Which side of Koh Samui is best?

Sommario:

1. Which side of Koh Samui is best?
2. Where is Koh Samui Thailand?
3. Is Koh Samui a city?
4. Is Koh Samui expensive to live?
5. Are taxis expensive in Koh Samui?
6. Are there poisonous snakes in Koh Samui?
7. Is it safe to swim in Thailand?
8. How much is a beer in Koh Samui?
9. Is Koh Samui a good place to retire?

Which side of Koh Samui is best?

Our Koh Samui travel guide wouldn't be complete without mentioning the stunning sunsets. The West side of the island is the best place to watch the sunset in Koh Samui, opposite to Chaweng Beach. Anywhere around Lipa Noi Beach, Nathon Town or Taling Ngam Beach will offer stunning views.

Where is Koh Samui Thailand?

Gulf of Thailand Ko Samui (เกาะสมุย), (pronounced gaw (rhyming with raw) sà mui) is an island located in the Chumphon Archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700 km south of Bangkok and about 80 km from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand.

Is Koh Samui a city?

Ko Samui is an amphoe (district) of Surat Thani Province, divided into seven sub-districts (tambons) and 39 administrative villages (mubans). The entire island is one city municipality (thesaban nakhon). The district covers the island, as well as the Ang Thong archipelago and some other small islands nearby.

Is Koh Samui expensive to live?

As you would probably expect Samui is a little more expensive than the mainland, but not that much. Depending on your lifestyle and rental requirements, expats report living here for as little as $1,500 a month. Spend in the range of $1,950 to $2,400 and you will live very well.

Are taxis expensive in Koh Samui?

Taxi. Taking a taxi on Koh Samui is by far the most expensive way of getting around the island. ... Otherwise, the prices for a taxi on Koh Samui are negotiable. Often they start at a price of 400 Baht and depending on the distance it can cost as much as 1000 Baht or more.

Are there poisonous snakes in Koh Samui?

king cobras and monacle cobras are the main venomous snakes on Samui never seen a krait or viper here...we do have small spotted coral snakes and rednecked keelbacks not anti venom for these snakes anyway...

Is it safe to swim in Thailand?

The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast. ... Do not swim in the sea if there are red warning flags on the beach.

How much is a beer in Koh Samui?

Cost of Living in Koh Samui

Restaurants	Edit
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	95.00฿
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	120.00฿
Cappuccino (regular)	72.50฿
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	18.00฿

Is Koh Samui a good place to retire?

Koh Samui was recently named as one of the best islands to retire by International Living magazine. The well-known magazine ranked Koh Samui as 10th out of 15 hand-picked islands, based on criteria such as affordability, healthcare, etc. Koh Samui is one of Thailand's most popular destinations.