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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  • Koh Samui faces overtourism crisis as locals retreat from paradise | Thaiger

    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…

  • Banyan Tree Samui launches speedboat tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ islands | Thaiger

    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…

  • Has The White Lotus changed Koh Samui forever? | Thaiger

    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.…