The pearl of the Gulf of Thailand, coconut palms and dream beaches
Koh Samui is Thailand's third-largest island, tucked into the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Surat Thani Province. Famous for its coconut-palm-fringed beaches — Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam — the island has managed to preserve authentic areas despite well-developed tourism. The 12-metre Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai) is the island's emblem. A few kilometres offshore, the Ang Thong archipelago (42 pristine islands protected as a national marine park) offers breathtaking scenery. Koh Tao (Turtle Island) and Koh Phangan (famed for the Full Moon Party) complete this trio of must-see islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
Hotels in Koh Samui
Thai food, seafood
Ang Thong, Big Buddha, Koh Tao
The pearl of the Gulf of Thailand, coconut palms and dream beaches
| Capital | Na Thon (chef-lieu) |
|---|---|
| Area | 228 km² |
| Language | Thai |
| Currency | Thai baht (THB) |
| Visa | Exemption 30 days for French passport |
| Best time to visit | December – April |
The best time to visit is December – April. The weather is ideal for outdoor activities.
Exemption 30 jours pour passeport français. Always check current entry requirements before travelling.
Flights serve Koh Samui. Check available transport options from your departure point.
The pearl of the Gulf of Thailand, coconut palms and dream beaches. Koh Samui is Thailand's third-largest island, tucked into the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Surat Thani Province.