Koh Samui Expects Cruise Line Boom This Year
PRESS RELEASE:
Koh Samui in Surat Thani province is anticipating a surge in tourism as 47 cruise liners are scheduled to dock at the island this year, bringing an estimated 25,000 passengers. According to the...
Young French Tourist Dead After Falling From Koh Samui Waterfall
Koh Samui—
At 3:30 PM, on December 2nd, 2023, Koh Samui police officers received a missing person report of a French tourist accidentally falling from the Namuang Waterfall 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani.
The Koh Samui...
Intoxicated Overstaying German Man Arrested after Stealing Motorbike on Samui Island
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
An intoxicated 23-year-old German man who was overstaying was arrested after he stole a motorbike from a local resident on Samui Island.
Samui Immigration told the Phuket Express that earlier this...
UPDATE: Spanish Chef Officially Charged With Murder After Dismembering Columbian Man on Pha Ngan...
Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani-
A Spanish chef and celebrity influencer was officially charged with murder after he dismembered a Columbian surgeon, reportedly his lover, on Pha Ngan Island in August of this year.
Our previous...
Swedish Man Found With four Guns and 200 Bullets on Samui Island
Samui Island –
A Swedish "businessman" was found with four guns and more than 200 bullets at a house on Samui Island, say Thai police.
On Tuesday (October 10th) a team from the Royal Thai Immigration...
Grab Driver Seriously Injured After Being Shot by Minivan Driver at Samui Airport
Samui, Surat Thani –
A Grab driver has sustained severe injuries from bullet wounds after being shot by a minivan driver at the Samui International Airport.
The Bophut Police told The Phuket Express that they...
Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island Banned
Surat Thani –
The Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island was not held because it was banned by police and local officials, although the actual reason is unclear.
The Muay Ded 789 reported on their official...
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...
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...
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...
