Tag: Koh Samui
Koh Samui set for first Charity Midnight Run
Koh Samui is getting set to hold its first charity Midnight Run on Saturday March 30 in Chaweng. Usually when people think of...
Floods hit Samui
SURAT THANI, 27 November 2012 - Authorities on Koh Samui of Surat Thani province have been ordered to stay alert around the clock...
Cabinet meeting to kick off in Koh Samui
SURAT THANI, Oct 20 – The cabinet meeting will begin on the resort island of Koh Samui in the southern province of Surat...
Special Report: Bangkok Airways hosts marathon, promotes tourism in Koh Samui
“Samui Island Marathon HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Cup 2012” was organized to boost tourism in Koh Samui and attract more tourists in...
“The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012” Offers Discounts of 10 to...
Bangkok, June 5, 2012 - “The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012” will add to Thailand’s reputation as a world-renowned shoppers’ paradise, with discounts...
Gulf Regatta: No Guessin’ – Bill Gasson
As the annual Top of the Gulf Regatta, is about to be sailed for the eighth successive year out off the Ocean Marina, Jomtien,...
Surat Thani Songkran celebration expected to draw Bt250 million in circulation
SURAT THANI, April 6 – The spirit of Songkran in this southern province is lively as tourists from Thailand itself as well as...
Fortune shines on Dan at Emerald
The Backyard Golf Society With the return of John Mac and Terry C bringing along a few friends from Koh Samui,...
Bangkok Airways to add more flights to Hong Kong
Bangkok Airways will be increasing its flight frequency on the Koh Samui to Hong Kong route from daily to 10 flights weekly starting...
Koh Samui Adventure Race set for September 17
The third edition of “The ibis Koh Samui Trophy” adventure race is set for September 17. Supported by ibis...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...