webfact Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed his support for a project to build a bridge to Koh Samui island, Surat Thani, to promote tourism. He expressed his stance while attending a meeting with representatives of public and private sectors on Koh Samui and in Surat Thani province. Apart from the bridge project, the meeting also discussed local tourism development projects including an initiative to turn Koh Samui into a wellness and green destination. The Transport Ministry already studied the feasibility of a new bridge to Koh Samui from either Don Sak district of Surat Thani or Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province and the ministry found feasibility with the project. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-997806 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted August 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2022 I sincerely hope the minister also support major improvements of infrastructure on the island before building a bridge, otherwise the island's environment might collapse from all the extra tourists, who furthermore might be disappointed when arriving to a place that cannot cope with their basic recreational demands.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post island coconut Posted August 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2022 This bridge will not be built in our or our children's lifetime. Just another pipe-dream idea from the people who work in the "hub" of pipe dreams. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engamann Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 hours ago, khunPer said: I sincerely hope the minister also support major improvements of infrastructure on the island before building a bridge, otherwise the island's environment might collapse from all the extra tourists, who furthermore might be disappointed when arriving to a place that cannot cope with their basic recreational demands.... That would make to much sense so will not happen.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PoorSucker Posted August 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2022 Longest bridge in Europe connects Malmö in Sweden with Copenhagen in Denmark. Cost 130 billion baht 22 years ago and took 5 years to build. Total total length is 16km. An estimated population in the region is 4.1 million people The closest distance between Samui and the mainland is 18km. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Terrible idea. It was the airport that led to the decline of quality tourists and the overwhelming of the environment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 22 hours ago, webfact said: He expressed his stance while attending a meeting with representatives of public and private sectors on Koh Samui and in Surat Thani province. Apart from the bridge project, the meeting also discussed local tourism development projects including an initiative to turn Koh Samui into a wellness and green destination. Another destination once a pearl in the ocean to be destroyed by TAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 11 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Terrible idea. It was the airport that led to the decline of quality tourists and the overwhelming of the environment No decline of quality tourists on Samui - plenty of Indians checking into the villas up here. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 No decline of quality tourists on Samui Absolutely correct, Samui has never had quality tourists, so a decline cannot happen. Now, if only Samui can rid itself of the Farang owned rip-off resorts. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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