Get ready for “See the Sea, Explore the Charm of the Gulf of Thailand” at Phru Chaweng, Koh Samui, from September 1921, 2025! Immerse yourself in “Samui Tales,” a vibrant festival celebrating local culture, music, and delicious southern Thai food.
Koh Samui Municipality has launched a new training program for public transport operators, led by Deputy Mayor Mr. Amnat Chotchuang. This initiative, starting August 28, 2025, aims to significantly boost tourist safety and ensure a secure experience for all visitors to our beautiful island.
Koh Samui officials, led by Deputy Mayor Supinya Srithongkul, met with Police Major General Angkoon Klaiklueng’s delegation to enhance tourism safety standards. This proactive step aims to ensure an even safer and more enjoyable experience for all visitors to our beautiful island.
On February 18, 2025, Koh Samui Municipality held a significant training activity titled “Dark Sky Management for Communitybased Tourism”. The event took place at the Phet Samui Meeting Room, Koh Samui Municipality Office, and was presided over by Mr. Ramnet Jaikwang, Mayor of Koh Samui. The training was organized as part of the Project to Promote and Publicize Astrotourism for the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to strengthen the island’s role as a premier astrotourism destination in Thailand.
On March 19, 2025, the Chaweng Conference Room at the Interdisciplinary College, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Rajabhat University became the venue for the launch of the Volunteer Training Program to Aid Tourists for Fiscal Year 2025, Batch 1. Ms. Supinya Srithongkul, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was conducted in collaboration with Bangkok Hospital Samui, emphasizing the importance of public and private partnerships in enhancing tourism safety.
Koh Samui’s latest Volunteer Training Project empowers 65 locals with emergency medical skills and tourism information services, led by Bangkok Samui Hospital experts. These dedicated volunteers are now prepared to ensure tourist safety and create unforgettable experiences on the island, thanks to the initiative by Deputy Mayor Supinya Srithongkul.
Exciting developments are on the horizon for Koh Samui as government officials, led by Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, discuss critical infrastructure projects to boost tourism and improve local services. The delegation, welcomed by Deputy Mayor Supinya Srithongkul, is planning a new cruise terminal and wastewater management systems to enhance this tropical paradise.
Koh Samui is set to redefine its urban landscape with a groundbreaking City Master Plan that prioritizes sustainable development and environmental preservation. Community experts and local government are collaboratively crafting a visionary blueprint to guide the island’s growth for the next decade, ensuring a harmonious balance between tourism and ecological protection.
Calling all Koh Samui heroes! Join the groundbreaking Volunteer Tourist Assistance Training Program on March 24, 2025, and become a lifesaving tourism superhero equipped with first aid skills and multilingual communication.
Koh Samui City Municipality partnered with ESquare Environment and Engineering to host a groundbreaking wastewater management seminar for local hotel operators. Deputy Mayor Sutham Samthong led the initiative, showcasing innovative technologies to protect the island’s ecosystem and maintain its pristine environment.