Koh Samui

Koh Samui Travel Information

Looking for a laidback sojourn in the sun? Or perhaps a week of partying till sunrise? Then look no further than Koh Samui. Just a one hour flight from Bangkok, it's the perfect place for those in search of a relaxing beach holiday or, equally, a crazy one. The 'island of the coconut tree', Koh Samui has curved sandy beaches, turquoise waters, coconut plantations, rolling hills and offshore islands. It's shores are lined with wonderful bungalows and resorts, its interior is filled with international restaurants, and, in its busiest locales, a thumping soundtrack fills the sultry air each night.

Where to Stay in Koh Samui - Koh Samui Hotels

Luxury suite or budget room? Boutique hotel, thatched bungalow or international resort? Prefer a secluded boutique resort away from the crowds, or want to be close to the nightlife? Koh Samui offers a multitude of choices.

Koh Samui Beaches

Beaches are Koh Samui's forte. Seemingly lifted out of some glossy travel advert are their swaying palm trees, powdery white sands, turquoise blue waters and evocative sunsets. Some are virtually uninhabited, others well populated with people and everything visitors need. The two most popular are buzzing Chaweng Beach and quieter Lamai Beach... (Read More)

Koh Samui Attractions

Koh Samui's obvious attractions are beach based. Have a massage, buy fruit or ice cream from a passing vendor, have lunch at a local beachside restaurant, then sink into your deck chair and take it easy before adjourning for a cocktail at sunset - without leaving the beach! (Read More)

Koh Samui Activities

Surprisingly for such a laidback place, Ko Samui offers a wealth of high-energy activities. Go snorkeling or diving in crystal clear water, hire a sail or speedboat and go island hopping - and that's just on water. Samui is also a great place to try something new. Try a course in karate, a bungy jump, a round of golf, the brand new sport of kiteboarding, or learn to cook superb Thai food. (Read More)

Koh Samui Restaurants

Just because Koh Samui is marooned from the mainland, doesn't mean visitors here eat like castaways. Far from it. From cheap streetfood sold off humble street shacks to sophisticated 5-star international cuisine and beachside seafood barbeques, Ko Samui is literally swimming in great food. The range of restaurants, stalls, bakeries, fast-food outlets and local eateries is staggering - not just on busy Chaweng Beach but island-wide. (Read More)

Koh Samui Nightlife

Among the best in Thailand. Nightlife on Chaweng Beach is loud, often debauched: discos, clubs, music venues, bar beers, classical Thai dancing. A close second comes Lamai Beach, which features foot stomping, mud wrestling (yes) and even weekly Thai Lady boxing. There are also a huge variety of restaurants around the island. (Read More)

Koh Samui Shopping

There are hundreds of shopping bargains to be had on Samui at almost every corner of the island. The main shopping sites are in Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon but there are shops worth visiting elsewhere on Samui. Nathon beach usually has the cheapest deals, Chaweng beach the most choice and Lamai beach a nice range of quirky little stores. (Read More)

Koh Samui Getting There

Located on the Gulf of Siam, Koh Samui is just a one hour flight from Bangkok. Domestic flights operate 7 days a week with several flights a day. Flight schedules can be found on the Thai Airways web page or by calling them (Tel: 02 232 8000 (Bangkok office) or 076 327 144 (Phuket office).(Read More)

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