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Silver Beach - Koh Samui
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Information / Inquiry - all Thailand Immigration Office 1,5 km southwards Nathon Samui Airport Big Buddha Tourism Authority Thailand-Nathon Samui Hospital (public) Nathon Samui Intern. Hospital Chaweng Bandon Intern. Hospital Bophut Samui Rescue (Ambulance) Fire Dept Nathon 1133
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WELCOME TO
KOH SAMUI
The coconut island
Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket and one of
the most popular destinations in Thailand. This is where you find wonderful
white beaches and crystal clear waters combined with beautiful scenery.
Regardless of what you expect of your stay, peace and quiet or more action
you will find it on Samui. There is a wide variety of activities, adventure,
diving, nightlife and shopping.
The most popular beaches are Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Lamai, Maenam and
Bo Phut Beach. The most popular beaches can be found on the island’s
north and east coast. Accommodation is available from simple bungalows
to exclusive five star resorts and everything in between, the choice is yours.
The range of restaurants on the island has been adapted to the wide audience but the focus is on seafood and serves freshly caught each day.
There is a lot to see and do on the island, waterfalls, temples, unspoilt
nature, aquarium and tiger zoo. Moreover, you can visit a monkey theater,
snake and crocodile farm to name a few. Play golf at one of Thailands most
spectacular corses, Santiburi Golf Course. Day trips to neighboring islands
of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao which both are well worth your visit. Koh Tao
(turtle island) is a paradise for those who like diving and once housed a
prison (1933 to 1947), Thailands Alcatraz!
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FACTS ABOUT SAMUI
228 km2
Surat Thani
55.000
4 000 000
>500
Dec - Aug
Sep - Nov
28°
27°
Bid Buddha - Samui
Area:
Province:
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Hotels:
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Chumphon
90 min.
Koh Tao
By boat from Samui
If you take the “fast ferry to Koh
Phangan from Bo Phut Pier the
trip takes about 30 minutes. It
continue to Koh Tao and Koh Nang
Ngyan, an additional 60 minutes
(total 90 minutes).
If you travel on a day trip you
travel early in the morning to be
back at Samui around 17:00.
Ferry to Phangan / Koh Tao:
Lomprayah
High Speed ​​Ferries.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui Tel: 077-238412
www.lomprayah.com
Ban Mae Hat
60 min.
Seatran Discovery Ferries.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui. Tel: 077-246086
www.seatrandiscovery.com
Songserm Boat.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui. Tel: 077-375113
www.songserm-expressboat.com
Koh
Phangan
Haad Rin Nok
“Full Moon Party”
Haad Rin Nai
30 min.
30 min.
Koh Phangan
If you stay a few days at Phangan
you should definitely take the
opportunity to rent a longtail for
a day to discover more of the
stunning island.
Lompraya Pier
Chieftain Nonth Pier
30 min.
The different companies have
departures from different
destinations. You can travel from
Bangkok and Hua Hin by bus to
Chumphon, from there
ferry over to the islands.
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Distance from Samui Airport
1. Chaweng Beach 3,3 km. 8 min.
2. Chaweng Noi 8 km. 19 min.
3. Lamai Beach 14 km. 32min.
4. Thong Krut Beach 27 km. 48 min.
5. Talingam Beach 31 km. 53 min.
6. Lipanoi Beach 29 km. 50 min.
7. Bang Po Beach. 16 km. 30min.
8. Maenam Beach 11km 23 min.
9. Bo Phut Beach 6 km. 12min.
KOH SAMUI
2 kilometer
1 km
Laem Samrong
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Koh Som
Laem Naphra Lan
Koh Tao Pun
Koh Ra Thian
Koh Ra Hin
Bang Po Beach
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Laem Yai
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Buffalo
Fighting
Choeng
Mon Beach
Bang Rak Beach
Maenam Beach
Buddha Beach
Big Buddha
Bo Phut Beach
Koh
Fan Noi
Santiburi
Golf Club
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Tan Rua
Waterfall
Bangmakham Beach
Samui GoCart
Samui
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Koh Matlang
Tesco Lotus
Ferry to
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Police Box
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Nathon Bay
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Waterfall
Thong Yang Beach
(Lipanoi Beach)
Chaweng Beach
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Elephant Trekking
W Lat Wanon Waterfall
Buffalo Fighting
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Chaweng Noi Beach
W Ta Nom´s Waterfall
Samui Safari
View Point
Silver Beach
W Namuang 2 Waterfall
Baan Saket
Namuang Safari
W Namuang 1 Waterfall
Lamai Beach
Buffalo Fighting
Talingam Beach
View Point
Mumified Monk
Wat Khunaram
(Phra Wihan Luang
Por Daeng)
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Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock
Bang Nam Chuet bay
Bang Kham Beach
Samui Snake Farm
Butterfly Garden
Laem Hon Kham
Bang Kao Bay
Laem Set
Thong Krut Beach
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Chaweng Noi Beach
KOH SAMUI BEACHES
Koh Samui - an idyllic and tropical paradise with a
great mix of traditional Thai hospitality and quiet and
laid-back existence. Samui has carefully followed the
development to meet the modern travelers expectations.
Samui is home to much more than luxurious hotels and
resorts, restaurants, bars and shops and is waiting to be
discovered by you. The beaches here are known just to be
among the most beautiful and best in the world. You can
also find secluded coves and magical hideouts - if you
know where to look. We hope this beach-guide will make
it easier to find what you are looking for, before your trip,
or when you allready arrived. Now it’s up to you, good
luck.
Chaweng Beach
The largest and most popular beach stretching almost
five kilometers long and with many easy and luxurious
resorts, hotels and guesthouses, and its not hard to find
good restaurants located directly on the beach. Behind all
the resorts you can find Chaweng Beach Road, lined with
restaurants, bars, spas, shops, street stalls and more aesy
food carts that serves delicious fresh food. The beach is a
wonderful place for an early morning walk or jogging tour.
At the southern end of the beach, Soi Reggae, we can find
the entertainment area which also has couple Muay Thai
boxing stadiums. And what about the temple guarded by
carved wooden monkeys and big Laem Din market. All
sorts of fresh food are delivered in the early morning and
applies to the neighboring Dow Seafood Market where in
the early morning is feverish activity, a nice place to visit
for those who are early riser.
