Koh Samui

The sheer quantity and variety of Koh Samui restaurants ensure that you need never go hungry anywhere on the island. From delicious local snacks to international 5-star cuisine, every taste is catered to. No matter where you're from or what food you like, you'll find it somewhere on Samui for you. The range of restaurants, cafés, street stalls, beach vendors, bakeries and local places to eat is huge. Head to Chaweng Beach for...

Shopping in Koh Samui is diverse, with hundreds of bargains to be found around the island. While almost every corner of the island has a store worth visiting, the main shopping sites are Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon. Chaweng offers the most choice and Lamai has a nice range of quirky little stores, but Nathon usually has the cheapest deals. The shopping scene in Thailand is famous for the wide variety of...

Koh Samui nightlife is famous for being one of the best in Thailand, if not the world. The island’s full moon parties are legendary and continue to attract an endless stream of visitors keen to party on the soft white sand until the break of day. The wealth and variety of discos, clubs and beer bars is also a major pull, bringing a lively young crowd of revellers. There is a...

Gather as much information about Koh Samui as you can ahead of your visit, so that you're prepared for your trip and ready to experience the best of the island. The same could be said of anywhere in the world, but the best way to get the most out of your time on Koh Samui is to do your research. The comprehensive guides below should give you all of the local knowledge you’ll need. Although Koh...