Ko Samui Travel Forum

Can anyone tell me the name and or email address of the art gallery below the Nora Cahweng hotel. Saw a painting there I loved and regret not buying it at the time. Really want to buy it now!

Hi I am heading back to Ko Saumi in November 2010 to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary.

Last time we were there it was July. I understand November is the wet season but I was wondering what the weather is generally like? Does it rain all the time or is there sunshine and heavy downfalls?

I was also wondering what people may suggest as must see's. We did alot of the the tourist stuff last time but I am sure we missed things.

Looking forward to your replies

Crama

Hi,

We are going to Koh Samui on the 27th December - 1st Jan 2010.

Can anyone tell me there is any halal food places there??

Also where is the best spot to stay and suggest any hotels??

Thanks

Thanks for all those replies..
unfortunately I couldnt go in April.. :(

however I havent given up and now planning to go in OCT and this time mite go by Air from Bangkok..

1.Please let me know if climate is ok
2. Recommended places to stay
3. if 3 nights fine?

Does anyone have any recommendations on restaurants on the beach?
I've seen some awesome photos of evening beach dining, and wonder if anyone has any cheap recommendations. I'm not after anything pricey/posh, just standard thai food on the beach.

Two months ago I used kohsamui.com to book a reservation with the Tango beach resort. Everything was confirmed and payment was made.
Yesterday I get a phone call from a friend who is also going, who was told by the Tango that there was a problem with my booking.
Apparently Kohsamui.com are bad payers and so the Tango does not work with them. There had obviously been contact between the two because the Tango knew my full name and all my booking details. They even knew that payment had been made.
However they are saying that they NEVER made any confirmation (I have emails from kohsamui.com saying that they had).

So my question, is there any way of getting my money back from kohsamui.com or ensuring that they pass on my booking fee to the Tango? If they don't comply can I cancel and get anything back even though payment has been paid?

I am at a loss, if anyone has dealt with kohsamui.com before I will be very happy to hear of your experiences.

Thanks

does anyone know of some where that has family suites with 2 bedrooms and even a kitchenette,chaweng or maenam area

My friend told me about Ferry-Bus Service From Samui - Bangkok (1 stop service). She recommended SEATRANS service for me. I'm wondered if this company will service only foreigner or Thai too? Are there any company service? and how much does it cost. Because I will travel alone back from Samui to Bangkok.

has any one hired a whole house before on samui, thinking maybe an easier option for a family for a longer stay than 2 rooms.
every one ive looked at online seem to be luxery villas and im just after a basic 2 room house

Can anyone tell me something about this resort? I can't find any reviews as it has recently reopened. It was formerly called Samui Park and Novotel (Mercure) took over management and apparently has gone through renovations since sometime in 2007. I am looking at staying here due to a good rate but skeptical due to previous reviews from its former management. It is in the Lamai area. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I am travelling down to Koh Samui at end of month on train from Bangkok. Train is due into Surat thani at about 16.30.Am I likely to face any problems with timing to catch a bus to Don Sak and ferry to Koh Samui same evening? Can I pick up bus at Surat Thani railway station?
Thanks John

Hi there,

We are two families that are planning a trip to Koh Samui in October and we’re considering staying at Kalara Gardens at Bang Por. I couldn’t find any information about it here on VT (amazing I know!!) so I’m wondering if anyone of you VT’ers has heard of it?

The suggestions we have so far are:
Kalara Garden
Koh Samui Resort
Coconut-Tropicana

Many thanks!

Hi, Will be travelling to Ko Samui some time next year and staying at the Arayaburi Boutique Resort. Ive been told that it is isolated there and hard to get to anything and that taxis are too expensive so I was wondering if anyone has the contact of a good reliable driver that we might be able to use. We will be there for 7 nights. Hope someone can help
Veronica

Has anyone any views on this hotel? I'm looking at going for Songkran next year and I can get a good deal here but as it's located by Samui Lake, just wondered if it's too far away from the Beach area.
Many thanks

I am planning to join this Yachts tours on my coming Samui vacation . Dose anyone here had joined with it ? We are a family of 3 from Hong Kong . I did tried to found out the reviews about this tour but only could found out few reviews and all from a same web ! ( don't know its real reviews or not ??!! )
Give me some advise even if u don't go tour with them , please
the details :

http://island-cruises.org/yacht- ... -freedom-fargo.html

Thanks ^^

I am a single female travelling to Koh Samui for a few weeks at the beginning of July...i'm after any advice anyone can give me really! Where is best to stay? Somewhere cheap, friendly (possibly to meet some like-minded people!) and by the beach. A lot of places seem to be set up for familes/couples and i'd rather meet other groups/single travellers.

I would love to take a dive course out there however have been told Koh Phangan may be best for this...there is a full moon party on the 9th July which i could combine for a few days before heading back to Koh Samui (is there a ferry??). What are people thoughts??!

I'm open to any suggestions.

