A concierge that already knows Koh Samui
NUM holds 8,738 places in and around Koh Samui. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Two of us in Bophut Friday evening around 7. Somewhere for dinner near Fisherman's Village?
Three spots near Fisherman's Village with tables for two. Want me to book one for 7?
What is in the Koh Samui directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Koh Samui at a glance
Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, in the Gulf of Thailand about 35 km northeast of Surat Thani town. Most of the tourism is around Chaweng, Lamai and Bophut. People come for the beaches, resorts and day trips to Ang Thong marine park.
Known for
Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai) วัดพระใหญ่
A golden seated Buddha over 12 m tall on Koh Fan, a small islet joined to the northeast coast near Bophut.
Fisherman's Village, Bophut หมู่บ้านชาวประมงบ่อผุด
Old Chinese wooden shophouses along the Bophut seafront, now cafes and shops, with a walking street market on some evenings.
Hin Ta Hin Yai หินตาหินยาย
Two eroded granite rocks at the south end of Lamai Beach, known as Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks.
Chaweng Beach หาดเฉวง
The island's main resort beach on the east coast, just south of the airport.
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะอ่างทอง
A marine park of about forty limestone islands roughly 28 km west of Samui, visited on day-trip boats.
Getting there
Samui International Airport (USM), owned by Bangkok Airways, is in Bophut about 2 km north of Chaweng. An airport minibus serves all main areas, including Chaweng and Lamai. Taxis wait outside the airport entrance. Car and passenger ferries cross from Don Sak on the mainland to Lipa Noi and Nathon.
Getting around
Songthaews circle the ring road like a bus, mostly in the daytime. Taxis charge set fares by destination, and many visitors rent scooters or cars.
When to go
January to August is the drier stretch. The heaviest rain falls from mid-October to early December, with November the wettest month.
Local tip
Cover shoulders and knees at the Big Buddha and other temples. For Ko Pha-ngan, ferries leave from Big Buddha Pier, near the airport.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Koh Samui
Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai)Photo: Abrget47j · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Hin Ta Hin YaiPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 
Chaweng BeachPhoto: MNXANL · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Koh SamuiPhoto: Pedro Krtička · CC BY 3.0 
Koh SamuiPhoto: J. Miers · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Koh SamuiPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Where NUM looks in Koh Samui
Districts NUM covers here.
- Koh Samui เกาะสมุย
- Koh Samui City Municipality เทศบาลนครเกาะสมุย
- Taling Ngam
- Surat Thani Province
- Surat Thani (Samui) สุราษฎร์ธานี ( สมุย )
- Lamai
- Lamai Beach
How NUM works in Koh Samui
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Koh Samui
How many restaurants does NUM know in Koh Samui?
1,287 in and around Koh Samui, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Koh Samui?
Yes: 62 street-food spots and 21 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Koh Samui?
NUM knows 1,657 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from Samui airport to my hotel?
Take the airport minibus, which serves Chaweng, Lamai and other areas, or a taxi from outside the airport entrance. Many resorts arrange pickups.
Can I reach Samui without flying?
Yes. Car and passenger ferries cross from Don Sak pier near Surat Thani to Lipa Noi and Nathon.
What is the dress code at temples?
Cover shoulders and knees at the Big Buddha and other temples.
What language can I message NUM in for Koh Samui?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Koh Samui
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
Koh Samui eSIM: data on the local networks in Koh Samui, installed before you land. Thailand eSIM plans.