EXAT Initiates Public Hearings for Koh Samui-Mainland Highway Project
PRESS RELEASE:
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...
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...
Human Pelvis Found Dumped in a Landfill on Pha Ngan Island, Possibly a Foreigner
Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A human pelvis with intestines still attached was found dumped in a garbage landfill on Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
Captain Suteep Chadakan of the Pha Ngan Police...
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...
Surat Thani Sees 155 Percent Increase Year over Year in Tourism
Surat Thani province has seen a surge in international arrivals this year, surpassing 1.5 million visitors in a 155% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
On Monday (29 May), Surat Thani Governor...
Hungarian Man Facing Legal Action After Touching Pipefish While Diving at Pha Ngan Island
Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani-
 A Hungarian man is facing legal action after he touched a pipefish while he was diving at Pha Ngan Island.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Office told the...
Body Found Floating Near Pha Ngan Island, Possibly Foreigner
Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A body similar to that of a foreigner was found floating near Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
A photo of the body and the location of the body have...
Raja Ferry Port to Temporarily Suspend Ferry Service on the Phangan to Samui routes
Surat Thani -
The Raja Ferry company will temporarily suspend the ferry service on the Phangan to Samui routes.
The Raja Ferry company announced on Saturday (April 22nd) "The Raja Ferry Port will suspend the...
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...
Surat Thani Police Still Hunting for Prime Suspect in Murder of Six People
Surat Thani –
Police are still hunting for a prime suspect after six people including the prime suspect's son and wife were shot dead in the Khiri Rat Nikhom district.
The Region 8 Police commander Lieutenant...