Lamai Beach
Lamai, the second most popular beach after Chaweng,
stretches about four kilometers long and the water is usually clear and the beach perfect to roll out the towel on.
Here families with children thrives like fish in water. There
is also a wide range of accommodation to choose from,
ranging from 5-star luxury to simple accommodation for
those who want to save some Baht. Additionally there is a
wealth of restaurants, bars, spas and health resorts.
There is free free Muay Thai events every Saturday and
on the other side of the beach road is a water park for
the kids (Coco Splash Waterpark). Wat Lamai is a meeting place and cultural center. There is a museum with
buildings and artifacts from Samui and you can see how
it looked before it was invaded by the mass-tourism. On
Sundays you can enjoy the market “Walking Street” along
part of the beach road. Outside Lamai city on the ring
road, you will find the famous Hin Ta Hin Yai rock formations that must be perpetuated (bring camera) before you
leave Samui. At the entrance to the rocks is an area of ​​
small shops and food stalls that are nice to walk around in.
Mae Nam
Mae Nam is nestled on the northern part of the island and
stretches for several kilometers. The beach offers views
of the neighboring island of Koh Phangan and when it is
clear even to Koh Tao. A number of resorts and bungalows
are scattered along the beach and many visitors love
the place for its tranquility, the soft golden sand and the
gorgeous views. From the side streets, you can follow the
road over the mountains all the way to Lamai. Mae Nam
has a market street (that you can find on Soi 4 ​​“Walking
Street”). They are open every Thursday from afternoon
and also houses a Chinese temple and a major Buddhist
temple a few hundred meters from the ring road.
A couple-three hundred meters into the mountains on Soi
5 is a stadium for Buffalo Fighting. Between Soi 5 and Soi
6 there is an early morning market and evening market
near Soi 7.
Santiburi golf course located in the mountains above Soi
7 is a must-visit for anyone who likes golf.
A more spectacular and well maintained course is difficult
to find and Santiburi is also the only 18-hole course on
Koh Samui. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in
Mae Nam, most of them on the side roads leading down
to the sea. On the western end of the beach is the Lomprayah ferry where people travell to the nearby islands,
several departures every day.
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Nathon Beach
Samuis administrative center and the where the main port
for ferries to and from the mainland (car ferries) are located.
You can find some hotels but it is more of a city you are visiting for an afternoon, the hotels are better on the beaches
north and east of the island of Samui. Just at the terminal
there is a every-day local food market, open from afternoon
to late evening. Along the “middle road” you can find old
teak houses with small shops and a “walking street”, which
is open on Saturdays. Along the one-way road that runs
through the city are plenty of charming shops and restaurants who serves delicious food. Just off the main road, Soi
4, is an ornate Chinese temple with a nice garden. Near the
far end of Nathon is a famous “open-air” restaurant serving
their famous duck - a lot of guests around noon, which usually cater to it’s great!
Bo Phut Beach
Best known as “Fisherman’s Village”. Its a narrow street that
runs along the beach. Old genuine teak wooden houses
winds Samui locals lived several generations. Parts of it
have been modernized over the years but there is still a
place that is full of local small shops, international restaurants, bars and market stalls. Every Friday converted the
street to the big “Walking Street” and you’ll find plenty of
local delicacies. Accommodation is in small hotels, several
5-star luxury at the far end (west) but also more expensive
rooms that start from 600 baht / night depending on season. The beach also has views of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Speed-boat departs from the pier to the Full moon party
on Phangan which takes place there every month. Even if
you do not live around Bo Phut is a place worth visiting.
For restaurants, the small, charming shops and the lovely
atmosphere that prevails. The restaurants range from luxurious to casual. We can recommend the Frog “The Frog” which
is located right at the entrance to Fishermans Village, cheap,
tasty and usually packed!
Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem
The gigantic and magnificent golden Buddha statue that
watches over the island from the northeast corner of Samui
is one of the first things you see when you are flying in to
Samui. It is at the height of a hill, on an island (Koh Farn)
connected by a causeway and is the most famous image of
the island. Many Thais pray in the temple and it is important
to show respect. Remember to dress appropriately and act
in a way that is expected when you are in and around the
temple areas. There are some Thai restaurants and nice
small shops around the temple. From the top of the hill, at
the foot of the Buddha, you are given some beautiful views
and along the road from it you can see another huge Buddha image at Wat Plai Laem. The area is frequented mostly
by tourists and therefore pricing to be slightly high, which
can be annoying. I had to pay 50 Baht for a coconut that
otherwise costs to a maximum of 30 Baht, but what do you
do when you just need a coconut ... :)
Rajja Ferry Port - Mainland
Fresh Sea Food - Chaweng
Fisherman Village
Fisherman Village
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Chaweng Noi Beach
Way Plai Laem
Bang Rak Beach
Big Buddha
Mumified Monk
Local Rom distillery
Choeng Mon Beach
Choeng Mon is located about 15 minutes from the center
of Chaweng Beach but it feels like longer. Choeng Mon is a
small town with a road running through the 20 or so restaurants and bars. The beach has long been a favorite of the
locals because it is quiet and picturesque and safe place for
swimming most of the year. There is accommodation in all
price ranges, some of them are old-fashioned ‘beach bungalows’ at one end and most have views of the small island of
Koh Farn Noi you can walk to when the tide is low.
Bang Rak (Big Buddha Beach)
Bang Rak Beach between Fishermans Village and Big Buddha. Here are some really great resorts and some private
villas that are rented along the beach which stretches for
several kilometers and has stunning views, maybe not the
best beach and a lot of fishing boats can disturb the view.
Many bars and restaurants line the main street. There are
two piers, the closest to Big Buddha has daily ferries to
Koh Phangan and Koh Tao and on to the mainland port of
Chumphon (Seatran Discovery Link departs 08:00 and 13:30
from Samui to Phangan 30 minutes and 2 hours. Tao). From
Chumphon there is VIP-buses to Hua Hin and Bangkok. The
trip to Bangkok takes around 12 hours, with about half the
travel time takes place on the boat. Just beside the ferry
terminal in Bang Rak is one of the most visited fish markets
on the island. Local fishermen arrive with their catch and
trade is lively all day long. If you look at the other end of the
town there is a shortcut to Chaweng Beach, a road called Soi
Bond Kai (the locals dubbed “Ghost Rd.).
