In the last number of Samui Express under the column " Varakorn to seek reelection" I read that Samui already had been classified as a thesaban muang or full-fledge municipality. They were quoted Interior Ministry deputy chief Supon Fongngam.

Does anyone out there know more of this, or perhaps can vertify it. Mayby Samui Express would give their readers more information.

In the last number of Samui Express under the column " Varakorn to seek reelection" I read that Samui already had been classified as a thesaban muang or full-fledge municipality. They were quoted Interior Ministry deputy chief Supon Fongngam.

Does anyone out there know more of this, or perhaps can vertify it. Mayby Samui Express would give their readers more information.

There was a thread on this topic here

I think it was, but then a few Village chiefs would lose out heavily on there Tea Money, so it never happened

Welcome to Thailand, makes Gordon Brown look a Pro in Politics