Koh samui: “Koh Samui is safe” from the 2.4 magnitude earthquake, confirmed the Koh Samui District Chief. Residents and tourists can continue to live and travel as usual. He also invited tourists to visit Koh Samui.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, received a report from Mr. Thirut Suphawibulphon, Governor of Surat Thani Province, regarding the monitoring of the situation following the 2.4 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 4 km at 12:47 a.m. today.

Mr. Amorn Chumchuai, the Koh Samui District Chief, collaborated with Mr. Poonchit Khamlun, Acting Head of the Surat Thani Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Koh Samui Branch, along with representatives from Koh Samui Municipality and the Koh Samui Tourism and Hotel Business Association. They immediately responded to the scene upon receiving the report. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 9.550°N, 99.956°E, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. Residents felt the tremors for only a short period of time. Since this morning, the integrated team has been surveying the Koh Samui area and has not found any damage to life or property.

Regarding the current situation in Koh Samui District, residents and tourists are living their lives as usual. The area remains popular with both Thai and foreign tourists. Booking hotels and tours in Koh Samui District is a popular option. The Koh Samui District Chief has emphasized and confirmed that Koh Samui is safe.