Koh Samui

Sights

• Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai) – A golden Buddha statue on a small island, reached by a causeway.
• Chaweng – The island's longest and liveliest beach.
• Lamai – A quieter beach with the well-known Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks.
• Fisherman's Village, Bophut – Wooden houses, boutiques and a street market on Fridays.
• Na Muang Waterfalls – Two waterfalls inland with pools for swimming.
• Wat Plai Laem – A colourful temple with a many-armed Guanyin statue by a lake.

Food & nightlife

• Beach restaurants – Dinner with your feet in the sand.
• Night markets – Skewers, pad thai and fresh fruit shakes.
• Cooking class – Learn to cook Thai classics yourself.
• Beach bars – A sundowner looking out to the neighbouring islands.

Day trips

• Ang Thong Marine Park – Over 40 islands with kayaking, a lagoon and a viewpoint.
• Koh Phangan – Known for the Full Moon Party, otherwise quiet bays.
• Koh Tao – A small island and one of the most popular places to learn to dive.

Good to know

When to go

February–August

Getting around

Fly to the island or take the ferry from the mainland; on the island, taxis, shared pick-ups and hire cars. The rainy season here is mainly October to December.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type A/B/C/O, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Thai Baht (THB)

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