Six alleged foreign “gangsters”, including Russian, German, and Kazakh nationals, wanted by Samui police...
Surat Thani -
A group of alleged foreign "gangsters" was wanted by Samui Police on Monday, September 26th, after reportedly threatening and extorting a Russian man for crypto currency.
The officials began investigation following complaints of...
88 Firearms, 1,199 Bullets, and 430,029 Methamphetamine Pills Seized in Region 8 (Including Phuket)
Phuket –
The Region 8 (including Phuket) Police crimes crackdown from December 19th to December 23rd seized 88 firearms, 1,199 bullets, and 430,029 methamphetamine pills.
A press conference held yesterday (January 11th) at the Region 8...
French Woman Arrested on Pha-ngan Island for Six Days of Overstay
Pha-ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A 36-year-old French woman was arrested on Pha-ngan Island in Surat Thani for six days of overstaying her legal visa conditions.
Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that this...
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...
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...
Koh Phangan named world’s best destination for a “Workation” according to a prominent website
Koh Phangan, Surat Thani –
 Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, in the South of Thailand, has been named as the world's number one destination for a so-called "Workation", according to a major website.
Government Spokesman...
UPDATE: Â Missing French man in Surat Thani found dead
Surat Thani:
The body of a missing French man was found after he had gone missing for five days.
Our previous story:
A French man has gone missing from a resort in Surat Thani since Saturday...
UPDATE: Search for Missing German near Phangan Island continues on Day 4
Phangan Island, Surat Thani -
The search for a missing German tourist who reportedly jumped from a ferry near Phangan Island in Surat Thani has continued on Day 4.
Our previous stories:
The Royal Thai Navy Second...
Prime Suspect Still on the Run After Six Deaths in Surat Thani Including Suspect’s...
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...
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...
