Koh Samui event

Queen's Cup Preview - August 13-16 This golf tournament is presented by Sports Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Airways, and it is held in honor of her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Many world top players will attend. The tournament will be held at the Santiburi Samui Country Club, August 13-16.

		Events from Step Up Dance Studio polynesian FIRE night @ KANDABURI RESORT&SPA CHAWENG BEACH ROAD EVERY MONDAY AND NIKKI BEACH EUROPAIN PARTY 8 AUGUST WITH BEAUTIFUL DANCER BY STEP UP DANCE STUDIO

		BBQ Every Saturday at The Outback Sports Bar & Restaurant - Lamai Beach Enjoy an Excellent BBQ (thai and western) and eat all you can for 100 Baht. The feast starts every saturday at 5 pm. until food is gone...! For directions: outbackbar-samui.com

		The Ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2009 Adventure Race and Fun Run Racing for a greener Koh Samui Saturday September 19, 2009 - Bophut, Koh Samui Island Organized with the support of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series, the race is scheduled on September 19, 2009. The Koh Samui Trophy will offer 4 disciplines: Running, Cycling, Kayaking and Swimming. The competitors will hike and run through unspoiled jungle, paddle and swim on the turquoise waters of the gulf of Thailand and cycle over the hills with spectacular views on the ocean. The Race offers 2 divisions:  Adventure (Short course for newcomers and W.E. warriors)  Extreme (Long course for confirmed athletes and experienced Racers) The winners of the extreme division are expected to complete the course in approximately 4:30. The fastest team in the Adventure division is planned to finish in around 3:30h. Disciplines: Running, Kayaking, Biking, Swimming and other mystery tests Teams of 2 racers Categories will be: Men, Women, Mixed, Masters Men (over 80 years combined) and Seniors Men (over 100 years combined) As AMA strives to promote the sports for youngsters in Thailand, we have decided to offer a mini race for children in parallel to the main event. Schools and sports clubs will actively be involved in the project. In order to make it a festive event and to involve the Samui residents, a 10k fun run will be organized prior to the Adventure Race. This run will raise participant's numbers and create a festive and friendly atmosphere throughout the day. "The Koh Samui Trophy 2009" consists of 3 days of activities including: . An expo for sponsors to promote their products/services . Parties and VIP hospitality . A spectacular Sprint Adventure Race . A 10k fun run through coconut plantations and Bophut village . A kids mini adventure race on the beach . Trophy presentation . Children corner and games For more information and registration: www.kohsamuitrophy.com or info@active-asia.com

		Thai Boxing at PETCH BUNCHA STADIUM Every Monday-Wednesday & Saturday, 8-10 fight's, exciting Muay Thai bout’s with champion boxer’s from Thailand and all around the world. Organized by professional promoters in Samui. Starting 09.00 PM. More Info

		Escape House Party & Black Moon Party The Black Moon Party at Chaweng Lake View - Several parties held every month.

		Live @ Babylon Every sunday The fun center comes alive every Sunday from 2pm to 9 p.m. with family activities, bouncy Castle, Thai and western food, a full bar, and great music. Samui Island residents said Babylon was a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Babylon is open everyday and can be seen from the Ring Road before going up the hill towards the Four Seasons Resort on the way to Nathon.

		Event calender for Tropical Murphys in Chaweng Monday: Pub Quiz at 8pm followed by Live music @ 10pm with Climax.Both upstairs. Tuesday: Live music @ 10 with Rocket. Wednesday: Live music @ 10 with Climax. Thursday: Live Music with Ovada 2@ 10. Friday: Live music at 10 with Climax. Saturday: Live music with Ovada. Sunday: live music (downstairs 1-4) with Irish Joe. Sunday roast 395. Live music upstairs @ 10 with Rocket. All bands upstairs unless stated.

		Beach Party Every Saturday Monkey Bar Beach Bar is arranging a Beach party every Saturday starting 2pm. until Late. The Style is Chill Out Music, Chill House Music, House Music and Prograssive House. The Music is provided by DJ Tony (full Moon) - DJ AON (full moon) and DJ FUSION CLUB (fusion club) plus visiting DJ's. The Monkey Bay Beach Bar is located on Chaweng Beach Road next to Silver Sand Beach Resort (on the beach).

		Weekly Events at Dr. Frogs 'Wicked Wednesdays' - Live and Direct at Dr Frogs @ 8pm 'Groovalicious Sundays' - Eclectic Excursions at Dr Frogs @ 6pm] 'Thank Frogs its Friday' - DJ Steve Bray mixing it up with soul, funk & house - Happy Hour - 6 - 9pm - 50% off drinks!!! Free Food!!

Samui crash kills pilot

Aviation officials have rushed to Koh Samui to begin investigating the crash of the Bangkok Airways plane which killed the pilot and injured 12 people, four of them seriously.

Those injured include the co-pilot, the two crew members and nine passengers.

The accident yesterday forced the closure of the one-runway airport and it will remain out of action until the Civil Aviation Department officials order the debris to be cleared.

Witnesses to the accident, including airport staff, have suggested a heavy rainstorm at the time was likely to have disrupted the landing of PG 226 from Krabi which had 68 passengers, two pilots and two crew members on board, the CAD said.

The accident occurred at 2.30pm. The French-manufactured 70-seat ATR 72-500 aircraft skidded off the runway as it was touching down in heavy rains and strong winds.

It crashed into an old air traffic control tower. Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-osoth said the pilot apparently died on impact.

Mr Puttipong and CAD director-general Kannika Khemawuthanont said civil aviation officials were dispatched to the resort island to investigate the accident along with Bangkok Airways staff.

As the airport was closed, the officials had to take a flight to Surat Thani and continue to the resort island by ferry.

Deputy chief of the department Wutthichai Singmanee said the investigators needed to examine the flight recorder first.

The front part of the plane hit the old air traffic control tower which had been transformed into a fire station. The front section was severely damaged.

Mr Puttipong said chief pilot Chartchai Pansuwan, 58, who died in the crash, was an experienced operator and had piloted ATR72-500 aircraft for 14 years. The aircraft was commissioned in 2001 and had flown more than 19,000 flights.

The aircraft, including accident coverage, was insured for US$250 million (8.5 billion baht) with Bangkok Insurance Co.

The four passengers seriously injured were two Britons, one Swiss and one Italian. Most of the injured suffered broken legs or leg wounds.

Mr Puttipong said most of the passengers were foreign tourists including nationals of Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Spain and France.

Somchai Baimuang of the Meteorological Department yesterday said strong winds reaching 30 knots were recorded at the time of the crash.

An official at the airport who asked not to be named said there were heavy rains and strong winds before the landing. "During the landing there was a strong wind. What happened is similar to the crash of the One-Two-Go plane in Phuket," he said.

On Sept 16, 2007, a One-Two-Go plane crashed while landing in bad weather in Phuket, killing 88 people.

Health officials said nine people remained hospitalised including the co-pilot who was among the last to be evacuated from the aircraft.

Following the crash, calls for donations of blood Type B were made through television and radio stations.

The airport closure forced Thai Airways International to cancel two flights, TG 288 and TG 287, between Bangkok and Samui.

According to THAI, the cancellation affected 292 passengers and accommodation would be arranged for them.

Bangkok Airways has set up an emergency call centre number - 02 265 8777.

Samui airport currently handles 16 flights a day. That figures increases to 24 during the high season.