Guidebook for Ko Samui

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Guidebook for Ko Samui

Food Scene

This cute little restaurant has finally reopened at a new location, plus free home delivery is available (Menu is in the room). It offers some of the best curries and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The owner Jar can also help you arrange motorbikes or cars and offers driver services.
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Country Bar
13 Plai Laem Soi 7
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This cute little restaurant has finally reopened at a new location, plus free home delivery is available (Menu is in the room). It offers some of the best curries and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The owner Jar can also help you arrange motorbikes or cars and offers driver services.
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Chaweng Lake
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Restaurant stop@sopa
68/16 หมู่ 5 Tongsai Rd
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The Melati Beach Resort has a beach restaurant and pool bar. It's less than 10min walking distance from the house, direcly on the beach.
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Melati Beach Resort & Spa
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The Melati Beach Resort has a beach restaurant and pool bar. It's less than 10min walking distance from the house, direcly on the beach.
The Mother Restaurant is nearby, just about 5min by car or motorbike and offers one of the best seafood and friendliest service on the island. Highly recommended!
The Mother Restaurant
The Mother Restaurant is nearby, just about 5min by car or motorbike and offers one of the best seafood and friendliest service on the island. Highly recommended!
If you prefer fresh seafood directly on the beach, Island View restaurant is the place to go. Not as good as nearby Mother Restaurant but the location can't be beat.
Island View Restaurant
If you prefer fresh seafood directly on the beach, Island View restaurant is the place to go. Not as good as nearby Mother Restaurant but the location can't be beat.
Best Napoli-Style Pizza on Samui
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Pecore Nere
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Best Napoli-Style Pizza on Samui
Dining directly on the Beach with friendly and easy going atmosphere. Thai and Western cuisine. All-you-can-eat BBQ Ribs every Thursday and Thai Buffet with Live Music every Sunday. Best a la carte Western breakfast in Samui!
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Secret Garden
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Dining directly on the Beach with friendly and easy going atmosphere. Thai and Western cuisine. All-you-can-eat BBQ Ribs every Thursday and Thai Buffet with Live Music every Sunday. Best a la carte Western breakfast in Samui!
Best Beef Fillet on the island for very reasonable prices
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La Côte de Bœuf Koh Samui
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Best Beef Fillet on the island for very reasonable prices
Authentic Thai food just minutes away from the house at the entrance to Choeng Mon (corner of Plai Leam Soi 6)
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Mr. Eung Seafood Restaurant
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Authentic Thai food just minutes away from the house at the entrance to Choeng Mon (corner of Plai Leam Soi 6)
High up on the cliffs, this restaurant offers iconic views. Very steep road going uphill suitable only for 4WD or motorbikes. Everyone else needs to use their 4WD transfer service on the bottom of the road. Call ahead and book a private Pavillon!
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Jungle Club
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High up on the cliffs, this restaurant offers iconic views. Very steep road going uphill suitable only for 4WD or motorbikes. Everyone else needs to use their 4WD transfer service on the bottom of the road. Call ahead and book a private Pavillon!
A small Thai Restaurant that's less than 10min walking distance from my home and is located directly on the beach. Very relaxed atmosphere, beachfront dining, cheap prices. They also serve breakfast. They can drive you back for THB200
Thongson Bay Bungalows Restaurant
A small Thai Restaurant that's less than 10min walking distance from my home and is located directly on the beach. Very relaxed atmosphere, beachfront dining, cheap prices. They also serve breakfast. They can drive you back for THB200
Every Sunday in the small town of Lamai there is a market on the main tourist street. At the market you will find stalls selling food and drink, including insects (usually fried), souvenirs, and also clothes and smaller electrical goods, all for very reasonable prices. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Lamai Night Plaza
Thanon Had Lamai
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Every Sunday in the small town of Lamai there is a market on the main tourist street. At the market you will find stalls selling food and drink, including insects (usually fried), souvenirs, and also clothes and smaller electrical goods, all for very reasonable prices. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Not far from the statue of Guan Yu there is a Muslim fishing village. At the start of the village there is a local market. I recommend walking around the whole village. You will uncover interesting places, observe local life, and see the fishermen in their boats. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Hua Thanon Fishing Village
7 Soi 5
Not far from the statue of Guan Yu there is a Muslim fishing village. At the start of the village there is a local market. I recommend walking around the whole village. You will uncover interesting places, observe local life, and see the fishermen in their boats. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
In the small town of Chaweng you will find several night markets with food. This one is situated on the edge of the large lake in Chaweng and has a large selection of Thai delicacies and various types of seafood.
