Tour Guide Dead, Thirty-two People, Mostly Foreign Tourists, Survive After Flash Flood in a...
Surat Thani – A tragic incident occurred at Khao Sok National Park, resulting in the death of one individual, while thirty-one foreign tourists and a tour guide survived.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and...
Public Hearings for Koh Samui Sea Bridge Begin
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The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has resumed public hearings for the proposed sea bridge connecting Koh Samui to the mainland. The second phase of these consultations began on Monday, following the initial...
Minibus Carrying Tourists Overturns in Surat Thani, Injuring 10 Foreigners
Surat Thani —
A minibus carrying many foreign tourists overturned on Saturday morning, injuring 10 foreigners.
The accident occurred at around 6:30 AM on July 6th, 2024 on the Phunphin-Mueang Road in the Tha Lon sub-district,...
Thailand Achieves Top Honor in Travels and Leisure Awards
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Travel + Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine, has awarded Thailand the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.
Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport...
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,...
Woman charged with animal cruelty after abandoning 42 kittens at the roadside
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A Thai woman has been charged with animal cruelty and fined 10,000 baht after abandoning 42 kittens by the side of a road in Mai Khao, Phuket. The kittens were discovered by staff...
108 People Survive After Ferry Catches Fire Near Koh Tao Island in Thailand-VIDEOS
Surat Thani, Thailand – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, a ferry carrying 97 Thai and foreign passengers, along with 11 boat crew members, caught fire near Turtle Island (Koh Tao) in the Koh Pha...
