Big cleaning day on Samui. The first mission to restore Samui from flooding has been accomplished with the full cooperation of The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Samui Municipality, the Samui Tourism Promotion Association, the Thai Hotel Association (South-East Chapter), Bangkok Airways and related agencies.

“This teamwork will convey a clear message of how the residents of Koh Samui love and care for their home. And Koh Samui itself has an international level of safety standards; therefore tourists can visit Samui at anytime of year,” said Koh Samui Mayor Mr. Ramnate Jaikwang.

The Head of the Tourism Coordination Center in Samui, Ms. Saipayom Somsuk, commented:
“Actually, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Pha Ngan have recovered and been back to normal since March 31st. The overall conditions from now to the summer are likely to get as warm as 35 degrees Celsius. All transportation means and public utilities are now operated as usual.”

M.L. Nandhika Varavarn, Bangkok Airways’ Vice President – Corporate Communications said, “Samui is back in business and is ready to welcome its tourists back for summer.