Koh Samui has CHANGED 🇹🇭 2023 Thailand Travel Advice
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Күн бұрынWhere should you stay in Koh Samui today? Get 2023 Thailand Travel Advice because everything here has changed.
This is a video tour to show you what Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, Choeng Mon Beach, Nathon, Maenam, Fisherman's Village, and Bangrak look like.
I'll also give tons of restaurant recommendations so you can find the best Thai Food, Korean Food, Coffee Shops and more. If you are coming to Samui anytime soon, get out your notepad cuz this video is for you!
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0:00 Koh Samui Guide
0:38 Choeng Mon Beach
2:45 Chaweng Beach Road
8:17 Lamai
12:40 Nathon
15:08 Maenam
17:22 Fisherman's Village
19:18 Bangrak
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
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@tonywaipouri9899 Жыл бұрын
You need to allow access to the app prior to asking for a subscription payment so users of the app can see what it has to offer before subscriping, I'll be doing 2 trips so far to Thailand this year and would happily pay the subscription but not without seeing what it has to offer.
@Thairieskaterat Жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to do this before I leave for Thailand March 28
@55strats Жыл бұрын
@@tonywaipouri9899 Tony its so cheap who cares, Crises youtube vids are worth the small amount u pay for Teenee, so really is small change call it a donation for all his time, if its not what you need then no big deal is it.....just saying
@tonywaipouri9899 Жыл бұрын
@@55strats Yes it is cheap, so no, I don't care, and the KZfaq videos are good and I will go ahead and subscribe to the app before I arrive in Thailand BUT as someone who has been doing software development, including mobile apps, for almost 30 years, it's just going to put people off if they can't see what they are buying.
@55strats Жыл бұрын
@@tonywaipouri9899 yep fair call, but if your watching crises vids u know he knows his stuff, its really very very small change, i paid for the year its was peanuts, not fussed if it turns out to be not so good few bucks no big deal
@michaelb2388 Жыл бұрын
I stayed on Koh Samui for about 5 months back in 1987. It was still unspoiled in many places but it was changing fast. They were building the airport at the time. I remember riding a motorbike down the runway at full speed when there was nobody around!
@farleymusclewhite411 Жыл бұрын
I was in Thailand '86-'87. What a difference eh?
@aalkurdi Жыл бұрын
Wow what a scene man
@cyclocrossthesea-lionman1824 Жыл бұрын
Different world. You're very lucky to have been there then. Say it sweet af
@michaelb2388 Жыл бұрын
@@farleymusclewhite411 it's all relative. I remember meeting another English guy there in '87 who said "I was here 10 years ago when it was still beautiful!" But most of it was still beautiful in 87 otherwise I guess he wouldn't have been there!
@gilbertospqr9571 3 ай бұрын
@@michaelb2388 now it has become shit
@THEMARTIALMAN Жыл бұрын
I just came back from Ko Samui last week, and after living in Thailand for the past ten years, this was the first I didn’t enjoy visiting the island. The “quiet streets” were packed with traffic, and the main roads were occupied by speeding van drivers trying to overtake on the wrong side of the road, making it dangerous and a nightmare to get around the island. I lost count of how many accidents I saw 😢
@kewintaylor7056 Жыл бұрын
Now u know the feeling of locals when theres too many tourist! 😂
@torquemada4327 Жыл бұрын
Also in Phuket, greedy ruines everything😂😂
@suchAFLife 4 ай бұрын
I feel same. Terribile Ko Samui now compare with 13 years i visited. The streets have bad smell like Langkawi 😢. Everything become so expensive and not convenient to me. After stay in Bali and Nusa Penida, I dont see these islands in Thailand are clean and beautiful anymore. So sad. Im in Ko Samui now but just wanna go after 1 day. 😢
@mh8757 2 ай бұрын
Last time I was on Ko Samui was 2010. I thought it was busy at that time but wow, it's not the chill, slow pace island it used to be.
@bikepacker9850 3 ай бұрын
It's been changing since about 1980.When I first went there, a bungalow on the beach was the same price as a beer. You had to go to the post office to make a telephone call off the island. There was 1 bank and NO ATMs, every foreigner on the island had to go to that same bank to get money, the bank is actually still there and it looks the same. It's still fun, just different.
