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Mulai di sini
- Getting Around Koh Samui: Overview
- How to Get to Koh Samui
- Koh Samui First-Visit Essentials
- Koh Samui: The Complete Overview
- When to Visit Koh Samui
- Where to Stay in Koh Samui: Area Chooser
Panduan berdasarkan topik
Itinerary
9 panduan
- 3 Days in Koh Samui: First-Visit Plan
- 5 to 7 Days in Koh Samui: The Classic Week
- Koh Samui Rainy Day (Simple Plan)
- Koh Samui for Couples: A Long Weekend
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Geografi & jarak
13 panduan
- Airports: on-island and nearest mainland
- Climate and seasons (affects travel times and sea crossings)
- Distance to Koh Phangan
- Distance to Koh Tao
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- Distance to the mainland (Donsak)
- Island size: 228.7 km2 vs 247 km2 (source discrepancy)
- Location: Gulf of Thailand, Surat Thani Province
- Main piers
- Neighbouring islands overview
- Population
- Shape, dimensions and highest point
- Size ranking among Thai islands (source discrepancy)
- Time zone, currency and phone code
Cuaca & musim
6 panduan
- Best Time to Visit Koh Samui for Different Goals
- Koh Samui Weather and Climate: How the Island's Seasons Work
- Sea Temperature around Koh Samui
- Storms, Flooding and Weather Safety on Koh Samui
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Transportasi
10 panduan
- Airport transfers (arriving at USM)
- Car rental (factual notes)
- Ferry arrival logistics (what to expect at the piers)
- Grab and ride-hailing apps
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Uang & biaya
19 panduan
Harga dan anggaran ›- ATM withdrawal fee for foreign cards
- Accommodation price bands (context only, no recommendations)
- Ang Thong National Marine Park entrance fee
- Bargaining / haggling norms
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- Beer and drinks
- Cash vs card - what to expect
- Currency
- Ferry, mainland (Donsak/Surat Thani) to Koh Samui, foot passenger
- Indicative daily travel budget
- Local Thai restaurant meal
- Ride-hailing apps (Grab/Bolt)
- Scooter rental (125cc automatic)
- Songthaew (shared pickup truck) fare
- Street food meal
- Taxi (street taxi)
- Temple entry (Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem etc.)
- Tipping norms
- Tourist SIM card
- Western / international restaurant meal
Keamanan
17 panduan
- Beach swimming safety: rip currents, seasons and jellyfish
- Drink spiking awareness and nightlife safety
- Embassy and consular support: what your embassy can and cannot do
- Emergency phone numbers in Thailand and Koh Samui
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- Jet ski and scooter damage dispute scam: the pattern and how to protect yourself
- Licence, IDP and helmet requirements for riding a scooter
- Monsoon storms and ferry safety in the rough season
- Petty theft and protecting your belongings
- Road safety basics: driving on the left and local road behaviour
- Scooter and motorbike accident risk on Koh Samui
- Snakes on Koh Samui: realistic risk and what to do
- Stray dogs on Koh Samui: caution without fear
- Sun and heat safety on Koh Samui
- Taxi and songthaew fares: negotiation norms on Koh Samui
- Tourist Police: what they do and how they help visitors
- Travel insurance: why it matters on Koh Samui
- Visa & entry requirements for Thailand (Koh Samui arrivals)
Kesehatan & medis
11 panduan
- Dengue fever on Koh Samui: risk and prevention
- Drinking water and food hygiene on Koh Samui
- Emergency medical care: calling 1669 and what to expect
- Heat illness: recognising and treating heat exhaustion and heatstroke
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- Hospitals and medical facilities on Koh Samui: the factual picture
- Jellyfish sting first aid: the vinegar protocol
- Medical travel insurance and evacuation cover
- Motorbike injuries and insurance: where tourist claims fail
- Pharmacies on Koh Samui: availability and what to know
- Rabies and animal bites: dogs, cats and monkeys
- Vaccinations for Thailand: what is recommended
Aksesibilitas
8 panduan
- Accessibility reality check: what to expect on Koh Samui
- Accessible shopping and indoor venues: Central Samui mall and supermarkets
- Beach access for limited mobility: which beaches are easiest
- Getting around without a scooter: transport for limited mobility
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Keluarga & anak-anak
11 panduan
- Baby and Child Practicalities: Pharmacies, Supermarkets, Supplies
- Best Family Beaches (Calm, Shallow Water)
- Chaweng and Lamai with Older Children and Teens
