Koh Samui Named Asia-Pacific's Best Island; Tourism Leaders Support Anti-Mafia Crackdown — Thailand Koh Samui
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Koh Samui Named Asia-Pacific's Best Island; Tourism Leaders Support Anti-Mafia Crackdown
Koh Samui was voted the best island in the Asia-Pacific region at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026, with its airport and several resorts also achieving top rankings. In addition, local tourism representatives have voiced support for a government crackdown against extortion and illegal mafia influence networks on the island.
"Koh Samui has been named the best island in the Asia-Pacific region at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026"
"Tourism industry representatives from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have voiced their support behind a government crackdown on “mafia-linked influence networks” in Thailand"
Sources:thethaiger.com