Thailand is advancing a Bt12.17bn cruise terminal on Koh Samui in Surat Thani, designed to accommodate up to 400,000 visitors and 240 cruise calls a year.
Thailand eyes direct routes from China and Europe to Surat Thani
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand is considering direct flights from China and Europe to Surat Thani Airport, alongside a seamless luggage service that would deliver bags directly to hotels on Koh Samui.
Transport Ministry revives Thailand Riviera coastal road plan
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans a 2027 study to extend the Thailand Riviera coastal road from Chumphon through Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat to Songkhla.
Police have launched phase two of a crackdown on suspected foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan, finding clear offences involving 32 companies and nearly 80 rai of illegally held land.
Anutin vows crackdown on local mafia after public beach encroachment in Phuket
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government will reclaim public land and prosecute local mafia networks accused of encroaching on Phuket’s Freedom Beach.
Anutin orders probe into foreign nominee networks on Koh Phangan
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to investigate suspected foreign nominee structures on Koh Phangan, amid concerns Thai-registered firms are being used as shells to allow foreigners to control land and property businesses.
Police raid Koh Phangan villas, law office in foreign nominee crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Authorities raided luxury villas, a law office and shops on Koh Phangan as Thailand steps up scrutiny of suspected foreign nominee property and tourism businesses.