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The big-picture guides for a first trip: how to get to the island, the best time to come, which area suits you and how to get around once you land. Read these first, then go deeper by topic.

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  1. Getting Around Koh Samui: OverviewKoh Samui has no public buses and no metered taxis - understanding the four real options saves money and frustration.Read guide
  2. How to Get to Koh SamuiKoh Samui sits about 25-35 km by sea from the mainland pier at Donsak, so every arrival is either a flight or a boat.Read guide
  3. Koh Samui First-Visit EssentialsA short list of things that make a first Koh Samui trip smoother, all drawn from the detailed records in this database.Read guide
  4. Koh Samui: The Complete OverviewKoh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, off the east coast of southern Thailand. It belongs administratively to Surat Thani Province and…Read guide
  5. When to Visit Koh SamuiKoh Samui's seasons are not the same as Phuket's. Thailand has two coasts with almost opposite rainy seasons: the Andaman coast (Phuket) is wettest…Read guide
  6. Where to Stay in Koh Samui: Area ChooserKoh Samui's beach areas have very different characters, and choosing the right base matters more than choosing the right hotel. This is an area…Read guide

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