News Forum - Over 2,000 tourists leave Koh Samui by plane amidst huge waves

[Thaiger]

Over 2,000 tourists left Koh Samui by plane yesterday amidst the ongoing huge waves wreaking havoc on Thailand. Waves were up to 4 metres high in the Gulf of Thailand near Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and Koh Tao. Boats were banned from leaving ports on Koh Samui yesterday, and a total of 2,400 tourists left the island by plane.  People leaving the island had to change their plans by leaving via Bangkok Airways at the Samui International Airport instead of by ferry. Red flags have now been posted on many of Koh Samui’s beaches. Ferries and all boats are […]

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[Ramanathan.P]

Good that the airline had made some income for them also.....yes tourism is really picking up!

[TorontoJeff]

The waves were ok.  I was looking to rent a surfboard on Lamai beach, but none too be had.

[Soidog]

In todays “News”. 2,000 tourists fly in to Koh Samui by plane.