Taling Ngam and Lipa Noi
The southwestern part of the island is less known to us tourists. It is largely untouched with lots of secluded bays, most
of them tend to be rocky. From the west coast has views of
the famous “Five Islands” and some of the closest islands in
the Angthong National Marine Park. Angthon is also an ideal
place to visit when you get tired of the beach life. Day-trips
runs all day that will create memories for a long time. Forget
your camera? you have to blame yourself! In the western
part of the island there are some hotels, private villas that
can be rented and some nice local restaurants. You can also
find several temples, including one with a mummified monk.
Another ferry terminal (car ferry) is located at Lipa Noi, and
an other one in Nathon. Ferries to and from Donsak on the
mainland arrive and depart every hour from 5:00 am until
18:00. Along the ring road are several large waterfalls and a
safari park with elephant trekking.
Hua Thanon
This predominantly Muslim village is home to the descendants of some of the island’s earliest settlers, sea-gypsies.
There is still a thriving trade with the fishing fleet and fish
market along the natural coastline that survived the ravages
of time. Shortly after the village (from Lamai Beach), you can
turn off the ring road to the left and the signs leading to the
nearby Tiger Zoo and Aquarium. They have shows several
times a day with tigers and lions. If you are lucky you may
see tiger cubs that you can feed and cuddle with. On our
visit there were cubs who were 2 months old, sweet, I can
promise! If you continue on the road it will take you to the
butterfly farm and Snake Farm. There is also a local Rom
distillery that produces of rum from sugar cane. On your
journey you will find many small cozy restaurants that are
worth to be visited.
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Thong Nai Pan Noi
Koh Phangan
Make a daytrip or longer to the neighboring island, the gorgeous Koh Phangan
Koh Ma
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Haad Rin town
Haad Rin Beach
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Koh Phangan - one of Thailands most affordable islands!
That Koh Phangan only should consist of young people and drugs dancing to heavy techno music
is a myth. It must be conceded that the day-long celebrations occur but there is another side of the
island too. Child-friendly beaches, luxurious accommodation and great snorkeling water.
The beaches stretches like a string of pearls around the entire island. Are you good at figuring you
will end up well over 20 of them! Koh Phangan is still seen as one of the most affordable islands
in Thailand to visit. There is cheap accommodation close to the water and affordable restaurants
to eat at. Phangan is ten years after Samui in their development, which has created a place that is
more quaint by comparison. The important cultural and tourist Haad Rin Beach is popular during
the full moon nights, but is worth visiting the rest of the month for its chaotic jumble of bars, clubs,
restaurants and shops with various crafts. On the undeveloped and pristine beaches are only a few
bungalows that disturbs the peace. The most exclusive of these are Thong Naipan Beach thanks to
the island’s most luxurious resort Santhiya Resort and Spa and Panviman.
Koh Phangan is located in south-eastern Thailand between the popular islands of Koh Samui and
Koh Tao. If you are traveling by boat from Samui to Phanga, the trip takes around 45 minutes and
another 90 minutes to Koh Tao. Thong Sala is the island’s “capital” and the place most people
arrive to as there is the large port. Around the island more than 20 of stunning beaches, most are
accessed through the newly laid concrete road while others can easily be reached from the water
with a long tail boat.
Opinions differ about the first settlers to Koh Phangan. Although most agree that the first people
who moved to the island were Muslim, “sea gypsies” who traveled by boat from the Malay Peninsula. Today there are very few Muslim residents remained on the island. Phangan name comes
from the word “Ngan” meaning “sand dune”. Not many know that Koh Phangan is affordable and
a perfect island for families. There is more than 85 resorts affordable hotels and resorts on the
island.
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H Chaloklam Resort
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Wang Sai Waterfall
Had Thian
Had Yao H
Bottle Beach
Had Chaloklum
Had Salad
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Had Khom
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Long Bay Resort
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Chaloklum Waterfall
Santhiya Resort H
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Paradise Waterfall
Had Son
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Panviman Resort H
Ao Thong Nai Pan Noi
Ao Thong Nai Pan Yai
Hawana Resort H
Had Chad Phao
Khao Ra 627m.
View Point
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Paradise Waterfall
Ao Sritanu
Had Sadet
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Than Sadet Waterfall
H Loyfa Natural Resort
Ao Hin Kong
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Wok Tum Kong
Phaeng Waterfall
HOSPITAL
Ao Play Laem
Had Nam Tok
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Had Yao
Police
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Baan Mali Resort
Had Wai Nam
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Ao Baan Chang
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Ao Baan Tai
H Milky Bay Resort
Had Yuan
Ao Baan Khai
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Ao Hin Lor
Had Rin Nok
Buri Beach Resort H
Sunrise Beach
Had Rin Nai
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Sunset Beach
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Had Rin Beach
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Had Leela
Welcome to Koh Ma!
Maehaad Bay Resort
This small island just off Ao Mae Haad on Phangan’s northwestern tip has a pair of small but really beautiful beaches. During
low tide a sand dune connects the island to the mainland that
you can walk on. During high tide you will still be able to reach
the island but your feet will maybe be wet! Unfortunately, we
find some debris and piles of used bottles on the island, which
is sad! But its a beautiful place to roll out your towel and brush
up on your tan while you work your way through your favorite
book, and to bring your snorkel gear coz this is one of the best
places for snorkeling, best on the west side of the island.
There should be one resort on the island, Koh Ma Dive Resort
but not shore its open. If you are looking for some place to
stay there are plenty to choose from at Mae Haad Beach and
you will only have a few steps to walk if you want to discover
Koh Ma...
One beautiful resort is Maehaad Bay Resort, high season from
2,500Thb or more easy Maehaad Garden Inn from 500Thb/
night, your choise!
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Ao Leuk Beach
Koh Tao
Koh Tao is about 70 km from the mainland and was used as a prison, from 1933 to 1947,
to political prisoners from the “Bowaradech insurrection.” The isolated location in the
Gulf of Thailand was a perfect place to keep prisoners, Thailand’s “Alcatraz”! After the
prison closed permanent residents came, both from Samui and Phangan for fishing and
settled on the island to harvest coconuts.
