Is Koh Samui safe for tourists?

Sommario:

1. Is Koh Samui safe for tourists?
2. Is Koh Samui too touristy?
3. Is Koh Lanta touristy?
4. Is Koh Lanta crowded?
5. What is the best area to stay in Koh Lanta?
6. Did Koh Lanta get hit by the tsunami?
7. Did the 2004 tsunami hit Koh Samui?

Is Koh Samui safe for tourists?

Going out at night in Samui is pretty safe, but the same general precautions you would take anywhere else in the world should be applied here. Vigilance is the only way to avoid trouble while going out at night: pickpockets, drink spikers, and other criminals are in a tiny minority, but they are present in Samui.

Is Koh Samui too touristy?

Overall, Koh Samui is very touristy with lots of big and small hotels, tourist driven restaurants and towns that are packed full of massage parlours. It is very hard to find remote beaches or jungles.

Is Koh Lanta touristy?

As Koh Lanta is still little touristy explored, it is easy to discover unknown places and deserted beaches.

Is Koh Lanta crowded?

When To Visit Koh Lanta The weather is dry and warm and the beaches look their best with calm water for swimming. Prices are at their highest (especially over Christmas) and there are more people around, but it never gets too crowded. ... It's very quiet and you'll find empty beaches and some hotels and restaurants close.

What is the best area to stay in Koh Lanta?

• Where to Stay in Koh Lanta.
• Koh Lanta's 5 Best Neighborhoods to Stay in.
• For the First Timers – Saladan Village.
• On a Budget – Phra Ae Beach.
• For Nightlife – Klong Khong Beach.
• Coolest Place to Stay – Lanta Old Town.
• For Families – Klong Dao.
• FAQ about Finding a Place to Stay in Koh Lanta.

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Did Koh Lanta get hit by the tsunami?

The tsunami of 2004 hit Thailand very hard in certain areas and Koh Lanta was affected but not Nearly as devastating as other coastal regions. Koh Lanta was a very lucky Island, the shape of the island, the direction of the water and also the contour of the sea all helped it survive the brunt.

Did the 2004 tsunami hit Koh Samui?

After the 8.6 and 8.2 magnitude earthquakes and issued Tsunami alerts travellers and tourists flock to Koh Samui, a paradise island Tsunami cannot reach. Koh Samui had also not been affected by the Tsunami that devastated many parts of Asia in December 2004 earthquake, which claimed the lives of more than 250 000.