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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.
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.
Shade finally returns to main Samui ferry pier
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/11/2024
» SURAT THANI - The main ferry pier on Koh Samui is finally getting its roofs back, after a full year in which passengers have had to endure rain and sometimes scorching sun on their way to and from the boats.
Full Moon Party attracts over 9,000 tourists
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 16/11/2024
» SURAT THANI — The popular Full Moon Party and the Loy Krathong festival on Koh Phangan drew more than 9,000 tourists on Friday night, with the situation returning to normal by morning despite rumours of a possible threat to Israeli tourists on the island.
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.
Rough seas stymie Samui visit for 5,500 cruise passengers
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 24/12/2023
» SURAT THANI: Rough seas forced the cancellation of a one-day visit to Koh Samui for about 5,500 passengers, mostly Europeans, aboard two cruise liners off the southern resort island on Sunday.
Ko Samui, Phangan, Tao ferries suspended amid storms
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 18/12/2022
» SURAT THANI: All types of boats in this southern province have been told to stay ashore, while ferry services on all four routes in the Gulf of Thailand have been suspended due to bad weather, the provincial governor said.
Pre-dawn fire hits Samui-adjacent Don Sak market
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 04/09/2022
» SURAT THANI: A fire broke out at a community market in Don Sak district of this southern province - known to tourists for its ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan - early on Sunday, destroying two houses. There were no casualties, police said.
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors, govt mulls 2-hour extension
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/08/2022
» Surat Thani: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is seeking to extend the duration of the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the renowned monthly beach party is back in full swing.
Island ferries in Surat Thani resume
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 12/07/2022
» SURAT THANI: Ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan resumed on Tuesday, but small boats were advised to remain ashore until 5am on Wednesday due to high winds and strong waves.