Nanguyan Terrace
Haad Rin town
Tanote Bay
Koh Tao - the turtle island
Koh Tao has a deserved reputation for its natural beauty and rich marine life with wonderful coral
reefs and tropical beaches to be found here. Koh Tao has become a popular island for many divers,
but also for others who just want to spend lazy days on the beach, the island is a breathtaking
paradise.
A small island just north of Koh Phangan (90 min from Phangan and additional 45 min to Samui),
which has become a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers around the world. Koh Tao
means Turtle Island in Thai and has been given the name because of the turtles that was swimming
here in thewaters in the past. It is also said that the island has the shape of a turtle, if you use your
imagination properly! His Majesty King Rama V visited the island in 1899 and carved his signature
in a large stone at the end of Sairee Beach. The stone is still there today.
Visit Koh Tao to relax on the beaches, the island’s nightlife, easy shopping and of course to stretch
your body into the crystal clear waters and for snorkeling and scuba diving!
The most famous beaches is Haad Sai Ree, Mae Haad Beach and Ao Chalok. Hat Sai Ree is arguably
the biggest tourist beach and is adjacent to the main pier, Mae Haad, on the island’s west side. The
whole island is full of small beaches and some of them can be difficult to reach by land. A longtail
boat can be a good idea if you want to explore the island properly! Mae Haad is where boats and
ferries from the mainland or from neighboring islands connects, also the best place on the island
for those who want to do some shopping.
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KOH TAO
H Nang Gyan Dive Resort
Scenic Point
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Sunset View Restaurant
Bio Rock
H Thipwimarn Resort
Hin Wong Pinnacle
White Rock
Hin Pee Wee
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H Coral Grand Resort
Ao Hin Wong
Kai Bae Beach
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Sairee Village
Sairee Reef
Seashell Resort H
To Chumpon
Ta Yang Pier
H Lotus Resort
Ao Mao
Ao Mae Haad
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Koh Tao Pier
Phangan
60 min.
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Three Rocks
Leam Thian
Pinnacle
H Sea Lodge
Ao Leam Thian
Pottery
H Utopia Suites
Ao Tanot Bay
H Blue Diamond Resort
H Sensi Paradise Resort
Bamboo Huts H
Charm Churee Villa H
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Tuk Tuk
King Kong
Sai Thong Resort H
Baan Talay H
Ao Luek Point
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Ao Luek
Pinnacle Tao Resort H
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Hin Ngam
Cottage Resort H
H Coral View Resort
H Jamahkiri Spa Resort
Ao Chalok
Baan Khao
Ao Taa Cha
Shark Island
H New Heaven Resort
Buddha Point
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Nanguyan Scenic Spot
Welcome to Nang Yuan Island!
Koh Nang Yuan is a small island located northwest of Koh Tao.
Actually, the island consists of three small islands tied together with
a long sandy stretch. Nang Yuan is a very popular destination for
snorkeling enthusiasts and divers. The island feels very Thai and
when you arrive you will be greeted by a long wooden bridge built
on piles. The bridge takes you between the big rocks to the beach
where you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming or/and snorkelling.
Nang Yuan beaches
Koh Nang Yuan is a great beach that conects the three islands which
are full of small coral pieces in every conceivable form. It is forbidden to bring the corals from the island, they belong here. From the
dune you have water on both sides, but the right side is the best for
snorkeling with magestic different corals. The water is crystal clear
and beautiful turquoise, very inviting!
Koh Nang Yuan by night
Koh Nang Yuan is a quiet island with no bars. There is basic food
on the resort restaurant on the island, and If you are kind, they may
mixe you a drink too! Here you can enjoy a very quiet holiday, except during the daytime when all the tourists arrive...
Dive and snorkel
Due to the clear waters of Nang Yuan snorkeling is absolutely fantastic here. You do not need to take many steps from the beach before the coral reefs begins and all the colorful fish swimming under
you. It is impressive that they swim so close!
Getting to Nang Yuan
Koh Nang Yuan is but a 10-15 minute journey from the west side
of Koh Tao. Advertised speed boat and mega-catamaran Lomprayah
offers a package day trip, cheapest and easiest option is to charter a
longtail. There is a boat-taxi-stand during the daytime at Lotus Bar.
The price is 200 Baht roundtrip. Remember to settle a return time
with your driver. If you have a Thai phone you can swap numbers
and call when you would like to go back to Koh Tao.
Accommodation
There are resort on the island, Nang Yuan Island Dive Resort which
offers accommodation in all different price ranges, from 1,000Thb
low season and double high season! You’ll stay in small cabins
perched in the hillside with a great view over the island and ocean!
The resort has its own restaurant and offers diving excursions.
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Take a step down to the underwater world!
KOH TAO DIVING
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DIVING AROUND KOH TAO
Still, one can hear that Koh Tao is referred to as the
Turtle Island. The shape of the island is said to resemble a turtle (with a lot of imagination). Koh Tao has a
deserved reputation for its natural beauty and rich
marine life of the coral reefs and tropical beaches
to be found here and has become a popular island
for many divers, but also for others who just want to
spend lazy days on the beach, the island is a wonderfully beautiful place.
Dive spots
Aow Leuk
Depth 2m-12m
Aow Leuk is a shallow dive site and great for student
divers to practice their skills. A good option for fun
divers is to get dropped off at Hin Ngam (on the way
into Aow Leuk) as it offers a wider variety of marine
life and is also a little bit deeper.
Chumphon Pinnacle
Depth 14m-35m
Regarded as one of Koh Tao’s best dive sites when
conditions are good, Chumphon Pinnacle is located
within a 40 minute boat journey away from the
island. This is a dive site you must visit during your
stay on Koh Tao. You can see many huge shoals of
fish, and this is where you have the best chance of
seeing a Whale Shark. Check Twitter @roctopus for
sightings.
Green Rock
Depth 12m-20m
Green Rock is a great dive site to explore. It offers
many ‘swim throughs’, great corals, and enough marine life to make you come back for more.
