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Samui is an island located about 80 kilometers from Suratthani, the nearest mainland city. You can fly here with Bangkok Airways directly from Bangkok. They also have direct flights from Phuket, Krabi and Singapore.
Those on a budget can take the trains from any of the above cities for as little as a tenth of the cost of flying here. Many people book sleeping berths in the overnight trains from Bangkok. You will disembark at Suratthani station very early in the morning, from where you are taken by bus to the ferry for the 1 to 2 hour crossing to Samui from the mainland.
Buses are the least expensive option for those on a tight budget. They also travel to Suratthani from all major cities in the region.
If you have a car or motorcycle that you wish to bring to Samui, you can drive to the Donsak Ferry Terminal in Suratthani and put your vehicle on board. |
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Getting to Koh Samui
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Direct flights are available linking Samui Airport to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and U Tapao (Pattaya) in Thailand as well as international flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Airlines operating from Samui Airport are Bangkok Airways, Thai International, Firefly and Berjaya. |
For further information please call:
Office 0 7724 5601-8 |
By bus |
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Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Surat Thani several times per day. The trip usually takes about 11 hours. From Surat Thani you can catch a further bus which will take you to the ferry port at Donsak where you can catch the ferry to Samui. |
For further information please call:
0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 (air-con), 0 2434 5557 - 8 (non-air-con). |
By car |
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From Bangkok, take Highway 4 (Buddha Monthon Road) through Phetchaburi and Chumphon Provinces and then drive on to Highways 41 and 401 to Surat Thani Province. From Surat Thani, you head to the ferry port at Donsak Pier from where you and your car can make the short crossing (1 ½ hours) to Samui. |
By rail |
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Several trains leave Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station for Surat Thani each day. The trip takes about 12 hours and combination tickets are available for train / bus / ferry trips all the way to Samui. |
For further information please call:
Hualamphong Railway Station, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020. |
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From Surat Thani to Koh Samui
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An express ferry boat is operated by Songserm Travel and it departs from Tha Thong Pier in Surat Thani at 8.00 a.m. and arrives at Nathon Pier on Samui at 10.30 a.m. every day. For the return trip, the boat leaves Nathon Pier at 2.00 p.m. and reaches Tha Thong at 4.30 p.m
The Seatran Express also operates three times a day between Ban Don and Koh Samui. Departure times are 7.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. The trip takes two hours
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Ferry Boats of Seatran |
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The Seatran Ferry, which can accommodate 60 cars and 400 passengers, operates several trips per day between Donsak (Surat Thani) and Koh Samui, from 5.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The trip takes about 1 ½ hours. |
Night ferry |
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A slow night ferry leaves Ban Don Pier nightly at 11 p.m. and reaches Nathon Pier on Samui around 5 a.m. (6 hours). For the return trip, the boat leaves Nathon Pier at 9.00 p.m. and arrives at Ban Don Pier at 4.00 a.m. (7 hours). |
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Getting around Koh Samui
Samui is an amazing island to explore and discover. For a relatively small island there’s a wealth of diversity in terms of landscapes, vistas, flora and fauna, and wildlife. Not to mention the many other attractions which you may want to visit. There are several forms of transport available.
Songthaews are converted red pick-up trucks which operate as the local bus service. They travel all around the island and are particularly visible in and around the bigger resort areas.
These provide a reliable cheap and practical way to get around
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Taxis are readily available in most areas. There are some taxi drivers who will use the meter and others that won’t, if in doubt you should negotiate the fare before agreeing to the journey.
Prices can vary depending on distance and on the time of day or night
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By a rented Jeep |
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Rented cars, Jeeps and pick-ups are available from many agencies and some recognised international companies. Being in control of your own transport can really open the island up for you and give you the freedom to go where you want when you want and spend as much time as like there.
