Koh Samui, a beautiful island located in the Gulf of Thailand, recently played host to an essential government event. On August 8, 2023, key stakeholders gathered at the Phet Samui meeting room within the Koh Samui Municipality Office to discuss pressing matters and further collaboration.
The Department of Airports (DoA) has announced plans to transform Hua Hin Airport into an international airport in an effort to promote tourism in the region. Rattapol Charoenphon, the acting director of Hua Hin Airport, stated that the airport’s runway has already been extended to 2.1 kilometers in length and 60 meters in width, allowing it to accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft. Moreover, the airport now has parking bays for three of these planes.
Thailand witnessed an impressive growth in tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2023, with more than 15 million tourists visiting the country from January to July. This figure represents a staggering 384% increase compared to the same period last year. The country’s revenue from both domestic and international tourists amounted to 1.08 trillion baht, with 638.16 million baht attributed to international visitors.
Koh Tao, a scenic island in the Gulf of Thailand northwest of Koh Samui, recently celebrated a new milestone. On July 28, the island saw a recordbreaking number of tourist arrivals, with 3,106 visitors arriving by boat. This surge in arrivals marked the beginning of a sixday government holiday that lasted until August 2.
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have teamed up to promote “astronomical tourism” by designating 18 stargazing locations as dark sky reserves in 2023. These locations, free from artificial light, provide a perfect setting for stargazers and photographers alike.