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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.
'The White Lotus' sparks tourism boom in Koh Samui
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/02/2025
» The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has sparked an 88% increase in internet searches for Koh Samui and led to a 44% rise in hotel reservations on the nation's second-largest island.
Koh Samui enjoying a White Lotus boom
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 21/02/2025
» The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has sparked an 88% increase in internet searches for Koh Samui and led to a 44% rise in hotel reservations on Thailand’s second-largest island, say tourism executives.
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.