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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).
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.
Tours and boat trips restricted for safety of visitors to Koh Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 24/11/2024
» SURAT THANI: High waves and heavy rains prompted officials and operators on Thailand's Koh Samui to restrict tours, boat trips and visits to local waterfalls for the safety of visitors.
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.
Indian tourist found dead after falling down Samui waterfall
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 11/11/2024
» SURAT THANI - Searchers have found and recovered the body of an Indian tourist who fell from a cliff while walking to the top of a popular waterfall on Koh Samui.
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.
Education office defends closure of learning centre
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 10/09/2024
» Surat Thani Provincial Education Office has clarified the closure of the Myinttar Yeink Learning Centre, saying the authorities had urged that its students be transferred to Thai education schools many times, but the centre did not cooperate.
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.