Koh Samui Travel Guide
Thailand
Koh Samui is an island city in Thailand with a population of around 50,000. It sits in the Gulf of Thailand and is served by Koh Samui Airport, making air travel the most direct way to arrive.
The island has beaches close to the city as well as further along the coast. Choeng Mon is 2.9 kilometres away, Chaweng 3.6 kilometres, Bo Phut 4.2 kilometres, Silver Beach 8.6 kilometres, Ko Samui 11.1 kilometres, Nathon 14.2 kilometres and Lipa Noi 15.3 kilometres away.
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Weather in Koh Samui
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Know before you go
Pays in THB
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type O (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 191
Dial code +66
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but it is a customary way to show appreciation for good service. While not always expected, small tips are generally appreciated, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Koh Samui
Jan
28°16Feb
29°14Mar
30°12Apr
32°11May
32°20Jun
32°17Jul
31°20Aug
31°22Sep
30°22Oct
30°28Nov
29°24Dec
28°19Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Koh Samui
Choeng Mon
2.9 km away
Chaweng
3.6 km away
Bo Phut
4.2 km away
Silver Beach
8.6 km away
Ko Samui
11.1 km away
Hat Bang Po
11.4 km away
Nathon
14.2 km away
Lipa Noi
15.3 km away
Things to do in Koh Samui
เขาหัวจุก
park
2.1 km
The Green Mango Club
dance club
2.5 km
Sound Club Samui
dance club
2.5 km
Fun House Samui
playground
2.6 km
วัดบางรักษ์
buddhist place of worship
0.8 km
คริสตจักรธารแห่งชีวิตเกาะสมุย
religious organization
1.4 km
Samui International Meditation Center
christian place of worship
3.1 km
อมรรัตน์ อพาร์ทเม้นท์
historic site
3.3 km
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport · 0.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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