I Thought I'd Hate KOH SAMUI 🇹🇭 Here's Why It's the BEST ISLAND in THAILAND

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One of the most popular islands in Thailand, Koh Samui is great for everyone if you know where to go.
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Koh Samui is by far the most developed island in Thailand BUT not all of it is developed. Chaweng is the busiest with the most parties. But it was too much for me with Hooters and every third shop being a dispensary. While I loved my hotel we moved out of the town to Bophut and rented a motorbike to get around.
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BEST ISLAND IN THAILAND? 🇹🇭 I Loved These Local, Secret Beaches in KOH SAMUI
I explore the stunning island of Koh Samui in Thailand. At first, I thought I wouldn't enjoy Koh Samui due to its popularity and mass tourist scene. However, little did I know that this island has a hidden side waiting to be explored - a side that is less busy, more relaxed, and filled with natural beauty.
In this video, I take you along as I uncover the hidden gems of Koh Samui. From the pristine shores of Silver Beach to the tranquil vibes of Bang Po Beach and the serene atmosphere of Lipa Noi, each beach offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
I loved the crystal-clear waters, powdery white sands, and lush tropical surroundings of these lesser-known beaches on Koh Samui. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or simply want to soak up the sun in a more secluded setting, these beaches have something special to offer.
I hope you enjoy what I discovered on the island of Koh Samui.
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00:00 Koh Samui Beaches
00:54 Silver Beach
03:06 Thai Food for Breakfast
06:38 Bang Po Beach
09:44 Lipa Noi Beach Sunset
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@ExpatGringo 2 ай бұрын

Did they use a forklift to bring Alan's pancake?😂 Those beaches were gorgeous! ❤

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

You have no idea how many times he’s ordered pancake and it’s one giant a$$ cake

@juliebabin 2 ай бұрын

It clashes so much with most of videos from Thaïland packed of people and tourist traps! I love that you show another aspect of these beautiful islands.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Honestly the main area is basically spring break Cancún complete with a Hooters but also dispensaries every third shop. I hated it until I realized it was so much better outside the main town.

@ripe_avocados Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I love quiet beaches.

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

I do too 😀

@kellybico1515 2 ай бұрын

Loved this video - all of the beaches looked amazing, places I'd want to visit!

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

It’s a tough place to beat once you get away from the crowds 😊

@peterbrandt7456 2 ай бұрын

We have been to Indonesia quite a few times and expected a similar experience when we finally visited Thailand in June last year. One of our biggest surprises on Koh Samui was that the water was a milky brown/green with zero visibility the whole week we were there, which we assumed to be what those waters always were like. Imagine my surprise seeing the crystal clear waters in your shots!

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Oh interesting! What month were you there? To get the beautiful drone shots and even really good shots on the ground the sun has to be all out to get the beautiful colours from sun reflection. When we first arrived at Silver Beach and at Lipa Noi the sun wasn't really out and it had rained heavily that morning so there was a lot of sediment that made the water very cloudy. Once the sun really came out the wate settled and I rushed to get more footage. I did see beautiful water all over Thailand BUT to this day nothing in Thailand nor Indonesia beats what I saw in the Perhentian Islands video. The water there was so incredible. El Nido Philippines (coming up starting this weekend) was close but Malaysia has insane beaches and few people know about it.

@peterbrandt7456 2 ай бұрын

@ayngelina we were there in June. The water colour was unvarying the whole week we were there, regardless of time of day (I'm a water baby, so I was constantly heading into the water)... as I recall, you could not see your limbs as you swam.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Oh yikes! That is pretty terrible

@mangoking787 2 ай бұрын

Thailand is the best country in the world. I will be going to Koh Samui in the next couple of months. I have been to Phuket 10 times. This will be my 3rd trip to Kh Samui. There is not a day that I go to bed, without seeing some of the Islands. I am from Perth. The only problem foreigners cannot buy a property in Thailand. But in Australiaanybody can come and buy property which is a shame.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

We ended up spending 5 weeks there and just talked about going back. That said, I think owning is a very western ideal and once you reach a certain age...with this economy 40, it's not worth buying as an investment and it's better to rent and invest money elsewhere that will have better returns. But also, I have to admit to an unpopular opinion that I think only citizens should be able to own land in a country - it prevents locals from being edged out from owning due to foreigners raising prices. The thing about Australia, and my home country Canada, is that we don't need to worry about that, Although in Canada we're in housing crisis so really no one can find a house anyway!