Always make sure you are insured and be careful when navigating the roads. Despite what you may witness wearing seatbelts is the law and the use of mobile phones whilst driving and drink driving are illegal |
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Cheaper and more flexible transport can be provided by hiring a motorbike. It is not recommended for those with no motorbike experience as the road surfaces can be littered with potholes or sand and some of the driving can be erratic. |
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Getting to nearby Islands from Samui
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Jul
19
Thailand’s newest lifestyle resort, akyra Chura Samui, has introduced the exclusive Loving Life Five-Night Experience to celebrate its grand opening on the idyllic island of Koh Samui – offering guests the chance to enjoy fun-filled days and nights in paradise.
Between now and September 30 2011, for just THB28,500 (USD919), guests receive five nights in one of the resort’s beautifully appointed 70sqm one-bedroom suites that comes complete with king-size bed, spacious separate living and dining areas, oversized circular tub and rain shower.
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Mar
03
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Koh Samui Municipality are staging the Samui International Body Painting Competition, March 26-27, 2011, on Koh Samui, Surat Thani province.
Koh Samui, Thailand’s paradise island resort, aims to compete as a venue for top international body painting competitions, such as the International Body Painting Festival in Germany, World Body Painting Festival in Austria and the Canadian Body Painting Festival.
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Nov
15
Set on the North Shore of Thailand’s Famed Samui Island, W Retreat Koh Samui Brings a New Dimension of Modern Design and Contemporary Lifestyle to Thailand
KOH SAMUI – W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, today opens the doors of W Retreat Koh Samui, the first W in Southeast Asia. An all-villa beachfront resort uniquely located at the peak of the north shore of Thailand’s famed Samui Island, W Koh Samui brings an alluring new dimension to Thailand through its location, forward-looking design, and vibrant contemporary lifestyle. The opening of W Koh Samui is also an important milestone as W Hotels continues to grow internationally, on track to more than double its global portfolio by 2012, reaching more than 50 hotels worldwide.
“W Retreat Koh Samui redefines the way we live and play. The day is dedicated to individual moments of relaxation and detox that will inspire you for a night of energy and celebration,” said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. “We are delighted to have brought the W brand to Koh Samui, one of the coolest islands in Southeast Asia. W Koh Samui marks an important move in the global expansion of the W brand, and after W Maldives and W Vieques, it is our third Retreat
worldwide.”
“W Retreat Koh Samui is another great example of our ideology in investing in a destination with a great site, product and the ideal brand to compliment it – certainly a perfect blend of lifestyle, entertainment, hospitality and commerce,” said Sunny Bajaj, Managing Director of Amburaya Hotels & Resorts. “We are confident that W Retreat Koh Samui will be a scintillating playground for the discerning leisure traveler and a fresh destination on the global stage of entertainment, music, fashion and culture for years to come.”
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Nov
24
Enjoy the ultimate fine dining & healthy eating experience in our 60-seat exquisite gourmet restaurant, “Fai”. European and Thai executive chefs are able to create east-west fusion morsels of delight; whether your tastes favour the huge array of fresh local seafood, the world-famous smelting pot of flavours that comes with Thai cuisine or whether you’d just prefer a nice juicy Australian steak, we hand-pick our ingredients and our dishes so that no-one leaves hungry. A full vegetarian menu is also available.
The waters around Koh Samui – and Phang Ka in particular – are plush with sea bass, red & white snapper and a host of seafood including tiger prawns, crab and lobster. At Fai, we have the distinct advantage that we have local fishermen bringing their daily catches directly to our restaurant.
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Aug
07
Mother’s Day
On the Mother’s Day, children show respect to mothers and grandmothers by giving them a jasmine garland and doing a krab to their feet. Every child and adult in Thailand will do like this to their mother or other women they respect.
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Koh Samui Hotel Reservation
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Koh Pha-ngan: A variety of ferries and boat services operate between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan from Nathon Pier, Maenam Pier and the piers in Bang Rak and Bophut. 
