Swedish Girl, 9, Heart Stops After Jellyfish Attack on Koh Mak

5 March 2010
(Translated from Swedish news story)
Ida, 9, came close to dying due to a Thai killer jellyfish.
The fireman Anders Brunzell ripped off jellyfish tentacles from Ida’s body and her heart started again. “Were it not for Anders as she had been dead. ” said …

Koh Chang Promoting Environmental Practices

February 28, 2010
Koh Chang administrators have launched efforts to promote eco-friendly and anti-pollution practices amongst residents of the popular island destination.
Koh Chang Mayor Sarun Jirungsri disclosed today that littering and garbage has become a major problem for his island, prompting municipal authorities to respond by initiating a promotional campaign seeking …

Swedish Tourist Found Dead on Koh Chang Beach

February 18, 2010
(Translated from Swedish newspaper )

Elyas, 25, gjorde sin drömresa till Thailand. När den var över skulle han resa till London för att plugga – men nu har han hittats död.   Elyas, 25, made his dream trip to Thailand.  When it was over, he would travel to London …

Satit to Visit Koh Chang to Discuss Land Encroachment

BANGKOK, 19 January 2010 (NNT)
Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Satit Wonghnongtaey will pay his official visit to Koh Chang district in Phuket province to gain first hand information towards the Koh Chang land encroachment case tomorrow.
Trat Governor, Kanpetch Chungruangsri disclosed that Mr Satit will travel to Koh Chang district …