@grifsfoodandtravel 2 ай бұрын

Koh Samui looked so amazing. It's been so long, I need to visit and see how it has changed. Looked like you guys were super relaxed and enjoyed your day.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Chaweng beach is beautiful but I find the spring break energy to be so off putting

@grifsfoodandtravel 2 ай бұрын

@@ayngelina That's what happens as we get older...lol.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

I am very happy you said old-er instead of old 😂

@tcredlin4795 2 ай бұрын

hi new subscriber im an aussie photographer coming back to samui in April 3rd time since 2022 I love this place my previous fave was Boracay in the Philippines (amazing place.too) im looking at doing model sunset shoots this year and the west side is a must go to for that obviously your video is a great resource for me plus ill ask the local models their preferences too cheers T

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing! If you discover local tips please share as I hope to be back in Thailand in May

@spiritof1983 2 ай бұрын

Lipa Noi isn't the beach with the most locals. Better to check out the south of Koh samui, around Nathon. With Samui you get a mix of beaches from white sands to mud flats so manage your expectations. Nathon has a Malay fishing village with fair food choices for locals and those looking for Muslim food. Very little tourists around this area when I was there last year. Foreigners are mainly long stay and those working in Samui. The other area to go is to Khanom District on the mainland in Nathon Si Thammarat province just south of Surathani/Koh Samui. About 40 km from Don Sak (Samui ferry point on the mainland). While Khanom does have a few foreign owned outlets (used to be more. Now predominantly local owned) largely the area is frequented by local tourists and the 'farang'/foreigners are long stay. South from Samui along the eastern shore mainland all the way to Narathiwat and the Malaysian border, tourism is predominantly dependent on Thais and the occasional Malaysian. Check out Songkhla city area and Ko Yor island and to the north for more secluded beaches. The other place (non-beach) is in Phattalung province.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

We did go to Nathon during our time there as Alan is Indonesian and we knew there was a Muslim population but in this case we were loony for sunset. Thank you so much for all this information! I’m definitely using it when we return 😊

@mangoking787 2 ай бұрын

You are lucky. I can go for holidays only for 8 nights. I have a property with sheep and Emu's and being a farmer. I find it hard to have someone to look after my place.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Yes having a job where I can work remotely has been tough to create but it affords the luxury of having more days to travel.

@ColinWard-hz4dp 2 ай бұрын

I like how you included Bang Po, but you didn’t show it. Bang Por is our favourite area on Samui…sunsets are pretty great in Nathon as well

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

That was the beach I showed after Hug Samui

@shopshop6499 2 ай бұрын

ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยว ประเทศไทย ค่ะ🎉😊

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

ฉันอยากกลับมาในอีกไม่กี่สัปดาห์แต่กลัวว่ามันจะร้อนเกินไป ปลายเดือนเมษายนจะมีที่ไหนเย็นกว่านี้อีกไหม?

@phoopwintpwintthu6149 Ай бұрын

is there fire show everyday or only weekend?

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure every day. Since Chaweng is mostly for tourists you’ll find things are available 24/7.

