Lamai to Maenam via Songthaew's, Koh Samui

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Today I'm leaving Lamai on the south side and heading to Maenam on the north side of Koh Samui. The plan is to use Songthaew's all the way.
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Hi, I'm Simon and this is my video journey in SE Asia.
I am a self taught Thai language learner and I'm not an expert in Thai language and make no claims to be a teacher.
I'm learning the Thai language by myself via books, talking with Thais and making many mistakes along this journey.
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@justsayin...2784 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. A solo traveler, of advancing age -- I've been to Samui a few times -- a regular visit when in Thailand. So far, I've always stayed in Maenam. Side trips to nearby, Fisherman's Village, Bophut, etc., but that's been about it. In particular I was interested in exploring options for visiting other parts of the island by connecting songthaews, rather than taxi. Looking at Maenam as a primary "home base" during longer stays. Lamai, Chaweng, etc. seem like nice places to visit, but looking more for a calm place to retreat to -- with the options of the nearby airport for further short-term excursions elsewhere. Of everywhere I've been in southern Thailand, this seems to suit me best.

@AsiaStreet365 3 ай бұрын

I'm a solo traveler at age 60yrs and found Maenam and excellent alternative to other locations on Samui. Maenam is very relaxed and a great place to chill, reflect and slow down and the best part is, if you need more action just take a Songthaew somewhere.

@leannekelly2566 Жыл бұрын

Loving the look of Fisherman’s Village. Look forward to seeing more when you head to the night markets.

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

This Friday I’ll be there, shoot a vid and upload soon after.

@batyr1166 Жыл бұрын

The price from Lamai to Chaweng is 22 baht. Sometimes there is bus fares table. You can take a photo and autotranslate it with google translate app.

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

Ok, cool.

@christineviking1578 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed following you on your travels today. The transport reminds me of the old bemos in Bali

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine, I love getting on the cheap transport, I feel alive and connected in a way with where I am.

@jonklause5130 Жыл бұрын

Another good video thanks. I’m ready to board my flight to Thailand in a few hours.

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your flight and have fun in Thailand.

@leebiddies106 Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon 🙏

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee.

@philip5899 8 ай бұрын

So it’s not like Pattaya or jomtien? 10 or 20 bhat hop on hop off? Seems like they just jack up the price at will seeing a foreigner !

@AsiaStreet365 8 ай бұрын

That's right, you need to ask the driver how much and then negotiate a price. Pattaya is great for getting around and cheap.

@sharonbowen341 Жыл бұрын

Great video today, many years since I was there, really must get back, are there still tuk tuks around?

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

No tuk tuks anymore, best advice would be to hire a motorbike for transport as you can hire one for 4-8 dollars a day.

@jacensadventures Жыл бұрын

Can never stay long enough at paradise lol

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

Lamai was great and loved staying there, I'll be back😀

@Nordlys1966 3 ай бұрын

So how much did you pay for a ride from Fisherman's Village to Mae Nam Walking Street? And why is transportation so expensive on Samui? It's the very reason why we never left the Mae Nam Beach area when we stayed there for a week earlier this month (but the other reason being it's too hot to go anywhere during daytime this time of the year). I regretted I didn't bring my car when I took a Samui-bound Ferry from Bangkok last month. But then upon seeing your video, I felt I'm convinced we didn't miss out much by not leaving Mae Nam... 😌🥹

@AsiaStreet365 3 ай бұрын

From memory I think the driver charged me 50 baht, oh yeah, when it's hot, stay on the beach or by the pool. I stayed days in Maenam and never left the area, I just love that place.

@cutrockr-diecastracing2773 Жыл бұрын

Seen more Westerners on todays vid, than the rest put together! Nice beer spot too at Fisherman's Village! So how much did you end up paying for the last ride? You offered 100? Hope you found your place! Cheers

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

All up its was around $16 from the south to the north of Koh Samui. I think that's expensive however a taxi would have been double if not more.

@555Winglet Жыл бұрын

Could anybody tell me whats the price for songthaew ride from maenam to choengmon ? Thx

@AsiaStreet365 Жыл бұрын

They would try and charge you 400 or more and I'm not sure that a songthaew would even do this route. Best way would be a taxi and they would charge you even more.