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SURAT THANI — Thai immigration police have arrested a Russian accused of leading an extortion gang that allegedly targeted the chief executive of a major car dealership in Russia, causing [1]

Songkran Festival 2026 will proceed across Thailand, promoting cultural traditions and vibrant water festivities. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead. Events are scheduled nationwide, highlighting regional and local celebrations. [2]

SURAT THANI , Thailand – At least 11 luxury pool villas on the hills of Koh Samui are scheduled for demolition in October, after their owners continued to rent [3]

BANGKOK — Meesak Chunharakchoti, former president of the Thai Real Estate Association, revealed that Chinese investors are increasingly buying land outside industrial estates in the Rayong region, such [4]

Koh Samui News Koh Samui news, tourism, business, and nightlife—stay updated with breaking stories, local events, and expat insights from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted island news source. [5]

DestinationsFootloose in Almaty: Kazakhstan's cultural capital Picturesque city where the nomadic steppes meet modern Europe Scenes from Almaty: The capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, the city's Silk Road and European influences still echo in its arch... [6]

SURAT THANI, Thailand – A Russian man was arrested after recklessly driving a yellow supercar and revving the engine loudly, disturbing residents [7]

Scattered across the sparkling blue waters of Phang Nga Bay are dozens of islands; some such as Phuket and Phi Phi are world famous, others such as Rachai Yai or Khai are popular dive sites while dozens of others are admired by passing boats and plan... [9]

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[1] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-01-09 · 85% match

Police Arrested a Russian Accused of Leading Extortion Gang

SURAT THANI — Thai immigration police have arrested a Russian accused of leading an extortion gang that allegedly targeted the chief executive of a major car dealership in Russia, causing

[2] TH thailand-business-news.com · 2026-03-27 · 40% match

Songkran 2026 to welcome global travelers for Thailand’s UNESCO-recognized New Year celebration

Songkran Festival 2026 will proceed across Thailand, promoting cultural traditions and vibrant water festivities. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead. Events are scheduled nationwide, highlighting regional and local celebrations.

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-09-19 · 75% match

Samui luxury villas on hills face demolition amidst legal violations

SURAT THANI , Thailand – At least 11 luxury pool villas on the hills of Koh Samui are scheduled for demolition in October, after their owners continued to rent

[4] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2024-08-21 · 72% match

Chinese Investors Build Factories in ‘Chonburi-Rayong’, Land Prices Rise

BANGKOK — Meesak Chunharakchoti, former president of the Thai Real Estate Association, revealed that Chinese investors are increasingly buying land outside industrial estates in the Rayong region, such

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 75% match

Koh Samui News

Koh Samui News Koh Samui news, tourism, business, and nightlife—stay updated with breaking stories, local events, and expat insights from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted island news source.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-12 · 31% match

Footloose in Almaty: Kazakhstan's cultural capital

DestinationsFootloose in Almaty: Kazakhstan's cultural capital Picturesque city where the nomadic steppes meet modern Europe Scenes from Almaty: The capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, the city's Silk Road and European influences still echo in its arch

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-09-25 · 48% match

Russian man arrested after recklessly driving supercar in Koh Samui, fined 5,000 baht

SURAT THANI, Thailand – A Russian man was arrested after recklessly driving a yellow supercar and revving the engine loudly, disturbing residents

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2012-06-18 · 45% match

Tag: Map Ta Phut area in Rayong

[9] TH chiangmaicitylife.com · 2020-12-15 · 37% match

Paradise for the taking: Krabi’s hidden gem

Scattered across the sparkling blue waters of Phang Nga Bay are dozens of islands; some such as Phuket and Phi Phi are world famous, others such as Rachai Yai or Khai are popular dive sites while dozens of others are admired by passing boats and plan

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-09-02 · 35% match

Kazakhs stay home as economy spikes holiday plans

ALMATY -- The curved open-air swimming pool at the Eight Lakes resort outside Kazakhstan's commercial capital Almaty is billed as the largest of its kind in the former Soviet Union, testifying to a penchant for grandeur in Central Asia's richest coun

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