Efforts to boost tourism” data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=”9″ title=”tourism“>tourism in the southern islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and Koh Tao are underway as the government tackles pressing issues such as water shortages and illegal businesses.
tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanich recently engaged with entrepreneurs from Surat Thani‘s Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan islands to address the province’s pressing tourism challenges.
Koh Samui district Chief Kampanat Klinsaowakon noted a marked improvement in tourism since late last year, with a significant influx of tourists, particularly those arriving by cruise ship.
tourism growth, however, is being stifled by infrastructure problems, including inadequate water supplies, road safety concerns, and traffic congestion due to the increased number of visitors.
President of the Koh Samui tourism Association, Ratchaporn Poolsawadee pointed out that the island’s infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with the rising number of tourists.
He…
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