To do on Samui
Thai Boxing Stadiums
The Lamai Stadium is located in South Lamai, between Ring Road and Lamai Beach Road. Another ring is found in a bar area in the middle of the Beach Road. (so called lady boxing and free to watch) The Chaweng Stadium is the main arena on the island and located rather close to Reggae Pub. Action several times a week. Sometimes you can see "farangs" (westerners) vs Thai guys in the ring. We also recommend Ratchadamnoern and Lumpini stadiums in Bangkok if you want to see "the real thing" even if there might be good fights on Koh Samui too.
Samui Shooting Range
Pistols and machine guns! Location: Main Road. Close to Chaweng.
Go Kart
Three types of go karts to choose from. Found at Bo Phut Main Road. Lots of fun!
Bungy Jump
This adrenaline pumping activity is found at Chaweng, rather close to Reggae Pub and the Chaweng Lake.
Buffalo Fighting
A couple of arenas is located around the island. This is a Thai and local tradition with a long history.
Butterfly Garden
Here you will see amazing butterflies and other tropical insects. It is located in the South-East at Leam Set.
Magic Garden
It is located in the center of Samui. Many interesting sculptures made of cement, by the hands of a fruit farmer.
Further activities and sports are found hereNathon
The harbor town on Samui is named Nathon. You will find banks, post offices, restaurants, stores and shops here, but it's is not a place where so many people choose to stay at. Nathon also has a rather long pier where boats arrives from mainland.
THAI SPIRIT HOUSES - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Things Change
Some tourists started to come here in early 70s, when the only business here were coconuts and fishing. I went to Samui first time in 1989-90. Electrical power cuts were then so common, you didn't even notice them. Of course prices were lower (Khao phed gai; fried rice with chicken was 10 bath) But as Samui has become a very popular tourist destination, prices is of course higher today, even if they still can be considered as very reasonable. Many hope that Samui stay at least a little more relaxed then Phuket and Pattaya but time will show.
FLOWERS AFTER RAIN - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Samui Attractions
Koh Samui is not a place where you will find the "most famous" Buddhist wats (temples) or statues etc. I would suggest cities such as Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Chaing Mai, Sukhothai or Ayutthaya. And if you are looking for really big hotels and a busy nightlife, I would recommenced Patong beach in Phuket or maybe Pattaya. But Koh Samui is perfect if you want a place without really big hotels, resorts and discotheques or clubs, but where you still can find great beaches, places to eat, bars and even a couple of nightclubs. Most people who has visit Koh Samui chooses to go back and some returns again and again... You can easily book your Koh Samui tours and activities online here.
THAI TRADITIONAL ROOF DETAIL - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Waterfalls
To be honest, you will not find a "Niagara looking" waterfall on Samui, but it can be a nice experience anyway.Na Muang Waterfall
Located about 10 km south of Nathon. It is about 80 meters high. You have to walk for a while to get here.
Hin Lad Waterfall
Located 2 km south of Nathon Town. Take a walk in the forest and enjoy a soft drink or why not a refreshing Thai beer such as Singha, Beer Chang or Leo afterwards.
Where to stay?
There are many hundreds of different accommodations alternatives available on the Samui island. Hotels, resorts, apartments and villas. Prices starts from a few hundred baht and up. Koh Samui today, has many resorts with international high class standards. Many of those "boutique resorts" has facilities as restaurants, spas, fitness rooms, jacuzzis and pools. You will find a lot of accommodation options with a wide price range from our Samui hotel reservation.
PART OF A THAI VISA - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Extending your Visa
To extend a visa on Koh Samui, just go to the Koh Samui Immigration Office. It is located 2 km South of Nathon town on Thaweeratphakdee Road. If you need to go for a visa run, there are buses, minibuses to Malaysia and Myanmar (Burma) via Ranong. Nowadays there are also flights to Malaysia. Berjaya Air flies to Kuala Lumpur and Fire Fly flies to Penang. You can easily book tickets from the travel agencies on the island. Hotels on Koh SamuiPlease keep Koh Samui clean and save some water if you can. Thank you!
BUDDHA IN WAT KHAO HUA JUK - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Big Buddha
Wat Phra Yai is a more than 12 meter tall Buddha statue, first built in 1972. It is located on a small island but today connected with main land with a bridge. Please show respect and wear proper clothes and shoes while visiting. This is not just a tourist attraction, but also an important Buddhist symbol for the local Thai people here. In 2005 and 2006, Big Buddha has been extended with a Dharma wheel and a traditional Suphannahong boat.Hin Ta Hin Yai
The grandfather and grandmother rocks located on south Lamai beach.
FOOD VENDOR - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
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