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Ways sought to assist in isles' growth
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government is looking to solve several problems, including water shortages and illegal businesses, that are hampering tourism in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
2 foreigners arrested for riding noisy big bikes on Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 26/05/2024
» SAMUI - Two foreign nationals have been arrested for creating a public nuisance after riding big bikes around with very loud exhaust pipes and giving the middle finger to local residents.
Koh Samui terminal plan sparks interest
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/05/2024
» Foreign and domestic investors have expressed interest in Koh Samui's new cruise terminal project, according to Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Scoot begins Singapore-Samui flights
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2024
» Samui hopes for an increase in holidaymakers from Singapore now a second airline has begun regular flights to the island from the city state.
Study looking to expand Samui airport under way
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: A feasibility study for the expansion of Samui airport to welcome larger aircraft and more visitors is now underway, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Govt signals support for Samui cruise terminal
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: The government will support the Marine Department's plan to build a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui to promote tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Sunday.
Russian tourist fined over assault
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 21/03/2024
» A Russian tourist who kicked a pregnant shop owner in Koh Phangan has been fined 500 baht and given a suspended 15-day jail sentence.
Briton falls from kayak into reservoir, search underway
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 11/02/2024
» SURAT THANI: Rescue workers were searching for a British man, 24, who reportedly fell from a kayak into the reservoir of Rajjaprabha Dam in Ban Ta Khun district of this southern province on Sunday morning.
Samui expects surge in Chinese tourists
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 04/02/2024
» SURAT THANI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects a significant rise in Chinese tourist arrivals on Koh Samui this month, thanks to the visa-waiver scheme and the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Tourist arrivals at Samui airport up 66.65%
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 01/02/2024
» SURAT THANI: The number of tourist arrivals at Samui airport in 2023 reached 2.2 million people, marking a 66.65% increase from the year before.