@floathamburg1319 2 ай бұрын

If you are looking for something special, go to Koh Tarutaru national park. It is in the south.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Sounds interesting, what do you recommend doing there

@floathamburg1319 2 ай бұрын

Just beautyful beaches off the beaten tracks. I have never experienced finer sands. When I was there some years ago, there was just one sentence mentioning this national park@@ayngelina

@leapintothewild 2 ай бұрын

Aw man, didn’t realize weed was a thing in Thailand, just not on my radar. I just prefer to be alert. 😆 Glad to know about this choice! Looks amazing ❤ (that cute bag-bah-bah music around 13:00 is like a British 1960s film 🎶)

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

They introduced it legally after the pandemic to jumpstart the economy. And still new every third store in tourist places are dispensaries. It’s not so obnoxious in Bangkok and actually I think many of these busing will fail as organized crime takes over this industry

@leapintothewild 2 ай бұрын

@@ayngelina Well, I really hate that for the country as well, hope it doesn't end up like Colombia and Ecuador. It's still high on my list and always good to know reality, so it'll just be a new filter to see it through.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Well the weed has always been there, as much of SEA but it’s just legal now. That said places like Malaysia and Indonesia may be more appealing to you as it’s not accepted…outside Bali

@user-lj2pd7el6i 2 ай бұрын

Thanks your video ear honey tastes

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@doeverystory 17 күн бұрын

Welcome 🙂

@ayngelina 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@midiacoste7506 Ай бұрын

It's so important that this single use plastic thing is stopping in Thailand! The amount of waste created is insane! I think this is one of the last things that sets Thailand apart from being a modern country! Lovely video, by the way!

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

I’d love to just blame Thailand but I think most western countries are just as bad. We just don’t see where our plastic goes. We are fooled to think it’s recycled when it’s not and a lot of it is actually shipped to countries like Indonesia.

@user-im1jq3lw2l Ай бұрын

Does grab work in Koh samui?

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

Yes but there is a taxi mafia in Koh Samui, I think it's mostly in Chaweng. So in a couple of cases the driver told us we needed to walk a block away to reach it.

@janjacko1079 2 ай бұрын

There is not monsoon season in Ko Samui right now. It starts later than in the places of Andaman sea. Check more info about part of Thai bay

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

We were there in November but how’s the weather there now because Cambodia is like a frying pan. We are so hot 🥵

@janjacko1079 2 ай бұрын

@@ayngelina Oh i get it

@travelaroundlife 2 ай бұрын

thanks

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@ambrosejoseph4843 2 ай бұрын

I heard them. 🌞

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

They were awesome right. It reminded me a bit of the mangroves in Ecuador

@eternitywithjesus777 Ай бұрын

So do Asians call us Gringos too? I love the beaches. Is there other things to do? Are there mountains?

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

They don’t 🤣 in Indonesia it’s bule, in Thailand farang, I think Barang in Cambodia and I’m not sure about the Philippines because I think there are several words.

@socialmoravec 2 ай бұрын

I never understood "Beef/steak salads" Oxymoron.

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

I like steak and I like salad. On top of that I hate western breakfast food so it was perfect for me.

@ant2312 2 ай бұрын

Been to Samui twice, prefer Kho Samet

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never been there, what do you like about it?

@NapoleonDynamyte 2 ай бұрын

Koh Samui sucks. Sorry

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Where did you stay?

@joostroelens8710 2 ай бұрын

So many disturbing American people in Thailand

@ayngelina 2 ай бұрын

Possibly, I only saw Australians, Europeans and Russians and I’m Canadian.

@mrdog4262 Ай бұрын

Thailand and Koh Samui have got some of the most dangerous roads in the world. The amount of people that get killed every year is horrific. mopeds and motorbikes absolute death traps in the hands of moronic tourists. waste, rubbish and filth on the beach do not make it the best place for a holiday.

@ayngelina Ай бұрын

I agree the reason it's so dangerous to drive is because of tourists. I see many tourists driving without shirts, shoes or a helmet. Also you have people who have never driven before. Because they are on holiday they think it's ok to be driving after drinking, smoking or who knows what they are taking. I don't hide garbage in my videos if I see it on the beach. I usually show it as it's a reason to talk about single use plastic - a huge concern of mine.