Stories By Samui Times Editor
A Samui resident expat has presented Thailand's government with a petition to help thousands of elephants who are starving after Covid-19 left the economy in shambles....
Phuket has launched a new medical and health service aimed at helping its economy recover after the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative called The International Medical and...
Bangkok Airport7 months ago
Uncertainty over international traveller demand coupled with virus measures such as possible quarantines has most airports saying they have no interest to start International flights until...
Bangkok News7 months ago
Almost a hundred partiers in Bangkok were busted after they seemingly ignored the current laws of public gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. Early this morning, police...
Bank Of Thailand7 months ago
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is set to enter the digital age after announcing the launch of its digital currency. The move is to help the...
Koh Samui News7 months ago
Koh Samui Weather (June 19)
The weather in Koh Samui… Today: Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 27C. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%....
By end of this year a new motorway between Bangkok and this north-eastern province will be open to motorists, a Highway Department official said Thursday. The...
Fifty-one hotels and resorts in the province of Trat have entered in a 'one night stay get one-night free' tourist marketing drive in new normal conditions....
In a move to help boost Thailand's aviation industry, a recently approved amendment would get rid of the requirement for aircraft manufacturers to be a majority...
Thailand is planning to update its business and manufacturer opportunity packages in the hope to persuade more companies to move their factories to the Kingdom. Thai...
Chiang Rai News7 months ago
Group Of Pakistanis Arrested Over Counterfeit Money Scam
A group of Pakistani nationals have been arrested after trying to scam convenience stores by exchanging counterfeit money. Chiang Rai Police said they arrested 6 Pakistanis...
PM's New Normal Focuses On United Effort
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the country's new normal will focus on unity amongst Thais as he called for everyone to join together and do their...
Group Wants Marriage Law To Change Gender Specifications
A gender equality activist group is pushing for Thailand's Civil and Criminal Code to include LGBT language to allow marriage between same-sex couples. The Foundation for...
The Weather in Koh Samui... Today: Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. High 27C. Winds W at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of...
Thai Airways International (THAI) has flown back 250 more Thais from the UK and Ireland today, said the airline's Director of the Operations Control Centre, Squadron...
King Says Don't Charge Public With Lese Majeste Law-Breaking
According to Thailand's PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, members of the public will not be charged for defaming the royal family. The news comes after His Majesty the...
Thailand Uses Japan And South Korea As Reasons To Not Reopen Nightlife
Despite Thailand reporting no new cases for multiple stretches of consecutive days, the Covid-19 Situation Administration is still pointing towards other countries' relaxing of measures as...
Thailand's First Military Satellite To Launch Friday
After previously cancelling three launches, Thailand's first military satellite will reportedly launch into space on Friday. The Napa-1 surveillance nanosatellite will be launched in South America...
THAI Airways Tries To Console Customers
Thai Airways International (THAI) is trying to console customers after they reportedly have received a notice from the Central Bankruptcy Court. THAI said in a statement...
Salmon Believed To Not Contain Covid-19 Virus
After news reports said cutting boards for imported salmon contained the Covid-19 virus, Thailand's Disease Control Department has stated it is not believed to be true....