r/kohsamui

I often see red flags at some parts on Chaweng Beach. Why is this? Sea looks calm so why red flag? Also it looks like nobody cares about red flag

Visiting Koh Samui for five days in September. We are thinking of doing 3 days in Lamai and 2 days in Fisherman’s/Bophut. We prefer what we’ve seen of the vibes in Lamai, but want to do some activities that are closer to Bophut, Friday night market, etc. Is it worth splitting time, or easy enough to taxi back and forth for things, from Lamai?

If we did split time, should we start with Bophut or Lamai?

Hi, I am planning to visit Koh Samui this January together with my wife and my then to be 6-month old. I have never been to Koh Samui before but I have traveled a bit throughout Thailand by motorcycle previously. It's a new life now though and I was thinking of visiting an island or place with reasonable proximity to pediatric hospital which it seems like the hospital in Changwan has despite not being a dedicated pediatric hospital.

My wife has also requested she wants close proximity to beach which I believe gives quite a few alternatives of areas but I also want a reasonable proximity to some streetfood and some life without the party of Chaweng central area.

What are some areas you would recommend? I have already understood we are going to be needing taxi to get around the island as it is not that walkable but I would prefer some walkability to get some food atleast without putting my life at risk (well, my kids life - mine is useless).

Bophut, Choeng mon and quiet areas of Lamai has been brought up when I have been searching around - are those my alternatives or do you have any other recommendations or thoughts about which one of those would be best for us?

Thankful for any tips or thoughts!

I'm going tomorrow but they need help tomorrow and Friday if its of interest to anyone? A great way to help especially with the number of street dogs and cats around!

I am actually in Samui and a lot Police on the streets. Today I am stopped from the Police to Control the international driver licence. I saw that now twice, be careful and ensure you have it

So far, Six Senses looks the best. Are there any other locations on the island similar to it?

Not looking to interfere with the daily running of your business, just looking for dividends in return for legitimisation and a good price.

why is there racism against indians. Im not indian myself but am brown skinned. Right now was passing by the street in chaweng and some local started saying " hey brother you look indian why are you here" . i didnt respond and just moved onn but seemed very wierd.

Hi All,

I checked the wiki and there was very little about Koh Samui. I will be staying in Koh Samui for 9 nights in April next year. Can anybody recommend or even advise directly any good travel guides of what to do and see in Koh Samui please (including potential day trips to Koh Tao and Koh Phangan). Many thanks in advance

Hi! I’m visiting in early Sept and was wondering how the weather has been recently. Is it good for tanning and swimming, and are the sea waves generally calm or quite rough? Also, does it tend to be windy/cloudy or mostly sunny?

I’ve read some posts that talk about how the beach there is difficult to swim in due to low tide most of the day. Given that I plan to lay on the beach most days, that is concerning me.

Villas look great. Any advice?

Edit: also read that Lamai has box jellyfish right now! I’m heading there end of August

Never too late to ask given that we are already in Samui. Looking for recommendations for Vegan places. We are staying in Lamai but don't mind the grab ride for a good meal.

Yes, I've got a list from Google but can do with recos.

Edit - Thank you so much for the recos! Some new names spotted, will definitely check them out!

I’ll be in Koh Samui for 5 days, and of August. Looking for a resort that is off the beaten path but still offers all the amenities.

Traveling alone, prefer adult only vibes (not traveling with kids). I just want to relax on a beautiful beach for five days and not do much.

Wellness focused amenities are a bonus. Any tips? TIA!

Hey weird question but is it easy to find running shoes in koh samui. And are the prices cheaper than in the western. I just want some solid running shoes that are to pricey

Hey everyone! I’m a 30M solo traveler heading to Koh Samui on August 16th and staying until the early morning of August 21st.
I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth moving around and spending some time in Koh Phangan or Koh Tao, or if I should just stay in Samui for the whole trip.
I’ve heard that Samui can be more couple/family-oriented, while Phangan is supposedly much better for solo travelers and socializing. At the same time, I’ll be traveling to Indonesia for 13 days right after this, going from Jakarta to the Gili Islands, so I’d actually prefer to keep this part of the trip easy and relaxing rather than constantly changing islands.
What I’m looking for is pretty simple:
🏖️ Good beaches & swimming during the day
🌴 Relaxed atmosphere / maybe some exploring
🍹 A bit of nightlife and partying in the evening
👋 Ideally somewhere easy to meet other solo travelers
The other big question is the weather around August 16–21. How has it been recently, and is it worth changing islands based on the forecast?
Would you stay in Samui for the whole 5 days, or split the trip with Phangan/Tao? And if you would move, how would you divide the days?
Any advice from people who’ve actually been there around this time of year would be hugely appreciated! 🙏