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Chaweng Night Market Food Center
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In the small town of Chaweng you will find several night markets with food. This one is situated on the edge of the large lake in Chaweng and has a large selection of Thai delicacies and various types of seafood.
Feeling adventurous food-wise? Try the one and only Swiss restaurant on Samui and have a Fondue in tropical surroundings.
Roestiland
Feeling adventurous food-wise? Try the one and only Swiss restaurant on Samui and have a Fondue in tropical surroundings.
If you dig authentic Korean food, this is by far the best on the island. We know Louie, the Korean Chef personally and he prepares every dish with passion. Highly recommended.
jumbo korean BBQ restaurant
If you dig authentic Korean food, this is by far the best on the island. We know Louie, the Korean Chef personally and he prepares every dish with passion. Highly recommended.
Why eat Italian while in Samui? Well, sometimes you just want Pizza and Pasta and Federico is here to serve. Best authentic Italian food on the island!
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Federico's
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Why eat Italian while in Samui? Well, sometimes you just want Pizza and Pasta and Federico is here to serve. Best authentic Italian food on the island!
Nice little Bistro right next to the Sea. Interesting and creative menu for when you finally got a little bit sick of Thai food!
Foxtrot Bistro
Nice little Bistro right next to the Sea. Interesting and creative menu for when you finally got a little bit sick of Thai food!
Besides Supatra (which requires reservation), this is probably the best Thai restaurant on the island.
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เพ็ญศิริ อาหารไทยพื้นบ้าน เกาะสมุย Phensiri Thai Restaurant
30 ถนน เลียบหาดเฉวง
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Besides Supatra (which requires reservation), this is probably the best Thai restaurant on the island.
Reservations are required as this restaurant has only a couple of tables. It's a cute little place not too far from our house. Probably the best Thai food you will find on the island besides Phensiri which is also excellent.
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Supattra Thai dining
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Reservations are required as this restaurant has only a couple of tables. It's a cute little place not too far from our house. Probably the best Thai food you will find on the island besides Phensiri which is also excellent.
If you like vegetarian, this is THE place to go. Stunning views and more stunning healthy food and drink options.
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Vikasa Yoga
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If you like vegetarian, this is THE place to go. Stunning views and more stunning healthy food and drink options.
Awesome views, interesting ambiance, menu choice and excellent drinks
THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT
Awesome views, interesting ambiance, menu choice and excellent drinks
If you dig fried chicken, you can't miss this place. It's privately owned and the dishes are prepared with passion. You really can't compare it with the big food chains, it's in an entire different league! And you support a small family owned restaurant instead of the international conglomerates.
Gangnam Chicken Chaweng Samui
If you dig fried chicken, you can't miss this place. It's privately owned and the dishes are prepared with passion. You really can't compare it with the big food chains, it's in an entire different league! And you support a small family owned restaurant instead of the international conglomerates.

Sightseeing

Please dress respectfully and cover knees & shoulders. The Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) is a collection of several structures, its dominant feature is a 12m high golden Buddha. The area used to be a children’s burial site before. There is no entrance fee but perhaps you can donate a few baht eg. to the upkeep of the temple area. This is one of the main tourist attractions on Koh Samui. In front of the temple there are several restaurants and souvenir stands. You can also watch planes from the nearby airport flying very close above the temple. Near the temple is also a small beach and harbour. There are beautiful sunsets here and the scenery is often accompanied by small fishing boats.
