Koh Samui Guide: Getting There, Seasons and Choosing an Area for Your Holiday in 2026

Koh Samui guide: panoramic view of the island with turquoise sea, palm trees, the golden Big Buddha and a beach on a sunny day

Koh Samui guide: compare the journey by plane and by ferry, choose an area and holiday dates. Ferry fares, transport and entry rules — current as of October 2026.

Koh Samui Beaches: Where to Swim, Hang Out and Relax with Kids

Koh Samui beaches: a long sandy shore with palm trees, turquoise water and a longtail boat at sunset

Koh Samui beaches: compare Chaweng, Lamai, Choeng Mon and Lipa Noi for swimming, relaxing with kids and parties. Beach club hours and tips on choosing a shore and season.

Food on Koh Samui: What to Try and Where to Eat Well and Cheaply

Street food and food on Koh Samui: grilled seafood, mango with sticky rice and coconut at the night market

Food on Koh Samui: dishes, coconut desserts and markets by district. Prices from cafe and restaurant menus, seafood and a separate price for rice. Ordering tips.

Nightlife in Koh Samui: Clubs, Bars, Cabarets and Rules in 2026

Nightlife on Koh Samui: a fire show and silhouettes of people at a beach bar-club on the Chaweng shore on a warm evening

Nightlife in Koh Samui: Chaweng clubs, beach parties and cabarets. Compare admission, drinks and schedules, and learn the alcohol rules. Current as of October 2026.

Koh Samui Attractions: Temples and Routes Around the Island

Main Koh Samui attractions: the golden Big Buddha and the Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem by a tropical shore

Koh Samui attractions: temples, waterfalls, the Buddha garden and Ang Thong. How to choose places, a route without a motorbike, and a stroll in Bophut. Tips for a first trip.