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Thai police beef up checks on foreigners on isles
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI — The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has intensified checks on foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan following the discovery of multiple legal violations, including nominee businesses, land encroachment and unauthorised work, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has announced.
Govt probes foreign land deals on Koh Phangan, Koh Samui
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 19/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: Corrupt officials and Thai nominees are under scrutiny amid probes into foreign investors exploiting legal loopholes related to business operations and land ownership on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, the governor says.
Hotels seek rabbi's help
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: The Koh Phangan Hotel and Tourism Association has sought cooperation from a local religious leader to encourage Israeli tourists to respect Thai laws and local customs amid rising tensions on the island.
German arrested on Koh Phangan for investment fraud targeting Australians
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/07/2025
» SURAT THANI - A 54-year-old German has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme targeting investors in Australia.
‘Jurassic’ seashell fossils found in Surat Thani
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/05/2025
» Ancient seashell fossils discovered in the southern province of Surat Thani are Thailand’s latest paleontological discovery.
Cruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 10/03/2025
» SURAT THANI: The government has affirmed the plan to build a large cruise terminal to be completed by 2032 to enhance the island's tourism economy and support growing international cruise traffic.
Cruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/03/2025
» SURAT THANI: The government has affirmed the plan to build a large cruise terminal to be completed by 2032 to enhance the island’s tourism economy and support growing international cruise traffic.
Two missing in landslide on Thailand's Koh Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 15/12/2024
» SURAT THANI: Rescue workers and soldiers are battling to find two Myanmar construction workers still missing after a landslide buried their shelter on the tourist island of Koh Samui early Sunday.
Samui villa demolition runs into hurdles
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 24/10/2024
» Authorities on the tourist island of Koh Samui are trying again to get 11 illegally built luxury villas demolished after their first attempt to do so earlier this week fell flat.
Two luxury Samui villas demolished
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 10/08/2024
» SURAT THANI: Koh Samui Municipality demolished two luxury villas that were being constructed without permission on a hillside on Koh Samui after the owners failed to conduct the demolition themselves as per the municipality's order.