Italian Man Arrested on Samui Island for Allegedly Selling Cocaine and Illegally Operating a...
Surat Thani –
An Italian man was arrested on Samui Island after he allegedly sold cocaine and illegally operated a rental motorbike shop with 70 motorbikes using a Thai nominee to disguise his ownership.
Surat...
Koh Samui Launches Culinary Campaign to Boost Tourism
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Koh Samui has launched a culinary campaign to highlight its status as Thailand's leading wellness destination, with an initiative called “SAMUI SAVOR, Beyond Boarding Pass, Beyond healthy…through taste.” The campaign is a collaborative...
Russian National Seized for Alleged Assault and Illegal Weapons Cache on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI – A 38-year-old Russian businessman was apprehended at a luxury villa on Samui Island this past Tuesday, April 23rd, facing serious allegations of assault and illegal weapons possession. The Bophut Police, acting...
Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide
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On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide.
Recently,...
Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
Surat Thani—
On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani. It was reported that Bangkok Airways was fully booked for 43 flights...
Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament 2024
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The 6th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Koh Samui, Thailand 29-31 March 2024 at SEEN Beach Club on Chaweng Beach. Promising to be a thrilling sporting event,...
Lisa Blackpink to Debut in ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
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Thailand's K-pop sensation Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban is set to make her acting debut in the much-anticipated third season of the dark comedy series "The White Lotus." Production is gearing up to begin this...
British Tourist Missing after Kayak Accident in Surat Thani
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A British tourist has gone missing following a kayaking mishap at Rajjaprabha Dam in Surat Thani province. Officials said 24-year-old Gowribalan Shanghaman was reported to have fallen from his kayak into the waters...
Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
Surat Thani—
On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January...
Phuket and Samui Expect Tourist Surge During Lunar New Year
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Phuket International Airport is gearing up for an influx of tourists during the Lunar New Year festival, with an expected average of 49,000 daily arrivals until February 16.
According to Airport Director Monchai Tanod,...
