Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Suppressing a Fire at Workers’ Accommodation

richard11 months ago3 mins

On August 26, 2023, at 10:05 AM, a fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation for a restaurant and construction site, located at House No. 101, Moo 1, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The buildings affected were temporary brick houses with pressed wood walls and zinc roofs, totaling 14 rooms (two adjacent rooms per unit), housing 28 residents. The entire building and all its contents were damaged, but there were no reported fatalities.

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Enhancing Community Management Skills: A Training Project for Local Committees

richard11 months ago3 mins

The Community Management Training Project is an initiative aimed at empowering community committees in Talin Ngam Subdistrict, Lipa Noi Subdistrict, and Ang Thong Subdistrict. This project focuses on providing knowledge, skills, and experience sharing to help community committee members become more efficient in their roles and responsibilities. The ultimate goal is to ensure their work is truly beneficial to the public.

Bhumjaithai Party’s Strong Position in Coalition Government

richard11 months ago3 mins

Bhumjaithai, the secondlargest party in the government coalition, has demonstrated its political strength, as it is poised to secure several crucial cabinet positions. The party, which holds 71 seats in parliament, played a strong hand in negotiations and even threatened to leave the coalition if they didn’t get their desired positions.

Community Committee Training Project: Strengthening Local Management Skills

richard11 months ago4 mins

The Community Committee Training Project is an important initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of community leaders in the areas of community management and administration. This year, the training program was successfully completed by the community committees of Talinngam Subdistrict, Lipo Noy Subdistrict, and Ang Thong Subdistrict.

Managing Monkey Populations in Lop Buri

richard11 months ago3 mins

In Lop Buri, a province in the Central Plains of Thailand, authorities have launched a sterilization campaign to control the evergrowing monkey population. With numbers estimated to be above 2,000, the campaign targets the reduction of the monkey population and alleviating the negative impact of these animals on locals and tourists.

Request to Remove Controversial ‘Demon’ Statue from Bazaar Hotel Bangkok

richard11 months ago3 mins

A significant shareholder of the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok has filed a petition with the court, seeking the removal of the contentious Khru Kai Kaeo statue from the hotel premises located on Ratchadaphisek Road. Phairoj Thungthong, who owns an 80% share in Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadapisek Co Ltd, registered in 2009 with a capital of 780 million baht, claims that the company is currently undergoing a rehabilitation process due to the impact of the Covid19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s Visit to Phuket and Phang-nga

richard11 months ago4 mins

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently embarked on a twoday visit to the southern provinces of Phuket and Phangnga. The purpose of this visit was to engage with locals and gather opinions from the private sector to explore ways of promoting tourism in these regions.

Torsak Sukvimol Set to Become New National Police Chief

richard11 months ago3 mins

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol is expected to become the new national police chief, replacing Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas. According to a police source, Torsak’s name is among a list of reshuffled officers awaiting vetting and endorsement by the Police Commission. The commission, chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, is scheduled to meet on Friday.

Nigerian Man and 13 Thais Arrested for Multi-Million Romance Scam

richard11 months ago4 mins

A Nigerian man and 13 Thais were arrested for their involvement in a romance scam gang that defrauded victims of approximately 800 million baht (around $24 million) over three years. The arrests took place after police conducted operations across seven provinces in Thailand.

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Community Committee Training Project in Maret and Na Mueang Subdistricts

richard11 months ago4 mins

On August 24, 2013, at 09:00 a.m., the opening ceremony of the Community Committee Training Project in Community Administration and Management for the year 2013 took place at the International College of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Ko Samui. Mr. Suthum Samthong, Deputy Mayor of Ko Samui City, acted on behalf of the Mayor of Ko Samui City. The event was attended by administrators, city council members, government officials, trainers, municipal staff, and members of the community committees.