Is KOH SAMUI, THAILAND Still Worth Traveling to in 2025?

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In this vlog, I show you if Koh Samui in Thailand is still worth traveling to in 2024. Watch until the end to see how Koh Samui is now, the best areas to stay, the best things to do, the best restaurant, and how much the cost of living is!

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[Michel-ddsl]

I left Germany in January with some savings and started freelancing on the go. Your videos were part of my decision to go to Da Nang first. I was in Vietnam for two months, and now I’m in Thailand, Ko Tao. If I see you one day, I will invite you to a coconut. ✌️

[AbroadInThailand]

Welcome to Koh Samui! Thanks for making a great video from my favorite island. Shared it in the Ko Samui Expats group 👍

[RaeLarz]

Great video once again!! You're one of my fav YouTubers. Your videos are always chill, thorough, and beautifully shot.

[raptorsfanjourney]

I stayed at Crystal Bay Beach my first week in Koh Samui May 2023. Really enjoyable and not too busy as it was low season.

[hadorado]

3:52 🤩🌴
Wow where is this beautiful palm street on Koh Phangan?
I‘ve been there many times but I never saw this area.

[Cocovolt]

at 3:34 you're talking about watching the sunset. A tip: On the west coast north from Nathon, there are a variety of restaurants by the beach to watch the sunset from. If you drive from the north-west tip southbound towards Nathon there's a bunch or relaxed restaurants and beach bars lined up by the main road. Just make your choice out of which style you want to have on that evening: high-end restaurant, stylish beach bar or a relaxed reggae "hut", hop off your scooter and enjoy the views !

[thenakitaharris]

The clips at 8:21, 8:28 and 8:33 - which city are these from Joose?! Koh Samui looks FANTASTIC, I am making that my first stop in thailand for my health revamp. and i LOVE the energy of whichever cities are in those clips, would love to know where that is specifically. thank you!!!

[electriquenikki]

okay my mouth is on the floor with how busy it is there!!!! the clip after you leave the beach club is BUSY on that strip!!! and the night market. WOW so I can totally do Koh Samui for a month or two because it is giving bangkok meets the beach life. WOW. I was worried that I would get bored on Koh Samui lmao, because I thought it was this remote tiny island. there are even cannabis dispensary there I see, just WOW. It's a PERFECT destination, and seeing the elephant sanctuary makes me so happy. thank YOU for this video so much, its exactly what I needed. OMG AND THE MALL

[Sakari_]

Thank you for your videos, been really enjoying them, traveling to Koh Phangan first time this year, your videos have helped me a lot to understand that place, and Koh Samui like here also. 🙂

[Malin]

Amazing video as always the king of Finland =)

[elsienorback]

Good to know about the sunset location. I love sunsets as well, because I use to enjoy going from Seminyak to Double 6 for an evening walk on the beach or hang with friends under an umbrella to watch the sunset. Good to know about Koh Samui.

[slavexplorer]

really like your content, greetings from Denmark....keep going bro

[Mick-hi]

Been to Samui and pang but koh Chang is hands down the best island in Thailand in my opinion

[luxuryseaviewvillas]

I think the point should be made that both of these islands work well together, and there's a little bit of everything between the two. I hope people don't judge too much based on one video. For example, there are times when the beaches he was on are some of the nicest you will ever see in your life. He caught them on more of a windy time. He doesn't know Samui at all, and therefore he only gave you a rookie taste of it. But he's good at making videos.

[stewart-ojqw]

My airbnb was right above yours. The road straight up on the left turn. Best stay and view of Koh Samui..

[sgraham]

Good review. Koh Samui is a lovely Island. Crystal Bay Beach is very nice during the low season otherwise it can be very crowded. Basically a "look at me beach" for many people. Many beaches on Samui are more chill all year around. Yes, Samui is more expensive however there are reasonably priced food options also. My biggest delta about Koh Samui is the traffic on the NE side of the Island in particular. Access to beaches in several areas is limited (blocked by resorts) and transportation even on the ride-share Songthaews is relatively expensive for Thailand but it is a tourist-dominant Island. Overall Koh Samui is lovely.

[MarkHarrop]

It's amazing how developed the island is now. I was there 25 years ago and it was like Koh Phangan is now. Also when I stay on Koh Phangan that was truly bliss hardly nothing developed there at all and accommodation was so cheap, I didn't want to leave.. Thanks for showing us around.

[Cepton]

You should have went to the west side. It’s by far the most beautiful part, quiet and not touristy

[roverdover]

You should try Pai, Thailand.
But now would be blazing hot. It's really a winter place.