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Taps run dry on Thai island as tourism boom worsens water shortage

Public urged to use water sparingly on Koh Samui, as authorities say they don’t want it to become ‘a disaster zone’

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Freshwater shortage hits Samui

SURAT THANI: Koh Samui is facing a shortage of freshwater due to a lack of rainfall and increased water demand.

Bangkok Post

6 of the best Thailand holiday destinations for luxury retreats and budget breaks

Experience the ‘Land of Smiles’ in all its authentic glory, from jungle rafts to cosmopolitan hotels

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The Tao of island travel

After a two-hour ferry ride from Koh Samui, we landed on Koh Tao, where a tremendous influx of foreign and Thai tourists was arriving at Mae Haad Pier in the late afternoon. A crew of hotel guides were shouting their customers' names from a nearby pavilion, while a fleet of…

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Samui ferry sinks at Don Sak pier

A ferry on the route between Koh Samui and mainland Surat Thani sank at Don Sak pier after passengers and vehicles had left the vessel.

Bangkok Post

Samui ferry sinks at Don Sak pier

SURAT THANI: A ferry on the route between Koh Samui and mainland Surat Thani sank at Don Sak pier after passengers and vehicles had left the vessel. No one was injured, according to the Interior Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Samui's Cape Fahn Hotel partners with Virtuoso

Cape Fahn Hotel, Private Islands, Koh Samui recently announced its new partnership with Virtuoso Australia/New Zealand Region, a global network of travel advisers who work with top destinations and a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands globally. This now opens the door to travellers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia…

Bangkok Post

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Russians putting down roots in kingdom

Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom's real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.

Bangkok Post

Another cruise ship with 3,000 aboard calls at Samui

SURAT THANI: Another cruise ship with about 3,000 passengers and crew arrived at Koh Samui for a one-day visit on Saturday. The visit was expected to generate 10 million baht for the resort island.

Bangkok Post

Exat ramps up Koh Samui bridge plan

Surat Thani: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) is preparing to study the feasibility of building a bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

Domestic travel rises above early forecasts

Travellers made 200 million domestic trips in the first 10 months of this year, less than the 222 million in 2019 but up on the 160 million trips projected by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), according to a government spokesman.

Bangkok Post

Where Was 'The White Lotus' Filmed?

The HBO series' biggest season yet filmed in sites ranging from luxury hotels to outdoor clubs.

Marie Claire

Russian realtors lose B1.8m in extortion

SURAT THANI: A Russian couple who deal in real estate have sought help from the police, saying a gang of foreign men confronted them in a coffee bar in Koh Samui and extorted them out of 1.8 million baht in cryptocurrency.

Bangkok Post

Inside Shane Warne's £5.7m apartment as it's sold by late cricket star's family

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne was tragically found dead at the age of 52 on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand in March this year, having suffered a heart attack

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Thailand hotels ranked Asia's best

Cape & Kantary Hotels was recently ranked No.1 and No.7 of the Best Beach Resorts in Thailand by Travel & Leisure: Asia's Best Awards 2022, as voted by its readers in which Cape Fahn Hotel on Koh Samui is honoured at No.1 while Cape Kudu Hotel, Koh Yao Noi, is…

Bangkok Post

So what makes Bangkok so special?

Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. The metropolis provides tourists with essential elements (especially 24-hour street food everywhere), diverse lifestyles and unique experiences making it one of the best destinations in Southeast Asia, according foreign travellers.

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Island ferries in Surat Thani resume

SURAT THANI: Ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan resumed on Tuesday, but small boats were advised to remain ashore until 5am on Wednesday due to high winds and strong waves.

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Samui hails Phnom Penh direct flights

SURAT THANI: Direct flights linking Koh Samui with Phnom Penh have raised hopes of more visits by beach lovers and culture enthusiasts to the resort island in this southern province.

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Tourist falls to death from Samui waterfall

SURAT THANI: A 23-year-old Romanian tourist fell to her death from Na Muang waterfall on Koh Samui after she slipped while taking a photo on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Spurs owner Joe Lewis on holiday on Samui

SURAT THANI: Joe Lewis, the British billionaire investor and owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club, is vacationing on Koh Samui aboard the 4.5-billion-baht superyacht Aviva, Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Phuket, Koh Samui keen on 'endemic' status boost

The private sector in Phuket and Koh Samui has thrown its weight behind a proposal by the Public Health Ministry to designate Covid-19 as an endemic disease.

Bangkok Post

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui gets new suites

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort recently unveiled new pool suites in time for the return of travellers to Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

Phuket hails drop in cases

Phuket is counting down to declaring Covid-19 an endemic disease after the tourist island reported fewer than 100 daily Covid-19 cases for the past 10 consecutive days, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office said.

Bangkok Post

Gambling arrests on Koh Samui

SURAT THANI: Nineteen people were arrested when police raided a gambling venue at Bo Phut on Koh Samui on Monday night.

Daily Mirror

Shane Warne's daughter shares heartbreaking tribute one month after his passing

Shane Warne tragically passed away last month at the age of 52 while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand

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