@rishipradhan5544 Жыл бұрын
Such a heart warming video of my favourite island in Thailand ….from music to the narration….bang on …the video did something to my heart …
@THAIRIFICMIKE Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah it’s great to see Samui back in high season action and full of life! Thanks Chris for showing everyone around the place I’m grateful to call home.
@viktor.egelund Жыл бұрын
Today Bangkok Airways (PG) has *23* flights to BKK from Koh Samui. All sold out.
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
wow, that's crazy!
@mikhailkosorukov402 Жыл бұрын
Man just discovered your channel - loving it! Esp the delivery, you're telling a story and packing it with value. Planning to move for a year to Samui in a couple of months, so thrilled!
@vintageexcellence Жыл бұрын
I randomly picked Bangrak area on agoda last June for my first visit, wasn’t very busy but a great vibe, stayed at The Shore. Went over to fishermen’s village one night and it was overpriced vapid instagramer selfie land 😂 On the other hand going up to the standing Buddha on top of the mountain at sunset was a highlight, also one of those big waterfalls by the Ferry side of the island has a 2-3 mile hike to it so not a single person was there 😊
@Paddy_Trotter Жыл бұрын
Great to see Koh Samui back to its feet again.. can't wait to be here next Month 🤩 Lamai & Chaweng here i come 🍻
@KardosoMedia Жыл бұрын
Nice Chris! What a difference..great to see things getting back to where they should be. Your videos are always so informative and fun to watch! I look forward to visiting Thailand someday with all your suggestions and tips in mind. Cheers brother! See you on the next one :)
@jomontanee Жыл бұрын
5:33 OMG total difference!! Thank you so much for your reporting Samui atmosphere to us.
@thaitestautomation8425 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris. Great video, reminding me of the good time I had in this amazing island! 😊 Love Samui!
@AverageJoeShmo Жыл бұрын
Great job as always my friend! Congrats on hitting 300k soon. Still remember when was just starting. One of the best in Thailand at promoting the place for tourists or future and current expats.
@AnnaRobert Жыл бұрын
I recently spent 2 months in Samui, I stayed in Bangrak. I loved seeing you film the island, it brought me back so many memories!😍
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Guido99 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a fantastic video🙏 Thx a lot Chris. Bringing back all Koh Samui memories to me! Love it brother🙏
@clayronin Жыл бұрын
Great timing Chris. I’m coming to Koh Samui for a week at the start of next month. First time to Koh Samui and staying in Chaweng so it was nice to see things are getting busier
@willemvd80 Жыл бұрын
Love the vids man! thanks so much - look forward to hopefully popping over to Thailand this year for a few months so these are super helpful!!
@michaelfischer2524 Жыл бұрын
Great timing, we are there in 3 weeks!! thanks for the video. Love the presentation!
@mohammedalomani7083 Жыл бұрын
Best video I watched so far about ko Samui ! Thank you Chris ! Great smart work bud
@tedlennox4365 Жыл бұрын
Well done... great music, great to see Samui coming back to life...
@ricklanders Жыл бұрын
Great tour! Just starting to research Thailand and this video was super helpful, thanks man!
@kevinandtanya2244 Жыл бұрын
👋🏼Hey Chris! So awesome to see Koh Samui coming back alive! Sucks that our plans have changed and won’t be out this year🥺 but hoping 2024! 🍻Cheers🍻we stayed at The Outrigger but in 2020 it was Mana Thai loved it there. ♥️🇨🇦
@frankknudsen8879 Жыл бұрын
You have done it again Chris, never been to Samui but will definitely go this year thanks to you.
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Please do!
@mydreamquest Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I’ll be here briefly in a few months and you painted a good picture of what to expect. Nice music to bring it all together.
@laurencrank6875 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video thank you so much! We’re back in Samui in March after 3 years and we’re bringing family! This gave us an amazing insight, definitely gonna go download the app 🙌 ❤
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sgtspinny Жыл бұрын
What a great video. I lived there 2006 to 2014. You've brought back so many good memories and it looks like the Samui of old . Happy to see people doing well again. Thanks 🙂 🙏
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tnnsplyr22 Ай бұрын
Such a helpful video, thank you! Visiting Samui this fall and planning to stay in Bang Rak.
@lauraconnelly1393 Жыл бұрын
We’re just back from Chaweng - so busy! Samui Central was our top choice for places to eat. Probably next time we visit we’ll look at Lamai as a base. It was our first visit so you video was really helpful!
@eriktheredblack6958 9 ай бұрын
Great video, I loved it. I'll be on my way to Phuket and Samui next month. It's been five years since I had been to Thailand and I can't wait to get back!
