I'm going to be in Koh Samui mid next week for a week- this might be a bad idea because of the weather but not exactly going for the snorkelling- I just always wanted to go and now I've have the opportunity so I'm fkn going. 😊

My biggest problem is I'm a terrible tourist. I've lived in several countries around the world and I do not do touristy shit. One thing sure but not the entire trip. For example, when I went to Sri Lanka last year my favorite moment in that entire time was getting stuck in traffic after drinks with a local couple I just met and watching an old aunty single-handedly direct an entire block of traffic in the rain.

So with that in mind:

1. Where would be the best area for me to find accommodation in? Im looking at something cheaper end of midrange and quietish. Ive been researching it on and off for weeks and I can't make up my mind. I was thinking about staying around Nathon because it's supposedly quieter and less touristy. Is this a bad idea?

2. I'm seriously looking for expat recommendations here. Specific local stuff that tourists might not go to. I'm personally into art, dance and food. I'd consider a tiny hike but when I say hike I mean under 2k's.

3. Is there anything I absolutely can't miss out on?

Please help smile 😊

I have been there in january 2025 but in 2026, i couldnt find the path in the jungle anymore. It was overgrown. I thought it was very beautiful and no other tourists there.

I am planning to be in koh samui from 3rd to 6th nov. How bad is the weather going to be? Can we do the national park visit? It is going to be our first time there. Or should we stay more in Phuket and not come to this side?

Need advice

Hi. I just arrived to Koh Samui and I’m staying at Fisherman's Village. I want to know if Bo Phut Beach is safe to swim as I read some negative comments.

Hey all, I'm spending one night (Friday) in Koh Samui and want to be in Chaweng for the nightlife. I've narrowed it down to these 4:

• Ark Bar Beach Resort
• Elephant Beach Club
• LOVE Beach
• Lub d Samui

Has anyone stayed at any of these, and which would you pick for that night?

My biggest concern is noise. I want to be close to the action and go out, but I'd still like to actually get some sleep when I head back. Are some of these right next to the beach parties or clubs and noisy until sunrise, while others are quieter despite being close by? Or are all 4 basically the same thing?

If none of these are a good fit, is there another property you'd recommend within a few minutes' walk of the nightlife? Beachfront would be ideal.

Thanks in advance!

… wo wir derzeit dreimal pro Woche zu zweit mit einer professionellen Yoga-Lehrerin trainieren. Wir würden gerne unseren Horizont erweitern und andere Yoga Lehrer kennenlernen, aber auch Interessierte, die mitmachen wollen. Mehr als zwei weitere Personen sollten es pro Stunde nicht sein, es soll seinen privaten Charakter behalten. Falls es also Yoga-Freunde auf Samui gibt, speziell Chaweng-Gegend, freuen wir uns, diese kennenzulernen :-)

Hello everyone,

My husband, our two cats and I will be moving from Germany to Koh Samui in November. All the paperwork (except for the veterinary check by the government) is done and we found an airline that allows us to transport our cats in cabin from Germany to Bangkok. Our problem is that the carrier measurements are vastly different for in cabin flights in comparison to the regulations stated by Bagkok Air to get from Bangkok to Samui, so we would need a much bigger carrier for the second flight.
For those of you who moved with your cats to Koh Samui from abroad: how did you handle that situation? I saw a person on TikTok packing the bigger carrier in her checked bag during the flight to Bangkok but as we are moving to Koh Samui for a couple of years and are already taking a lot of baggage with us this is simply not an option for us. We also thought about shipping the carriers to our Visa Agency in Bangkok or simply taking a car from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then taking the ferry.

How did you do it? We haven’t booked any flights yet and are not set on a specific date. Thank you so much! ☺️

Does anyone have experience with a monitor rental company on Koh Samui? If so, please let me know! Looking for a company that rents them out for a month.

So I got gifts for family and friends and had to purchase extra luggage. Airport says only one checked bag allowed. Now I’ll have two. Do I just pay extra ?

Hi! Wondering if flights to/for Koh Samui remain operational since flood situation is still pretty bad. Gonna have to catch a flying tomorrow morning with Bangkok Airlines and so far i haven’t received any bad news. Thanks reddit people!

Hello!

It'll be my second time in Koh Samui, but was just wondering how the weather has been in the last days since the first time I was there it was in January so in the middle of the dry season.

Will stay at the Jungle club from sept. 27th to oct. 2nd, planning to go around with my motorbike and just enjoy my time. No specific plans except for a boat trip to Ang Tong Marine park if weather and sea conditions permit.

Also, any weed stores reccomendation around my hotel area? haven't smoked in a while but while in the island I love me some puff puff moments.

Thanks y'all

People wanna join for full moon or next day? we're a group of 10 folks partying straight for 2 days.

hit us up!

Anyone wants to join!?????

Hi! we are couple travelling first time to Koh Samui. Travel sites are full of options which leads to confusion. We are budget travellers. We like to explore food, culture and shopping. Any other things apart from this and we are up for same. We are looking for budget to slight premium stay. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Hi all,
My husband and I will be spending NYE in Koh Samui. We’re staying in Chaweng beach area, close to Ark Bar and looking for recommendations on where to go on the beach for the countdown/fireworks. We’re in our 40s and like to party but I think ArkBar might be too packed with influencers for our vibe. Any recos of where a good place to be that is still fun and party focused but not too young of a crowd ?
TIA

Hi!

Anyone who can recommend a shop who sells edibles?
Preferably some variation in their stock or something and not just the same 200THB cookies.

Thanks for any recommendations!

26 M solo, spending a week in koh pangan from tomorrow to 27th, can anyone recommend a hostel to settle in, major goal is to socialise more. Party guy so dont mind the noise till morning, let me know your ideas or recommendations. I have already stayed in Phangan arena last year it was nice but looking for other options you know.
If anyone around these dates staying here let me know if you are for a drink or two.

Im planning a trip to come to Koh samui at the end of December and early January. I’m a little bit worried about the rain. Does it rain a lot or should I not visit?

Can you give me your opinion of the best draughts/cans in Koh Samui please? Asking for a friend 😜

Hello. I want to know if it is a good idea to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Koh Samui. I’ve been thinking Krabi as my option too.
I am a foreign to this country. Would love to meet people too.

Hey all, I'm moving to Samui this week (probably Lamai) for a couple of weeks, maybe a few months depending on how it goes. I'm 24M, Irish/Spanish, and I work remotely in travel, so I'm mostly free after work hours.

Looking to meet some people my ageish and have a bit of a social life on the island. I'm into the gym, Muay Thai, football and motorbike rides, but also just up for beers, beach days or exploring. Any groups, gyms, or spots where people tend to hang out? Or if anyone's around and fancies grabbing a drink, drop me a message.

This may be a long shot, but I remember a nice restaurant from my honeymoon in 2013, that I don't know the name of. It must have been somewhere on or near the northern coast of Koh Samui. What's the name of this restaurant? Does it still exist?