British Tourist Missing after Kayak Accident in Surat Thani
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A British tourist has gone missing following a kayaking mishap at Rajjaprabha Dam in Surat Thani province. Officials said 24-year-old Gowribalan Shanghaman was reported to have fallen from his kayak into the waters...
Surge in Tourism: Koh Samui Sees Increase in Visitors Following Visa Exemptions and Direct...
Surat Thani—
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...
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...
Russian Rider Dies after Motorbike Crash Involving Container Truck on Samui Island
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
A Russian rider died after his motorbike crashed before he was run over by a container truck on Samui Island.
The Samui Police were notified of the accident on Friday...
Missing Chinese Tourist From Nakhon Si Thammarat Found on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
A missing female Chinese tourist in Nakhon Si Thammarat was found safe on Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
The Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police were notified of the incident earlier this week....
Three Million Tourists Visited Samui Island in 2023
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
More than three million people visited Samui Island which generated more than 37 Billion Baht in revenue last year, said Samui tourism authorities.
The Samui Tourism and Sports Office reported that...
Two Bryde’s Whales Spotted near Island in Surat Thani
Surat Thani –
Two Bryde’s whales were spotted near an island in Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park.
Mr. Suthin Prompalad, the head of the national park, told The Phuket Express that two Bryde’s whales were...
Koh Samui Expects Cruise Line Boom This Year
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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...
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 Influencer Denies Charges of Intentionally Murdering Columbian Man on Pha Ngan Island
Pha Ngan, Surat Thani –
A Spanish chef and celebrity influencer has denied some charges and admitted to others after he allegedly dismembered a Columbian surgeon, reportedly his lover, on Pha Ngan Island in August...
