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The Latest Breaking News from Koh Samui

Fugitive Swede arrested on Samui

A 60-year-old Swedish man wanted on drug charges in Bangkok has been arrested on Koh Samui after two years on the run.

Bangkok Post

The idyllic Thai island battling an extreme water crisis after being overrun by tourists

Local official says steps being taken to avoid ‘disaster zone’ label for major tourist destination

The Independent UK

Koh Samui evolves to cater for Gen Z, digital nomads

Hong Kong's favourite Thai getaway island - three-and-a-half-hours away once Bangkok Airways' direct flights restart on July 1 - has taken advantage of the tourism hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to up its game, revamping infrastructure and reimagining its holiday attractions.

Bangkok Post

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Local souvenir development promoted on Samui

SURAT THANI: The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has come up with a plan to support research targeting souvenirs sold in Koh Samui.

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

Surat Thani sees sharp rise in arrivals, revenue

Surat Thani, which includes popular islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, recorded the country's highest growth in tourist arrivals and tourism revenue last year, according to ministry data.

Bangkok Post

Lost diamond earrings returned to visitor

PHUKET: Tourist police arranged for the return of a pair of diamond earrings said to be worth 75,000 baht to a Russian woman on Koh Samui who left them behind in a Phuket hotel room last month.

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Operators ask govt for Samui cruise terminal

Surat Thani: The government is being urged to speed up the development of infrastructure for cruises with almost 100 cruise ships scheduled to visit Koh Samui during 2023-2025.

Bangkok Post

Tourist arrivals on Koh Samui top 200,000 in January

SURAT THANI: More than 200,000 tourists visited Koh Samui in January, giving a welcome boost to the tourist island's economy.

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.

Bangkok Post

Enjoy a year-end feast at these prime spots

If you're planning to spend the holidays in Thailand's South or North and are looking for a venue to celebrate a New Year feast, consider Koh Samui, Krabi or Chiang Mai.

Bangkok Post

Brit tourist plummets from 130ft waterfall during terrifying hike with friends

A British man narrowly escaped death in Koh Samui, Thailand as he slipped off a 130ft high waterfall he was hiking up with a group of friends

Daily Mirror

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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Second cruise ship arrives at Samui

SURAT THANI: A cruise ship with more than 2,800 passengers and crew on board docked at Koh Samui on Saturday for a one-day visit.

ABC News

'It's like the new Amsterdam': The rush to cash in on Thailand's hazy cannabis laws

It was once known for its zero tolerance policy. Now it has some of the most lax cannabis laws in the world.

Bangkok Post

Senior police transferred over 2 cases on Koh Samui

Five senior police on Koh Samui have been transferred over two criminal cases under investigation on the island - the extortion of a Russian couple and misconduct by an officer who allegdly demanded sex with a woman in return for the release of her arrested husband.

Bangkok Post

One of 6 foreign suspects in Samui extortion case arrested

SURAT THANI: One of six foreign men accused of the extortion of 1.8 million baht in cryptocurrency from a Russian realtor couple on Koh Samui has been arrested in Chon Buri province.

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Couple seek protection after bringing misconduct charge against cop

A couple has sought witness protection after accusing a police officer on Koh Samui of demanding sex with the woman in return for the release of her husband on what he said was a trumped-up drug charge.

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

Three more held in Samui hotel looting

SURAT THANI: Three more suspects, two of them believed to have been the masterminds, have been arrested in connection with the looting of 400 items worth 14 million baht from a deserted hotel on Koh Samui, police said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Closed hotel found looted, loss put at B70m

SURAT THANI: Six people have been arrested after a closed and locked hotel was found looted, stripped bare of everything of value to the tune of 70 million baht, on Koh Samui.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian tourist dies in horror crash on Thai island as friend seriously injured

James Stephenson Young, from Bonnyrigg, and a friend, Pierre, are believed to have been drinking at a local bar on Koh Samui before trying to ride back to their hotel

Daily Record

Scots tourist dies and friend injured after scooter crash with bin lorry on Thai island

James Stephenson Young, 36, and a friend, Pierre, 30 are believed to have been drinking at a bar before trying to ride back to their hotel on Koh Samui.

Daily Mirror

Brit killed and another seriously injured after crashing motorcycle into rubbish truck

The duo were riding a white Honda scooter when they ploughed into the back of the bright yellow garbage truck while trying to overtake the vehicle on a bendy dark narrow road on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand

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