Transnational Drug Syndicate Arrested on Phangan Island
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Authorities in Surat Thani Province announced the arrest of a transnational drug syndicate on Koh Phangan, implicating foreign nationals in drug trafficking and money laundering through nominee companies in real estate.
The operation resulted...
Security Increased for Full Moon Party on Pha Ngan Island Amid Terrorism Concerns
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In light of recent media reports on potential global threats to Israeli nationals, including those attending the Full Moon Party on Surat Thani’s Koh Pha Ngan, authorities have intensified security to safeguard all...
Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Placed Thailand Among Top 20 Countries in the World
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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is also rated among the Top Spas, while The Sukhothai Bangkok is among the Top Hotels.
Bangkok, 7 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce...
Tour Company Faces Legal Action for Surat Thani Cave Incident
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Surat Thani Governor Jessada Jitrat has mandated legal action against a tour company that led a group into the closed Nam Talu Cave within Khao Sok National Park, resulting in a tragic flash...
Tour Guide Dead, Thirty-two People, Mostly Foreign Tourists, Survive After Flash Flood in a...
Surat Thani – A tragic incident occurred at Khao Sok National Park, resulting in the death of one individual, while thirty-one foreign tourists and a tour guide survived.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and...
Minibus Carrying Tourists Overturns in Surat Thani, Injuring 10 Foreigners
Surat Thani —
A minibus carrying many foreign tourists overturned on Saturday morning, injuring 10 foreigners.
The accident occurred at around 6:30 AM on July 6th, 2024 on the Phunphin-Mueang Road in the Tha Lon sub-district,...
Thailand Achieves Top Honor in Travels and Leisure Awards
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Travel + Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine, has awarded Thailand the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.
Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport...
Italian Man Arrested on Samui Island for Allegedly Selling Cocaine and Illegally Operating a...
Surat Thani –
An Italian man was arrested on Samui Island after he allegedly sold cocaine and illegally operated a rental motorbike shop with 70 motorbikes using a Thai nominee to disguise his ownership.
Surat...
Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide
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On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide.
Recently,...
108 People Survive After Ferry Catches Fire Near Koh Tao Island in Thailand-VIDEOS
Surat Thani, Thailand – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, a ferry carrying 97 Thai and foreign passengers, along with 11 boat crew members, caught fire near Turtle Island (Koh Tao) in the Koh Pha...