Thank you :)

i heard the bar area at chewang beach was having a makover last christmas. is that still the case. if the place is still a building site i will go to lamai beach instead. can anyone advise

Hongs by starlight Phang Nga v/s Ang ThonG koh Samui
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 01:29 AM IST
I plan to take the Hongs by starlight trip with John Gray canoe on 6th June 2009. I would be travelling to Koh Samui on 8th June and was torn between the Ang thong marine park tour or koh tao. (bearing in mind that i will also have done phi phi tour in phuket)Which should I take - ang thong or ko tao ?

also how will the seas be during this time of the year ?

Hi,

I and my family from India (8 passengers - 6 people over age group of 55 and myself and the 3 month pregnant wife (aged 27 and 26 respectively) are travelling to Koh Samui from Phuket via Bangkok Airways. We will be staying at Prana resort on Bang Rak beach, Bophut

We would be arriving in 1st week of June and would be in Koh Samui for 3 days. Needed help with the following tentative itinerary

Day 1 - Reach hotel at approximately 11.30 (How far is this place from the hotel ? What will be the best mode, considering there are 8 travellers and equal baggages? )

Day 2 - planning a trip to ang thong. (what can be the expected costs ? With a pregnant wife, is it advisable to go via speed boat ? What tour can be recommended ? For 8 people, what kind of bargaining would be possible ?, any reliable tour operator suggestions ? any extra costs ? snorkelling gear, entry fees if any included ?

Day 3 - was planning a day trip ( was thinking of ungs magical safari full day - prices on website says 1700 baht. how is the review ? anything else i should keep in mind/ any other reliable tour operator ?)

Other things i needed some help with are

1. Being pure vegetarians , what would be the food options possible for us. Any good places to eat vegetarian food/ indian food ?

2.Regarding beach activities like jet ski, parasailing etc, what would be the best place and going rate ?

3. a good massage parlour recommendation (spa may be too tight for the pocket, considering 8 ppl, but a warm, nice hygienic massage parlour recommendation is welcome)

would appreciate some light on the above topics

hey thr, anyone had done this flight before or knows abt getting air tix for this flight and how much it will charge. i try doing ala carte online and its rather expensive. anyone knows of cheap deals?

or shd i go koh samui and travel to bkk by land and back to singapore by flight for a cheaper option? how long does it take to go to bangkok from koh samui by land and how much will it cost me?

help plan my honeymoon with me?

thank u guys.

Hi,

We are looking for suggestions for a child friendly resort in Samui, perhaps in Boh Phut and ideally French speaking. Also any other French owned or speaking resorts on the island.

Does anyone know of one? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi there!
Me and my friend (two guys)are comming to visit Samui
for the ist time on tomorrow and we havenot any idea
about the place!
So,your comments on common issues will be appriciated!
(which Hotel,Must Sees,Walking Str.,Shopping,...etc.)
TKS in advance,
Mike

Hi there.

My boyfriend and I are looking to get to Koh Tao in August but will be coming from either Siem Reap or Kuala Lumpur (itinerary yet to be decided). What is the fastest/cheapest way of getting there?

Many thanks
Caroline

i am in koh samui 1 till 7 may and i am desperate
to see ricky hatton v pacquea boxing which will be on
sunday 2 may at 10 am koh samui time
more important i need to watch the champions league
game barcelona v chelsea which is on wed 6 may
which will be thurs 7 may 2 am koh samui time
if there are any sports fans in samui who could
advice me if anywhere in samui i could watch these events
i would be very grateful

My son is getting married on Ko Samui August 6th, what are chances of good weather that week. He seems to think should be mostly ok - is he being too optimistic?
Thanks John

have been trying to look for some where to stay in chaweng that is right by all the shopping but still on the beach. how far away is chaweng lake have seen a few nice places around that area but not sure if its in walking distance to everything as id rather just be able to walk. how long does it take from either end of chaweng to the centre? any suggestions on accommadation would be great on the cheaper side would be good too.

I'll be travelling to Koh Samui in mid june with my teenage daughter. We'd like ti spend 5 days ofr so at a yoga retreat on or near the beach. While the accomodations do not need to be extravagent I would love to find some place reasonably priced in a beautiful setting.
Any ideas???

Thank you :-)

hello everyone,

have anyone applied for an EDvisa or longterm visa to study thai language in koh Samui? I want to apply to stay in Thailand for around 6 months if possible a bit more, but i still gotta know how often gotta extend my visa.

thanks

hi
i havent arrived into the new airport in samui and wondering what the cost of the mini bus to the hotel is these days. if anyone can help would be great

cheers

gabby

Hi all,

We're hoping to get back to Samui at the end of the year with our 2 kids (toddler & 1yold), and are wondering if anyone has any suggestions of good places to stay in Chaweng. For a price range, we've previously have stayed at Baan Samui twice, but I think they're only good for 1 kid.
Cheers heaps
Pete