@dianarose3804 Жыл бұрын
This was marvellous! I’m in Samui now and loved travelling with you! Thanks for the super tips. 🙋♀️💖💎🙏🏻
@dotieplot8552 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Will be in Samui next month. So excited!!
@niveditasingh6709 Жыл бұрын
I’m a first time traveller to Thailand. Your video has given me a very good insight of how to plan a stay in Koh Samui. Thanks a lot for your efforts! 😊
@faranghomes Жыл бұрын
I actually preferred Koh Samui during 2020 😅 It was so peaceful
@galimir 8 ай бұрын
isnt it? The Murican dude wants his Murican Hooters(or whatever),stupid music and drunk parties 😂😂😂
@dotcom2528 Жыл бұрын
Great video update, loved it.
@TimothyBrodeur Жыл бұрын
I will be coming to Koh Samui for the first time in FEB. Thanks for all the recommendations, I will definitely be checking out some of those places.
@piperlani Жыл бұрын
Great optimism and great attitude👍🏼
@dg4953 Жыл бұрын
I’ll be back out there in Ko Samui February 8 can’t wait. Thank you so much for this video.
@Yazeed_895 6 ай бұрын
I went there last October / November, I’m in love with Samui man thanks Chris for what you doing much respect ✊🏽
@rethawiid2970 Жыл бұрын
So happy for everyone in Samui.. Happy days, tourism is back.. Hope you all make bags of money, happy happy days.. Thinking of relocating to Samui from South Africa
@danialcoe3843 3 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Heading to Samui in October for our first trip. Staying in Bo Put. 7 days only. Wish it was more. However, I think your video's will help us short list the best of the island and we get a good taste. Enough to see us planning another trip. Definitely going to sample some of what Bangrak has on offer. 😋 Keep up the good work. 👍
@norm2222 Жыл бұрын
We’re using our Teenee in Kho Chang. Giving us so much information. Thanks 🙏
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Glad it is helpful!
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
also, i am having a meetup in Chiang Mai on jan 21 if you are gonna be there.....let's party!
@maggie4834 Жыл бұрын
Nice Job Chris! Great personality, camera work, commentary on good restaurants/markets etc. We all just finished another trip around the Sun and you give us a trip around Samui…any connection? 😉Btw, we just got back from riding a Honda wave 110i around the island. Agree 100% on the parked cars on the 4 lane road approaching the fisherman’s village turn-off. Traffic came tp a standstill 1-1/2 miles out. Tow those guys!!! 😂
@johnhealey2160 Жыл бұрын
Hey there In Kho Samui at the moment. Thanks to you my wife and I have come here from Australia to see what it offers. Into day 2 of our stay and loving Kho Samui
@MrBuggchild Жыл бұрын
Heading back to samui in april.First time back there since 2019.Lamai Beach!!!!!!!Bringing my mum and brother there for the first time!!!Keep up the good work Chris.
@ThailandThomas Жыл бұрын
Great video Chris. I love Samui. Fisherman village is my hang out spot.
@hans-joachimbruschke1705 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! I was on Samui some weeks ago and I just want to fly back there while watching your video.
@mr.sushimikeexperiment520 Жыл бұрын
You are awesome and thank you for the recommendations…Samui will be on the must do list for my next trip!
@binary_ironclad Жыл бұрын
Great video man. I land in Chiang Mai Mar. 5th to move there. You, Walk About Wayne, and Brett Dev have pushed me over the edge to make the jump. It’s content like this makes my morning. Thank you. Hope to bump into you one day!
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@adventurewithbernie Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this 👌 I was on Samui (for my first time) last December for just over a week. Spent 5 nights in Lamai and really enjoyed the area. Scenery, food, the people, etc all good! 🙏
@bern555 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed and have been watching your vid's for a couple of years always good videos to watch.
@dwartel Жыл бұрын
Will be in chaweng in a month ! Looking forward to it ! Thx for your video, makes us already flying 😊
@russellvincent9312 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris. Heading over with the fam for a stay in a month so these tips are very useful. Can't wait!
