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Russian sex worker suspect arrested on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/05/2025
» KOH PHANGAN — A 34-year-old Russian woman has been arrested on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province for allegedly providing sex services on Thursday.
Foreign-owned motorbike rental business busted on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/02/2025
» SURAT THANI: A Myanmar national who runs a motorcycle rental business that earns him 20,000 baht a day has been arrested on Koh Phangan for working in an occupation reserved for Thais. A compatriot who works for him was also arrested.
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.
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.
Scoot begins Singapore-Samui flights
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2024
» Samui hopes for an increase in holidaymakers from Singapore now a second airline has begun regular flights to the island from the city state.
Kazakh woman arrested for selling sex on Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 05/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: A Kazakh woman overstaying her visa has been arrested on Koh Samui on charges of offering sex services online.
Surat Thani governor snarls at Thai Smile's flight axe plan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/08/2023
» The governor of Surat Thani has asked Thai Smile Airways not to cease its flight services to the southern province in order to protect its tourism.
Koh Samui welcomes 3,000 visitors
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 29/01/2023
» SURAT THANI: Another cruise ship, with approximately 3,000 passengers and crew, arrived at Koh Samui for a one-day visit yesterday, with officials expecting the visit to generate 10 million baht for the resort island.
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.
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.