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Stór Buddha
Wat phra yai
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Please dress respectfully and cover knees & shoulders. The Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) is a collection of several structures, its dominant feature is a 12m high golden Buddha. The area used to be a children’s burial site before. There is no entrance fee but perhaps you can donate a few baht eg. to the upkeep of the temple area. This is one of the main tourist attractions on Koh Samui. In front of the temple there are several restaurants and souvenir stands. You can also watch planes from the nearby airport flying very close above the temple. Near the temple is also a small beach and harbour. There are beautiful sunsets here and the scenery is often accompanied by small fishing boats.
This is similar to Big Buddha but not as touristy. Please dress respectfully and cover knees & shoulders; you can borrow a sarong. This Buddhist temple was constructed relatively recently in an unusual place. The main part of the temple is actually on a small lake, where there are three islands, and on each of them there is one structure. The main one is a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Then there is a white statue of Laughing Buddha, and in the middle of the island there is a temple decorated with golden statues of Buddha. This place belongs to the most beautiful sights on the island, and it is best to visit it just before sunset, when it is beautifully illuminated. Free entry.
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Wat Plai Laem
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This is similar to Big Buddha but not as touristy. Please dress respectfully and cover knees & shoulders; you can borrow a sarong. This Buddhist temple was constructed relatively recently in an unusual place. The main part of the temple is actually on a small lake, where there are three islands, and on each of them there is one structure. The main one is a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Then there is a white statue of Laughing Buddha, and in the middle of the island there is a temple decorated with golden statues of Buddha. This place belongs to the most beautiful sights on the island, and it is best to visit it just before sunset, when it is beautifully illuminated. Free entry.
This temple is well-visited thanks mainly to its mummified monk. The monk supposedly predicted his own death and passed on instructions for his mummification. He apparently did this in order to demonstrate that Buddhism is the path to preventing suffering in life. The monk has sunglasses placed on his head, so he looks rather comical. Another interesting feature is a collection of banknotes from around the world, which is on show in one of the display cabinets. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 51-54). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng)
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This temple is well-visited thanks mainly to its mummified monk. The monk supposedly predicted his own death and passed on instructions for his mummification. He apparently did this in order to demonstrate that Buddhism is the path to preventing suffering in life. The monk has sunglasses placed on his head, so he looks rather comical. Another interesting feature is a collection of banknotes from around the world, which is on show in one of the display cabinets. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 51-54). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
This temple was constructed on a magical hillock on the coast. Here you can find a white pagoda, a large golden statue of Buddha, and further statues and bells all around. From here there is a beautiful view in two directions over the island. For the most part it’s free of tourists, and you can even meet meditating monks. I recommend visiting this place before sunset. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 56-60). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Wat Khao Chedi
This temple was constructed on a magical hillock on the coast. Here you can find a white pagoda, a large golden statue of Buddha, and further statues and bells all around. From here there is a beautiful view in two directions over the island. For the most part it’s free of tourists, and you can even meet meditating monks. I recommend visiting this place before sunset. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 56-60). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
A temple which is located deep inland on one of the highest mountains on the island. At the very top you can find an antiques museum, a huge golden Buddha, statues of the Chinese horoscope, a reclining Buddha, a laughing Buddha, and a pink statue resembling a cow elephant. In good weather there is a breathtaking view from here. However, access to the temple is very poor. Unless you’re adventurers who want to go on foot, it’s better to rent a quad bike or arrange a guide, who will drive you to the place in an off-road vehicle. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 56-60). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Pra Buddha Teepangkorn
A temple which is located deep inland on one of the highest mountains on the island. At the very top you can find an antiques museum, a huge golden Buddha, statues of the Chinese horoscope, a reclining Buddha, a laughing Buddha, and a pink statue resembling a cow elephant. In good weather there is a breathtaking view from here. However, access to the temple is very poor. Unless you’re adventurers who want to go on foot, it’s better to rent a quad bike or arrange a guide, who will drive you to the place in an off-road vehicle. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 56-60). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
The temple was constructed on a hill near the airport. Here you can find a temple building full of statues and on the roof there is a huge golden pagoda, which dominates its surroundings. In the temple there is also an impression of Buddha’s footprint. From here there is a beautiful view over the surrounding landscape and the nearby airport, allowing you to observe planes taking off and landing. The golden temple is beautifully lit up in the evening. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 63-66). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Khao Hua Jook Chedi
