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'Samui Plus' scheme kicks off for journos
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/07/2021
» The "Samui Plus" tourism scheme kicked off on Thursday to welcome fully-vaccinated foreign tourists, two weeks after the Phuket Sandbox reopening.
Flood levels remain critical
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/01/2017
» The flood situation in some southern provinces remained critical yesterday as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited flood-affected areas and vowed to improve the way the country deals with natural disasters.
Surat Thani mulls flood cure
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 25/01/2017
» A Surat Thani governor will propose a project to build water retention areas in the province as a long-term measure against flooding.
Russian faces deportation over gun attack
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 19/01/2016
» Authorities will deport a Russian national who was arrested over the weekend following a gun attack at a resort on Koh Phangan if he is found guilty of breaking Thai laws.
Additional B5bn loans for rubber farmers
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/12/2015
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives will lend another 5 billion baht to rubber farmers seeking to do extra jobs during the ongoing price slump.
Man charged over fatal crash
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 08/07/2015
» An 18-year-old man was charged yesterday with reckless driving and driving without a licence over a fatal car crash that killed five soldiers in Surat Thani on Monday.
Phra Suthep bides his time
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 20/05/2015
» Phra Suthep Papakaro on Wednesday remained tight-lipped on when he planned to leave the monkhood, saying he is still happy with practicing Dhamma and will let time tell when to disrobe.
Surat Thani orders beach parties ban
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/10/2014
» Surat Thani's governor has imposed a ban on beach parties in the province for security reasons, five weeks after the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao.
British authorities at Koh Tao crime scene
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 25/10/2014
» SURAT THANI — British police made a surprise visit to Koh Tao on Saturday to inspect locations related to the murders of two backpackers, a source said.
Ban urged on some Phangan parties
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 15/10/2014
» SURAT THANI - Koh Phangan police will propose scrapping the half-moon festival and black-moon party - closed gatherings that sprang from the full-moon parties - due to safety concerns.