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Russian tourist dies in fall at Koh Samui viewpoint
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» SURAT THANI: A Russian tourist has died after an apparent fall from a cliff at the Na Phra Lan Cape viewpoint on Koh Samui, police said.
Foreigner caught on Samui after scary SUV joyride
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» SURAT THANI - A foreign man believed to be experiencing hallucinations has been arrested on Koh Samui after dragging a driver from his SUV and taking off, forcing the driver to cling to the side of the moving vehicle for 3.5 kilometres, police said on Thursday.
Singapore a transit point for UK-bound cannabis from Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - Tourists have been using Singapore as a transit point to traffic cannabis from Thailand to the United Kingdom, customs officials say.
30 ancient sites damaged during border clashes
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Fine Arts Department has found damage to around 30 ancient sites from recent conflicts along the Thai–Cambodian border and has scheduled a meeting on Friday to discuss restoration plans.
Dane held for theft of safe on Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - A 35-year-old Danish man has been arrested on charges of breaking into the home of a Chinese businessman on Koh Samui and stealing a safe containing land title deeds and construction licences for properties worth an estimated 100 million baht.
Damaged Ta Kwai temple ‘at risk of collapse’
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Experts say parts of the Ta Kwai temple, which sustained heavy damage during the recent Thai-Cambodian military conflict, are at risk of collapse, prompting authorities to bar public access due to safety concerns and uncleared landmines.
Russian fugitive arrested in Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - Immigration officials have arrested a Russian man wanted for extorting more than 1 million roubles from an automotive company CEO in Russia, using biometric tracking to locate him at a luxury hotel in Koh Samui.
Pattaya welcomes 2,600 cruise visitors
Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2025
» Pattaya was bustling on Wednesday morning as it welcomed about 2,600 tourists and crew members arriving at Bali Hai Pier from a moored vista-class cruise ship.
Cambodian attacks aimed at deflecting scrutiny over landmine violations: Thai Defence Ministry
Online Reporters, Published on 08/12/2025
» Cambodia launched attacks on Thailand on Sunday in an attempt to divert international attention from its unacceptable use of landmines on Thai soil, according to the Thai Ministry of Defence.
Small earthquake felt on Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» SURAT THANI - A small tremor shook the southern tourist island of Koh Samui early Thursday morning, with people reporting loud noises and feeling vibrations.