Location: Ko Samui
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province
Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
Restaurants in Ko Samui
1. High Park Samui
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Samui’s #1 Full Day Destination! Your complete bucket list checklist theme park destination! Adventure, fun, for all ages and families, parties, 3 pools, infinity pool with panoramic views, wine and dine under sunsets that take your breath away, world-renown guest DJs, sun to get your sexy bikinis out, yes we do have it all! Parties Schedule: -Every Tuesday pool party with us with the best DJ'S of Samui, playing EDM and house music. -Every Friday med pool parties -Every Sunday MONKEY PARK - The Best Djs of Samui playing EDM, Techno, and House Music. -Every Thursday splash me pool party – win a bottle in a splash battle overlooking our stunning sea vies and with the best DJ'S of Samui! -Every Monday & Wednesday - Chill Pool chill out and fun time near the pool with friends and amazing food and stunning sea views -Saturdays we are closed. Do a minimum order of our amazing food and drinks and do the slides and more for free all day!!! Also, get a big sofa sunbed for up to 8 people
Reviewed By Boguki - Perth, Australia
Such a great at High Park Samui Fantastic veiws, drinks and adrenalin pumping fun Thanks Guy, it was so nice to meet you and your family
2. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,435 reviews
These 40 islands, spread over approximately 97 square miles in the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.
Reviewed By P963SLalisonb - Australia, null
We did a full day trip on a speed boat, it was excellent, the snorkeling was amazing, I would probably would give the emerald lake a miss if climbing ladder-steep steps for 15-20 min is too much, as it was very very hot (it is winter here) but well worth a visit, I am so glad we did it! Massages are cheap enough here that the sore thighs didn’t last long ???? The marine park is a visual wonder above & below the water. Inexperienced people can still snorkel over amazing corals surrounded by brilliantly coloured schools of fish & marine life (not a shark in sight ????). Lunch at one of the the islands restaurants is recommended to see the original lifestyle of the local people, and the huge buffet of food was delicious. The only thing I might change was the length of the tour, we were off at 8am from the pier at big Buddha beach & back at about 5.30pm, it was a long day , but we saw heaps in that time. We even stopped at the rangers island & saw wild monkeys. The crew were lovely, but all heavy smokers, the smell kind of detracted from the pristine snorkeling environment.. The return trip in the speedboat-due to the ocean swell was very rough (I have butt bruises to prove it! ????), but I sat at the front end of the boat so that was caused by my position... All in all it was great fun & definitely worth doing. For those with back issues I would recommend the larger boats for a smoother ride home.
3. Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 983 reviews
Reviewed By AlexOstia - London, United Kingdom
I came to Thong Takian to kill two days on a beach before I started a photo assignment on the island. All I wanted was a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed and a nice beach to decompress on after a long flight from London. Thong Takian nailed it. The staff are super friendly, the beach is wonderful and the little beachside restaurant was perfect. The coffee is amazing, even by my well traveled and snobby standards. Oh, the Thai food is good too. One thing I wouldn’t recommend is the sausages for breakfast. It’s one of those countries that just doesn’t do sausages or bacon properly. I would definitely come back here. Hopefully with more time and a stunning woman.
4. Koh Tan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By jumalaska - Quebec, Canada
You reach this small island by a longtail boat from Koh Samui. Go to Thongkrut (The TongKrut Pier Restaurant) and ask for a longtail boat to Koh Tan. They will bring you there and pick you up after your wish to go back. At Koh Tan there is restaurants and you can enjoy good Thai food (fresh fish). The island is mainly rocks but there is a beach where you can walk along the sea. There are only around people living on Koh Tan and it is unspoiled from mass tourist still!On the island is wild buffalo's and wild boars.The people there are very open and friendly. A monk is living in a small Wat which you can visit if you take the walk along the beach. village. It is a small, largely spool island, known for its coral and marine life. Giant clams, fan corals and a wide variety of fish species live in and around the protected reefs. Koh Tan can be reached by local long tail fishing boat. Trips generally include snorkeling on the reef, a stop at one of the island’s fine beaches, and a walk along the wooden platform that was built by the locals to view the mangrove forests.
5. Bang Po Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By january1101 - Sydney, Australia
I’ve been to Lamai, Chaweng and Bang Po - Bang Po really stood out for me compared to the others. Both Chaweng and Lamai are very touristy, the sand colour is yellow. Bang Po is far quieter, less touristy, more secluded and the sand is whiter. The ocean colour is teal and the water is very warm with no waves
6. Lamai Sunday Nightmarket
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Reviewed By X1622QJsuem
Although very busy, the markets had a great vibe with many cheap food and drink options. Lots of stalls with local goods as well. Good night out.
7. Pagoda Khao Hua Jook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By seeingtheworldslkc81 - Sydney, Australia
We made the time to stop here and it was great. Easy to get to from Chewang on scooters and simple to park at the top. Stairs are pretty easy to walk up and once at the top the views are amazing. As other have said go easy before the tours or go Late once everyone has finished for the day. Highly recommended.
8. Wat Sila Ngu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By klingermann - Berlin, Germany
Wat Sila Ngu Temple or Wat Ratchathammaram is situated on a steep coast by the ring road on the way from Lamai Beach to the settlement Hua Thanon. It is very easy to notice from the road: it catches your eye with its new building – a temple of terracotta colour. The walls and the roof of this ‘terracotta’ temple are embellished with bas-reliefs and thoroughly executed sculptures. But wait until you go inside! There is Rahu, eating up the sun, above the entrance, sneaking up on you. On the left – sea demons are sticking out their heads from stormy waves and huge fish is swallowing someone. On the right – the warriors of the God of apes Hanuman are fighting. And on a carved wooden shutter, there is a man-warrior is leaving for the jungle on a huge wild boar. The walls and the ceiling come to life just before your eyes, something important and magical is going on each square centimeter. As for the rest, it is gloomy and empty here. The only exception is big Buddha, painted in imitation of gold, he sits in farthest corner of the temple on the base, made of carved ceramics. They haven’t removed a polyethylene cover from him yet.
9. Ko Wua Talap Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By kastytisr2018 - Vilnius, Lithuania
Koh Wua Ta Lap Koh Wua Ta Lap is one of 42 islands that make up the Ang Thong National Marine Park. The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Wua Ta Lap costs only ฿1000, and the quickest way takes just 5½ hours.
10. Maenam Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,415 reviews
Reviewed By ceylonsoul - Singapore, Singapore
Not as popular as the upbeat Chaweng, but that's exactly the charm of this place - nice, quiet and truly cozy! The sand is not as fine, but not a problem for me here. It's definitely worth the time here for the calm waters, the views of the beautiful Koh Phangan in the distance surrounded by hues of turquoise blue (on a sunny day).
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