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From the capital to the coast: how to do Bangkok and Koh Samui in style

Thailand pulls in many long-term visitors because there is simply so much to do. But for time-strapped travellers, the essentials of an unforgettable trip can be found in two iconic places

The Guardian - UK

Two Israelis arrested with fake US dollars on Koh Samui

Two Israeli men were arrested with fake US dollar bills totalling US$5,653 after they exchanged some of them for Thai baht at Samui airport.

Bangkok Post

White Lotus lifts Songkran bookings on Samui by 65%

Koh Samui tops the list of Thai destinations for the Songkran holiday next month, thanks to the influence of the hit TV series “The White Lotus”, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.

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New Phuket, Samui tollways hope to end traffic horrors

New tollways planned for Phuket and Samui will solve many of the traffic problems of the islands, according to the chief of the Expressway Authority of Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Police arrest 13 cannabis-smuggling 'tourists' at Samui airport

Police in Surat Thani have found many “visitors” who tried to smuggle suitcases containing cannabis out of the country as over the past four days they have arrested 13 foreign “tourists” with cannabis that would have a total market price of 75 million baht overseas.

Bangkok Post

Foreigners arrested with 144kg of cannabis at Samui airport

Four Britons and a Malaysian have been arrested at Samui international airport with bags containing 144 kilogrammes of cannabis buds destined for Britain and Singapore, police said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Indian tourist found dead after falling down Samui waterfall

SURAT THANI - Searchers have found and recovered the body of an Indian tourist who fell from a cliff while walking to the top of a popular waterfall on Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

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Koh Samui or Hua Hin? How to choose between two of Thailand’s top beach destinations

Crystal-clear waters, white sand and unspoilt coves – Thailand’s beaches exceed expectations in every way. Here’s what to expect from two of the country’s most sought after coastal resorts

The Guardian - UK

Ditch Phuket’s crowds for these beautiful Thailand islands instead

Beautiful though it may be, is it time to swap crowded Phuket for a different island this season? Lucie Grace delves into Thailand’s other islands, finding beaches, wellness retreats and nature-filled adventures

The Independent UK

Thai island of Samui weighs ‘White Lotus effect’ against environmental cost

There is unease about how to strike a balance between tourist numbers and the need to protect natural resources

The Guardian - UK

Scoot begins Singapore-Samui flights

Samui hopes for an increase in holidaymakers from Singapore now a second airline has begun regular flights to the island from the city state.

Bangkok Post

Man found hanged on Samui

A 32-year-old Ukrainian man has been found hanged with both hands tied behind his back at a durian plantation on the tourist island of Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

Samui seeks longer stays for Europeans

Tourism operators on Koh Samui are urging the government to allow extended stays for European tourists as they believe the proposed visa exemption for Chinese visitors will not benefit the island.

Bangkok Post

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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Samui operators plead for direct flights

Samui tourism operators are calling for more direct flights to the island and an improvement in infrastructure and tourism distribution as the industry is on track for recovery.

Bangkok Post

New temple of decadence at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui

Bringing Peruvian-inspired flavours and decadent desserts to the shores of Koh Samui is poolside drinking and dining den Guilty, which recently opened at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

DoE told to screen local businesses

The Labour Ministry on Friday ordered the Department of Employment (DoE) to screen local businesses in the capital, Phuket, Samui and Pattaya to identify those working with Thai nominees.

Bangkok Post

1,900-passenger cruise ship calls at Samui

SURAT THANI: Another cruise ship with more than 1,900 passengers arrived at Koh Samui for a one-day visit on Saturday, as a local tourism business leader predicted 4 billion baht in tourist spending over the New Year holiday.

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Australian arrested with gun in bag at Samui airport

An Australian man arrested with a gun and 96 cartridges in his bag at Samui airport told police he bought the firearm for self-defence from a Thai on Koh Samui.

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Australian arrested with gun, ammunition in bag at Samui airport

An Australian man arrested with a pistol and 96 rounds in his bag at Samui airport in Surat Thani province told police he bought the firearm for self defence from a Thai on Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

First European cruise ship for 3 years arrives at Ko Samui

SURAT THANI: A cruise ship with 636 tourists on board arrived at Ko Samui island for a visit on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners

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

Bangkok Post

Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Samui charity dinner

For the first time in Samui, legendary music artist Engelbert Humperdinck will perform live on Aug 22 as part of a gala charity dinner at Centara Reserve Samui.

Bangkok Post

Koh Samui enjoys return of world's wealthy

SURAT THANI: Koh Samui has seen more cruise ships and private yachts arriving after travel restrictions were eased. Among them are superyachts owned by a Russian billionaire businessman and a British billionaire investor.

Bangkok Post

Prayut joyed by latest travel rankings

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was made very happy by the Travel + Leisure website's ranking of Bangkok at the top of the Best Cities in Southeast Asia list, and Phuket and Samui as first and second in the Best Islands in Southeast Asia list, government spokesman Thanakorn Boonkongwanchana said on…

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