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The Tragic Murder on Koh Phangan Island

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 29yearold Spanish chef, has been taken into custody for the murder and dismemberment of Colombian plastic surgeon, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. Daniel’s father and grandfather are wellknown actors in Spain, which partly explains his motivation for committing this gruesome act. He feared that his family’s reputation would be tarnished if his relationship with Arrieta became public knowledge.

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Gastech 2023 Unveils Strategic Agenda and Top-Level Speakers

Gastech, the renowned international conference for the gas and energy industry, reveals its 2023 strategic agenda and lineup of highprofile keynote speakers. The event will feature senior executives from major energy companies such as Baker Hughes, ExxonMobil, GAIL, Shell, SKK Migas, JERA, Petronas, and PetroChina International, as well as other prominent figures in energy, finance, and technology sectors.

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Breast Cancer Screening Project

The breast cancer screening project was launched on August 8, 2023, with the primary goal of identifying atrisk individuals in the Na Mueang Subdistrict area. Targeting women aged 30 to 70, the project aims to provide knowledge and skills for selfassessment of breast cancer risk. Furthermore, it seeks to identify earlystage breast cancer patients and ensure they receive proper followup care, referral, and treatment according to medical standards.

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Diabetes and Hypertension Screening Project

The Diabetes and Hypertension Screening Project was launched on August 9, 2023, in collaboration with municipal employees and Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) from groups 15 in the Na Mueang Subdistrict. The project, spearheaded by Ms. Prida Sukkho, a professional nurse practitioner representing the Na Mueang Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, aims to identify individuals at risk of developing diabetes and hypertension within the community.

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Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair: 68th Edition and Ruby Jubilee

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) have proudly announced the 68th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair. This highly anticipated event, which is Thailand’s largest and Asia’s longestcelebrated gem and jewelry trade show, will mark its ruby jubilee this year. Scheduled between September 6th and 10th, 2023, the fair will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

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Protecting Bang Khanun Forest: Activists Intensify Efforts

A coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a petition to the Thalang district office and the 3rd Naval Area Command, urging them to bolster protection measures for the 3,700 rai Bang Khanun reserve forest. The move comes amidst concerns of widespread deforestation in the area. Chamrun Koetdam, president of the Network of Gulf of ThailandAndaman Conservation Areas, led the effort in presenting the petition to Bancha Thanuin, chief of the Thalang district office.

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TEQBALL TOUR 2023: A Spectacular Event on Koh Samui

Koh Samui, a beautiful island in Thailand, is gearing up to host an exciting sports event in collaboration with multiple organizations. The Koh Samui Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Koh Samui office, the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, and the International Teqball Federation FITEQ have all come together to organize the TEQBALL TOUR 2023.

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Koh Samui: A Paradise in the Gulf of Thailand

Koh Samui, a stunning island located in the Gulf of Thailand, was first mentioned in the Chiweewan book penned by Prince Krom Phrayanuphan Wongworadet in 1932. This historical document provides evidence of people settling on the island during the late Ayutthaya period and speaks of three pagodas constructed during the Thonburi era. The origin of the name “Samui” remains unclear; however, several theories suggest connections to the Hainan Chinese word “Shao Muay” (first defense), the Tamil word “Soi” (wind wave), or the southern Thai tree “Ton Mui.”

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