Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Hat Chaweng)
This place is so popular it has an entire soi named after it. Samui's
favourite power drinking house is very big, very loud and very faràng (Western).
Green Mango has blazing lights, expensive drinks and masses of sweaty bodies
swaying to dance music.
Northern & West Coast Beaches
WOO BAR
(Mae Nam)
The W Retreat's signature lobby bar gives the word 'swish' a whole new
meaning, with cushion-clad pods of seating plonked in the middle of an expansive
infinity pool that stretches out over the infinite horizon. This is, without a doubt, the
best place on Samui for a sunset cocktail.
Lounge
NIKKI BEACH
(
www.nikkibeach.com/kohsamui
; Lipa Noi)
The acclaimed luxury brand has brought
its international
savoir faire
to the secluded west coast of Ko Samui. Expect
everything you would from a chic address in St Barts or St Tropez: haute cuisine,
chic decor and gaggles of jetsetters.
Lounge
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
The rate of road accident fatalities on Samui is quite high. This is mainly due to the
large number of tourists who rent motorcycles, only to find out that the winding
roads, sudden tropical rains and frenzied traffic can be lethal.
Medical Services
Ko Samui has four private hospitals, all near Chaweng's Tesco-Lotus supermarket
on the east coast (where most tourists tend to gather).
Bandon International Hospital
(
0 7742 5840, emergency 0 7742 5748)
Bangkok Samui Hospital
(
0 7742 9500, emergency 0 7742 9555)
Your best bet for just
about any medical problem.
