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Inside Background
Architecture 
When it comes to Ko Samui's architecture, there is one word you will get to...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Culture 
Ko Samui has a distinct culture that is the product of it earliest settlers...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Health & Safety 
Safety is a major issue when traveling to Thailand. Many people are aware of...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
History 
Ko Samui is believed to have been inhabited 1,500 years ago by fisherman...
Last edited: July 09, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Ko Samui can be difficult to navigate therefore, guidebooks and maps are...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Laws and cultural expectations are quite different in Thailand therefore, it is...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Ko Samui has two seasons, sunny and rainy. The best time to visit the island is...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Introduction 
Once upon a time Koh Samui was a back packers haven. However this beatuful...
Last edited: August 25, 2007
Money Exchange 
One of the most asked travel questions anywhere is what to do for money &...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are very few options to get to / from the island, well 2 to be exact. You...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Getting Around 
Getting around the island of Ko Samui at its edges only takes around an hour...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Public Transportation 
There are basically 2 main options for Public Transport around Koh Samui either...
Last edited: May 05, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
  Taxis in Samui are very cheap and easy to find. However the best thing is to...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
Staying alive on Koh Samui 
If you, like thousands of other tourists visiting Koh Samui, hire a motor...
Last edited: July 03, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Expats Party on Koh Samui - every first Friday of the month! Samui Expats Club...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Family Travel 
Although Ko Samui is traditionally known as a backpacker's destination, the...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Nightlife 
Over the years, the backpacker's secret of Ko Samui has become known to...
Last edited: June 16, 2009
Shopping 
Shopping in Thailand does allow for VAT/duty refunds. The following airports...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Ko Samui is a diver's haven. The warm, tropical waters and beautiful coral...
Last edited: June 23, 2009
Custom made tailored clothes 
One can get good bargains when shopping for tailor made custom  clothes on...
Last edited: January 26, 2009
Freshwater fishing 
TopCats Fishing Resort is the best fishing resort in Thailand ,their are over...
Last edited: June 13, 2009
Golfing at Santiburi Buri Samui 
Santiburi Samui Country Club is a highlands golf courses that incorporates its...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Koh Samui Day Tour 
There are a number of Samui day tours to choose from, and a plethora of travel...
Last edited: July 06, 2009
Phangan Film Festival - April 2008 
The weekend of 5th and 6th April, 2008 marks the Koh Phangan Film...
Last edited: March 01, 2008
Spa & Massage 
One thing that you should not miss out on when visiting Koh Samui is a good spa...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Weather & Diving Conditions 
The most popular question Koh Samui dive instructors get asked is: "When are...
Last edited: January 19, 2009
Where To Stay on Koh Samui 
Bophut Beach is one of the island’s more recently developed villages and as...
Last edited: November 04, 2008
Blue Stars Kayaking 
Koh Samui's leading and most experienced kayaking operator. Explore caves and...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Chaweng Beach 
Chaweng Beach is a beautiful place to stay and the perfect place to party...
Last edited: February 27, 2009
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo 
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is worth a short visit to see the various...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating on Koh Samui is not going to break the bank! and their is ample choice...
Last edited: August 21, 2007
Cheap Dining 
What follows is a brief description of some of the cheap dining options that I...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
Rice 
Rice is both an exciting and laid-back restaurant – all in one. Oh, and the...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
The 3 Monkeys 
 The Three Monkeys Pub & Restaurant is a genuine pub restaurant, combining...
Last edited: November 04, 2008
The Orchid Restaurant 
On the Chaweng beach road there are many restaurants serving International...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Thailand is the "Baht" (sounds like bart).  One Baht is divided...
Last edited: April 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
Usually visitors to Thailand fly to the Bangkok airport (BKK).  Then proceed to...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
Important Phrases 
Transliteration of Thai to English - is difficult to do well - almost...
Last edited: February 22, 2008
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping  Tipping in customary in Thailand, although perhaps not to the extent...
Last edited: April 07, 2009
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: March 12, 2009
Be prepared 
This is being written in response to some of the reviews  read on here about...
Last edited: June 11, 2007
Checklist for visiting Thailand 
Here are 40 things to think about when visiting Thailand … Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: January 03, 2008
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
From Bangkok Airport to Hotel 
Public taxis are the most popular way to get into town. Ignore all touts in the...
Last edited: June 17, 2009
Halal Food 
Thailand is popular with visitors from nearby Muslim countries such as...
Last edited: March 23, 2009
Shopping in Bangkok 
You've heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want a...
Last edited: September 19, 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a tricky, frustrating - and cheap or expensive...
Last edited: March 16, 2009
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: July 12, 2009
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