Surat Thani: Koh Samui has seen more cruise ships and private yachts arriving after journey restrictions were eased. Among them are superyachts owned by a Ruskies billionaire businessman as well as a British billionaire buyer.
Reports yesterday said 54-year-old Russian businessman, plus chairman of the Absolut Group, Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov, is taking a break in Koh Samui on his 3. 9-billion-baht Cloudbreak superyacht.
Mr Svetakov is a Russian billionaire property developer. He is one of the biggest home owners in Moscow, along with most of his land in the “New Moscow” area. He was ranked 881st in wealth among the planet’s top billionaires this year.
This individual was on board with 12 passengers and six crew. The luxurious yacht drew lots of attention when it found its way to tambon Koh Tao of Koh Phangan district in Surat Thani, a local recognized said.
Cloudbreak sailed from Singapore to Samui on July 1 and officials from your Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre, communicable disease control, migration, customs and slot security control were sent to screen the passengers due to Covid-19 restrictions, he said.
Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto said visits by prominent international tourists reflect the potential for Surat Thani tourism in Koh Samui, Koh Tao plus Phangan.
Thailand’s natural places have recovered throughout Covid-19 to once more rank among the top tourist attractions for site visitors, he added.