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The temple was constructed on a hill near the airport. Here you can find a temple building full of statues and on the roof there is a huge golden pagoda, which dominates its surroundings. In the temple there is also an impression of Buddha’s footprint. From here there is a beautiful view over the surrounding landscape and the nearby airport, allowing you to observe planes taking off and landing. The golden temple is beautifully lit up in the evening. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 63-66). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
The temple of Wat Bo Phuttharam is above all specific in the fact that one of the structures resembles a boat in which a black monk is sitting. What’s more, this structure is situated in the middle of a pool with catfish swimming in it. This is a very unconventional place and is well worth visiting. You can often meet monks here. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 68-70). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Wat Bo Phuttharam
The temple of Wat Bo Phuttharam is above all specific in the fact that one of the structures resembles a boat in which a black monk is sitting. What’s more, this structure is situated in the middle of a pool with catfish swimming in it. This is a very unconventional place and is well worth visiting. You can often meet monks here. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 68-70). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
This smaller temple is found near the harbour Thong Nai. It’s a typical Chinese temple and has various designs of dragons and Chinese characters, and is colourfully decorated. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 73-74). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Chinese Temple
This smaller temple is found near the harbour Thong Nai. It’s a typical Chinese temple and has various designs of dragons and Chinese characters, and is colourfully decorated. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 73-74). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
This pagoda is situated near the beach in the south-west of the island. In reality it isn’t golden, but is composed of yellow plates. Some of its parts were made from pieces of coral joined with resin and honey. Every day as many as a thousand people were involved in its construction, and completion took six months. There are also some relics of Buddha which were brought from Sri Lanka. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Laem Sor Pagoda
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This pagoda is situated near the beach in the south-west of the island. In reality it isn’t golden, but is composed of yellow plates. Some of its parts were made from pieces of coral joined with resin and honey. Every day as many as a thousand people were involved in its construction, and completion took six months. There are also some relics of Buddha which were brought from Sri Lanka. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Wat Kiri Wongkaram is another temple where you can find the mummy of a monk. However, this place is far less visited, so you can experience a more authentic atmosphere here. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Wat Khiri Wongkaram
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Wat Kiri Wongkaram is another temple where you can find the mummy of a monk. However, this place is far less visited, so you can experience a more authentic atmosphere here. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Interestingly shaped rocks at the end of Lamai beach. This place is highly visited, mainly at sunset. There is a legend that the father Ta Kreng and the mother Yai Riem sailed across the sea with their son to ask the girl of his dreams for her hand. However, his parents drowned during a great storm and transformed into the rocks on the coast of the island. The rocks therefore stand until today as proof of their good intentions. Be sure not to miss the viewing point, which is located on the highest rock. From here there's a wonderful view over the whole beach. There is a small entrance fee. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island, Kindle Edition
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Lalanta cafe
Thanon Had Lamai
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Interestingly shaped rocks at the end of Lamai beach. This place is highly visited, mainly at sunset. There is a legend that the father Ta Kreng and the mother Yai Riem sailed across the sea with their son to ask the girl of his dreams for her hand. However, his parents drowned during a great storm and transformed into the rocks on the coast of the island. The rocks therefore stand until today as proof of their good intentions. Be sure not to miss the viewing point, which is located on the highest rock. From here there's a wonderful view over the whole beach. There is a small entrance fee. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island, Kindle Edition
A trip to the viewing point above the town of Lamai is an interesting addition to the day. You can get there on foot or go up by rack railway. At the viewing point there’s a nice café. Included in the entrance fee is a walk to the lovers’ stone. Opening hours are 9.00am-6.30pm. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Lamai útsýnispallur
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A trip to the viewing point above the town of Lamai is an interesting addition to the day. You can get there on foot or go up by rack railway. At the viewing point there’s a nice café. Included in the entrance fee is a walk to the lovers’ stone. Opening hours are 9.00am-6.30pm. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
A viewing point on the main road between Lamai and Chaweng. Here there is a beautiful view of the sea and the whole Chaweng peninsula.
