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...
Six alleged foreign “gangsters”, including Russian, German, and Kazakh nationals, wanted by Samui police...
Surat Thani -
A group of alleged foreign "gangsters" was wanted by Samui Police on Monday, September 26th, after reportedly threatening and extorting a Russian man for crypto currency.
The officials began investigation following complaints of...
Ferry to Koh Samui Malfunctions and Strands Frightened Passengers for Hours
Samui –
Passengers on a ferry from Donsak to Samui Island suffered a major scare after the boat engine malfunctioned for more than two hours.
Mr. Om-In Limsuwan, who was one of the passengers on...
French woman tested positive for COVID-19 on Samui Island after 14 days quarantine
Koh Samui, Surat Thani-
A French woman has tested positive for COVID – 19 on Samui Island after she was released from an alternative state quarantine in Samut Prakan.
The Thailand Department of Disease Control and...
74 Year-Old British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 38 Days of Overstay
Surat Thani –
A 74 year-old British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 38 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that they...
British Tourist Missing after Kayak Accident in Surat Thani
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
Cricket legend Shane Warne passes away from suspected heart attack at Koh Samui villa...
Koh Samui, Thailand-
Shane Warne, 52, from Australia, widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers of all time and who was well-known for his revival of the leg-spin in Cricket passed away at...
Koh Samui to Push for Medical Tourism with New Hospital
Surat Thani —
Thailand’s tropical holiday island of Koh Samui is promoting medical tourism with its new fifth hospital. The new healthcare center is expected to enhance tourists' confidence and benefit Samui's neighboring islands of...
UPDATE: Kazakhstani man allegedly involved in extorting Russian for crypto currency on Samui Island...
Surat Thani –
A Kazakhstani citizen who was allegedly involved in extorting a Russian man for crypto currency on Samui Island was arrested in Chonburi.
Our previous story:
A group of alleged foreign “gangsters” was wanted by...
Koh Tao and Koh Samui Record Major Tourism Surge Ahead of Peak Season
PRESS RELEASE:
Koh Tao of Surat Thani province saw a record number of daily tourist arrivals last week, while nearby Koh Samui expects nearly 30,000 visitors from hotel bookings this month.
Koh Tao’s tourist organization reported...