Koh Samui, Thailand

Previously:
Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, Koh Samui

We rent a car for a day.  It was pretty easy to drive around in Koh Samui.  There is one main road along the beachline that makes one loop.  From our hotel in Chaweng beach, we started with Hin Tai Hin Yai or in Thai language means grandma and grandpa stone.  Then we made a short stop at Central Mosque and Guan Yu temple and after that lunch at Kala noodle.  Then we continue our journey to Wang Sao Thong Waterfall, however it was a dry season therefore the waterfall would not be as pretty.  So we skipped that and move on to Samui Monkey Center.  Afterward, we were chilling out at Fisherman Village Bophut having some nice cocktails with a view before heading to Wat Phra Yai Ko Fan (Big Buddha).  Then back to hotel.

The next day, after breakfast we headed to one of the famous BBQ pork rice in Nathon.  Drive there just to eat khao pad moo daeng.  It wasn't disappointed me though.  The thing I like was the bbq pork and roast pork come with tomato fried rice and the sauce comes aside.  Unlike any other khao moo daeng elsewhere where the red sauce is poured on top.  This way made the pork more stand out and not overwhelm with the taste of sauce.   Then we just enjoyed the nice view from Ferry Samui.

It is called Hin Ta (grandpa stone) because pay attention of the shape. Hin Yai is located on the other side (not in this photo)

Guan Yu Temple

Fruit shake is 70 bath each

Kala noodle

This noodle is served on the coconut bowl.  The tom yum broth is very thick.  By the look of the broth's colour, it is very flavorsome and pungent.  Huge piece of pork ribs is filled up the bowl of noodle.  It is definitely 10 out of 10 dish.

Wat Phra Yai Ko Fan

Fisherman Village, Bophut

Ferry Samui

Kala Noodle
399/1-4 Moo 1, Maret, Lamai,
Samui, Thailand

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Dinner At Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, Samui

Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, Koh Samui

Previously:
Koh Samui With Bangkok Airways

This resort have a great location.  Only 15 minutes away from the Samui airport and just a stone walk to Central Festival.  With main road access on the front door and white sandy beach at the back door.  Friendly service and they also serve delicious breakfast and dinner meals.

Better than a word 'great' sushi.  Super fresh, tiny rice with a big chunk of fish meat.

Cold soba

Medium rare wagyu.  It was just melting in your mouth.  Great dish

Look at that marbling!!!

Muay Thai fight

Night market just outside the Central Festival Samui

Tatoo festival

Chaweng Garden Beach Resort
162/8 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Tel: 077 960 394

Tai By Red Snapper
Central Festival Samui
Tel: 077 963 889
Opening hours: 11am-11pm

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Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui with Bangkok Airways

Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand that lies in the Gulf of Thailand.  The beauty of this place is attracting people from the backpackers to luxury holidaymakers around the globe.  Not only white sand beaches with coconut groves but there are mountainous rainforest filled the island with lots of other activities to do beside water activities.

I could say that this place can be both far or near to Bangkok.  Because there are two ways that mainly people use to get to this paradise, Koh Samui.  The cheapest way is by catching bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani. The bus will take you directly to the ferry terminal.  No reservation required but just be sure to buy a bus and ferry combo ticket.  Then catch ferry to Koh Samui.  This trip will take as long as 12 hours journey.

However, for the quickest and easiest way to get to Koh Samui would be flying direct from Bangkok with Bangkok Airways.  It will definitely cost abit more but it is very convenient.  But if you book earlier or when there is promotion around, you would have more spare money to spend on your holiday.  Bangkok Airways is a boutique airline where you can have access to lounge with economy ticket purchased.  Many people don't know about this and miss out the opportunity.  There are 19 flights all together in one day from Bangkok to Samui, so there are surely lots of choices.  The flight only takes about 1 hour.  Therefore, it is certainly saving you plenty of times.  And also, it is completed with check in luggage and meal on board.  I think flying from Bangkok to Koh Samui is definitely expensive for a reason.  So, which way you will choose?

If you have chance to fly with Bangkok Airways, no matter in any airport.  Don't miss the khao tom mud (sweet sticky rice filled with banana).  It was really really delicious

The airport is look more like a resort to me with the beach-ey feeling.  Decorated with wooden roof and straw.  Very small airport, after we pick up our luggage, we headed outside and the hotel's guy was there waiting for us already.

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Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, Koh Samui