Category archives: All Samui Blog

Koh Samui Clean Campaign The island of Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand. For Samui to remain the beautiful island that tourists expect Koh Samui clean campaign was formed. The island can only remain a popular tourist attraction if we all take our part in…

Hidden Gems of Koh Samui In an article by We Are Travel Girls they discussed how Koh Samui is a mix of everything for the tourists. Whether the guests are looking for a temple adventure, food trip, or a beach party, Koh Samui has it all. Compared to the more…

Beach Bars in Koh Samui The island is famous for the tropical beaches and tourist flock to the beach bars in Koh Samui for the amazing hospitality. The bars range from traditional Thai to sleek modern establishments. The Thai smile is evident at the beach bars in Koh Samui. The…

Adventure in Koh Samui Get some adventure in Koh Samui, the tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand. As tourism has grown on the island of Samui so have the tourist experiences. Samui has palm-fringed tropical beaches to relax and unwind but for the thrill seeker, there is much more….

Central Festival Koh Samui Central Festival Koh Samui is a shopping mall that’s situated by the Chaweng Beach Road and lake. Public transport is readily available outside the shopping mall. Parking is available in the underground car park. Central Festival is over 90,000 sqm of shopping, dining and entertainment built…

Luang Po Thuat History Luang Po Thuat History. Luang Po was born on the 3rd March 1582 in a southern province of Thailand and died in 1682 in Malaysia. His parents Chan and Hu were poor farmers of Chinese descent and both parents were devout Buddhists. At an early age,…

Thai Baht The Kingdom of Thailand’s currency is Thai Baht. The Bank of Thailand is responsible for the issue of currency. The 10 baht coins and 100 baht notes are the most used currency in Thailand. In Thai culture, if you drop a note on the floor it is disrespectful…

Wildlife and Animals on Koh Samui Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand in Asia. Wildlife and animals on Koh Samui are critical to the survival of Samui’s eco-system and for the islands natural growth. The Wild monkeys, snakes, reptiles and the insects live deep in…

Tattoo Thai Style The popular tattoos are tigers, scripts and Buddha images. Tattoo Thai style has deeply embedded cultural and religious beliefs dating back to ancient times. The two options for tattooing are the electric machine or bamboo stick. The first option Bamboo the traditional art using bamboo cane sharpened…

Temple Visits in Koh Samui Temple visits in Koh Samui is part of the island experience. The temples offering an insight into Thai culture and history. Temples are the hub of the local communities who visit daily. Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand. Tourists are welcome to visit the…

Respecting Thai Beliefs The Thai culture has many beliefs and practises revolving around Theraveda Buddhism. Respecting Thai beliefs you first need to understand the stories and significance behind the beliefs. Buddhism is practised by over 90% of the Thai population. Daily life in Thailand revolves around the Buddhist religious practises…

Thai Superstitions As with any culture in any country, there are customs and rituals and Thailand is no different. The Thai superstitions are practised in daily life and deeply embedded in the Thai culture. Times are changing and unlike previous generations, the younger Thais do not follow all the Thai superstitions….