Planning Notes

Practical planning for Koh Samui: when to go, how to get here and around, health and safety, and what to sort before you travel.

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Koh Samui beach in December

What is Koh Samui like in December?

Weather Rainy season on Koh Samui runs from October to mid-December, and November is usually the wettest month of the year. December sits at the tail end of it, so...

What is Koh Samui like in December?

Weather Rainy season on Koh Samui runs from October to mid-December, and November is usually the wettest month of the year. December sits at the tail end of it, so...

Koh Samui sea view with boats

Which area of Koh Samui is best for families?

The single most important thing to know before choosing where to stay on Koh Samui: the island is bigger than it looks on a map. Getting between areas takes time....

Which area of Koh Samui is best for families?

The single most important thing to know before choosing where to stay on Koh Samui: the island is bigger than it looks on a map. Getting between areas takes time....

beach sun beds on beach in Koh Samui with red parasols and palm tree

Is Koh Samui safe for families?

Koh Samui is one of the most visited family destinations in Southeast Asia. Families do this trip every day and love it. The island is set up for visitors, Thai...

Is Koh Samui safe for families?

Koh Samui is one of the most visited family destinations in Southeast Asia. Families do this trip every day and love it. The island is set up for visitors, Thai...

Which hospital should I use in Koh Samui?

Which hospital should I use in Koh Samui?

This is the question most families think about before they travel and hope they never need to use. The reassuring answer is that healthcare on Koh Samui is good, significantly...

Which hospital should I use in Koh Samui?

This is the question most families think about before they travel and hope they never need to use. The reassuring answer is that healthcare on Koh Samui is good, significantly...

Plane arriving into Koh Samui at sunset

What do I need to know before travelling to Koh...

Visa UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Thailand for stays of up to 30 days. This was reduced from 60 days on 15 September 2026. A...

What do I need to know before travelling to Koh...

Visa UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Thailand for stays of up to 30 days. This was reduced from 60 days on 15 September 2026. A...

Driving on a Koh Samui road

How do you get around Koh Samui with young chil...

Getting around Koh Samui is straightforward once you know how it works. The island has no public transport in the conventional sense, distances are longer than they look on a...

How do you get around Koh Samui with young chil...

Getting around Koh Samui is straightforward once you know how it works. The island has no public transport in the conventional sense, distances are longer than they look on a...