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Beach Republic takes out prestigious award
SAMUI: Beach Republic, the ocean club, resort and residences located on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand was awarded the Silver Medal at the prestigious OPP Awards for Excellence 2011 held at the ExCeL Centre in London.
Pub grubs good at the Frog & Gecko
SAMUI: KOH Samui is one of Southeast Asia’s premier beachside resorts, attracting thousands of holidaymakers every year, many of them finding their own ‘favourite place’ to hang out.
Loy Krathong, a festival for young lovers
SAMUI: ON Sunday, November 21, young lovers all over the Thailand will head for the nearest river, beach, canal or lake to celebrate Loy Krathong, one of the country’s most picturesque and charming festivals.
Thailand remembers King who dressed as a peasant
SAMUI: On October 23, the Kingdom of Thailand will stop and remember King Rama V, the nation’s most revered monarch.
High seasons on its way - the skys the limit
SAMUI: It seems like only five minutes since Songkran ushered in the monsoon months and the low season for tourism.
Gone island fishing
SAMUI: Fishing is good around Koh Samui.
Fighting buffaloes
SAMUI: Two hefty water buffaloes are locking horns, grunting as they push each other off the buffalo-fighting arena.
More big-brand hotels to open
SAMUI: An influx of international hotel chains to Koh Samui is setting the stage for fierce brand competition, and for the island’s image as a luxury hideaway to take rise by several notches.
SilkAir comes to town
SAMUI: SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin services from Singapore to Koh Samui from 27 September.