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Koh Samui

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Taxi

Taxis are a bit more expensive than songthaews, but a great way to travel comfortably around the island. Finding a taxi on Koh Samui is relatively easy, especially around popular tourist areas like Chaweng and Lamai. However, taxis are not metered, so it's essential to negotiate the fare before starting your journey. For a more modern and convenient option, ride-hailing apps such as Grab are also available on the island, providing both car and motorbike services. Using Grab can often be more straightforward as the prices are predetermined by the app, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience.

Useful Information

Tourist Information

Samui International Airport (USM)

Samui International Airport (USM)

Samui International Airport, situated in the northern part of Koh Samui, offers a variety of transfer options for arriving travellers. You can choose from private car taxis, private minivan taxis, shared minivan transfers, and car rental services found in the arrivals area. The journey by car to the city centre typically takes 20-25 …

Passport/Visa

Visitors to Thailand typically need a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining, a visa (depending on their nationality), and a completed arrival/departure card, which is usually provided on the aeroplane or at the port of entry. Additionally, there may be specific entry requirements related to health, such as vaccinations or medical …

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

One could say that visiting Koh Samui is a good idea any time of the year. The weather is almost always sunny and warm, making it the perfect getaway from places with colder climates. All you need to know is that January is the coolest month of the year, but it has an average …

Public Transport

Songthaews on Koh Samui are a popular and convenient means of transportation for travellers exploring the island. These shared, open-air vehicles, easily recognisable by their brightly coloured exteriors and converted pick-up truck design, operate along fixed routes, making it easy to hop on and off at various …

Taxi

Taxis are a bit more expensive than songthaews, but a great way to travel comfortably around the island. Finding a taxi on Koh Samui is relatively easy, especially around popular tourist areas like Chaweng and Lamai. However, taxis are not metered, so it's essential to negotiate the fare before starting your journey. For a more …

Post

The main post office on Koh Samui is located in Nathon, with branches in Chaweng, Lamai and Maenam, all open from 9am to 4pm during the week. Stamps can also be bought in supermarkets and at …

Pharmacy

On Koh Samui, the main pharmacy chain you will encounter is Morya Pharmacy, which has multiple locations across the island including Chaweng, Lamai, and other key areas. In addition, Boots, a well-known international chain, offers a variety of healthcare products and …

Telephone

Country code: +66 Area code: …

Electricity

In Thailand, the most common types of power sockets are Type A and B, which feature flat parallel pins and are familiar to those from the US and Canada, and Type C, which has two round pins and is widely used across Europe. Unique to the country is the Type O socket, boasting two …

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