Koh Samui
Thailand's third-largest island — coconut groves, secluded beaches, and the only Gulf island with a full airport.
21 guides on Koh Samui · updated June 2026
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- Koh Samui Nightlife: Chaweng, Lamai, and BeyondThe bass thumps from Ark Bar around 9 PM. You can hear it from the sand of Chaweng Beach. It is a loud, sweaty, and electric experience.Updated May 25, 2026
- The Big Buddha on Koh Samui is the heart and soul of the Thai…Buddhism is the official religion of Thailand, so there are places of worship of this denomination in every corner of the country (for example Big Buddha on the…Updated May 22, 2026
- Tiger Zoo & Tiger Zoo on SamuiTiger Zoo and Aquarium on Koh Samui is one of the island's attractions, usually positioned as a children's attraction.Updated May 18, 2026
- Full description of Koh Samui Airport in ThailandThe incredibly beautiful island of Koh Samui will surprise you with more than just natural attractions.Updated May 6, 2026
- Lamai Beach on Koh Samui - Activities, Hotels, ReachLamai Beach on Koh Samui is the second most popular of all Samui beaches. It is located on the east coast, a little south of Chaweng Noi. The length of the sandy…Updated Apr 30, 2026
- The Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks of Samui - A Naughty…Nature is a genius, and she makes jokes accordingly, especially dirty ones. It graciously, though rather indifferently, allows Man to interpret them in accordance…Updated Apr 29, 2026
- 10 Best 3 and 4 Star Hotels in Koh Samui at Affordable PricesSamui is one of those islands in the Gulf of Thailand that have become major tourist centers in the last twenty years.Updated Apr 27, 2026
- Top 10 Points of Interest on Koh SamuiThe island of Samui is located almost on the same meridian as the popular Phuket , but on the opposite, east coast of the Malacca Peninsula, about forty kilometers away.Updated Apr 16, 2026
- Paradise Park Samui is heaven for the whole family!Would you like to swim in an unusual pool among the mountains and admire the beautiful exotic feathered friends which are domesticated so much that you can pet and…Updated Apr 15, 2026
- Chaweng is the best beach on Koh Samui!Chaweng beach is the most sought-after beach on the island of Samui, with a constant barrage of life.Updated Apr 9, 2026
- How to get from Samui to Phangan - Ferry schedulesThe strait between the southern tip of Pangan Island and the northern island of Samui is only eight kilometers wide, but the landscapes are very different.Updated Apr 1, 2026
- The Samui Cable Car - Extreme Flights Over the JungleThe Samui Cable Car is a great fun and extreme experience for those with a constant lack of adrenaline in their blood.Updated Apr 1, 2026
- Mummy of a Monk at Wat Kunaram Temple on SamuiIt's no exaggeration to say that the Mummy of the Monk on Koh Samui is a highlight of excursions for tourists (read more about the best Koh Samui excursions)…Updated Mar 30, 2026
- Riding on elephants in Namuang Safari Park on SamuiThe island of Samui is half the size of Phuket , but it competes with it in the struggle for tourists' attention.Updated Mar 30, 2026
- A fascinating Jeep Safari tour of Koh SamuiThe Samui Island is not so big, but you can visit all its most beautiful corners just by riding an iron horse - a Jeep Offroader.Updated Mar 27, 2026
- Picking the best beach on Koh SamuiBest Beaches on Koh Samui ? Really! There are more than a dozen, and each has its own unique look, character and prowess. You want - and you're looking at miles of…Updated Mar 27, 2026
- Shopping in Koh Samui - Markets and ShoppingThe delightful addition to vacation in Thailand is shopping. Shopping on Koh Samui allows the tourist to buy the necessary goods and communicate with…Updated Mar 24, 2026
- The most beautiful waterfalls on Koh SamuiThe waterfalls on Koh Samui are one good reason why you should get off the couch, get out of your slippers and take a trip to exotic Thailand.Updated Mar 18, 2026
- Diving on Koh Samui, Ko Tao, Nang Yuan with a Russian InstructorThe waters around Koh Samui are not only teeming with life, but they are also very clear with a visibility up to twenty or thirty meters depending on the time of…Updated Mar 14, 2026
- Excursions on Koh Samui - a selection of the best and most…A variety of excursions for vacationers on Koh Samui are offered by local travel agencies as well as online services, with different themes, extreme, duration and cost.Updated Mar 12, 2026
- Easy way to extend your Koh Samui visaYou have arrived in Thailand, where you have chosen to vacation on the beautiful and stunning the island of Samui.Updated Mar 10, 2026
FAQ — Koh Samui
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
For Koh Samui, December through February gives the best balance of weather and crowds. Check our /tools/best-time/ tool for a month-by-month breakdown.
How do I get to Koh Samui?
Most travelers fly into Bangkok first, then connect by domestic flight, bus, train or ferry depending on the destination. Our /tools/distance/ tool gives realistic durations and ticket-price ranges.
What's the daily budget for Koh Samui?
Backpacker tier sits around 1 100–1 600 baht/day, mid-range 3 000–4 500 baht/day. Use /tools/budget-calculator/ for a tailored estimate by traveler style.