- Free Activities for Kids (Overview)
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Pasangan & romantisme
9 panduan
- Ang Thong Marine Park Day Trip (Shared Experience)
- Beach Dinners (Category Overview)
- Couples Photo Spots (Cross-Reference)
- Fisherman's Village Evening Stroll (Bophut)
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Hari hujan
13 panduan
- Browsing Covered Fresh Markets
- Café Culture and Long Coffee Breaks (Category)
- Central Samui Mall (Factual Landmark)
- Cinema on Koh Samui (Existence)
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- Muay Thai Fight Nights (Indoor Public Event)
- Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo (Commercial - Flagged)
- Spa and Massage Culture (Category Overview)
- Temple Visits Between Showers
- Thai Cooking Classes (Category Overview)
- Understanding Samui Rain: Short Showers vs All-Day Rain
- Wat Lamai Folklore Museum (Lamai Cultural Hall)
- Watching the Storm from a Beach Restaurant
- Why Viewpoints Are a Bad Idea in the Rain
Alam & satwa liar
10 panduan
- Birdlife: hornbills, sea eagles and swiftlets
- Ethical wildlife viewing: general guidance
- Irrawaddy (pink) dolphins near Khanom
- Jellyfish and box jellyfish safety
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Lokasi matahari terbenam
1 panduan
Lokasi matahari terbit
1 panduan
Lokasi foto
1 panduan
Pengetahuan lokal
18 panduan
- 'Chao Samui': The Islanders' Own Identity
- Buffalo Fighting Tradition
- Coconut Island Heritage
- Expat Communities: Where Foreigners Live on Samui
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- Fun Fact: Thailand's Second or Third Largest Island?
- Fun Fact: The 'No Traffic Lights' Claim
- Fun Fact: The Coconut Supply Chain of Old Samui
- Hua Thanon: The Muslim Fishing Village
- Island History Quick Facts
- Island Time: How Daily Rhythm Works Outside the Tourist Zones
- Monkey Coconut-Picking Tradition
- Nathon: Chinese-Thai Heritage and the Old Capital
- Ring Road Orientation: Everything Is Described by Coast
- Seasonal Sea Differences: East Coast vs West Coast
- Songthaew Etiquette and Haggling
- What Does 'Samui' Mean? An Honest Mystery
- Where Locals Eat: Fresh Markets and Night Markets
- Why Sunsets Are West and Sunrises Are East: Using the Compass on Samui
Sejarah
12 panduan
- Chinese and Hainanese heritage in Nathon
- City status (2012), population growth, and Samui today
- Early settlement of Koh Samui
- Full Moon Party and the regional party economy (1985 onwards)
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- Isolation until the 20th century
- Landmarks of the era: Big Buddha (1972) and the mummified monk (1973)
- Regular car ferries (1980) and the tourism boom
- Samui Airport opens (25 April 1989)
- The coconut era: 'Coconut Island'
- The first backpackers (early 1970s)
- The ring road (Route 4169), 1967-1973
- Where the name 'Samui' comes from
Budaya & etiket
16 panduan
- Alcohol rules: sales hours, age 20, dry days
- Bargaining etiquette
- Beachwear vs streetwear: dress norms on Samui
- Cannabis: medical-only since June 2025 (important update)
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- Head and feet: Thailand's body taboos
- Monks and women: the no-contact rule
- Photo etiquette and tipping basics
- Public affection norms
- Respect for the royal family
- Respecting Buddha images
- Respecting Samui's Muslim community
- Shoes off indoors
- Smiles, 'mai pen rai', and saving face
- Temple etiquette: dress, shoes, and behaviour
- The national anthem at 8am and 6pm
- The wai: Thailand's greeting
Bahasa & istilah lokal
26 panduan
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Lingkungan & wisata bertanggung jawab
12 panduan
- Ang Thong National Marine Park rules
- Beach cleanups and community efforts
- Box jellyfish: a real but manageable risk
- Coconut palms: landscape, livelihood, and preservation
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Belanja & produk lokal
6 panduan
- Bargaining Culture at Markets
- Cash, Cards and Payment Norms
- Coconut Heritage and Coconut Products
- Handicrafts, Textiles and Typical Souvenir Types
FAQ
9 panduan
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Rencanakan perjalanan Anda
- Samui hari iniInformasi feri, cuaca, dan kondisi jalan beserta sumbernya
- Cara ke siniFeri, dermaga, dan bandara
- Bangkok → SamuiPerbandingan pesawat, bus + kapal, atau kereta
- Cuaca setiap bulanHujan, laut, dan tempat yang buka
- Tempat menginapArea pantai yang sesuai untuk Anda
- SnorkelingSpot terbaik dan musim laut
- Harga dan anggaranBerapa harga berbagai kebutuhan, lengkap dengan kalkulator perjalanan