Large haul of tusks, pangolin scales expected to lead to arrests
Large haul of tusks, pangolin scales expected to lead to arrests Kittipong Maneerit The Nation KOH SAMUI -- The authorities confiscated Bt40 million worth of elephant tusks and pangolin scales at the...
View ArticleChaweng SKYBAR is now open again with exciting new promotions!
Chaweng SKYBAR is now open again – with exciting new promotions! KOH SAMUI: The management team at SKYBAR are happy to announce that their grand re-opening in Chaweng was a huge success!!! The event...
View ArticleThe Cliff Samui giving back to the community for Christmas
The Cliff Samui – giving back to the community for Christmas KOH SAMUI: It is always good to see companies in Koh Samui investing in the local community and it’s heartwarming to see the less...
View ArticleKoh Tao verdict expected on Dec 24
Koh Tao verdict expected on Dec 24The NationKOH SAMUI: -- A team of pro-bono lawyers representing two Myanmar migrant workers accused of the rape and murder of a female British tourist and the murder...
View ArticleRandom alcohol breath tests this Christmas in Samui
Random alcohol breath tests this Christmas in Samui Samui TimesSAMUI -- The Samui Times has received information suggesting that random breath tests will be carried out around the island over the...
View ArticleTourists turn jeep over in Samui
Tourists turn jeep over in SamuiKOH SAMUI: -- Yesterday a jeep overturned between Hua Thanon and Namuang. The vehicle had been rented and was carrying five tourists. It is believed that the vehicle...
View ArticleFull-Moon Party on Koh Phangan ends with disgusting scenes
Full-Moon Party in Thailand ends with disgusting scenes as revellers leave beach covered in plastic rubbish BY SAM ADAMSThe legendary all-night beach party on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, ended with...
View ArticleKoh Samui: Two dead, five injured on Chaweng Beach
Two dead five injured high waves Chaweng KOH SAMUI: -- Two Chinese tourists have died and two more have been injured in an incident on Chaweng Beach. The Samui Times have received information that they...
View ArticleAustralian tourist dies swimming off Koh Samui beach, Thailand
Australian tourist dies swimming off Koh Samui beach, Thailand BANGKOK: An Australian tourist has died while swimming off a beach on the southern Thai resort island of Koh Samui, police say. They...
View ArticleSamui rescue proudly deliver twins in a car in Maenam
Samui rescue proudly deliver twins in a car in MaenamKOH SAMUI: -- Yesterday, 5th of January the Samui Volunteer rescue team were called to a car near Soi 7 in Maneam to assist a lady Samui Rescue...
View ArticleCroatian man falls to death from Koh Samui waterfall
Croatian Man Falls to Death from Koh Samui Waterfall By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee Staff Reporter Khun Si waterfalls on Koh Samui, Surat Thani provinceSAMUI — A Croatian man plunged 25 meters from a...
View ArticleMan falls to his death at Koh Samui waterfall
Man falls to his death at Koh Samui waterfall Samui Times KOH SAMUI -- Last night a Croatian tourist fell off a cliff to his death at a Koh Samui waterfall. Tom Laco was travelling in Thailand with...
View ArticleBritish man found dead on Koh Tao
Islander dies whilst on Holiday in Thailand SURAT THANI:-- An Island man has tragically died whilst on a ‘holiday of a lifetime’ in Thailand just days after celebrating the New Year. Luke Miller,...
View ArticleSister of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge receives death threats
Sister of murdered backpacker receives death threats Image: Facebook.comLONDON: -- The sister of Hannah Witheridge, who was brutally murdered in Thailand, says she's received death threats. Posting a...
View ArticleParty 'Mafia' Blamed for Gunplay on 'Full Moon' Party Island
Party 'Mafia' Blamed for Gunplay on 'Full Moon' Party Island By Sasiwan Mokkhasen Staff ReporterSURAT THANI — A dispute over all-night partying led to recent gunfire which hit tourists’ rooms on the...
View ArticleKoh Phangan shooting prompts crackdown on 'Foreign Mafia'
Phangan Shooting Prompts Crackdown on ‘Foreign Mafia’ By Sasiwan Mokkhasen Staff Reporter The gunman, Sihanath Chaipinit, performed the re-enactment in front of Palita Lodge on Jan.16.SURAT THANI —...
View ArticleCelebration of the life of Ian Douglas AKA Fatboy
Celebration of the life of Ian Douglas AKA FatboyKOH SAMUI: -- Most folks will be aware by now and it’s with great sadness that I can inform you that Ian Douglas affectionately known as Fatboy (Geordie...
View ArticleKoh Samui islanders and tourists pick up garbage and dead seaweed on public...
Koh Samui islanders and tourists pick up garbage and dead seaweed on public beach SURAT THANI, 1 February 2016 (NNT) - Over 60 villagers, bungalow operators and Thai and foreign tourists joined hands...
View ArticleElephant kills Scottish tourist on Koh Samui
Tourist killed by elephant gone wild on trekking tour in Koh SamuiKOH SAMUI: -- At 2-30pm yesterday a man was killed by an elephant he was riding when it went wild during a trekking tour. Early reports...
View ArticleSamui mahout charged over inattentiveness causing death of Scottish tourist
Samui mahout charged over inattentiveness causing death and injuries SURAT THANI, 5 February 2016 (NNT) – A mahout responsible for the death of a Scottish tourist killed by an elephant has been charged...
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