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Koh Samui sunset in January with fishing boat on the water

What is Koh Samui like in January?

Weather January sits firmly in dry season, and it shows. Rainfall drops off through the month, any showers early on tend to ease further as January progresses, and by the...

What is Koh Samui like in January?

Weather January sits firmly in dry season, and it shows. Rainfall drops off through the month, any showers early on tend to ease further as January progresses, and by the...

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 right at the tail end of this,...

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 right at the tail end of this,...

Choeng Mon Beach view from Carnival Beach Club

Which low-key beach clubs in Koh Samui are best...

Choeng Mon and Bang Po are both quieter alternatives to the big-name beach clubs on Chaweng and Lamai, and each of the three venues here suits a different stage of...

Which low-key beach clubs in Koh Samui are best...

Choeng Mon and Bang Po are both quieter alternatives to the big-name beach clubs on Chaweng and Lamai, and each of the three venues here suits a different stage of...

Samui water park colourful waterslide

Is Samui Water Park worth it for families?

Entry is 1,250 THB for adults and 100 THB for children under 90cm. The park has a splash park area, a wave pool, small slides for toddlers, a medium tier,...

Is Samui Water Park worth it for families?

Entry is 1,250 THB for adults and 100 THB for children under 90cm. The park has a splash park area, a wave pool, small slides for toddlers, a medium tier,...

Sunset at choeng mon beach in Koh Samui with families on the beach

Which beach in Koh Samui is best for families?

Koh Samui has beaches for every mood and every type of family. The north coast is the right base for most families, calm water, good facilities, and short distances between...

Which beach in Koh Samui is best for families?

Koh Samui has beaches for every mood and every type of family. The north coast is the right base for most families, calm water, good facilities, and short distances between...

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....