Koh Samui and the Islands – The Practical Guide (2026-2027 Edition)

The Gulf of Thailand islands, without the stress.

Beaches and palm trees, Ang Thong Marine Park, Koh Phangan and the Full Moon Party, diving at Koh Tao: this guide gathers everything you need to know before you go and once you are there, with prices in baht, ferries between the islands and the traps to avoid. Information checked in October 2026.

Inside, in 21 chapters:

- Planning your trip: seasons and the Gulf monsoon, visa and TDAC, budget, festivals

- Getting to Koh Samui (plane, night train, bus, car ferry) and every ferry between the islands

- Getting around and where to stay, beach by beach

- Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Fisherman's Village, Maenam, the south and west of Samui

- Temples, waterfalls and Ang Thong Marine Park

- Koh Phangan, the Full Moon Party and the island's parties

- Koh Tao, diving, snorkelling and Koh Nang Yuan

- Beaches and water safety, food, Michelin Guide picks, going out

- Itineraries from 4 to 10 days

- Etiquette, safety, health and the 2026 laws

- Thai phrasebook and practical directory: emergencies, hospitals, immigration, ferries

4 original maps, the author's own photos, prices in baht and practical tips.

By Mr Schaka, a Belgian author who spends part of the year in Thailand. Also available: Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Isan – The Practical Guide.

PDF eBook, 163 pages, in English.