snoop1130 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 The island of Koh Tao has seen a record-breaking number of tourists reported to have landed on July 28. The Surat Thani Provincial Governor, Wichuwat Jinto, shared the good news earlier today. Koh Tao, the smallest of the three main southern gulf islands, welcomed a staggering 3,106 visitors, all of whom arrived via boat on the same day. This influx marked the beginning of a government-mandated six-day holiday, concluding on August 2. This turnout was unprecedented in the island’s history, according to the provincial governor. Interestingly, foreign tourists made up about 90% of the arrivals, many of whom were likely on their way to Koh Phangan to attend the Full Moon Party. This popular event is scheduled to take place on Haad Rin Beach on August 3, delayed one day for the double Buddha Days where alcohol is forbidden from being served, reported Bangkok Post. Concurrently, there was a surge in arrivals on Koh Samui, the largest of the three islands. Approximately 141,454 tourists were reported to have used the island’s airport in July. By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of Valeriy Ryasnyanskiy, Unsplash Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/south/record-breaking-tourist-influx-on-koh-tao-kickstarts-thai-holiday-season -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-01 - 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted August 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2023 Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. 1 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted August 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just now, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. Ignorance is bliss! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, 2baht said: Ignorance is bliss! Must be a Farang cultural thing.... ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 They should watch The Hostel movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. if they all die there this time they won't keep coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Interestingly, foreign tourists made up about 90% of the arrivals, many of whom were likely on their way to Koh Phangan to attend the Full Moon Party. This popular event is scheduled to take place on Haad Rin Beach on August 3, delayed one day for the double Buddha Days where alcohol is forbidden from being served Lots of sickies being phoned in then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 RTP Forensic Team placed on standby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Koh Tao, the smallest of the three main southern gulf islands, welcomed a staggering 3,106 visitors, all of whom arrived via boat on the same day. TAT will do anyhing to break the British record???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Koh Tao has seen a record-breaking number of tourists All heading to play detectives in a "Murder Mystery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. It seems to be a passage of rite for the uninitiated. Up to Them.???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, bignok said: They should watch The Hostel movie That would be the 2005 flick with all the fluzzie girls thinking they were hotties? Bit of a B grade dud, but funny in a way.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Backpacker idiots and other assorted clueless types 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. More farangs die in Pattaya if you compare it to the amount of visitors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 49 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said: More farangs die in Pattaya if you compare it to the amount of visitors. Another place to avoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 22 hours ago, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. Foreigners die everywhere yet still they keep going to those places. Amazing, isn't it, that 99.9% of foreigners don't die there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 22 hours ago, 2baht said: 22 hours ago, bignok said: Amazing isnt it. Farangs die there, they still keep coming. Ignorance is bliss! Yes, it is, but there's no need to criticise bignok for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 59 minutes ago, bignok said: Another place to avoid Not if your single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Trippy said: Not if your single Why do singles need hookers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, bignok said: Why do singles need hookers? Because they're fun and don't stay long. Nothing better than a 45 minute relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 8/2/2023 at 2:48 PM, proton said: Backpacker idiots and other assorted clueless types I don't know about idiots, but I was a clueless backpacker myself in the 90's, and I enjoyed it a lot. Mainly for the sea. Come 2001-2, already too crowded for me. Last visit was in 2003, I told myself never again. I wonder how it is now, probaby unrecognizable to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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