Although most visitors arrive by air to Koh Samui airport, the island is also easily accessed from Bangkok by road and rail, with a regular ferry service from Surat Thani on the mainland. The mainland Surat Thani Airport is also another option.
From the moment you catch a glimpse of the islands picturesque, tropical, airport you will realise that this is no ordinary holiday destination, but it may be the beginning of an ongoing love affair, as this laid back, tropical paradise casts its magic spell.
If you have previously visited Samui you will not need any explanation about the magic, but for those who have not been please take a few minutes to watch this Samui Promo video.
Koh Samui Video
Whatever you want it to be...
Samui is fun city for those that want it and the chill out capital of the world for those that don't!
Kite boarding, scuba diving, kayaking, jet skis, snorkeling, sailing, power boating, fishing, jungle cable rides, water roller ball, bungy jumping, 3 golf courses, crazy golf, football golf, bars, night clubs, pubs, restaurants by the thousand, live bands, an ice bar, Tiger zoo, elephant rides, house parties, paint balling, atv's, go carting, rock climbing, mountain biking, live ammo shooting, shop 'til you drop.....spas, massage, reiki, crystal healing, endless beaches, meditation.........
Climate and weather
Samui enjoys three climate seasons, rarely experiencing the monsoons so common in other parts of Thailand. Cooler - for Samui - October to January, Hotter - February to May and less hot - June through September.
Mid December to April is the main tourist season, substantially dry with temperatures around 30C and brief tropical showers. July and August are also considered to be high season and often produce the least rainfall of the summer. Samui does not have a monsoon season, but late October, November and early December experience the most prolonged tropical showers, with November usually being the wettest.
Just remember, Samui is Tropical, so the above generalisations can easily be turned upside down! Some very informative historical and current weather data can be found on the following links to Weather On Line and Weather Underground.
Water Temperature remains a very comfortable 28-34 C all year round.
