Koh Samui

Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui has won the minds and hearts of guests and has been ranked first out of 32 luxury properties in Bophut, on the paradise holiday island of Koh Samui in Thailand.

Agoda has revealed the top searched Thai destinations as it launches its dedicated ‘ExploreThailand’ campaign offering great deals on top accommodation throughout Thailand.

Thailand police arrested 6 suspects in a multi-million hotel heist while at another hotel a burglar was electrocuted trying to enter a room. Thailand hotel robberies result in USD 2 million…

Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club in buzzing Chaweng Beach of Thailand has officially opened its doors.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is inviting guests to rediscover the joy of travel and unlock huge savings with its ‘Unbeatable 9.9 Sale’.

Thailand expects to get 400 billion baht (USD 10.9 billion) from Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the second half of 2022.

As you wander through Meliá Koh Samui, one of the island’s most recognisable resorts due to its one-of-a-kind boat suites, you’ll notice flower motifs everywhere: as sculptures in the lobby,…

With its new pampering and therapeutic program BEAUTY & GLOW, Kamalaya (Koh Samui) combines modern research with ancient healing techniques. Taoist Chi Nei Tsang massage and facial…

With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception,…

As the trend of working remotely continues to gain popularity, Mantra Samui Resort is leveraging its stunning views and luxury facilities with the opening of Koh Samui’s first dedicated…

Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources imposed a new law, aimed at curbing environmental damage on the Thai islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

Following stints as a GM with Hilton, Hyatt and Regent Hotels & Resorts, Aussie born Remko Kroesen hit Thailand as the general manager for Banyan Tree Samui. I got the low down on his…

Koh Samui’s Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, have announced award-winning Adrian Hauenstein as the luxury resort's new executive chef.

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

137 Pillars Suites Bangkok Location: From the 24th to 32nd floors of a tower on Sukhumvit Soi 39 in central Bangkok, close to the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls Grade: Luxury…

A rising number of direct flights from mainland China is helping the Thai island of Koh Samui fill the gaps in its traditionally seasonal tourism sector, a new report has found.…

BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, is planning to following up its record year in 2016 with the opening of multiple new properties this year. The company, which operates the X2,…

Thailand's flourishing tourism industry has been given another considerable boost following the decision to base a major international cruise ship in Bangkok. Italy's Costa Cruises…

BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, has unveiled a new Away resort on the island of Koh Samui. The new Away Koh Samui Elements Resort & Spa is located at Phang Ka, in the…

Lucky Air, the Chinese carrier, has added new routes to two of Southeast Asia's most popular resort destinations. On Saturday (23 July 2016), the airline launched a new service…

Singapore-based Furama Hotels International has opened its first property on the Thai island of Koh Samui. The new FuramaXclusive Farmers Boutique launches following the rebranding of the…

The Thai resort island of Koh Samui could be set for an influx of Chinese visitors in future, with the launch of a series of new flights. Tibet Airlines recently announced plans to…

Tibet Airlines will launch its first ever international flights next month. The carrier will initially operate three weekly flights between Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan…

AccorHotels has expanded its budget portfolio in Thailand with the signing of a new ibis Styles hotel on the island of Koh Samui. Scheduled to open in early 2017, ibis Styles Samui…

Amari Koh Samui will emerge from a 12-month refurbishment this week, with revamped rooms, outdoor areas, leisure facilities and restaurants. The resort has been operating for 25 years,…

The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa on Koh Samui is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the completed of a major renovation. The "top-to-bottom" renovation project cost US$20 million…

AccorHotels has opened a new beachfront Novotel on the Thai resort island of Koh Samui. Located in the main tourist area of Chaweng, the new Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi…

Ritz-Carlton has signed an agreement for two new resorts in Asia Pacific, including an ultra-luxury Reserve property. The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, located on the northern tip of the…

Melia Hotels International has signed agreements for its first hotels in Thailand. Under a new partnership with TCC Land Asset World, the Spanish hotel group will initially open three…

Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, has expanded its route map in Thailand with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The new deal will enable Air…

Manathai Hotels & Resorts has opened its first boutique property on the island of Koh Samui. Located opposite a fishing village at Lamai Beach, Manathai Koh Samui is a…

Outrigger has opened a new resort in Koh Samui, with the acquisition of the Akaryn Koh Samui Resort & Spa. Following the deal, which closed on 29 May 2015, the property has now…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Sheraton resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. The new Sheraton Samui Resort, which is owned by TCC Hotels Group, is a…

Qatar Airways is now able to offer more destinations in Southeast Asia following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways. The Doha-based carrier will now be…

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to bring its upscale U Hotels & Resort brand to a small island off the coast of Koh Samui. The company has taken over the management…

The Louis T Collection has acquired its first ever property; the Mantra Samui Resort. The boutique hotel, which is located in the Bophut area of Koh Samui, offers a range of suites,…

Hotels in Thailand are starting to see the green shoots of recovery, following a dismal first half of 2014. According to the full-year data from STR Global, the recovery began late in…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Thailand-based property group, The Platinum Samui Co., to develop the first Holiday Inn Resort and Holiday Inn Express hotel…

AirAsia launched a new domestic Thai route on 1 November 2014, connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai with Surat Thani, gateway to the southern island of Koh Samui. Flights will…

Lucky Air, which is based in southwest China's Yunnan province, will launch a new service to Koh Samui next week. Commencing on 12 August 2014, the new route will operate three times…

A curfew placed on Thailand has been lifted in the beach resorts of Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket. The regulation was lifted from the three resorts last night to ease tourism concerns…

Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Koh Samui, will close for seven months as it undergoes a major refurbishment. From 16 April to 15 November 2013 resort will receive a major THB170…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened a new luxury resort on Koh Samui. The Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui, is new-build resort on the seafront, near the resort town…