AMID fears of losing business opportunity during the high season that starts next month, Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association called for increased local and international flights to meet the needs of foreign tourists eager to travel to the resort island, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 23). Mr. Ratchaporn Poolsawat, the association’s president, said
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Russian tourists flocking to Koh Samui
THE outlook of Koh Samui this high season is bright with a large number of European tourists escaping the winter there to enjoy the sunshine here and amid this is the noteworthy return of Russian holidaymakers, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Oct. 30). Mr. Ratchaporn Poolsawat, president of Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, said
Read moreSuspect held in extortion of cryptocurrencies from Russian couple
THAI police arrested one of six foreigners wanted in the extortion of cryptocurrencies worth US$50,000 (approximately 1.878 million baht) from a Russian couple at a coffee shop on Koh Samui earlier this month, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Sept. 28). Pol. Lt. Gen. Amphol Buarabporn, commander of Provincial Police Region 8, had ordered quick
Read moreFlood-hit Koh Chang focusing on reviving tourism at yearend
HIT by heavy rain, floods and landslides the tourist island Koh Chang is now focusing on reviving tourism at yearend by launching sports and entertainment activities as a draw-card, Naewna newspaper said today (Sept. 13). Mr. Saksit Mungkarn, an executive of Siam Royal View Hotel, Koh Chang and chairman of the Tourism Council of
Read moreKoh Samui residents urge govt to speed up construction of bridge
AS a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has now been signed to construct a bridge linking Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Khanom district, local residents are urging that this be quickly built to boost tourism, Naewna newspaper said today (August 24). Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob earlier signed the MoU on integration of the road
Read moreTourists lost at Koh Phangan, Koh Tao forests rescued
RESCUE teams at two southern tourist islands, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, rescued a young foreign couple and another male tourist lost in the hilly forests last night, Naewna newspaper said this morning (August 11). Tourist police at Koh Phangan were alerted via the hotline number 1155 that a young foreign couple, Mr. Jaime
Read moreBig rush to attend tonight’s Full Moon Party at Koh Phangan
KOH SAMUI airport was bustling today (July 15) with both Thai and foreign tourists flying in to attend tonight’s Full Moon Party at Koh Phangan with all Bangkok Airways flights landing there filled to capacity, Naewna newspaper said. The tourists were mainly youths or family groups who took the opportunity of the long holiday
Read moreFerry freed after running aground off Koh Phangan pier
A FERRY packed with passengers and cars that sailed from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan this morning (July 11) ran aground upon getting close to the destination pier but was freed and safely docked after being stuck for over three hours, Matichon newspaper said. The Raja Ferry Company’s R9 ferry had set out from Koh
Read moreElderly Aussie rescued after getting lost in Koh Larn forest
A 77-year-old Australian man who got lost in the forest at Koh Larn, a small island 7.5 kilometres off Pattaya’s coast, was rescued last night after hours of search by a large team, Amarin TV said today (July 4). The unidentified Australian tourist had travelled to Koh Lan with 20 friends to see the
Read moreTwo Indian men die in Koh Samui motorbike accident
TWO YOUNG Indian men holidaying on Koh Samui died after losing control of their rented motorcycle while coming down Khao Pom hill then crashing onto the traffic barrier and tumbling down the hillside last evening, MNG Online said today (June 13). Pol. Lt. Col. Udomsak Thappha, an inspector at Koh Samui police station, rushed to
Read moreFire jellyfish warning at Koh Hong island off Krabi
RED FLAGS have been posted on the beaches of Koh Hong island off Krabi province to warn tourists not to swim in the sea and stay away from the seaside as fire jellyfish had been found floating closeby with a large number having also washed up, Sanook.com said today (June 12). Mr. Weerasak Sisatchang, head
Read moreCambodia Airways inaugural Phnom Penh-Koh Samui flight warmly welcomed
SENIOR officials were on hand to welcome passengers flying from Phnom Penh to Koh Samui on Cambodia Airways inaugural flight KR 723 today (May 20) with this leading to two non-stop weekly flights on this route henceforth, Naewna newspaper said. Surat Thani Governor Mr. Witchawut Jinto and Koh Samui District Chief Mr. Chayaphon Ontornsupha accompanied
Read moreRevival of Full Moon Party attracts thousands of tourists
TOURISTS from many countries are now flocking to Koh Phangan island for the revival of the world famous Full Moon Party on Monday May 16 made possible by the dip in the daily Covid cases with a lot of enquiries having been made for accommodation and car rental online with some planning to cross over
Read moreMystery ship with no crew found listing near Koh Samui
OFFICERS from the Second Naval Area Command are bringing a mystery stateless ship with not a single crew on board that was found listing near Koh Samui to shore to prevent a maritime disaster, Sanook.com said this evening (Jan 8). Staff at Chevron’s drilling rig alerted the authorities on Jan. 5 that the ship,
Read more8 Koh Samui resort bungalows destroyed in rain-triggered landslide
TORRENTIAL rain lashed Koh Samui last night triggering a landslide in the wee hours that destroyed eight bungalows at Merit Resort but fortunately there were no fatalities with some staff only slightly injured, Matichon newspaper said today (Nov. 13). The tourist island’s administrators and related agencies today inspected the heavy damage at this resort,
Read moreSamui Plus Sandbox generates over 38m baht since July 15 launch
THE Samui Plus Sandbox project that was launched on July 15 this year has so far attracted 1,018 tourists and generated 38,722,100 baht in revenue, TV Channel 7 said today (Oct. 6). Deputy Minister for Public Health Satit Pitutecha said during a visit to monitor this tourism project and hand over medical supplies to
Read moreRussian arrested in Koh Samui drug party raid
KOH SAMUI police last night (Sept. 1) arrested a Russian man at a villa where a party was under way and drugs were to be sold to the foreigners attending it, TV Channel 7 and Naewna newspaper said this morning. Surat Thani Immigration police joined Bo Phut police in raiding the villa rented by the
Read moreSamui Plus Model D-Day today with 3 flights winging in
KOH Samui starts welcoming tourists again today (July 15) with the launch of the “Samui Plus Model” project that reopens three islands with the other two being Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, Amarin TV said. Three Bangkok Airways flights will be mainly bringing members of the media for this launch. However there are foreign tourists
Read moreMove to reopen Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao on July 15
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as head of the the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee, took up a proposal to reopen Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao islands to tourism on July 15 just days after Phuket does so on July 1 at a teleconference joined by senior officials from Surat Thani
Read moreKoh Samui unveils quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated tourists
AS the coronavirus outbreak in Surat Thani province, particularly Koh Samui, appears to have been well controlled it is now opening up to tourists with those who have received both coronavirus jabs and test negative for infection 72 hours before travelling need not be quarantined for 14 days, Amarin TV said today (June 8). This
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