Hin Wong Pinnacle
Depth 10m-28m
This dive site is a good alternative to Chumphon Pinnacle as it’s usually quiet. Located on the East side
of the island it’s made up of many large boulders, so
there are plenty of places for the fish to hide.
Sail Rock
Depth Surface-40m
This is the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand. A
very impressive place that attracts a huge amount of
marine life. This site is not visited every week as it’s a
2 hours boat journey to get there. Send us a message
to find out when the next trip is.
Shark Island
Another ‘must see’ dive site during your visit to Koh
Tao. At Shark Island you don’t see any sharks (it got
it’s name due to the shape of the island looking like a
shark fin) but you will see everything else you could
possibly want to see on Koh Tao.
Southwest Pinnacle
Depth 5m-28m
This dive site is very similar to Chumphon Pinnacle.
It consists of one main pinnacle which is surrounded
by smaller pinnacles. See if you can find the ‘secret
pinnacle’.
Twins
Depth 10m-18m
Twins is the most popular dive site on the island. It’s
small, quite shallow, and offers a big selection of fish
life and corals. You should also explore Buoyancy
World (located to the north) which is a group of
sculptures and buoyancy aids… definitely something
you don’t see very often underwater!
White Rock
10m-20m
Another popular choice. White Rock is one of the
biggest dive site around Koh Tao and will need more
than one dive to truly explore.
Japanese Gardens
Depth 2m-14m
Japanese Gardens is a popular dive site and another
good choice for beginner divers. Located around
Koh Nang Yuan, it contains many different varieties
of hard corals, and resembles a garden – hence the
name.
Mango Bay
Depth 2m-12m
This beautiful secluded bay offers some good shallow water diving. You can explore both sides of the
bay or do a ‘drop off’ on your way into the it (preferred by fun divers)
Red Rock
Just around the island from Japanese Gardens, Red
Rock is a small pinnacle that comes up to just below
the surface of the water. If you go to Red Rock, you
need to swim to the coast and find Nang Yuan Cave.
It’s one of the more beautiful swim-throughs on Koh
Tao and should not be missed.
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THINGS TO DO
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SAMUI
Big Buddha Samui’s most popular attraction. The Big Buddha is about 12 meters high and was
built in 1972 by the local community on Samui to give visitors a place to pay their respects to the
Buddha. This monumental landmark on the island’s north shore and seen several kilometers away.
Already when arriving by air, you will be able to see this extravagant landmark.
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Discover the other beaches
Dont spend all your vacation
at same beach at your stay in
Samui. Take the opportunity
to discover other beaches and
maybe get a new favorite that
you just have to get back to
very soon ... Silver Beach is one
of our favorites. Usually pretty
sparse on the beach.
Big Rock between Chaweng and Lamai
Maybe not something you take a detour
to look at but if you pass it, you will either
arrive to Lamai or will be leaving! A nice
curve and it feels almost like you pass
under the stone. There is a restaurant just
before the curve with lovely views.
Koh Ma
This small island, just off Ao Mae Haad on
Phangan’s northwestern tip has a pair of small
but really beautiful beaches. During low tide
a sand dune connects the island to the mainland that you can walk on. During high tide
you will still be able to reach the island but
your feet will maybe be wet!
Fisherman´s Village - Bo Phut
Its easy to like Fisherman Village. Perhaps a bit too high prices at the
restaurants but it is super nice to just stroll around and watch. The
beach here is also one of the nicest, especially evening time when the
soft cushions with low tables are laid out. That said, nice to just walk
around and and take part of the lively restaurant and market life.
Butterfly Garden - Butterfly Garden in Koh Samui,
is a window into the beautiful world of wildlife,
set in a beautifully landscaped luscious tropical
garden. The Butterfly Garden is an amazing attraction, home to many different species of butterflies, moth and other insects. The perfect spot
to see the tropical butterflies up close.
Suphattra Land : Take a tour through the enormous orchards and and
see how 25 different varieties of fruit are grown. You get to eat as
much fruit as you can. Additionally, you will stop and eat papaya
salad which is referred to as “Som tam” in Thailand. It is fun to see
how the fruit grows and surely you will find fruits you’ve never
seen before. Open daily 06:30 to 18:00. Entry fee 300 Baht.
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THINGS TO DO
AROUND
SAMUI
Mumified Monk
Far from beaches and the crowds you can find
one of Koh Samui’s most remarkable temples,
Wat Khunaram. Mostly famous for the mummified
monk, Loung Pordaeng, that is kept on display in
one upright glass casket. The monk is surrounded
by flowers, candles, incense sticks and fruit offerings. For many Westerners this might be an
uncomfortable, or even disturbing sight, for Thai
people the body of the monk is there to be
worshipped. Death is seen as an opportunity
to be reborn to one better life.
Q-Bar - Chaweng
This is the same hill where Wat Kao Hua Jook
Pagoda is located. Fantastic view down to the
lake in Chaweng Town.
Eveningtime the view is even better!
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Visit the Waterfalls
There are quite a few waterfalls on Samui.
Better in the rainy season but by far the
best one is Na Muang. From Lamai to Na
Thon on the 4169 just past Wat Khunaram.
The next best is Hin Lad just before Na
Thon, little bit tricky to get to (by foot) but
worth it.
Chaweng Town
Wat Kao Hua Jook Pagode
Almost on the top of the mountain overlooking Chaweng Lake. You will see it from far
away with its golden shiny chedi. Once up, you have a fantastic view on the lake an Samui
airport landing runway. In the fund behind the runway you can see Koh Phangan and Koh
Tao on a clear day.
Million Year Stone Park and Crokodile farm
Thrilling and at the same Great and a really
wonderful attraction where million year old trees
have turned into stones.
Her you can see gigantic, grotesque shaped rocks,
petrified trees and carefully manicured Bonsai
trees, some over 200 years old. Magnificent Mable
waterfalls and crocodiles living in natural surroundings. Show of animals such as, white tigers,
deer, albino bears, Zebra, albino horse, Camel and
Crocodile feeding...
Magic Alambic Rum Distillery
Its really strange that when the word spirit is mentioned my soul
is shining up a bit! At the Samui Rum- destillery you get to see
how the local rum is produced. The sugarcane mangled and then
the juice ferments and becomes tasty Rum! After the tour, the
best thing comes, tasting ... By it if you like it.
