{"id":23318,"date":"2026-06-07T11:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=city&#038;p=23318"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:54:57","slug":"koh-samui","status":"publish","type":"city","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/koh-samui\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Samui"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Koh Samui is the largest and most developed island in the Gulf of Thailand serving as the Gulf&#8217;s primary gateway and a luxury, family-friendly, resort hub.<br \/>\nKoh Samui is Thailand&#8217;s second most popular island destination after Phuket.<br \/>\nThe island\u2019s beaches, the beachfront properties and resorts, and the attractions, cluster along the coast with the forested mountainous interior remaining largely undeveloped except for hilltop viewpoints and waterfalls.<br \/>\nThe east coast is where the main tourism resorts are at <strong>Chaweng<\/strong> et <strong>Lamai <\/strong>beaches, the north coast preserves more charm in beaches such as <strong>Bo Phut<\/strong> and Maenam, and the western beaches are more tranquil and secluded.<br \/>\n<strong>Chaweng Beach<\/strong> along the east coast, is the island&#8217;s most vibrant, busiest and commercial strip with its numerous dining, shopping and nightlife venues.<br \/>\nAt the <strong>Bo Phut Beach<\/strong> enjoy the Fisherman&#8217;s Village and the Friday Walking Street Market cultural attraction.<br \/>\nAdmire the<strong> Big Buddha<\/strong> 12 meters high golden statue, the island&#8217;s iconic religious and cultural monument, and the <strong>Wat Plai Laem <\/strong>striking contemporary temple in the northeast coast. For a day in nature, enjoy the beautiful <strong>Na Muang Waterfalls <\/strong>and the<strong> Hin Lad Waterfall, <\/strong>the<strong> Secret Buddha <\/strong>sculptures garden up in the mountains, and admire the beautiful sunset from one of the island\u2019s <strong>viewpoints.<\/strong><\/p>\n                <div class=\"owl-carousel description-pics owl-theme\" id=\"description-gallery\">\n                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                                <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hin-Ta-and-Hin-Yai-Rocks-THUMB-03.jpg\" alt=\"Hin-Ta-and-Hin-Yai-Rocks-in Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, the gulf of Thailand, Thailand\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Chaweng Beach<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"item\">\n                                <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Giant-Guanyin-Wat-Plai-Laem-Koh-Samui-THUMB-02.jpg\" alt=\"Giant-Guanyin-Wat-Plai-Laem-in Koh-Samui island in Thailand\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Wat Plai Laem<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"item\">\n                                <div class=\"gal-cvr min-h\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thetjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hin-Lad-Waterfall-THUMB-01.jpg\" alt=\"Hin-Lad-Waterfall in Koh Samui, Thailand\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <p class=\"gallery-img-caption\">Hin-Lad-Waterfall<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                \n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/family-attractions-in-koh-samui\/\">Families with children<\/a> can spend time in one of the dedicated attractions such as<br \/>\n<strong>Coco Splash Adventure &amp; Waterpark, <\/strong>the <strong>Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo, <\/strong>or the small<strong> Butterfly Garden, <\/strong>in addition to water sports activities in a beach, snorkeling and more.<br \/>\nWhile vacationing in the island take a Thai Massage, a Thai Cooking Class, a Muay Thai training sessions, or participate in a Yoga or Wellness program.<br \/>\nIn the beach, enjoy Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Kayaking, snorkeling and other water sports activities.<br \/>\nSamui&#8217;s infrastructure, the international airport, the well maintained circling road, and the comprehensive services, make it the most convenient and comfortable island for those seeking resort amenities and reliability such as families, couples, and affluent travelers.<br \/>\nGetting Around Koh Samui use Songthaews Shared Trucks, Taxies, and Motorbike and Car Rental. Access the island by flying into its international airport, by ferry from Surat Thani in the mainland, or from the other gulf islands.<br \/>\nThe best time to visit the island is in the high season, December-February, when the weather is dry and sunny with minimal rain. For less crowds and lower prices consider visiting in September-November with some rain but less crowds and better prices.<br \/>\nSpend at least 2-3 days visiting Koh Samui, and while on the island consider taking a boat day trip for sea kayaking or for diving and snorkeling in nearby sites such as the <strong>Sail Rock<\/strong>.<br \/>\nCombine your visit with visits to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/koh-phangan\/\"><strong>Koh Phangan<\/strong><\/a>, to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/koh-tao\/\"><strong>Koh Tao<\/strong><\/a> for snorkeling and diving, and to <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/ang-thong-national-park\/\"><strong>Ang Thong National Marine Park<\/strong><\/a> for its magnificent scenery.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koh Samui is the largest and most developed island in the Gulf of Thailand serving as the Gulf&#8217;s primary gateway and a luxury, family-friendly, resort hub.<br \/>\nKoh Samui is Thailand&#8217;s second most popular island destination after Phuket. 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