Koh Samui joyfully welcomed the Celebrity Solstice and nearly 1,000 international tourists to Nathon Bay on November 26, 2025! A visitor’s locket of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, created a heartwarming moment of cultural pride and connection.
Southern Thai communities in Hat Yai and Songkhla are uniting to support medical personnel and restore vital healthcare services during floods, ensuring bedridden patients receive crucial care. Donate via QR codes to help, and your contribution even qualifies for double tax deductions!
Koh Samui is experiencing heavy floods, highlighting an ongoing issue with improper large waste disposal. Help keep our island clean and safe by calling the Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division at 08 0930 0217 for special waste collection.
Remembering King Vajiravudh’s enduring legacy 100 years after his passing, a wreathlaying ceremony honored his transformative reign in Koh Samui. His modernization efforts, founding of the Wild Tiger Corps, and inspiration for Thai Scouting left an indelible mark on education and national identity.
Koh Samui is actively safeguarding its youth from ecigarettes through a collaborative effort between the Youth Vision Institute and Koh Samui Municipality. They recently educated students from four municipal schools on the dangers and legal consequences of ecigarettes, aiming to foster a safe, smart, and sustainable island.
Join us in Koh Samui on November 24, 2025, for a special ceremony honoring King Vajiravudh and Princess Bejaratana, marking 100 years since their significant historical milestones. Witness traditional Buddhist rites and a powerful community tribute led by Mr. Amorn Chumchui, reflecting on their lasting national impact.
Koh Samui is enhancing road safety with new warning signs on Mae Nam Soi 7 and Sala Ta Tai Road, alerting drivers to erosion and flooding. The Engineering Department is actively repairing and monitoring these areas to ensure everyone’s safety.
The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning launched fun, cartoonstyle guides to simplify building laws. These guides make understanding permits, safety, and zoning easy, helping you build smart and safe!
Young students from Koh Samui schools are diving into realworld organic farming and environmental education at the IRIS Farm Tour, located at Conrad Koh Samui Hotel. This initiative, inspired by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, is cultivating academic skills and life experiences for a sustainable future.
Koh Samui is getting FREE public WiFi, starting with 17 hotspots in Nathon! Now everyone can easily connect and share their amazing island experiences.