Hin Ta Hin Yai Grandfather & Grandmother
Rocks. Amazing rock formations on Koh Samui’s
south coast where, long time ago, a group of
locals made the discovery. The rocks are well
known for resembling male and female genitalia, they are known as Grandpa (Ta) and Grandma (Yai) respectively. Bring your children and
explain what you are about to look at ;)
Muai Thai
There are classes are for all ages,
sexes and fitness levels with experienced trainers. Every lesson you
will be taught different techniques,
clinching, bag work, shadow boxing, sparing, skipping and pad
work! There are many Muay Thai
schools in Samui, for a few hours,
days or weeks, the choice is yours.
One of them is:
www.lamaimuaythaicamp.com
Safari Park package tour, Namuang: 1,400Thb
Pickup from your hotel, Elephant trekking approximately 15–20 min, Visiting Namuang
Waterfall II, swim at the 80 meters high waterfall. Baby Elephants Bathing, Exciting and
enjoying with Baby elephants performance, Monkey at works, picking up coconuts,
Crocodiles show, Buffet Lunch (Traditional Thai food and seasoning fruit),
Return back to the hotel
Thai Cooking School ......
Discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine
and impress people back home by bringing
them something special from your Thailand
trip. We’re talking about a fantastic opportunity to get some Thai culinary skills!
Check out one of the many well-priced
cooking classes on Samui.
thaicookingclass-samui.com
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SAMUI
Samui Football Golf
Fun change from regular golf, and one must not be a pro to
have fun! The track was well-maintained and challenging.
Friendly staff and great fun for the whole family. We talked to
a famile of five playing and they had great fun together.
-A setback against the sun and swimming. Took them about 2
hours to go round including a break and prize ceremony. “Well
worth the money”!
Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo
In Samui Aquarium you can
explore diversity kinds of fish
and undersea creatures from
the Gulf of Thailand, especially
Koh Samui.
The Aquarium, Tiger Empire,
Bird Shows, Sea Lion Shows
and others have been set up by
a Samui Business man in love
with Nature and Animals.
www.samuiaquariumand
tigerzoo.com
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Santiburi Golf Club
Imagine a fantastic setting with rolling
greens marked by painted coconuts,
sunlight streaming through a canopy of
palms, panoramic views stretching out
to Koh Phangan Island. Santiburi Samui
Country Club’s 18-hole championship
golf course has been an essential stop on
the PGA Asian Tour for many years. Only
10 minutes from the hotel, these undulating fairways offer mountain breezes
and spectacular ocean views. Guests of
Santiburi can enjoy the convenience of
a complimentary shuttle bus from the
resort. www.santiburisamui.com/golf
Wat Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laem is a Buddhist temple on
the resort island of Ko Samui. Like the
nearby Wat Phra Yai, or Big Buddha
Temple, it is a modern temple created
in recent times. The main statue is of
Guanyin, the “goddess” of compassion and mercy, in Chinese style, with
18 arms, and though open-air located
within an elaborate ubusot is on a
platform-pavilion surrounded by the
temple lake. At the area you can also
find the white laughing Buddha statue.
Crokodile Farm
Visit one of the islnds crocodile farms.
There is several different shows many
times a day. Besides crocodiles there
are a variety of other species to watch.
Take the opportunity to kiss a cobra,
hugging with a python or just run as
fast as you can in the other direction ...
One of them are Samui Crocodile Farm
which you can find on the northeastern
Samui, above Chaweng, close to the
airport.
www.samuicrocodilefarm.com
Shooting Range
Just outside Chaweng and open 7 days
a week. It’s fun and it’s legal. There’s a
whole range of pistols, revolvers and
rifles you can try, including semi-automatic weapons.
This is for real and you are strictly supervised. If you never tried before you
can have lessons and if you know what
you are doing (or think you know), let the
lead get the barrel to flame.
Prices begin at about 900Baht.
357 Magnum & 10 bullets is 1,500Thb.
Canopy ToursImagine soaring
through the air, at speed close to
50 miles/hour, suspended above the
rain forest of one of the most beautiful islands on the planet. If you’ve ever
wondered what it’s like to be a bird
flying from branch to branch, then this
is about as close as you’ll ever get. If
you’ve thought about how exhilarating
it would be to fly from tree to tree like
a monkey… then this is the best way to
finding out. They promisse to take you
up into the places that only birds and
the monkeys have experienced before!
Ladyboy Cabaret
Samui’s ladyboy shows offers plenty
of entertaining performances in the
best Las Vegas style. If you like big hair,
sequins, flashy stage costumes with
exactly mime, then this is for you.
Admission is free but tip is expected
after the show. Suitable for all, if not
have to big “Hang up” on men who
dress in women’s clothing, removed
some and added something to the
body! Two of them are located on
Chaweng, Starz Cabaret & Moulin
Rouge Cabaret, your choise!
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Golf in KOH SAMUI
WELCOME TO THE SANTIBURI SAMUI COUNTRY CLUB
The 18 hole championship golf course at the “Santibuti Samui Country Club” (Par 72 and
6.930 Yards) itself has a distinctive character and has been an essential stop on the PGA
Asian Tour for many years. The fact that it has been harmoniously embedded into
the natural mountain landscape only adds to this.
The coconut trees that are so typical of Koh Samui have been skillfully integrated
into the course and also filled in with native tropical plants.
Every hole represents its own challenge. With the mountain landscape, there are steep uphill
and downhill slopes that create “multiple playing levels”. The long winding fairways, as well
as breathtaking views and gorges and bunkers, brings a different golfing experience.
There is no handicap requirement to be able to play -beginners should however start on the
somewhat easier 9 hole variant of the course due to its the demanding nature.
Santiburi Golf Resort
FACTS
Distance from Chaweng
Open
Golf cart
28
15 minutes
All days
Yes 750Thb.
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Clubs/shoes to rent
Length
Course designer
Yes, 700/1500 - 200Thb.
