Koh Samui gears up for municipal elections on May 11, 2025, inviting residents aged 18+ with 90 days of local residency to cast their votes for Mayor and Council Members. These pivotal elections will play a crucial role in shaping the island’s future, determining key decisions about infrastructure, public services, and community development.
Attention Koh Samui business owners in restaurants, salons, and healthrelated establishments: the Sanitation and Environmental Health Division requires specific licensing guidelines and documentation. Stay compliant by preparing necessary documents, passing site inspections, and meeting annual renewal deadlines to avoid potential fines or business closure!
Koh Samui prepares for its municipal elections on Sunday, May 11, 2025, giving residents the opportunity to vote for their city council members and mayor. This democratic process will shape the future of this beautiful island community, with the Election Coordination Center ready to support voters every step of the way.
Young athletes from across the region will compete in the Koh Samui Students Sports Cup 2025, showcasing their skills in football, volleyball, sepak takraw, and pétanque at the Phru Na Mueang Sports Ground. The event promises an electrifying celebration of youth talent, teamwork, and community spirit, culminating in an exciting closing ceremony on February 14th.
Calling all Koh Samui residents with leadership aspirations! Applications for the city’s next mayor are open from March 31 to April 4, 2025, at the Phet Samui Meeting Room, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to your community’s future.
Songkran, Thailand’s vibrant New Year water festival, transforms cities into joyful playgrounds of culture and connection, where water fights and sacred traditions blend into an epic celebration. From Bangkok to Koh Samui, families reunite, streets come alive with music and splashing, washing away the past and welcoming fresh beginnings with pure happiness!
Ko Samui Municipality invites local stakeholders to a critical public hearing on electricity service fees, focusing on pricing, infrastructure, and sustainable energy development for Ko Kraten and surrounding islands. Join us on June 20, 2025, at the Municipal Office to make your voice heard and help shape the future of our community’s energy system!
Koh Samui illuminated the future of tourism with a groundbreaking workshop on DARK SKY Management, uniting local experts and astronomers to explore sustainable stargazing opportunities. Participants delved into celestial experiences, learning techniques to protect night environments and transform nighttime tourism in this stunning Thai destination.
Thailand introduces strict new reporting requirements for property owners hosting foreign guests, mandating registration within 24 hours to immigration authorities. Noncompliance could lead to legal consequences, so property owners and hosts must stay informed about these critical new regulations.
Ah, another morning on Maenam Beach. The tide’s doing its lazy ballet, and I’ve got Bukowski’s “Post Office” dogeared beside me. These mornings, they’re not just mornings they’re quiet conversations between the sea and my soul. Last night, I was at Rung’s place again. That woman Achara she doesn’t cook, she conjures memories. Her grilled snapper? It’s not just seafood. It’s a narrative written in salt and chili, each bite telling stories older than my wandering years.