Koh Samui is the most important island in the Gulf of Thailand. With beautiful beaches, easily accessible and a variety of activities for all budgets. Koh Samui is a ” choose your own adventure resort “that strives to meet the ultimate wishes of every visitor.
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second most popular destination and is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 700 km south of Bangkok. Koh Samui is Thailand’s third largest island and is located in an archipelago of more than 80 islands, including Angthong National Marine Park.
Chaweng is a coastal village with fabulous seaside resorts, internationally renowned restaurants and world-class nightclubs. Activities around Koh Samui include cooking classes, Muay Thai, diving and even golf.
There are quiet and secluded beaches, ideal for relaxing, some of the best 5-star resorts in the world, and some villages like Bophut or Maenam that radiate the charm of the ancient world.
However, this was not always the case. Until the end of the 20th century, Koh Samui was the home of a small community dedicated to fishing and harvesting coconuts.
Until the early 1970s, there were not even roads on the island – lush tropical forests, fine sandy beaches lined with palm trees and surrounded by marine and tropical waters. But as soon as foreign visitors discovered this jewel of the island, development quickly followed.
Today, Koh Samui has developed into an island style that preserves much of its natural beauty and loneliness and offers almost every imaginable activity or service for the ultimate tropical vacation.
Local markets
Around Kho Samui you will find fantastic markets. Buy souvenirs from your holidays, which you can bring to your family or friends. Prices are negotiable everywhere.
In the markets you will also find Thai cuisine and freshly prepared specialities. Would you rather eat in a restaurant? They can be found all along the beach.
- Monday and Friday: Bophut – In « Fisherman’s village »
- Wednesday and Saturday: Chaweng – Located not far from the lake
- Thursday: Maenam – Near the Chinese temple Temporarily closed due to the COVID situation
- Sunday: Lamai – In the city centre « Lamai Beach Road »
Markets take place from 6pm to 10pm.
Some good restaurants to recommend
Maenam:
• Orrawan’s Noodles And Thai Food
Thai food
Tel: 093 619 2493
Closed on Monday
• Sea view restaurant / Sea View On The Beach
Thai and European food
Tel: 095 417 8222
Open every day
• Jano restaurant
Thai and European cuisine
Tel: 089 515 8646
Open every day
Lamai:
• Flower Paradise & Röstiland (Swiss Owners)
Thai and European cuisine
Tel: 089 908 7683
Closed Sunday
Bophut:
· AroyDee Bophut (Fisherman’s Village)
Thai food
Tel: 095 268 1172
· The Nature Samui
Thai food and plant and flower based cuisine
Tel: 081 564 84 89
Closed on Wednesday
BangRak:
· The Sunset Samui (Swiss Owners)
Thai and European cuisine
Tel: 061 248 7875
Closed on Saturday
· Seafah (Belgian Owners)
European cuisine and Belgian specialities
Tel: 096 186 1170
Closed Tuesday