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Lad Koh Sýnispunktur
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A viewing point on the main road between Lamai and Chaweng. Here there is a beautiful view of the sea and the whole Chaweng peninsula.
Guan Yu- Chinese commander from the time of the Three Kingdoms, who was executed after being captured in battle. On Koh Samui you will find a huge colourful commemorative statue of him. Around the statue smaller local markets are often held.
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Guan Yu
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Guan Yu- Chinese commander from the time of the Three Kingdoms, who was executed after being captured in battle. On Koh Samui you will find a huge colourful commemorative statue of him. Around the statue smaller local markets are often held.

Parks & Nature

This mysterious garden of statues was established in the last century by Nim Thongsuk, an old farmer. There are many beautiful statues here, allowing you to take some great photos. This place is located in the interior of the island, and the route to it is very steep in places. I therefore recommend hiring a scooter, or a driver who will take you there. There is an 80B entrance fee and the opening hours are from 9am to 5pm, but it's quite easy to sneak in after opening hours... Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Leyndardalur Buddha
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This mysterious garden of statues was established in the last century by Nim Thongsuk, an old farmer. There are many beautiful statues here, allowing you to take some great photos. This place is located in the interior of the island, and the route to it is very steep in places. I therefore recommend hiring a scooter, or a driver who will take you there. There is an 80B entrance fee and the opening hours are from 9am to 5pm, but it's quite easy to sneak in after opening hours... Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Great place for swimming and relaxing. They have massage, jet-skis, many restaurants and is less than 10min drive from the house
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Choeng Mon Beach
11 Choengmon Beach
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Great place for swimming and relaxing. They have massage, jet-skis, many restaurants and is less than 10min drive from the house
A very popular valley, where you can find two waterfalls. The first of them is situated a couple of hundred metres from the main road. The path leading to it is paved for most of the way. Near the waterfalls there are several stands selling food and souvenirs. You can swim in the waterfalls so I recommend taking your swimming things with you. An interesting fact is that the kings and queens of the Chakri dynasty liked visiting this place. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Na Mueang-1 Waterfall
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A very popular valley, where you can find two waterfalls. The first of them is situated a couple of hundred metres from the main road. The path leading to it is paved for most of the way. Near the waterfalls there are several stands selling food and souvenirs. You can swim in the waterfalls so I recommend taking your swimming things with you. An interesting fact is that the kings and queens of the Chakri dynasty liked visiting this place. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
On the island of Koh Samui there are lots of large stones. Overlap stone is probably the most interesting, because it measures 9 metres and looks as if it will start rolling downhill at any moment. It’s not easy to get to, as it’s located on a steep hill. There is a small bridge leading there and there are wonderful views from it over the island. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Overlap Stone
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On the island of Koh Samui there are lots of large stones. Overlap stone is probably the most interesting, because it measures 9 metres and looks as if it will start rolling downhill at any moment. It’s not easy to get to, as it’s located on a steep hill. There is a small bridge leading there and there are wonderful views from it over the island. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
The beach in the small town of Lamai is one of the most attractive on the island. It is several kilometres long and there are many beach resorts, bars and restaurants along it. It offers ideal access to the sea and there are many places with loungers. You can usually use them if you order. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Lamai-strönd
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The beach in the small town of Lamai is one of the most attractive on the island. It is several kilometres long and there are many beach resorts, bars and restaurants along it. It offers ideal access to the sea and there are many places with loungers. You can usually use them if you order. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
A small and discreet beach, which offers picturesque views out to sea. There are several restaurants and beach resorts here. There are also places on the beach where you can snorkel and observe the sealife.
