Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Youth and Innocence, Caring for the Future Project: A Comprehensive Initiative

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On August 22, 2013, the Youth and Innocence, Caring for the Future project was inaugurated at Koh Samui School in a ceremony attended by various stakeholders. Mr. Banyat Poolphon, Director of Koh Samui School, presided over the event, which included participants such as teachers, students, Koh Samui Hospital staff, municipal employees, and representatives from the Department of Public Health and Environment. The project aims to reach 250 students and young people, providing valuable resources and guidance.

Honest Taxi Driver Returns Wallet with Over 370,000 Baht

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An exemplary act of honesty occurred last Saturday when taxi driver Pornsak Phunee returned a wallet containing a significant sum of money to a Bangladeshi tourist. The wallet, which was left in Pornsak’s cab, contained over 370,000 baht in foreign currencies, photos, and a credit card belonging to Jahirul Islam Munshi.

Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries in Phuket

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Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is home to a growing number of cannabis dispensaries. As of now, there are 1,701 registered cannabisrelated businesses on the island, with 1,451 of them being dispensaries. These shops are spread across different districts: 502 in Kathu district, 222 in Thalang district, and the remainder in Muang Phuket district.

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Out-of-Court Settlements: A Boon to the Economy

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Outofcourt settlements have significantly benefited the economy since the law facilitating them took effect on May 23, 2019. According to the government, a total of 53,030 civil and 353 criminal cases have been settled without court involvement. This approach has saved people about 6.88 billion baht in court fees for civil cases, while outofcourt settlements in criminal cases have saved the state up to 27 billion baht.

Investigation into Suspected Murder of Thai Woman in Berlin

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The Thai embassy in Berlin is keeping a close watch on the German police’s investigation into the suspected murder of a Thai woman. Siriya Saiwongpanya’s body was discovered in the Schöneberg district of Berlin last week. The Foreign Ministry has released a statement regarding the case.

Health Check Results Presentation for Koh Samui Farmers

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On August 21, 2023, a health check results presentation event took place at the Phet Samui meeting room in Koh Samui Municipality. Ms. Supinya Sritongkul presided over the event, which involved collaboration between the Koh Samui Municipality, the Health Examination Center, and the Occupational Medicine Group of Koh Samui Hospital.

Damages Sought by Locals in Muno Village After Fireworks Explosion

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On July 29th, a devastating explosion occurred at a fireworks warehouse in Sungai Kolok district’s tambon Muno, Narathiwat province. The blast tragically claimed 12 lives and left 389 people injured. In addition to the human toll, the explosion destroyed three schools and caused significant damage to 682 homes in Muno village.

Sound of Earth Live Music Concert: A Unique Experience in Koh Samui

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The Sound of Earth live music concert took place on August 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm in the picturesque Fisherman’s Village of Bo Phut, Koh Samui. This unique event featured captivating performances by the Sound of Earth artists group, led by Mr. Naresak Rattanaveroj (John Nuvo), and local artists who love nature and the sound of music.

Elderly Scottish Kayaker’s Daring Rescue from Udon Thani Stream

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A 77yearold man from Scotland found himself in a precarious situation when his kayak sank in the Lam Huai Luang stream, Udon Thani, late on Saturday night. The man, identified only as Martin, was swept away by strong currents and ended up stranded on a muddy islet in Muang district.

New Koh Samui City Municipality LINE App: A Comprehensive Guide

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Koh Samui City Municipality has recently introduced an innovative way for citizens to keep uptodate with news and relevant information about their city. The LINE app, a popular messaging platform, has now been customized to offer a range of services designed to make life easier for Koh Samui residents.