Mar 11, 2024
Scoot, Subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Announces Daily Flights to Koh Samui Starting May 13, 2024
From May 13, 2024, Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airiines, will operate daily flights between Singapore and Ko Samui using its new...
Mar 11, 2024
Forbes Ranks Koh Samui 9th Among the Top 24 Destinations for 2024
The 24 Top Destinations for 2024 according to the US business magazine Forbes: " Every destination on HBO hit show White Lotus becomes a...
Feb 27, 2024
Samui Airport's Remarkable Rebound: 2023 Sees 70% Surge in Passengers and 60% Increase in Flights
Last year Samui Airport almost fully recovered from the Covid-19 downturn, reaching 94% of 2019 traffic. The number of outbound...
Feb 4, 2024
Departures per day currently out of Ko Samui Airport
Departures per day currently out of Ko Samui Airport Suvarnabhumi Bangkok 24-26 Phuket 7 Don Muang Bangkok 3 Krabi 2 Singapore Changi 2...
Dec 3, 2023
Thailand among the most popular destinations for 2024
Japan and Thailand top the list of the most popular destination for 2024 according to Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). Asian and European GHA...
Dec 2, 2023
Raja Ferry announced new ferry service to Ko Phaluai
Ko Phaluai, also spelled Koh Phaluai or Koh Paluay, is the largest island in the Ang Thong island group (about 19 km2), approximately 20...
Nov 28, 2023
Thailand Approves Extended Nightlife Hours in Key Tourist Areas
Today, on November 28, Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and...
Nov 13, 2023
Ko Samui has been voted one of the best islands in Asia by 526,518 readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Ko Samui has been voted one of the best islands in Asia by 526,518 readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Ko Samui effectively tied with Bali...
Nov 2, 2023
Non-Asian Visitors to Thailand Jan - Sep 23 +61% vs. 2022
The number of non-Asian visitors to Thailand increased by 61% in the period Jan - Sep 23 vs. the same period in 2022. Americans top the...
Nov 1, 2023
Opening of the Don Mueang - Samui Flight Route
Koh Samui welcomes Bangkok Airways' inaugural flight, flight PG 451, on the Don Mueang - Samui route on Sunday, October 29, 2023 The...
Oct 28, 2023
Koh Samui’s remarkable recovery from the pandemic
With the number of visitors during the recent high season (July/Aug) having been equivalent to before COVID in 2019, Koh Samui’s tourism...
Oct 19, 2023
A Traveler's Guide - Electronic cigarettes are illegal in Thailand
In many countries, electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes, have gained popularity as an alternative to smoking. However,...
Oct 10, 2023
Bangkok Airways Introduces Direct Flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Samui
Bangkok Airways has introduced direct flights from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to the island of Samui. Previously, travelers heading to...
Sep 14, 2023
Bangkok Airways' Passenger Weighing Survey 2023
In a recent announcement, Bangkok Airways has introduced a new policy aimed at enhancing flight safety and efficiency. In alignment with...
Aug 18, 2023
How to get around Koh Samui
1. Taxis Taxis are readily available on the island. You can easily get one along the road or ask your accommodation to arrange one for...
Mar 7, 2023
Chengdu Airlines Resumes Flight Services to Koh Samui after Three-Year Hiatus
Chengdu Airlines has announced plans to expand its flight services to Koh Samui. Currently, the airline offers three scheduled direct...
Oct 1, 2021
Samui Plus Sandbox Guidelines - 7 Nights Stay in Samui+
DAY 0-1 Day 0 Tourist download Samui Health Pass and Mor Chana application upon arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport Take the first RT-PCR...
Oct 1, 2021
Special Tourist Visa (STV) scheme extended one more year until 30 Sep 2022
The Thai Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the ‘special tourist visa’ (STV) scheme for long-staying visitors until 30...
Sep 27, 2021
Quarantine to be reduced to 7-10 days for most arrivals from October 1
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) decided on Monday (September 27th) to shorten the quarantine period for...
Sep 24, 2021
Domestic Travel Regulation for entering Phuket from Oct 1, 2021
Credit. Phuket Information Center as of 23 September 2021.