18 holes par 72 (6824 yards)
Edward Thiele & Pirapon Namatra
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Best time to visit Koh Samui
The best time to visit Koh Samui is usually the same time that
everybody else wants to visit the island! To choose a time with
decent weather, but some extra elbow room can be tricky. Here
below you can see what the weather looks like during different time of year, then it’s up to you, what time of the year you
choose to visit Samui. Whenever you do it, we are sure you will
have a fantastic experience.
The rainy season on Koh Samui is from September until mid
December. In September and December, you can experience
short bursts but still nice days, and rain often disappear as
quickly as it came. For those who want to avoid the rain should
perhaps avoid the period from mid-October to mid-December,
from November with the most intense monsoon period, which
also affects harder every five years.
For those who still take the chance to travel during the off-season can enjoy discounted accommodations and lower prises at
restaurants as well as large private areas on beaches. If youre
interested in diving you should be ware of that the visibility
in the waters decreases by about a third during the monsoon
season.
June can be a great time to visit Samui because the weather is
nice with little rain and not too much heat, while the number
of visitors are lower as most vacationers are waiting for the
school holidays in July and August to travel to the island.
Alley / side street - Soi
Beef- Nuea
Beer - Bea
Bread - Ka-nom-pang
Bye - Laa goon
Chicken- Kai
Coffee / Tea - Gaafee / Chaa
Egg - Kai dao
Excuse me - Kho tood
Fish- Pla
Foreigners
- Farang
Fruit - Pom la mai
Hot dog
- Sai grok
Hello (woman) - Sa-wat-dii ka
Hello (man) - Sa-wat-dii khrap
Help - Chuey duey
How are you - Sabai dii mai
I’m OK
- Sabi dii
...and how are you?
- Leu khun la
I do not understand - Mai kao jai
I can not speak Thai - Poudd Thai mai pen
I don’t want - Mai tong gan
Island- Koh
It does not matter - Mai pen rai
Large / small - Yai / lek
Not strongly - Mai pet
No - Mai chai
Noodles
- Kue Tiew
During the eurpean summer the island is hectic and all flights
to Samui is quickly becoming crowded. Room rates are increasing and the beaches getting full.
The warmest months on Samui is March to May when the heat
also makes most beach vendors absent, no use to walk the
beach back and forth near the saturation point of moisture
along a beach which also lacked customers.
If you can visit Samui in April, try to make it to Songkran. At
April 13 the Thai New Year celebration starts and hold on for
three days, sometimes longer.
The whole country is celebrated the New Year by throwing
water on each other and smear talc in the face, no one can
manage from getting wet!
Winds cries out in late May and makes it possible for the annual Samui regatta to begin. If sailing is your major interest,
this an event you should not miss.
Christmas and New Year
During Christmas and New Year, the island is full of tourists but
most leave in mid-January to late February for school and work
back home. This is a great time weather-wise to visit Samui.
Because of the nice weather this period is still considered to
be high season, look around online for good prices on accommodation.
Pork- Moo
Prawn- Kong
Rice - Kaow
Red / White wine - Waj dääng / Waj kao
Road - Thanon
Salad - Salat
Small - Noi
Soup - Soop
Spicy (food)
- Pet
Stamp - Sateam
Temple - WAT
Thank you (women)
- Khop khun ka
Thank you (men)
- Khop khun khrap
The bill please - Check bin ka/krap
... or Khit tang ka/krap
Vegetables
Waiter /waitress (young)
Waiter /waitress (old) What is the price What is the time Where is the toilet Water Waterfall Will you help me Yes Do you speak English - Grönsaker
- Nong ka / Nong krap
- Pi ka / Pi krap
- Taow rye
- We la tao lay
- Hong Nam yu ti nai
- Nam
- Nam tok
- Chuey duey
- Chai
- Khon pot pa-sa
ang-crit dai mai
Counting
One
- Nueng
Two
- Song
Three - Sam
Four
- Sii
Five
- Ha
Six
- Hok
Seven - Jed
Eight - Pad
Nine
- Gao
Ten
- Sip
Eleven - Sip ett
Twelve - Sip song
Thirteen- Sip sam
Fourteen - Sip sii
Fifteen - Sip ha
Sixteen - Sip hok
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21
100
200
1000
2000
2500
10 000
20 000
- Yee sip
- Yee sip ett
- Nung roi
- Song roi
- Nueng pan
- Song pan
- Song pan ha roi
- Nueng mun
- Song mun
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Get around
It is relatively easy to get around
on Koh Samui due to a smaller but
sufficient range of transport options.
Samui is Thailand’s second largest
island after Phuket and just 25 kilometers long and 21 kilometers wide,
which means that most of your trips
on the island will not be so long. However, the range allows you to customize your traveling after your wallet and
how adventurous you want to be.
Most transport alternative to Thailand’s top tourist destinations can also
been found at Samui. However, Samui
have no tuk tuk. But with the local
public transport you can travel to most
of the important destinations and
rental of different vehicles is available
for those who value that control their
departure and arrival times.
Songthaews (Pick-up Taxis)
The closest bus-system on Samui is
songthaew. The name means “two
benches”. Usually a pick-up with
mounted seats and roofing. They have
their predetermined routes, but can
also be ordered privately to take you
and your party to different locations.
The songthaew has place up to 10
people so the price of the journey
verdict on all travelers is a fraction
compared to taxis, but with natural
air-con! Songthaew generally have
their destination painted on the front
of the vehicle in English. There are no
official stops, you can hail one by the
road.
Travelling with a Songthaew requires a
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good idea of ​​where you are going,
the songthaew routes are far from
complicated, so it will not cause any
problems. With todays technology you
can use the map on your mobile (using
Thai sim card), you only need to know
your final destination. When you want
to get off, simply call on the clock that
usually are mounted in the ceiling or
call the driver’s attention. This is the
cheapest way to get around in Koh
Samui, from 20 Thb. per person, and
generally not more than 60 Thb. Pay
after completion of trip. If you book
a private songthaew the price will be
higher and its important to negotiate a
price before your trip, round trip!
Taxi
Taxi on Koh Samui is usually yellow
and maroon. Obviously it so that there
is only one company that unfortunately makes it to one of the more
expensive ways to get around. Most of
the taxis have taxi meter, but few want
to use it. Negotiate a fixed price for
the trip - often relatively high in comparison in comparison to the distance,
what to do when there are no other
taxi companies!? Taxis are generally
the most convenient way to travel.
