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How to spend an unforgettable week in Koh Samui

Are you visiting Koh Samui anytime soon? Here are some trip ideas to experience an unforgettable week on Thailand’s second-largest island.

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Free natural medicine! The former pharmacist who donates herbal meds to needy travelers

P’Kaew left Surat Thani to spend his senior years alone in Khao Sok. He’s a retired Thai pharmacist who provides herbal meds to anyone who asks – for free.

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The best things to do in Koh Samui

Going to Thailand? You need to know the best things to do in Koh Samui. Check out these trip ideas to have a blast on your vacation.

Stations in Koh Samui

H355+M2 Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

HXMM+M9 Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thái Lan

64/1 Moo 3 Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

Nathon Beach, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

HXMM+M9 Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thái Lan

H354+FP Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

H355+H35 Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Maenam Pier, Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

Lipa Noi Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

Koh Samui Bus Terminal, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

"Bangrak Tourism Port”, Moo 4, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320 Thailand

Koh Samui, Thailand

Nathon Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Thailand

Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Lamai Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand

Bophut Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Choeng Mon Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Maenam Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Lipa Noi Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140,Thailand

Samui Airport / Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Nathon Pier 3 (Seatran Ferry Pier), GWQJ+6G Ko Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Phantip Company Office, Tambon Ang Thong, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Samui Network Holiday, G2CX+G6 Ko Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Ko Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, 219 Moo 5 Angthong, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Silavadee Resort, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, 208/1 Moo 4, T. Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

X2 Koh Samui Resort - All Spa Inclusive ครอสทูเกาะสมุยรีสอร์ต ออลสปาอินคลูซีฟ 442 Moo 1, Baan Hua Thanon, Maret, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Ban Tai Beach, Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

Taling Ngam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand.

Nathon Town, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Chaweng Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand

Lipa Noi Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

Na Mueang Waterfalls, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand.

Seatran Ferry, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Big Buddha Pier, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand.

Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa, 295 Moo 3 Samui, Thailand

Sunset Coast Samui Resort & Villas, managed by AVANI Hotels & Resorts, 53/5 Moo 4, Phang Ka, Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Conrad Koh Samui, 49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road, Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Samui Orchid (The Ocean ) Resort สมุย ออคิด รีสอร์ท ( ดิ โอเชี่ยน รีสอร์ท ) 33/2 หมู่ 2 บ้านหาญ มะเร็ต Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Samui Beach Village 10 Co Ltd, Baan Chabaa 443/20 Moo 1, Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

ShaSa Resort & Residences, Koh Samui, 116/1 Moo 2, Tambon Mared,, Laem Set, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Kamalaya Koh Samui, 102/9 หมู่ 3 ถนน แหลมเส็ด ตำบล เกาะสมุย Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Laem Set, Koh Samui, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

The Passage Samui Villas & Resort, Thailand, 57/6-7, ถนนอ่างทอง, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa, Tambon Ang Thong, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, 208/1 Moo 4, T. Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, 84310, Thailand

Banyan Tree Samui, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Maenam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Choeng Mon Beach, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

Bigbuddha Pier Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Seatran Discovery, Bangrak Pier, Surat Thani, Thailand

Considered Thailand’s largest Island, with Phuket coming in second, for some Koh Samui is the ultimate island out of all. You’ll find different types of travelers on this island, from the typical backpacker to a Hollywood celebrity. Typically known for its beaches, views and fancy hotels, you'll find many different things to do for all types of people. One of the famous places to visit is the “Big Buddha”, which is really what it sounds like, a 12 meter statue of the divinity. You can also have some fun with extreme sports like flyboarding, scuba diving or Muay Thai boxing. If you're looking to travel to your next island, you can easily find comfortable air conditioned VIP buses and ferries from Bangkok, Koh Chang and much more.

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Wi-fi is almost standard in hotels, guesthouses and cafes. Signal strength deteriorates in the upper floors of a multistorey building; request a room near a router if wi-fi is essential. Cellular data networks continue to expand and increase in capability.

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Voltage: 220V, Socket type: A, B, C, F and O.

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