Sakon Nakhon Governor Unveils 'Three Dhamma City' Happiness Plan
Sakon Nakhon Governor Ranida Luangthitiskul launched the 'Three Dhamma City' policy to create a 'City of Happiness' through healthcare, safety, and youth programs. Key initiatives include free knee and cataract surgeries, liver fluke screening to fight bile duct cancer, a community-driven drug crackdown, and the 'I am Strong' youth resilience project.
Sakon Nakhon Governor Ranida Luangthitiskul revealed her vision to develop the province into a 'City of Happiness' and a 'Three Dhamma City' through key projects addressing pressing public concerns in healthcare, social welfare, youth development, and public order. The administration emphasizes modern governance rooted in dedication, sacrifice, and integrity to relieve suffering and promote well-being.
Healthcare and quality of life are top priorities, with integrated cooperation among medical teams, hospitals, and network agencies. A free knee replacement surgery project helps underprivileged patients with severe knee degeneration walk again and regain daily living quality. The '100 Days, 1,000 Eyes' campaign screens and performs cataract surgery for the elderly and at-risk groups, clearing long waiting lists and reducing blindness risk. A liver fluke screening campaign targets the raw-fish dietary habit to lower cholangiocarcinoma rates, a major health issue in the Northeast.
On public safety, the province has intensified drug suppression under the 'You Report, We Arrest' mechanism, encouraging community tip-offs for swift action by officials and police, alongside rehabilitation programs to reintegrate users. For long-term prevention, the 'I am Strong' project builds resilience and life skills in children and youth from preschool through adolescence, steering them away from cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and social risks.
All initiatives aim to elevate living standards across all areas, ensuring equal access to healthcare and safety, and laying the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and happy province in every dimension.