@RetiredWorkingForYou 11 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@martinthe3rd664 Жыл бұрын
Whoever figured out the spaghetti power lines and put them in those boxes deserve a nobel prize
@sonjadyason8802 Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. I love your videos! Fun & informative 👌
@jabur9254 6 ай бұрын
Thank you man..very helpful video.regard from Bahrain 🇧🇭
@Blacky-NZ Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, very informative. Be great to do a video showing the popular areas to buy in Samui
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@eddieward7839 2 ай бұрын
Great video thanks for bringing us along ❤😂
@MasterYoda007 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I really dropped some tears while I was watching your video. Like is going out old buddy ❤
@haydndavies2248 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video. Loved it. 1996 then 1997 I was last there. I was 22 then 23yrs old. Chaweng looks so different to me, so much more built up. (time waits for no man) Great memories. Cheers for the video it's made my day seeing the island again. 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
@Wilko11 Жыл бұрын
Went to Samui 1st time in 1988. Was so good and uncrowded I stayed 2 months. Was in a small wooden bungalow right at Lamai beach. Most of the accommodation even at Chaewang was like that. Mainly dirt roads except for the main ring road. Lots of deserted beaches and undeveloped areas to explore. And ridiculously cheap, Have been back since but it was so much more developed & crowded since that first trip. Them were the days. 🌴🙏😊👍
@dannyphan1352 Жыл бұрын
Same here, the good old days
@walkzillajourney Жыл бұрын
Love your video Chris. Good information and very useful.
@TheColossalBlanket Жыл бұрын
Was at ark bar for new year's eve and it was bangin! Lamai was nice too at the start of the month apart from all the rain ☔. Great video, Chris 🙂
@jameskeane9194 10 ай бұрын
I'me coming chaewang next week and I can't wait .thanks for the wicked video . I took a couple notes
@sno_mouse1235 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, can't wait to get to Samui!
@marksoler7338 Жыл бұрын
That was lovely i can tell you enjoyed driving around and editing this. Fine work! Wondering if it's possible to just hire a driver and car for the day just to hit all these great spots... .
@brendanfox1787 Жыл бұрын
Your story was so helpful my partner and I are coming to Koh Samui in May our first trip so looking forward thanks so much for you suggestions
@mouse1919 Жыл бұрын
Love this! My parents stay at Hanalei Gardens every year for several months at a time. They have to go back to NZ for a few then fly back. I stayed at Boom Bay Bungalows everytime i visit (they've sold the property now).
@vince4871 Жыл бұрын
Chris you weren't kidding about Koh Samui being a ghost town. I was on Koh Samui Jan of 2021. Went down to Chaweng during the day. WOW! It was pretty dead. I ended up spending most of my time around Bophut and Fishermans Village which was still slow but not terrible.I decided to fly over to Phuket for the month of Feb. Phuket was doing pretty good then. Hopefully I will be back this year for an extended stay this time. Looking forward to seeing how much busier things are in Koh Samui!
@TRIPONTHIS Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Chris. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@emerzping 20 күн бұрын
Thank you guy.Your VDO was inspired me to comeback to samui and develop some land that a got from family inheritance at Nahtorn.😊
@craciunlabs Жыл бұрын
Love this You put alot of effort and love ❤️☘️🌅
@busguy149 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris I’m looking forward to seeing Piya and the nice folks at Sea Breeze bungalow in Lamai. Wish you were on the island when we arrive next weekend. Enjoy Chiang Mai 👍👍
@juststuff5216 6 ай бұрын
9:25 *Ceen - One Horned Rhino* What a great tune! 😎 Thanks for the tour.
@johnchristofferson4769 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful reminder of Samui, we stayed there for a month a couple of months ago. We did the same route you took around the island. Ate at some of the same places. We stayed at the Replay in Bangrak and loved that village. Cheers from Idaho, USA!
@yojimbo8695 7 ай бұрын
I'm always on the look out for a new adventure. I'm thinking about taking a trip from Bangkok to Koh Samui on my 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa. I love traveling this way. J. Bond.
@SuperWhisky7 Жыл бұрын
We are coming to Koh Samui in August! Really looking forward to it!!!
@markmcauley9369 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, informative video. RWFY is the best!
@randyc754 9 ай бұрын
great info!!
@Merq-ko8di Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video 👍👍👍
@robcig Жыл бұрын
Great review man, I’m coming back soon.
@irenekoh6190 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@Robert8455 Жыл бұрын
Big thank you for your efforts. You packed a whole lot of information here. Nice to see them make some changes like getting rid of some of the wires that seem to cover the sky. Still have a ways to go but nice to see that change as well as the wider roads. For a tourist visiting would you recommend: 1) renting a motor bike 2) renting a car or 3) using public transport / taxis / uber to get around. I'd love having the 'safety' of a car but can also see parking might be a huge problem.
