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Govt probes foreign land deals on Koh Phangan, Koh Samui
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 19/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: Corrupt officials and Thai nominees are under scrutiny amid probes into foreign investors exploiting legal loopholes related to business operations and land ownership on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, the governor says.
Tensions rise with some Israeli tourists on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 10/10/2025
» Local authorities and business operators on Koh Phangan are raising concerns over the behaviour of some Israeli visitors and the rise of foreign-run businesses on the southern island.
1 missing after boat capsizes off Thailand's Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 29/12/2024
» Surat Thani: A South Korean tourist is missing after a long-tailed boat capsized in bad weather off Koh Phangan early on Sunday morning.
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.
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.
Ways sought to assist in isles' growth
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government is looking to solve several problems, including water shortages and illegal businesses, that are hampering tourism in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
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.
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.
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 govt plans
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 15/08/2022
» Surat Thani: Tourism business operators on Koh Samui are urging the government to press ahead with plans to promote the island as a wellness destination and connect Khanom district in Nakhon Si Thammarat province to Koh Samui via a bridge.