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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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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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Aug
03
เทศบาลเมืองเกาะสมุย ขอเชิญร่วมงานมหกรรมอาหารและของดีเมืองสมุย ครั้งที่ 7 ประจำปี 2552 นายรามเนตร ใจกว้าง นายกเทศมนตรีเมืองเกาะสมุย กล่าวว่าเทศบาลเมืองเกาะสมุยร่วมกับหน่วยงานต่าง ๆ จัดงาน ” มหกรรมอาหารและของดีเมืองเกาะสมุย ครั้งที่ 7 ” ประจำปี 2552 ขึ้นในระหว่างวันที่ 19 - 23 สิงหาคม 2552 ณ บริเวณท่าเทียบเรือหน้าทอน โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์ในการกระตุ้นและเชิญชวนให้ผู้ประกอบการจำหน่ายอาหารเกิด การพัฒนาคุณภาพอาหารให้ได้มาตรฐานการสุขาภิบาล ตามโครงการ ” อาหารสะอาด รสชาติอร่อย ”
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Jul
20
![Channel [V]](http://www.samuinavigator.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/7202009114432amibis.jpeg "Channel [V]")
Nikki Beach Koh Samui, the hot new destination for the renowned luxury lifestyle brand,
was recently the venue for the Ibis hotel ambassador search “Ibis Idol Contest 2009.”A joint project of Ibis Hotels in Thailand and Channel [V] Thailand,
The highlight activity is a special Nikki Beach signature Bacardi Mojito making competition by 12 Ibis Idol finalists.
The winner for the best Mojito received a Nikki VIP Gold Card.
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Jul
08
Nikki Beach Koh Samui continues to surprise and excite its local and international clientele with star-studded entertainment to match its legendary dining and beachside facilities, and on Saturday 18 July 2009, legend meets legend when the hugely popular Hed Kandi will present a special one-night performance at the Nikki Beach Koh Samui venue.
Hed Kandi’s first performance on the exotic tropical island will happen at the sexiest place on earth – Nikki Beach. The party will include a deliciously stylish selection of soulful, moon drenched house music presented by Hed Kandi’s famed DJ Dean Rigg with high-energy percussionist ‘Deano On Percussion’ Dean Oram adding his highly sought after talents to heighten the momentum. All this, plus beautiful beach babe performers and exotic poolside entertainment are set to make this a sell-out Nikki Beach Koh Samui event.
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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. 
