Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island Banned
Surat Thani –
The Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island was not held because it was banned by authorities and police, although organisers behind the event say the actual reason for the ban was unclear...
Two French men arrested for allegedly attacking Thai man on Samui Island
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
Two French foreigners were arrested after allegedly attacking a Thai man who sustained severe injuries on Samui Island.
Ms. Lakkana Salao, 47, told local press about the incident along with a...
UPDATE: Five foreign suspects flee Thailand after allegedly extorting Russian on Samui Island
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
Five foreign suspects have escaped from Thailand after they were allegedly involved in extorting a Russian man for crypto currency on Samui Island.
Our previous stories:
A group of alleged foreign “gangsters”...
Koh Samui ready to welcome vaccinated foreign tourists by July 15th if 70 percent...
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Koh Samui is ready for its reopening for vaccinated foreign tourists and becoming a part of stimulating Thailand's economy, district officer Thirapong Chuaychu stated today, June 21st.
Thirapong said the island was...
Surat Thani Tourism Hits Highest Growth in Thailand
Surat Thani –
Surat Thani tourism which includes Samui, Phangan, and Tao (Turtle) Islands has reached the highest growth in the country with tourism revenue increasing 900 percent from a 600 percent increase of tourists...
First Taiwanese Tour Group in Three Years Arrives on Samui Island
Surat Thani –
The first Taiwanese tour group arrived on Samui Island in almost three years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The former president of the Samui Tourism Association told the Phuket Express that the first 142...
Thai Prime Minister visits Samui island to monitor health screening processes at international airport...
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Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O'Cha has paid a visit to Samui Island today, November 2, before traveling to Phuket Island for a cabinet retreat with the committee tomorrow.
The Prime Minister has visited Samui...
Koh Samui Expects Cruise Line Boom This Year
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Koh Samui in Surat Thani province is anticipating a surge in tourism as 47 cruise liners are scheduled to dock at the island this year, bringing an estimated 25,000 passengers. According to the...
“Samui Plus Model” project kickoff starts today, Thai authorities predict it generating 300 million...
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Today, July 15th has marked the kickoff of Samui island reopening to welcome vaccinated foreign visitors under the "Samui Plus Model" project, expecting to generate at least 300 million baht by the...
Region 8 Police Warn About Buying Second Hand Cars After Seven Cars Were Seized...
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Region 8 Police have warned of buying second hand cars after seven cars have been seized with fake license plates.
Yesterday, (February 8th), Region 8 Police based in Phuket told the Phuket Express...