Gulf of Thailand
Travel Guide
Visit Gulf of Thailand
Where to stay in Gulf of Thailand
Chaweng City Center
Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bophut.
Long Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Sao Beach and Sunset Town Beach.
Lamai City Center
If you're spending time in Lamai City Center, you might enjoy its beaches and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Lamai Beach or Lamai Night Market.
Khem Beach
When in Khem Beach, you can plan a visit to Phu Quoc Prison and An Thoi Cable Car Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bophut Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bophut Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Fisherman's Village and Big C Supercenter.
Cua Lap
If you're spending some time in Cua Lap, Phu Quoc Beach and Suoi Tranh & Suoi Da Ban are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Chaweng Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Lamai Beach
Relax on one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a massage in one of the many resorts and explore the surrounding picturesque fishing villages and temples.
Fisherman's Village
If you want to catch a glimpse of Koh Samui before tourism development, visit this wonderfully well-kept street of 19th-century Chinese shop-houses and French architecture.
Nathon Pier
Jutting out from the west coast of the island, this busy pier is the main entry and exit point for visitors to Koh Samui.
Bo Phut Beach
Explore a more traditional way of life in one of Koh Samui’s oldest villages. Find Chinese teahouses, funky bars, and a distinctly Mediterranean feel.
Choeng Mon Beach
This beach is part of the more upmarket and exclusive northeastern coast of Koh Samui with secluded resorts with private beaches.
