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,...
Surat Thani welcomes more than 57,000 Thai and foreign tourists during three-day long weekend
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Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th.
Nanthawan Siripokphat, director of TAT's...
First Full Moon Party This Year on Phangan Island Generates at Least 100 Million...
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The first Full Moon Party of 2023 was held at Rin Beach in the Baan Tai sub-district, Koh Phangan district.
More than 20,000 tourists visited the first Full Moon Party of this year...
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...
Thai Cabinet officially approves the Phuket Sandbox and three islands in Surat Thani to...
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The Thai Cabinet this afternoon, June 22nd, officially approved the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration's proposal to reopen Phuket on July 1st under the "Phuket Sandbox" project and three islands in Surat Thani,...
UPDATE: Body found on Phangan Island confirmed as missing Russian man
Phangan Island, Surat Thani –
A body that was found on Phangan Island has been confirmed as a missing Russian man.
Our previous story:
The Phangan Police were notified from a Myanmar national who was exploring a...
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...
Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
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On February 10th, 2024, Mr. Wiwat Chuenban, the Chairman of the Surat Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council, publicly revealed an increasing number of foreign and Thai tourists visiting Koh Samui in January...
Thailand’s Tourism Authority to focus on attracting potential tourists from European countries to Koh...
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to attract potential tourists from European countries after the Thai government has relaxed the arrival measures for international tourists in May.
More than...
Polish man arrested on Samui Island with canceled student visa, 36 days of overstay,...
Samui, Surat Thani –
A Polish man was arrested on Samui Island with his student visa canceled, 36 days of overstay, and an Interpol red notice from his home country.
The Surat Thani Immigration Office...