Accompanying the governor were his wife, Ms Busadee, who also serves as President of the Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand and the Phuket Provincial Interior Housewives Association, along with Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administration Office) Thiraphong Chuaychu and Mueang Phuket District Chief Pairoj Srilamul.
Also present were Puangphaka Chaowwai, Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Culture, and Ratsada Mayor Nakarin Yosangrat. Several other officials also joined the visit.
The delegation was warmly received by Komon Dumlak, Chairman of the Islamic Committee of Phuket Province, and Imam Somdet Mankan, Vice Chairman of the Islamic Committee of Phuket Province.
The visit aimed to foster unity, encourage religious observance and support local Muslim traditions during Ramadan, said an official report of the visit.
Governor Sophon emphasised the significance of Ramadan as a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and good deeds. He encouraged the Muslim community to uphold religious principles and promote harmony within society. Religious leaders, he noted, play a crucial role in reinforcing moral values and fostering peace.
Ramadan, an important month for Muslims worldwide, is marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayers and acts of charity.
The governor’s visit highlighted the provincial administration’s commitment to supporting religious and cultural practices in Phuket’s diverse community, said the official report.
This year, Ramadan falls in the year 2568 of the Buddhist calendar, corresponding to 1446 in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of blessings and mercy, where Muslims strive to purify their hearts and strengthen their faith through devotion and good deeds.