Samui Bulletin

30/11/2025

🔥 Homeward Bound: Over 4,000 Malaysian Tourists Safely Repatriated After Stranding Abroad

Thousands of Malaysian tourists were trapped in Thailand's flood-ravaged Hat Yai, but with the help of officials and volunteers from both countries, over 4,000 have safely returned home. This event...

📖 Read more: https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/30/homeward-bound-over-4000-malaysian-tourists-safely-repatriated-after-stranding-abroad/

30/11/2025

🔥 Devastating Floods Ravage Southern Thailand, Songkhla Suffers Catastrophic Losses

The devastating floods in southern Thailand have claimed the lives of at least 145 people, with the hardest-hit area being Songkhla province. As rescue efforts continue and water levels recede,...

📖 Read more: https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/30/devastating-floods-ravage-southern-thailand-songkhla-suffers-catastrophic-losses/

29/11/2025

🔥 Chiang Mai Shivers as Doi Ang Khang Experiences First Frost of the Season

Tourists flock to Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to witness the chilly weather and frost-covered landscapes as the northern region experiences a prolonged cold spell. Authorities are...

📖 Read more: https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/29/chiang-mai-shivers-as-doi-ang-khang-experiences-first-frost-of-the-season/

29/11/2025

🔥 Flood Relief Efforts Aid Over 1,800 Tourists in Southern Region as Waters Recede

Over 1,800 foreign tourists have been rescued and assisted in flood-stricken southern Thailand, with conditions improving across the affected provinces. Tourism and transportation networks are...

📖 Read more: https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/29/flood-relief-efforts-aid-over-1800-tourists-in-southern-region-as-waters-recede/

24/11/2025

𝗣𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯

Pawn shop lending in Thailand accelerates in 2025 as rising gold prices boost demand, with Easy Money forecasting its strongest loan growth in two decades.

https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/24/pawn-shop-lending-surges-as-gold-prices-climb/

24/11/2025

𝗕𝗠𝗧𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

Bangkok’s BMTA moves forward with a 15-billion-baht plan to lease 1,520 electric buses, with bidding in December and first deliveries expected in early 2027.

https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/24/bmta-sets-december-bid-deadline-for-electric-bus-lease/

24/11/2025

🔥 Tragic Discovery: Elephant Electrocuted in Phetchaburi Orchard

Tragic discovery in Phetchaburi: A massive 15-year-old bull elephant found dead in a fruit orchard, suspected to have been killed by a high-voltage electric shock. Authorities have launched an...

📖 Read more: https://samui.localplus.city/2025/11/24/tragic-discovery-elephant-electrocuted-in-phetchaburi-orchard/

21/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟰𝟳𝟵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀

Thailand’s State Railway plans 479 new passenger trains by 2028 amid discussions on private operator involvement and replacing aging rolling stock

Thailand’s State Railway plans 479 new passenger trains by 2028 amid discussions on private operator involvement and replacing aging rolling stock.

21/11/2025

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after a controversial competition marked by judge resignations and on-stage disputes.

Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after a controversial competition marked by judge resignations and on-stage disputes.

21/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱

Armed man fires M16 in Tha Sae, Chumphon, killing one, injuring another, and fleeing. Authorities warn locals to stay indoors and report sightings.

Armed man fires M16 in Tha Sae, Chumphon, killing one, injuring another, and fleeing. Authorities warn locals to stay indoors and report sightings.

21/11/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀

A surprise raid at Bangkok Remand Prison uncovered prohibited items and special treatment for Chinese detainees, prompting the director’s removal and a major disciplinary investigation.

A surprise raid at Bangkok Remand Prison uncovered prohibited items and special treatment for Chinese detainees, prompting the director’s removal and a major disciplinary investigation.

20/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟵.𝟮𝗕 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Thailand’s finance minister proposes Fast Pass initiative to expedite $9.2 billion in foreign investment, reducing bureaucracy and boosting large-scale project approvals.

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, has unveiled plans for a “Fast Pass” initiative designed to accelerate over $9.2 billion in pending foreign and large-scale investments that have been stalled by bureaucratic delays. The proposal is scheduled to be p...