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The white 18-armed Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem Koh Samui, the Guanyin temple's lake and Chinese-Thai pavilions
Culture & Viewpoints

Wat Plai Laem Koh Samui: A Local's Guide to the 18-Armed Guanyin Temple

Eighteen arms, one giant laughing Buddha and a lake of greedy catfish, all free to visit.

Backpackers reading and working on laptops in an air-conditioned capsule pod dorm at P168 Hostel, one of the best hostels in Koh Samui
Mid-Range & Budget Stays

Best Hostels & Budget Stays for Backpackers in Samui Island

A local's honest breakdown of the best hostels, dorm beds, and budget stays across every corner of Koh Samui.

Private plunge pool in a walled garden courtyard at a boutique hotel in Koh Samui, screened by banana and travellers palms
Mid-Range & Budget Stays

Best Boutique & Mid-Range Hotels in Koh Samui

The boutique and mid-range stays that beat resorts costing five times as much, picked by area.

A silver rental scooter parked on a coastal track at golden hour on Koh Samui, the classic way to explore the island.
Getting Around

Renting a Scooter in Koh Samui: Scams, Safety & Licensing

Everything an 8-year local knows about renting a scooter on Koh Samui without getting scammed.

Solo backpacker with a blue backpack walking the wide pale sand of a Koh Samui beach on a budget trip
Trip Costs & Planning

Koh Samui on a Budget: Backpacker Costs

A real-numbers breakdown of what backpackers actually spend per day on Koh Samui.