The Thai Island Escape That’s an Antidote to ‘White Lotus’ Frenzy

While crowds flock to Koh Samui with its five-star resorts and thong-thronged beaches, Koh Lan, within two hours of Bangkok, ...
eturbonews

Tourism Authority of Thailand issues update on oil spill on Ko Samet

Approximately 50,000 litres of crude oil leaked from PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC)’s pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand around 20 km off the coast of Rayong on 27 July, 2013. Approximately 50,000 litres ...
CNN

Thailand oil spill: Tourists abandon blackened Koh Samet beach

A picture postcard beach on one of Thailand’s most popular tourist islands is now the focus of frantic efforts to staunch a tide of oil sweeping ashore. Where pleasure seekers would normally relax on ...
Christian Science Monitor

Samet Island: Thailand oil spill spreads to other islands

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
iDIVA

Beyond Koh Samui: 8 Places For Island Hopping In Thailand

Tucked away near Krabi, Koh Hong is a cluster of islands with emerald-green waters and hidden lagoons. Glide through the limestone cliffs on a kayak and find your way into a secret world. Just off the ...
CNN

Tourists evacuated as oil blackens Thai beach

Tourists staying at Ao Phrao (Phrao Bay) on Thailand’s island of Koh Samet have been evacuated as the bay turned black from an oil spill over the weekend. Authorities estimated that around 5,000 ...
Wall Street Journal

Thailand's Popular Koh Samet Island Hit by Oil Spill

BANGKOK – Thailand's popular Koh Samet Island is scrambling to clean up an oil spill, which is being felt by local resorts catering to tourists.