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Chaweng

beach

Largest beach with nightlife, shopping, and restaurants.

Lamai

beach

Second largest beach with Grandfather rocks and local vibe.

Bophut

local

Fisherman's Village with boutique shops and Friday walking street.

Koh Samui

Ко Самуи — второй по величине остров Таиланда, сочетающий роскошные курорты, кокосовые плантации и нетронутые пляжи. В отличие от шумного Пхукета, Самуи сохраняет расслабленную атмосферу тропического рая с налётом богемного шика.

География острова

Остров расположен в Сиамском заливе, в 35 км от материкового побережья. Кольцевая дорога длиной 50 км соединяет все пляжи. Центральная часть покрыта джунглями с водопадами. Кокосовые пальмы — визитная карточка Самуи, экспорт кокосов до сих пор важная статья дохода.

Пляжи

Чавенг — главный и самый оживлённый пляж с ночной жизнью и шопингом. Ламаи — более с...

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Flight to USM (expensive, only Bangkok Airways monopoly) or ferry from Don Sak/Surat Thani (~300 THB, 1.5-2 hours)

Party is on neighboring Koh Phangan island (30 min by boat), loud beach party every full moon

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Koh Samui

Rent scooter to explore - taxis overpriced on island

Chaweng for nightlife, Lamai for relaxed, Bophut for families

Rainy season Nov-Dec different from rest of Thailand

Day trips to Ang Thong Marine Park spectacular

Night market Fisherman's Village Friday nights

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather23°
77%5 м/с
Todayweather25°23°
Tomorrowweather25°24°
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Friweather25°24°
Satweather26°24°
Sunweather26°24°
Monweather25°24°
29°
23°Jan
30°
24°Feb
32°
25°Mar
33°
26°Apr
33°
26°May
32°
26°Jun
32°
26°Jul
32°
26°Aug
31°
25°Sep
31°
25°Oct
30°
24°Nov
29°
23°Dec
Water temperature
27°
28°
28°
29°
30°
30°
29°
29°
29°
29°
28°
27°

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150 ฿~4.8 $
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Use Grab. Taxis often overcharge tourists.
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150 ฿
~4.8 $
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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
173 ฿
~173 $
Restaurant dinner
1,035 ฿
~1,035 $
Breakfast
104 ฿
~104 $

Street Food

Local dish
69 ฿
~69.0 $

Drinks

Coffee
121 ฿
~121 $
Beer in bar
104 ฿
~104 $
Local beer
52 ฿
~52.0 $
Imported beer
121 ฿
~121 $
Wine bottle
690 ฿
~690 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
155 ฿
~155 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
14 ฿
~14.0 $
Cigarettes
138 ฿
~138 $
Weekly groceries
1,725 ฿
~1,725 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
414 ฿ / night
~414 $
Hostel private room
966 ฿ / night
~966 $
Guesthouse
1,035 ฿ / night
~1,035 $
Hotel 2★
1,208 ฿ / night
~1,208 $
Hotel 3★
2,070 ฿ / night
~2,070 $
Hotel 4★
3,450 ฿ / night
~3,450 $
Hotel 5★
8,625 ฿ / night
~8,625 $
Boutique hotel
4,140 ฿ / night
~4,140 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercard
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good in main areas

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PromptPayTrueMoney

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Cash needed for markets, street food, small shops

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Best rates at SuperRich exchange on Chaweng Beach Road. Banks: Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Krung Thai - ATMs widespread but charge 220 baht fee. AVOID: Hotel exchange, airport. Chaweng and Lamai beach areas well-served with ATMs. Compare rates at multiple exchange booths.

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5%

Not expected but appreciated at restaurants

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Safe tourist island, caution when renting scooters, dangerous turns on mountain roads

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4/5
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$1500
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50
Mbps
4/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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location.nomad.day_pass$15
location.nomad.month_pass$150
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Koh Hub, Beach Republic co-work

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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.budget$1000
location.nomad.comfortable$1800
location.nomad.luxury$3500

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medium
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