r/kohsamui

Hey everyone, I’m currently in Thailand and considering coming to Koh Samui in the next few days.

I’ve been seeing quite a lot of videos recently showing heavy rainfall, so I wanted to ask people who are actually there right now: how is the weather really at the moment?

Is it still worth visiting now for beaches, island trips, restaurants, etc., or is the rain affecting things quite a lot?

Would appreciate any honest updates or advice from locals or travelers currently in Koh Samui. Thanks!

Hi- will be arriving Koh Samui late evening and heading to hostel over at Bophut-at nite. Anything interesting to see around there ?

Hey all! My girlfriend and I are spending some 4 nights at the Conrad Koh Samui from July 1st. I’m planning to propose to her on the 2nd around sunset but I’m concerned about chances of their being rain or thunderstorm or just a flat out cloudy sunset. I’ve spent several hours researching July weather in Koh Samui and it looks like we’ve got a high probability of being okay but the current weather forecast for the day is projecting cloudy the entire day with some rain. Curious if you all have any thoughts if I’m worrying for no reason whatsoever here. Thanks in advance!

Is there any public transportation options in Koh Samui? All cabs (bolt, grab etc) are extremely expensive

Currently in Bangkok and flying into Koh Samui tomorrow, traveling further to Koh Phanghan and Koh Tao after. According to weather apps there is some extreme weather going on with lots of rain currently. Anyone who can confirm the situation? Is there any sun at all?

Where does everyone go when it rains? Have been to fisherman’s village and Maenam beach area and it’s a ghost town (not too surprising but thought there would still be a few people)

Are people in hotels or cafes/restaurants?

Hello, I will be visiting Samui for the first time in July and would like recommendations on hotel or air bnbs with pools and beach front.
I don’t want to pay with leg and a kidney for hotel so will appreciate any recommendations.
Also what better hotels or air BnB ?
Thank you

Hello, we booked a “luxury” cruise ride for today (May 10) to Ang Thong Marine Park since I am 4 months pregnant and wanted a comfortable ride. However, the weather forecast says there are chances of thunderstorms throughout the day. I was expecting the tour itself to cancel due to weather but it didn’t. Would it be wise to trust the tour and go for it or try to cancel it? It was quite expensive so I didn’t want to do a no-show. Please help!

My husband and I are travelling to Koh Samui from 17-19th May The forecast says heavy rainfall and thunderstrom. How is the actual weather these days? Is it raining through the day or just for a few hours?

Hello everyone, can anyone in Ko Samui check and let me know what the cash exchange rate is from GBP to THB please today?

Hi All,

I am comparing the 2 options to travel from Koh samui to Bangkok

1. Direct flight from Koh samui on bangkok airways
2. Boat and bus travel to Suratthani and taking a flight from there to bangkok.

Considering is the additional hassle worth saving the difference since the direct flights are costly. If anyone can share their experiences and the availability of ground transport with costs.

Thanks

Hi,

I'm 40 years of age & male to start with.

I have a upcoming trip booked for June & travelling by myself doing my first solo holiday.I booked it a couple of months ago as life is short & I feel I have to live life to the fullest yet lately I'm just nervous about going out on my own to restaurants & into bars / clubs on my own.While I understand others will be alone it still has me thinking should I go or just cancel the whole trip or am I over thinking this?

I'm just not sure what to expect but I do like to go out for food , bars , clubs etc.

Thank you for any input ☺️

Hello Friends,

Visiting the beautiful island mid May. I would like to know about scooter/motorbike rentals.

1- What should be a fair price per day for renting a scooter / motorcycle.

2- I have my International Driving Permit (IDP) & travel insurance handy, last time I went to Phuket no one asked for it, how strict is the same here?

3- What is the standard practice wrt deposits? Is it ok if I deposit my IDP instead of Passport?

4- Do rental shops provide helmets for both rider & pillion?

5- Is it advisable to book rentals directly through hotel front desk or better to check out in the market directly?

Thanks in advance for your help!🙏 Looking forward to coming down

Is an international license compulsory in Koh Samui even for tourists?

Can anyone recommend something I can do or go somewhere where I can interact with people ?

I’ve got a week left here on my own ,my friend left a few days ago now I feel really lonely and can’t enjoy doing anything on my own

Hi all,

I'm in Lamai and noticed sometimes brown comes out of tap water with black specks. If I let it run, it clears.

I will not drink it, but I do shower. Is it dangerous for the skin or eyes?

Thank you for the help. Maybe it's normal here, or the resort is not good.

Hello,
is there anybody flying from Koh Samui to Bangkok today or tomorrow morning?
I forgot my charger (white), my charging cable (2m; black) and my sennheiser in-ear buds (grey case) at the charging station at gate 1.
I would be so thankful if there‘s anybody who could collect it and bring it to the lost and found at the BKK airport! Please contact me, thanks!