@jochyvisser7921 Жыл бұрын
I celebrated New Years 2019/2020 on Koh Samui, stayed at Centara Villa's which was amazing. Great time but no one at that moment had any idea what was waiting for us.
@jamiealex25 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a charismatic guy, great video with amazing commentary. Been to Samui 3 times travelling now bringing the kids in march to experience the fantastic people and culture.
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thaiboxtv8395 Жыл бұрын
love your videos bro!!!
@graafx79 Жыл бұрын
We stayed in BangRak, it’s great. Coffee cup is great for lunch, secret garden was awesome, and Tenbo is good to rent a lounger and enjoy the beach and pool! Another pricey but beautiful place is Chi beach club. I did the same drive only on a moto, no traffic with a moto! Great video
@FonzyODB Жыл бұрын
I Really like your video's !! Thanks a lot. We are coming to lovely KOH SAMUI in August. Looking forward very much. Maybe we'll see you around ;) Cheeerio!
@thatcrazyuncle9195 Жыл бұрын
Great Video. I land in Koh Samui this next Tuesday and will be there for 2 weeks!
@RcNutchareeCranes Жыл бұрын
Really amazing island 👏👏👏 Thanks dear Chris 🤩😊
@BinhNguyen-tw8zo Жыл бұрын
Great job! I just walked by u today as you were walking with your family on Soi Ruam Ludee passing the Conrad. 🤔 shocking was that for me! Take care and cracking on...
@animal9370 6 ай бұрын
Wow! Cool video. Thank You
@tw8759 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@frankknudsen8879 Жыл бұрын
Love tenee, just booked here I come, see you in may.
@ukchatman4920 7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your trip around the Samui ring road it was brilliant!, I'm out of the Island and missing it already....... opening up a coffee bar at the Grand Mother Grandfather Rock when I get back so.... exciting !
@omarhoxton4486 Жыл бұрын
Woowee just got back spent 2 weeks its awesome! Need to go back already.
@kaywatkins2987 Жыл бұрын
Hi loving your Bloggs 😂 We are heading to Samui in April We were there in September it’s my favourite island in Thailand Keep up your great videos your enthusiasm love it 🎉
@RetiredWorkingForYou Жыл бұрын
thanks a ton!
@jwhmartijnse68 Жыл бұрын
Leaving Koh Samui after 1 week. To much trash on the beaches(plastic) And to busy now. I miss the old days on Samui 😭
@virtuella Жыл бұрын
Nice to see Samui getting back on it's feet Chris and great footage. Seems like it's been lively for a little while. Heading back there this year for a few months but will most likely spend like 5 weeks on Koh Phangan and 3 weeks on Samui. Thong nai pan noi and Thong nai pan yai, Haad rin, Secret beach, Zen beach, Haad Yao, and maybe a few other places are on the schedule for the time on Koh Phangan. On Samui it's probably Maenam, Nathon, Taling Ngam, Lamai and Choeng mon. Gotta have my beers at lost bar ;) Will be nice to get back, and even if we have been 11 times on Samui, it's our first time on Koh Phangan. Cheers :)
@GandalfPassing Жыл бұрын
hi RWFY, just wanted to say thanks for the dental tourism content you've previously uploaded. it subconsciously put me down a rabbit hole of research that ended with me being open to medical tourism and booking some work to be done for myself and family in bangkok. it would be cool if you could eventually do a video with BIDC dental clinic. they seem to be the most highly respected dental place in thailand with some extremely skilled dentists. even the comments on your edelweiss video show comments from people who have enjoyed this clinic. :)
@dylanappenfeldt2442 Жыл бұрын
Did you find any dental work In Chiangmai?
@kingmasonry Жыл бұрын
I went to bidc dental for a quote and they charge me 130$ canadian just for x rays i didnt need. And the price they quoted for the rest (10 veneers), and a few old amalgame change to white was almost 4000$ more than 3 other places i visited in Bangkok.
@kingmasonry Жыл бұрын
Bidc very professional but almost as expensive as back home.
@farangatang Жыл бұрын
I had work done at Smile Signature Ratchayothin. I was extremely happy. I paid 8000THB for a dental crown that I was quoted $1300 in Canada. The quality of work was on par or better than in Canada
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