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On September 7, 2023, at Ban Bo Phut School in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, a significant step was taken towards creating a cleaner environment and promoting the wellbeing of the community. Mr. Suchat Sriinsai, a Fund Committee member, presided over the opening ceremony of the Waste Separation Project at Ban Bo Phut School. Joining him were the Fund Committee, teachers, students of Ban Bo Phut School, and municipal employees from the Public Health and Environment Department.
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 August 8th, 2023, local authorities in Phuket mobilized quickly to address an oil slick that washed up on the shores of Koh Racha Yai, a popular tourist destination in Muang district. The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre’s Region 3 was alerted to the presence of oil slicks on Patok and Siam beaches, prompting immediate action.
In recent news, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) to locate the culprits responsible for the oil slicks and tar balls discovered on various beaches in Phuket last Friday.
In recent times, there have been multiple cases of tourists being injured by the sting of poisonous box jellyfish at the beaches of Ko Samui. On June 4, 2013, Miss Supinya Sri Thongkun, Deputy Mayor of Ko Samui Municipality, addressed the matter and sought solutions to this pressing issue. Reports from Ko Samui Hospital revealed that initial help rendered to the victims was often incorrect, leading to potentially hazardous consequences, including possible loss of life.
A recent initiative launched by the Sanitation and Environmental Health Division aims to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of vendors in public places. The program focuses on promoting waste segregation, grease trap installation, and the use of environmentally friendly containers and packaging.
World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th every year, is an initiative by the United Nations (UN) to inspire cooperation and raise awareness about the environment. The UN aims to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to address pressing environmental issues and contribute to creating a sustainable future.