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Coral Cove Beach
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A small and discreet beach, which offers picturesque views out to sea. There are several restaurants and beach resorts here. There are also places on the beach where you can snorkel and observe the sealife.
A medium-sized beach with a very calm and pleasant atmosphere. The water is very shallow here and it is possible to wade to a small island. The beach is fringed by restaurants with loungers. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Choeng Mon Beach
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A medium-sized beach with a very calm and pleasant atmosphere. The water is very shallow here and it is possible to wade to a small island. The beach is fringed by restaurants with loungers. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
The beach in Chaweng is one of the larger ones and along its whole length there are beach resorts, bars and restaurants. The beach is very touristy. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Chaweng Beach
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The beach in Chaweng is one of the larger ones and along its whole length there are beach resorts, bars and restaurants. The beach is very touristy. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
A less well-known beach in the north-west of the island. There are palm groves here and a tranquil atmosphere. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Laem Yai
A less well-known beach in the north-west of the island. There are palm groves here and a tranquil atmosphere. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Another less touristy beach in the south-west of the island, near the harbour of Lipa Noi. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
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Lipa Noi beach
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Another less touristy beach in the south-west of the island, near the harbour of Lipa Noi. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
The last beach on the north-eastern tip of the island. There is a serene atmosphere here and views of the island Koh Phangan. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
Samrong Bay Beach Villa
The last beach on the north-eastern tip of the island. There is a serene atmosphere here and views of the island Koh Phangan. Szabo, Pavel. Thailand: Koh Samui: The 44 most beautiful places on the island (Kindle Locations 77-79). Digitramp.cz. Kindle Edition.
(Currently probably closed due to Covid) A butterfly garden is always an interesting addition to a daytrip. You will find several types of butterfly here, which you can photograph or simply observe. There is an entry fee, which gives you a discount on food and drink in the restaurant. Opening hours are 8.30am-5.30pm.
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The Butterfly Hill @ Samui
ถนน ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี
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(Currently probably closed due to Covid) A butterfly garden is always an interesting addition to a daytrip. You will find several types of butterfly here, which you can photograph or simply observe. There is an entry fee, which gives you a discount on food and drink in the restaurant. Opening hours are 8.30am-5.30pm.
One for your bucket list! The views are spectacular and anyway, what’s nicer than spending the day at sea, enjoying the fresh air, soaking in all that sun, kayaking and seeing miracles that mother nature has made for us. The official web page can be found here: https://www.thainationalparks.com/mu-ko-ang-thong Don't miss the infamous Emerald Lake that inspired Alex Garland to write about it in his novel the Beach! There are various tour organisers offering these trips. Some use speedboats (faster but also noisier and less space) whereas others have proper sailing boats (slower more environmentally friendly and less noisy). Compare the prices and book a trip according to your needs.
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Ang Thong
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One for your bucket list! The views are spectacular and anyway, what’s nicer than spending the day at sea, enjoying the fresh air, soaking in all that sun, kayaking and seeing miracles that mother nature has made for us. The official web page can be found here: https://www.thainationalparks.com/mu-ko-ang-thong Don't miss the infamous Emerald Lake that inspired Alex Garland to write about it in his novel the Beach! There are various tour organisers offering these trips. Some use speedboats (faster but also noisier and less space) whereas others have proper sailing boats (slower more environmentally friendly and less noisy). Compare the prices and book a trip according to your needs.

