Russian on Samui Island caught with two years of overstay, tried to flee from...
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
A Russian woman on Samui Island tried to escape before she was caught after she was found to have overstayed her visa giving her permission to be in Thailand for...
British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 25 days of Overstay
Samui, Surat Thani –
A British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 25 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that this week...
Foreigners Who Allegedly Attacked Thai Tourists on Samui Island Reportedly Relocated to Phuket
Phuket –
Foreigners who allegedly attacked a group of Thai tourists on Samui Island reportedly relocated to Phuket. Thailand's most famous cop, ‘Big Joke’, has personally ordered for the suspects to be found.
The Bo Phut...
Koh Tao and Koh Samui Record Major Tourism Surge Ahead of Peak Season
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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...
UPDATE: Search for Missing German Tourist Continues near Phangan Island
Phangan Island, Surat Thani –
The search for a missing German tourist who reportedly jumped from a ferry near Phangan Island in Surat Thani has continued.
Our previous story:
The Royal Thai Navy Second Area Command...
Samui hotel looting cost over 14 million baht, Big Joke to investigate
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
Big Joke has ordered to rush on an investigation after items in a hotel on Samui Island have been looted which cost more than 14 million baht.
Ms. Yommana Poonsawat has...
EXAT Initiates Public Hearings for Koh Samui-Mainland Highway Project
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The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a plan to conduct a comprehensive study of potential routes for a groundbreaking highway that would establish a vital link between the picturesque Koh Samui...
Surat Thani’s tourist islands launches “Samui Plus Model” to reopen and welcome vaccinated Thai...
Surat Thani -
Surat Thani's three major islands, namely Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Pha Ngan, are scheduled to reopen and welcome vaccinated foreign tourists under the "Samui Plus Model" tourism scheme later this...
UPDATE: Search for Missing German near Phangan Island continues on Day 4
Phangan Island, Surat Thani -
The search for a missing German tourist who reportedly jumped from a ferry near Phangan Island in Surat Thani has continued on Day 4.
Our previous stories:
The Royal Thai Navy Second...
UPDATE: Oil Cleaning Continues After Samui Ferry was Partially Submerged
Donsak, Surat Thani –
Oil cleaning has continued after oil stains were found in other areas in Donsak after a Samui Ferry was partially submerged.
Our previous stories:
A ferry was partially submerged and damaged after being...