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Inside Background
Architecture 
When it comes to Ko Samui's architecture, there is one word you will get to...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Culture 
Ko Samui has a distinct culture that is the product of it earliest settlers...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Safety is a major issue when traveling to Thailand. Many people are aware of...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
History 
Ko Samui is believed to have been inhabited 1,500 years ago by fisherman...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Ko Samui can be difficult to navigate therefore, guidebooks and maps are...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Laws and cultural expectations are quite different in Thailand therefore, it is...
Last edited: 27 March 2010
Weather & When to Go 
Ko Samui has two seasons, sunny and rainy. The best time to visit the island is...
Last edited: 23 September 2011
Currency Options on Samui 
One of the most common questions asked on the Koh Samui and Thailand forums, is...
Last edited: 19 July 2010
Introduction 
Once upon a time Koh Samui was a back packers haven. However this beatuful...
Last edited: 25 August 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are very few options to get to / from the island, well 2 to be exact. You...
Last edited: 16 August 2011
Getting Around 
Getting around the island of Ko Samui at its edges only takes around an hour...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Public Transportation 
There are basically 2 main options for Public Transport around Koh Samui either...
Last edited: 05 May 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis in Samui are very cheap by European standards though quite expensive in...
Last edited: 04 October 2011
Staying Alive - Motorcycles 
If you, like thousands of other tourists visiting Koh Samui, hire a motor...
Last edited: 27 March 2010
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
 FUN DAY TRIP EXPLORER IN SAMUI -WATERSPORT From 10 am to 4 pm ( Windsurf...
Last edited: 27 March 2011
Events & Festivals 
Expats Party on Koh Samui - every first Friday of the month! Samui Expats Club...
Last edited: 17 April 2012
Family Travel 
Although Ko Samui is traditionally known as a backpacker's destination, the...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Nightlife 
 A little off the beaten track but certainly worth a visit is Bar Ice Samui...
Last edited: 21 December 2011
Shopping 
Shopping in Thailand does allow for VAT/duty refunds. The following airports...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Ko Samui is a diver's haven. The warm, tropical waters and beautiful coral...
Last edited: 18 August 2011
Ang Thong Park will not closed 2011 
Unlike previous years the Thai authorities have decided to keep the Ang Thong...
Last edited: 05 November 2011
Ark Bar 
Ark Bar is at a hotel right in the center of Chewang beach. It hosts a beach...
Last edited: 13 March 2012
Custom made tailored clothes 
One can get good bargains when shopping for tailor made custom  clothes on...
Last edited: 29 April 2012
DO NOT HIRE JET SKI'S 
Do not hire Jet Ski's on Chaweng Beach - especially from PANMAS JET...
Last edited: 10 March 2010
Easy Divers 
Ko Samui -wide diving centers.
Last edited: 14 October 2010
Freshwater fishing 
TopCats Fishing Resort is the best fishing resort in Thailand ,their are over...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Golfing at Santiburi Buri Samui 
Santiburi Samui Country Club is a highlands golf courses that incorporates its...
Last edited: 13 April 2008
Great, cheap massage Chaweng Samui 
This is a great massage place, Clean and very cheap, and the ladies masseurs...
Last edited: 21 February 2010
Koh Samui Day Tour 
There are a number of Samui day tours to choose from, and a plethora of travel...
Last edited: 06 July 2009
Samui Evasion snorkeling 
This company treats customers badly and are pure racists
Last edited: 29 April 2012
Samui Shells Museum 
  samui shells museum      the  owner  is  62 years old man from spain  living...
Last edited: 06 November 2011
Spa & Massage 
                 ... Dead Sea Mineral Mud facial at Magnolia Spa One thing that...
Last edited: 22 October 2010
Weather & Diving Conditions 
The most popular question Koh Samui dive instructors get asked is: "When are...
Last edited: 19 January 2010
Where To Stay on Koh Samui 
Bophut Beach is one of the island’s more recently developed villages and as...
Last edited: 07 February 2010
Blue Stars Kayaking 
Koh Samui's leading and most experienced kayaking operator. Explore caves and...
Last edited: 05 October 2008
Chaweng Beach 
Chaweng Beach is a beautiful place to stay and the perfect place to party...
Last edited: 15 April 2010
Paradise Park Farm 
Unspoiled ‘nook’ high up on Samui’s Pom mountain  A park with parrots, goats...
Last edited: 04 January 2010
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo 
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is worth a short visit to see the various...
Last edited: 11 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating on Koh Samui is not going to break the bank! and their is ample choice...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
Cheap Dining 
What follows is a brief description of some of the cheap dining options that I...
Last edited: 07 February 2010
French beach restaurant Sofy's 
French restaurant along the Beach of Maenam, North of Koh Samui island...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Rice 
Rice is both an exciting and laid-back restaurant – all in one. Oh, and the...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
The 3 Monkeys 
 The Three Monkeys Pub & Restaurant is a genuine pub restaurant, combining...
Last edited: 04 November 2008
The Orchid Restaurant 
On the Chaweng beach road there are many restaurants serving International...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Exchanging cash in Thailand is Easy and Safe Background:  The official currency...
Last edited: 29 May 2012
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Thailand now fly into the new Bangkok airport, named Suvarnabhumi...
Last edited: 28 April 2012
Emergencies 
Bangkok EMERGENCY CALLS Tourist Police - 1155, 022815051 Mobile Police - 191...
Last edited: 07 January 2010
Important Phrases 
The difficulty in trying to learn some Thai from the written English (often...
Last edited: 22 April 2012
Telephones 
Update  27. Dec 2011 - upon arrival at the Phuket airport you will often find...
Last edited: 27 December 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
  Tipping: Basics: There is no mandatory tipping policy in Thailand. However...
Last edited: 10 February 2012
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: 28 October 2010
Bangkok Taxis - Tuk Tuks - Mototaxi 
Taxi Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a cheap or not so cheap experience. It can...
Last edited: 18 December 2011
Be aware - Thai budget hotels 
In response to some hotel reviews here on Trip Advisor about Thai locations...
Last edited: 10 February 2011
Do's and Don'ts 
What do local Thais see when they see you, a foreign tourist? -  Knowing this...
Last edited: 02 May 2011
FAQ Fast Pass at Suvarnabhumi Airport 
  This information was compiled from information provided by Airports of...
Last edited: 20 March 2012
Finding a Tour Guide 
This list of tour guides has been drawn from the GENUINE recommendations of...
Last edited: 08 May 2012
From Bangkok Airport to Hotel 
AIRPORT RAIL LINK The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL or ARL for short...
Last edited: 02 March 2012
General Advice on Personal Safety 
Overall, Thailand is a safe nation in which to travel.  Physical attacks and...
Last edited: 19 March 2010
Halal Food Options 
Thailand is popular with visitors from nearby Muslim countries such as...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Reclaiming VAT 
These are the basic rules and procedures: * How do you claim a VAT refund and...
Last edited: 12 March 2012
Shopping in Bangkok 
You have heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want to...
Last edited: 23 September 2011
Vacation Rentals - Private Villas 
A private villa offers you, your family and friends a true Thailand experience...
Last edited: 26 May 2012
Vans at Victory Monument 
VICTORY MONUMENT is the geographic center of Bangkok and arguably its most...
Last edited: 08 April 2012
Visa Information 
  Visa Information for Visitors to Thailand Remember that the rules can change...
Last edited: 17 April 2012
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