Thousands of Foreign Tourists Flock to Koh Phangan for Full Moon Party Amidst Festive...
Surat Thani—
On March 23rd, 2024, Surat Thani local media reported a large number of foreign tourists ferry traveling to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui to attend the Full Moon Party on March 24th...
Overlap Stone viewpoint in Samui ordered for temporary closure
Samui –
The famous Overlap Stone viewpoint in Samui has been ordered temporarily closed, reportedly for licensing issues.
Today (June 21st), a team of Surat Thani officials inspected the Overlap Stone viewpoint which belongs to a...
More than 200,000 Tourists Visit Samui Island in the First Month of 2023
Samui Island –
More than 200,000 tourists have visited Samui Island since the beginning of this year.
The Surat Thani Governor Mr. Wichawut Jintoe told the press today (January 31st) that from January 1st to January...
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...
UPDATE: Kazakhstani man allegedly involved in extorting Russian for crypto currency on Samui Island...
Surat Thani –
A Kazakhstani citizen who was allegedly involved in extorting a Russian man for crypto currency on Samui Island was arrested in Chonburi.
Our previous story:
A group of alleged foreign “gangsters” was wanted by...
More than 2,400 European Tourists from Cruise Ship Arrive on Samui Island Before Heading...
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
A cruise ship arrived on Samui Island with more than 2,400 European passengers that is set to generate at least five million Baht for a one day trip before heading...
More than 4,000 Foreign Passengers on Cruise Liners Arrive on Samui Island
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
More than 4,400 foreign passengers on cruise liners arrived on Samui Island in Surat Thani.
The Surat Thani Public Relations Department reported to the Thai media this week that the Mein...
Tourists Leave Samui Island by Plane as Boats are Banned from Leaving Ports
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
Tourists have had to leave Samui Island by plane as boats are being banned from leaving ports.
Related story:
Boats in the southern province have been ordered to remain docked, while ferry...
Samui Ferry Damaged After Being Hit by Heavy Waves, No Injuries
Samui, Surat Thani –
A ferry was partially submerged and damaged after being hit by waves at a pier near Samui Island.
The Surat Thani Marine Office told the Phuket Express that on Sunday afternoon (April...
Australian Man Allegedly Steals Big Bike on Koh Samui
Surat Thani –
A 56-year-old Australian man was arrested on Tuesday (March 26th) after he allegedly stole a motorbike on Samui Island.
The Bophut Police Chief Colonel Denduang Thongsrisuk told the Phuket Express that they...