Shopping

Central Festival is a large shopping centre in Chaweng with many shops selling clothes, electronics, SIM cards, souvenirs, and also pharmacies. In addition there are lots of restaurants and a cinema.
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Central Festival Samui
209/1-2 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล บ่อผุด
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Central Festival is a large shopping centre in Chaweng with many shops selling clothes, electronics, SIM cards, souvenirs, and also pharmacies. In addition there are lots of restaurants and a cinema.
You find here everything including spirits, beer and wine all day long. They also deliver for free to the villa. The number is in one of the folders in your room. Just give them a call or whats app.
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Bangrak Minimart Samui บางรักษ์มินิมาร์ทสมุย
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You find here everything including spirits, beer and wine all day long. They also deliver for free to the villa. The number is in one of the folders in your room. Just give them a call or whats app.
Big supermarket with large selection of local and imported goods. They have other services in the mall too, such as food court, mobile phone shops, banks, hairdresser, movies, bowling alley, cafes, restaurants and a huge hardware store called HomePro.
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Tesco Lotus Samui
1/7 หมู่ที่ 6 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี
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Big supermarket with large selection of local and imported goods. They have other services in the mall too, such as food court, mobile phone shops, banks, hairdresser, movies, bowling alley, cafes, restaurants and a huge hardware store called HomePro.
The other big shopping mall on the island
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Big C SUPER CENTER Samui
167/1 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี
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The other big shopping mall on the island
Tops focuses on imported delicacies. It's more expensive than Lotus or Big C, but offers many items not available elsewhere. It's located in a huge shopping mall called Central. Remember you can only buy alcohol in Thailand between 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-24:00 (except in Bangrak Minimart)
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Tops market CentralFestival Samui
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Tops focuses on imported delicacies. It's more expensive than Lotus or Big C, but offers many items not available elsewhere. It's located in a huge shopping mall called Central. Remember you can only buy alcohol in Thailand between 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-24:00 (except in Bangrak Minimart)
Open local market with fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish and meat. I always love going to the markets when I’m in a new country. You can see an amazing variety of different products that you didn’t even know existed! If you have a sensitive nose, though, the fish and meat section might be a bit too much for some. The health and safety regulations are quite different from what we are used to in the West but hey, that’s why we travel: to see and experience something different. One of the best things in Thailand is definitely the delicious and juicy fruits. I’ve never had pineapple and mangos so tasty as in here. Fruits are not just healthy, they are also inexpensive!
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Bangrak Market
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Open local market with fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish and meat. I always love going to the markets when I’m in a new country. You can see an amazing variety of different products that you didn’t even know existed! If you have a sensitive nose, though, the fish and meat section might be a bit too much for some. The health and safety regulations are quite different from what we are used to in the West but hey, that’s why we travel: to see and experience something different. One of the best things in Thailand is definitely the delicious and juicy fruits. I’ve never had pineapple and mangos so tasty as in here. Fruits are not just healthy, they are also inexpensive!

Drinks & Nightlife

Funny Drag-Queen show for the whole family
Cabaret Paris Follies
92 Chaweng Beach Road
Funny Drag-Queen show for the whole family
160 Baht per drink and the drinks are not watered down!
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Bar Cocktail King
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160 Baht per drink and the drinks are not watered down!
Bean bags directly on the beach, nightly fire shows, chilled out jazzy tunes. Enjoy sunset drinks or late night cocktails!
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COCO TAM'S
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Bean bags directly on the beach, nightly fire shows, chilled out jazzy tunes. Enjoy sunset drinks or late night cocktails!
Not many people know that Samui has its own distillery. They make an excellent rum from the local sugar cane.
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Magic Alambic Rum distillery
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Not many people know that Samui has its own distillery. They make an excellent rum from the local sugar cane.