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Beach warning sign on a Koh Samui beach, a reminder that safety in Koh Samui starts with a little local know-how
Medical Care & Insurance

Safety in Koh Samui: Medical Care, Hospitals & Scams (2026 Local Guide)

Which hospital to pick, which numbers to save, and the island scams worth sidestepping, straight from a local.

Grab app open on a smartphone, the rideshare app travelers compare with InDrive, Bolt, taxis and songthaews on Koh Samui
Getting Around

Does Grab Work in Koh Samui? Grab vs. InDrive, Bolt, Taxis & Songthaews

Which app, cab or pickup truck gets you there cheapest, and when a pre-booked driver wins.

The exterior of the famous Koh Samui Airport (USM Airport)
Getting Around

How to Get Around Koh Samui: Scooters, Taxis, Rideshares & Songthaews

Getting around Samui has rules, but nobody posts them anywhere. I wrote them down.

Fire performer spinning steel wool on a Koh Samui beach at night, a highlight of Koh Samui nightlife
Nightlife

Koh Samui Nightlife: Where to Drink, Dance & Catch a Fire Show

From Soi Green Mango to beanbag fire shows, here's where Samui actually parties after dark.

Aerial view of white daybeds and umbrellas on the sand at a Koh Samui beach club, the comfortable mid-range vacation look
Trip Costs & Planning

Mid-Range Samui Vacation: Realistic Costs

What a comfortable week on Koh Samui actually costs, broken down by someone who lives here.

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.