With air-con, well-maintained vehicles
and soft seats. They will take you
directly to your destination instead of
following fixed and unclear paths with
many stops.
Motocykeltaxi
It is considerably cheaper to travel by
motorcycle taxi, but far from safe.
Usally with loan helmets (if they exists
at all) that has poor fit and the traffic
rhythm is anything but safe. Motorcycle taxis can be found at intersections
and you recognize them by their colored vests with number on the back. The
advantage with motorbike taxi is that
they can cruise through dense traffic
and through narrow back streets, making them faster for short trips around
the cities. It is important to agree on a
price before the trip!
Car rental on Koh Samui
It is easy to rent a car in Koh Samui
and among the safest and most comfortable way to get around. If you
share the cost with your traveling
companions the price is not so high,
and you have time to see more places
when you dispose of your own time.
There are a number of different rentalcompanies. From famous names such
as Avis, Hertz, Budget Car Rentals, and
National Car all the way down to small
local entrepreneurs and private people that are renting their vehicle.
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Prices vary but start somewhere
around THB 800 / day for a small car.
Cheap does often mean poorly maintained cars which also lacked insurance. Make sure that the car is insured
and get previous injuries documented.
It is usually safer to pay a little extra
and turn to a well-established, local or
international company where a car of
the same kind cost around 1,800 THB
per day.
If you intend to visit visit the mountainous interior of Samui, it may be
appropriate to rent a four-wheel drive.
Although most lessors will not make
any serious control of your driving
license (they are more interested in
getting your money and retain your
passport during the rental period) you
will need a valid Thai or international
driving license in order to drive on
Samui, the same rules applies if you
rent motor bike or car in the entire
Thailand.
Bicycle rental on Koh Samui
A more environmentally friendly way
to get around on the island is to rent a
bike. At the same time as you build on
your leg muscles and get an excellent
condition you easily stop and look
where and when you want. There are
a few shops that rent bikes, mainly at
the larger beaches. A good mountain
bike costs about THB 80. per day, making it the cheapest way to get around
Koh Samui, if not walking! But keep
in mind that the roads may be substandard and the island’s mountainous
topography will place great demands
on your fitness.
You know you have been in Thailand to
long time when you replace the seats in
your car with café chairs made of rattan!
Craving for Swedish food? There are a lot of Swedes
who brought their pots and opened a restaurant on
the island. In Lamai you can find the Swedish-owned
restaurants El Dorado and Eriks serving meatballs,
hamburgers and many other Swedish dishes.
In Chaweng the restaurant Tre Kronor. Here are all
the Swedish goodies you longed for! Besides classics
like meatballs and sausage with stewed macaroni
you can also find Swedish sweets as Ahlgren cars,
Gott & Blandat, Djungelvrål and swedish “snus”!
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Cookery class
Thai-Food
Order your food with some simple phrases
A nice way to spend time together is to take a class in how to cook Thai food.
The class often includes 4 different dishes and fits all the family as well as if you traveling
by yourself. You get an insight into how to choose vegetables and meat from the local
market that you cook together, yummy and nice!
Order your
food in
THAI!
1. Tom Yam Kung - starter
Strong, sour soup with large shrimp
(very strong)
In Thai: [ tom jam kung ]
5. Pat Krapow Moo
Pork tenderloin with onions, peppers,
chilli, garlic & Fresh “Holy Basil”
(strong) In Thai: [ pat krapov moo ]
2. Tom Kha Gai - starter
Mild soup with coconut milk and chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ tom ka gaj ]
6. Yam Nuea
Sour shredded beef in hot “salad” with
chilli, garlic, lime and fresh coriander
(strong) In Thai: [ jam nö ]
3. Khao Pad Gai - stekt ris
Fried rice with chicken, children’s favorite!
(not strong) In Thai: [ kao padd gaj ]
7. Paneng Nuea
Beef in panengcurry with coconut milk
& shredded lime leaves
(strong) In Thai: [ paneng nö ]
4. Pad Thai Gai
Wide noodles with chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ padd taj gaj ]
8. Gai Satay
Curry marinated chicken skewers
with peanut sauce
(not strong) In Thai: [ gaj sataj ]
NOTE! Chili mark indicates how the food is cooked in Thailand! You can always order with fewer or without chili.
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PAD THAI
(serves 2)
120g wide flat rice
60ml fish sauce
60ml tamarind water (you can
use tamarind concentrate,
thinned with a little water)
60g palm sugar
Pinch of chilli powder, to taste
80ml groundnut or vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
100g extra-firm tofu, chopped
into small cubes
8 large prawns
2 large eggs, ready cracked
25g preserved salted radish,
chopped
1 tbsp small dried shrimp
100g beansprouts
4 stalks Chinese chives,
chopped
50g roasted peanuts, roughly
chopped
Lime wedges, chilli flakes, fish
sauce and sugar, to garnish
Cooking Pad Thai
Samui Cookery class
Menus change for every day of the
week Monday through Saturday,
and almost all recipes can be
adapted for non meat eaters and
those with allergies or other dietary
restrictions. Students who participate in 3 or more classes receive a
certificate of achievement.
Morning Thai Cooking Class •
11:00 am • Cost: 1,850 baht per
person
Afternoon Thai Cooking Class •
4:00 pm • Cost: 1,850 baht per
person
There is a 250 baht per person
charge for each guest you bring to
the after class meal.
Children: We think kids 8-11 are
best off watching and that children
under 8 do not enter the teaching
areas, Due to safety reasons.
- sitca.com
- thaicookingclass-samui.com
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Book hotel
-anywhere
-anytime
-best price!
Book online and receive offers and
service even same day
To book online gives you almost
always better price and benefits than
if you walk into the hotel from the
sidewalk. You can use a computer or
your smartphone.
The booking pages are specialized
in last-minute bookings and you can
enjoy the best price and benefits as
the hotel / resort offers.
As a walk-in, you usually have very
small chance to price negotiation.
Click on the link to the right or visit
our website and you will find hotels
that are available to book at your
destination. Bon Voyage!
Click
here!
www.arrivalthailand.com