Koh Samui Travel
Koh Samui travel guide—top attractions, pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and must-try cuisine. Explore Chaweng Beach, Fisherman’s Village, Big Buddha Temple, and more with The Thaiger’s expert travel insights.
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Sponsored Thailand vs. the West: What expats save on healthcare each year
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Koh Samui faces overtourism crisis as locals retreat from paradise
Koh Samui is struggling to cope with a tourism boom that’s pushing the island’s infrastructure—and residents—to the brink. A surge in visitors, partly driven by the hit TV series White Lotus, has overwhelmed the island. The Four Seasons resort featured in the show reportedly saw a staggering 600% spike in website traffic after the show aired. Koh Samui’s overtourism crisis…
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Banyan Tree Samui launches speedboat tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ islands
In the final captivating scene of The White Lotus, the lead characters of the hit HBO series — or should we say “the survivors”, following a cascade of deadly shoot-outs at the ill-fated mythical hotel — are seen departing Koh Samui on a motorboat and sailing into the sunset, and presumably towards some form of redemption; such is the dark…
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Has The White Lotus changed Koh Samui forever?
As the final scene of The White Lotus Season 3 fades out and the Ratliff family sails away from Koh Samui, one question echoes louder than the last gunshot: Will Koh Samui ever be the same? Over eight episodes, Thailand’s third-largest island was transformed into a cinematic dreamscape, but behind the lush cinematography lies a real island with real people.…
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