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Q: When is the rainy season?
A: Samui normally experiences increased rainfall between October and December.
Q: How do I know the correct taxi fare, and what should I do if I think I'm being over-charged?
A: Most taxis now have a printed list of fares for different parts of the island which you can look at before agreeing the journey.
Q: Is the drinking water safe? What about the ice?
A: All restaurants, even little roadside ones serve bottled water and clean factory-made-ice cubes.
Q: How much should we tip restaurant service staff?
A: A service charge is included in many hotels and larger restaurants. However most people, when eating out, leave a small additional amount if the service was good.
Q: I have a severe case of diarrhoea. What should I do?
A: A visit to a doctor or a clinic is a good idea to prevent dehydration. They can prescribe effective medication that will ease your discomfort within hours. There are a number of good quality hospitals, clinics and pharmacies to choose from.
Q: How do I avoid overpaying when souvenir shopping?
A: Competition amongst merchants is high. Shop around and compare prices. Try to negotiate a discount (maybe 20-30%) but always bargain with a smile.
Q: I see storm drains in the streets, so why does it sometimes flood?
A: Samui’s drainage systems are currently undergoing major improvements; however Samui can experience a large amount of rainfall in a very short timeframe. This obviously results in flooding. The improvements now ensure that any flooding is short lived whereas in the past the water used to linger around for days and even weeks.
Q: What should I do if I have a serious problem?
A: Contact the Tourist Police. Their number is 421- 281.
Q: The rental company say my jeep is insured. How do I know?
A: Ask for specific information. If you are sceptical, you may want to rent from one of the international agencies. You will pay a little more, but receive the most complete coverage available. |
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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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amster88
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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