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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).
Missing Korean found drowned off Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 31/12/2024
» SURAT THANI - The body of a Korean man drowned when a long-tail ferry boat overturned on Sunday was found floating in the sea off Koh Phangan shortly before noon on Tuesday.
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.
Court bans controversial teachings
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 29/08/2024
» A Surat Thani court on Wednesday ordered a couple to halt teaching their version of Lord Buddha's teachings to followers and take their eight-year-old son, whom they claim has mind-connecting powers, to see a psychiatrist.
Study looking to expand Samui airport under way
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: A feasibility study for the expansion of Samui airport to welcome larger aircraft and more visitors is now underway, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Govt signals support for Samui cruise terminal
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: The government will support the Marine Department's plan to build a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui to promote tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Sunday.
Samui expects surge in Chinese tourists
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 04/02/2024
» SURAT THANI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects a significant rise in Chinese tourist arrivals on Koh Samui this month, thanks to the visa-waiver scheme and the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Illegal villa puts resort under scrutiny
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 24/06/2023
» SURAT THANI: A villa in a Koh Tao resort built without permission has been ordered closed by local authorities, which are further investigating if the resort's other villas have been built with the necessary permits.
Construction work at temple turns up old gold bowl
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 17/06/2023
» An ornate gold bowl believed to date back to the early Rattanakosin period was recently unearthed during construction of a temple pavilion in Surat Thani's Chaiya district, according to a local Fine Arts Department official.
Foreign tourists under Samui Plus spend B47m in 60 days
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 17/09/2021
» SURAT THANI: A total of 711 foreign tourists had arrived on three islands under the Samui Plus programme over the past 60 days, and spent more than 47 million baht, according to official figures.