expected to stimulate tourism and investment between the two countries. Mr. Han discussed the visa measures during an orientation for the 18th Mandarin for Government Officers Workshop, organized by the ThaiChinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC) and the King Prajadhipok’s Institute. Pol Lt Gen Pitak Jarusombat, deputy president of the TCCRC, also attended the event.
The Aerobics for Health project was launched on September 5, 2023, at Ban Ang Thong School, located in the Ang Thong Subdistrict of Koh Samui District, Thailand. The initiative, spearheaded by Mrs. Nuanchan Chotiroj Anan, Director of the Health Promotion Hospital of Ang Thong Subdistrict, aims to encourage physical exercise and health consciousness among teachers and students. The launch event was attended by local municipality council members, community committees, educational staff, students, municipal officials, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment.
Koh Samui City Municipality recently conducted a general meeting to discuss and deliberate on various important matters concerning the city and its residents. The meeting took place on September 5, 2023, and covered several significant topics related to budget, property transfers, and public services.
On September 4, 2023, at the Mook Samui Meeting Room, Koh Samui Municipality, Mr. Suthum Samthong, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, acting on behalf of the Mayor of Koh Samui Municipality, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation between Koh Samui Municipality and Suratthani Rajabhat University. The signing ceremony was attended by the Municipal Secretary, municipal staff, faculty members of the Graduate School of Suratthani Rajabhat University, and witnesses from both parties.
The newly proposed freevisa travel privilege for Chinese visitors in Thailand, championed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is set to launch on October 1st. The primary goal of this policy is to attract more Chinese tourists, who previously made up the majority of tourist arrivals in the country. However, despite the easing of Covid19 restrictions, the expected rebound in Chinese visitors has not been as strong as anticipated.