Ko Samui
Thailand · Changwat Surat ThaniTH
Place in Surat Thani, Thailand
Ko Samui or Koh Samui, often locally shortened to Samui, is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui, with an area of 228.7 square kilometres (88.3 sq mi), is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. In 2018, it was visited by 2.7 million tourists.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 62,500
- Coordinates
- 9.536, 99.936
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation
- 635 m
Overview of Ko Samui
Ko Samui sits in Changwat Surat Thani, Thailand and reads as a mid-sized city. The headcount is close to 62,500. It sits at about 635 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for water sports, nature and adventure. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Ko Samui
Water Sports in Ko Samui
(10)On the water sports side, Ko Samui offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ko Samui. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Ko Samui
(9)Looking for nature? Ko Samui has Beaches, Caves, Desert, Islands and Natural Places. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ko Samui's own activity tags.
Adventure in Ko Samui
(4)The adventure shortlist for Ko Samui: Boat Rides, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Ko Samui's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Ko Samui
(4)On the culture side, Ko Samui offers Docks, Monuments, Mosques and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ko Samui. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Ko Samui
(4)Looking for sports? Ko Samui has Hiking, Hiking Trails, Snowboard and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ko Samui's own activity tags.
Family in Ko Samui
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Ko Samui is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Ko Samui
(1)Nightlife lovers get Festival. All of it is drawn from Ko Samui's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Ko Samui
(1)Shopping lovers get Food. All of it is drawn from Ko Samui's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Ko Samui
(1)Under wellness, Ko Samui is tagged with Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ko Samui's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ko Samui
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Changwat Surat Thani; once there, walking covers most of Ko Samui. The local time zone is Asia/Bangkok.
Similar destinations
Places near Ko Samui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ko Samui known for?
- Ko Samui is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and adventure, set in Changwat Surat Thani, Thailand with around 62,500 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ko Samui?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing in Ko Samui. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ko Samui?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ko Samui located?
- Administratively, Ko Samui sits in Changwat Surat Thani, Thailand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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