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Director in school lunch scandal to serve 25 years
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/08/2025
» After a five-year battle, the Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to reduce the sentence of Somchao Sitthichen, former director of Ban Tha Mai School in Surat Thani, in a high-profile corruption case involving fraudulent school lunch funding, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
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.
Ferry operator to allow EVs on board to Koh Samui next week
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/02/2025
» SURAT THANI - The operator of ferries between mainland Surat Thani and Koh Samui will resume accepting electric vehicles (EVs) starting Tuesday, ending a three-month ban due to safety concerns.
1 missing after boat capsizes off Thailand's Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 29/12/2024
» Surat Thani: A South Korean tourist is missing after a long-tailed boat capsized in bad weather off Koh Phangan early on Sunday morning.
Samui ferry operator considers lifting EV ban
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/12/2024
» SURAT THANI - The operator of ferries serving Koh Samui says it will reconsider lifting its ban on electric vehicles (EVs) early next year after installing firefighting equipment on all routes from the southern mainland to resort islands.
More tourists visit Koh Samui
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/11/2024
» Two cruise liners with over 2,000 tourists have arrived at Koh Samui in Surat Thani, with at least 10 ships scheduled to visit the island until next month.
Ministry shuts down six Burmese language schools
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Education Ministry has ordered local authorities to investigate if there are Burmese language learning centres operating illegally in their provinces after it found six such centres in Surat Thani and ordered their closure.
ACT probes Koh Rap title deeds amid stunted 'park'
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 30/08/2024
» SURAT THANI: Police officers from the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the Central Investigation Bureau have been probing the issuance of 33 title deeds covering a total of 400 rai on Koh Rap in this southern province despite preparations to have it declared a national park area.
Tourists rescued from flooded cave, guide drowned
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/08/2024
» SURAT THANI - A tour guide drowned when a flash flood swept into Nam Talu cave in Khao Sok National Park as a group of tourists was leaving it on Tuesday evening.