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Wat Plai Laem – Koh Samui’s Most Colorful Temple Experience Discover the stunning Plai Laem Temple (known locally as Wat Plai Laem) on Koh Samui, a vibrant Buddhist temple known for its giant Guanyin statue, colorful architecture, and serene lakeside setting. Learn about its history, symbolism, and why it’s one of the island’s most captivating cultural sites.Wat Plai Laem is one of Koh...

The Golden Big Buddha Temple, known as Wat Phra Yai, is one of Koh Samui’s most iconic landmarks. Located just off the northeastern coast on a small island called Koh Faan, it combines cultural beauty with stunning island scenery. A visit here offers a deep glimpse into local spirituality. 🛕 About the Big Buddha Statue Completed in 1972, the Big Buddha stands 12 meters tall in the Mara posture,...

Koh Samui, renowned for its pristine beaches and cultural richness, is set to elevate its standing in global tourism with the construction of the Koh Samui cruise terminal. This significant project, scheduled for completion by 2032, will transform the island into a key player in the international cruise industry. The terminal is expected to enhance Koh Samui’s tourism infrastructure and stimulate its...

Public Hearings and Stakeholder Engagement The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has initiated a series of public hearings to assess the viability and environmental impacts of the proposed Koh Samui bridge. These sessions, held in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, and Koh Samui, are vital for engaging local communities, business owners, and environmental experts. Their input is crucial for...

Thailand’s tourism authority (TAT) has confirmed that a travel to Thailand covid 19 trial corridor will be opened for the destination of Phuket from the start of October 2020 for long-stay tourists staying at least 30 days. Part of the recently discussed “Safe and Sealed” program, all arriving travelers will be subjected to a 14 day quarantine period in a hotel and will only be able to move onto...

Russia’s Nordwind Airlines announces new direct routes to Thailand’s Surat Thani Airport increasing tourist arrivals on the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phan Ngan and Koh Tao. The new flights are flying in direct from Moscow, Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk and will serve Surat Thani aipport until the end of April meaning an injection of tourist numbers on Koh Samui for the 2020 high season. The new...

Recent C9 Hotelworks report shows upbeat Koh Samui arrivals trend during 2016-2017 with a total of 1.2 million domestic and international arrivals to Samui International Airport during 2016 representing year on year growth from the previous year of 22% compared with 7& from 2014. 79% of arrivals are from domestic flights however international arrivals have doubled due to more international flights...