More information about Koh Samui

All ferries and piers (marinas) on Koh Samui

The cheapest way to get to Koh Samui is to use a ferry, because flying by plane, although much more convenient, is disproportionately expensive. We should immediately note that in order to use the ferry, you do not have to read everything that follows and understand all the routes and schedules, since most carriers in Thailand to Koh Samui already offer an organized combined transfer, including a ferry (the so-called Joint tickets). It is only important to choose the right place of arrival of the ferry to the island (the right pier). Similarly, when leaving the island: in most cases, you don't even need to figure out which pier to leave, but just buy a combined transfer, and you will be picked up directly from your hotel, taken to the right pier and almost put on the ferry by the hand... Read more...

Shops, shopping malls and night markets in Koh Samui

On Koh Samui, there are several large shopping centers in different parts of the island where you can buy anything. If there is no opportunity or desire to go somewhere far to the mall, then in almost all resort areas you can find small 7-Eleven or Family Mart stores where you can buy everything you need. Manufactured goods and ready-made food can also be purchased in shops on the streets and from stalls.

In addition, there are several other interesting places for shopping on Koh Samui – these are street and night markets. Of particular interest may be the traditional Thai night markets. There are several of them on the island, and many of them appear and disappear quite spontaneously, in different areas. But there are several night markets that have been operating for several years at the same time (after 18 hours) on the same days... Read more...

How to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok and Bangkok Airport

The distance from Bangkok to Koh Samui is more than 600 kilometers. To do this route, it will take time from several hours to a day, and it depends on how much money you are willing to spend. You can choose a plane, train, bus and ferry. As for the ferry, it completes any of the routes except the plane. Here are all the ways:

Koh Samui has a USM international airport (Koh Samui airport on the map), and you can fly here directly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport two companies Thai Airway and Bangkok Airways. Their prices are monopolistically high, from $ 100 for a one-way flight, and even then when booking in advance. Flights are frequent, almost hourly... Read more...

How to get to Koh Samui from Pattaya

From Pattaya to Koh Samui is more than 700 kilometers, and to cover this distance, it will take almost a whole day, and in some cases a day. Even if you decide to fly by direct plane to Koh Samui Airport, it will take almost a whole light day for the whole move, because you will have to get to the airport, register in advance, etc.

Most of the routes from Pattaya to Koh Samui run through Bangkok, and if you travel economically, then you will most likely have to make a transfer in Bangkok, whether by bus or train... Read more...

How to get from Koh Samui to Phangan and back

Koh Samui and Phangan are separated by only 8 kilometers. The islands are even perfectly visible from one another. You can only travel between them by boat or ferry, there is no airport on Phangan.

From Koh Samui, ferries and boats to Phangan depart from several piers at once. There are two piers on Phangan where ferries arrive – the main pier Thong Sala, and a small pier on Haad Rin Beach. The latter, of course, is more convenient if you plan to stay on this beach or come to Full Moon Party.

Ferry tickets can be purchased at any travel agency or hotel on Koh Samui, as well as on Phangan. Many of them even offer a transfer from the hotel to the pier, from where the ferry departs. In most cases, this is enough to know to apply from one island to another, especially since the commission of the travel agency is very small. But if you want to make this journey yourself, here is more detailed information about the piers and ferries:... Read more...

How to get to Koh Samui from Phuket and back

The islands of Phuket and Koh Samui are separated in a straight line by 270 kilometers and the whole continent. The fact is that Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand on the east side of the mainland (Malacca Peninsula), and Phuket is located on the west side, in the Andaman Sea (see map of Thailand with resorts). It turns out that it is impossible to move directly by land between the islands, as well as by water, unless you swim more than two thousand kilometers around the peninsula. Almost all non-aviation routes take place with a change of transport by ferry + bus or vice versa. At the same time, Koh Samui can only be reached from the mainland by ferry, while Phuket is usually reached by bus over the bridge. Well, there is also an opportunity to fly directly from island to island, although this is far from a budget option. Here are all the ways... Read more...

Temples on Koh Samui

One of the most striking and interesting cultural attractions of Koh Samui is its temples. There are simply too many of them here. These are mostly traditional Thai Buddhist temples, but there are also Chinese, an Orthodox church, and a mosque.

Of course, during one trip to Koh Samui, you will not be able to see everything. Yes, it is not necessary. It is enough to see only the most interesting and somewhat stand out from the rest. To do this, we have compiled a list of the most interesting temples in our opinion.

If you have absolutely limited time and opportunities, we recommend that you limit yourself to visiting the following:

• Temple of Khun Aram (Wat Khun Aram) and the mummy of a monk
• Temple of Plai Laem (Wat Plai Laem)
• Phra Yai Temple and Big Buddha Statue (Wat Phra Yai)

Waterfalls on Koh Samui

In total, there are 11 waterfalls on Koh Samui, worthy of the attention of tourists. But even of these 11, very few deserve the attention of most tourists. Some of them are easily accessible by rented transport or even by local songteo fixed-route taxis, but it is almost impossible to get close to some by a simple car or a light motorcycle. And yet, in the dry season, which usually runs from January to April, and sometimes it can drag on until September, all the waterfalls of Koh Samui turn from strong and beautiful into just weak streams... Read more...

Entertainment on Koh Samui: where to go, what to do

On Koh Samui there is a huge amount of entertainment for people of all ages and interests. On all popular beaches there are many water activities such as jet skis, parachutes and more. Of course, there are diving schools. There is also a lot of entertainment outside the beaches in the areas, and the undisputed leader here is the area of Chaweng Beach, where we would advise you to stay if you are going not only to lie on the beach, but also to have fun. Here you can find Go-go bars, cabaret shows, the most modern cinemas. In some areas of the island there are golf courses, shooting ranges, cartodromes... Read more...

Surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing in Koh Samui

Unfortunately for fans of this sport, but fortunately for beach lovers, surfing and Koh Samui are almost incompatible things. There are almost never big waves here, and this is what the island attracts beachgoers who do not accept large ocean waves. There are simply no ocean waves here, since Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is well protected from them and winds from all sides. Some waves can be "Caught" in the lowest season – October-December, but this is at most a wave for beginners. Accordingly, there is no surf party here, the rental of boards is found in very small numbers and only on the most popular beaches... Read more...

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