Adventure Day - Koh Samui to Hua Hin by Lompraya Ferry and VIP Bus
Dave and Kim travel from Koh Samui to Hua Hin by Lompraya ferry and VIP bus, via Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Chumphon.
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Koh Samui Videos: Beaches, Day Passes and Life on the Island
Koh Samui is a large part of the channel’s early story. These episodes include beach walks, rental-home searches, resort visits, meals and the practical journeys that join them together.
Many of these films were made during the pandemic, when prices, access and visitor numbers were unusual. They are useful records of places and personal experiences, but historic entry rules and offers should stay in their original time. The rental pages explain what was shown and the checks to make before committing to a home today.
The video collection
Koh Samui Muay Thai Fights - Phetch Buncha Stadium - Quality Muay Thai with Lots of Action
Dave and Kim spend an evening at Phetch Buncha Stadium in Chaweng, Koh Samui for action packed Muay Thai fights.
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The Door Samui - Beach Bar and Chef Restaurant - Lamai Beach Koh Samui
Dave and Kim visit The Door Samui, a beach bar and chef restaurant on Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, and highly recommend it.
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KC Beach Club Samui - KC Beach Pool Villas - Amazing Koh Samui Beach Resort
A day at KC Beach Club and KC Beach Pool Villas on Koh Samui: fantastic grounds, great service, and a top island beach.
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Homemade Burgers and Sandwiches - The Best Burger on Koh Samui
Dave and Kim visit Homemade Burgers and Sandwiches on the north coast of Koh Samui, possibly the best burgers on the island.
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I Bought a Years Worth of Clothes for Under $50 USD - Clothes Shopping in Thailand
Dave buys a year of clothes for under $50 at a 100 baht clothing store at Tesco Lotus in Lamai, Koh Samui.
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Centara Reserve Samui - Our Day Pass Visit - Centara Reserve Chaweng Koh Samui
Dave and Kim use a day pass at Centara Reserve Samui on Chaweng Beach, one of Koh Samui's luxury resorts.
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Amari Koh Samui - 5 Star Koh Samui Beach Resort - Koh Samui Day Pass
Dave and Kim revisit Amari Koh Samui, a five star beach resort on Chaweng Beach, and show the day pass experience.
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Anantara Lawana Koh Samui - Koh Samui Resort Day Pass - Almost Retired in Thailand
A day pass experience at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, with the family's honest verdict on the visit.
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Overlap Stone Koh Samui - Things to Do In Koh Samui - Koh Samui Things to See
Dave and Kim visit Overlap Stone viewpoint on Koh Samui, a giant balancing rock five minutes from Lamai Beach.
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Goodbye for Now Malaysia - We Will Miss You - Travel Day from Langkawi to Koh Samui
Dave and Kim leave Langkawi, Malaysia and travel back to Koh Samui by ferry, taxi, and a final flight from Hat Yai.
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Delish Cafe Chaweng - Best Breakfast on Koh Samui - Best Breakfast in Chaweng - P168 Hostel
Back from Malaysia, Dave and Kim have breakfast at Delish Cafe in Chaweng, their pick for best breakfast on Koh Samui.
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Shiva Beach Club - Koh Samui Beach Clubs - One of the Best Beach Clubs on Koh Samui
Dave and Kim visit the newly reopened Shiva Beach Club in the Lamai and Maret area of Koh Samui.
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Chaweng Beach Walk - What is Chaweng Beach Like Right Now - August 22 2022
A walk down Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui in August 2022, showing how the island is recovering after COVID as tourist numbers climb.
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Traveling from Samui to Krabi by Car Ferry and Private MiniBus - The Adventure Begins
Dave and Kim travel from Koh Samui to Krabi by car ferry and private minibus with zero planning, no ferry schedule, no ride, and no hotel booked.
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Bubble Beach Bar - Bubble Beach Restaurant - Bubble Beach Koh Samui - Bang Por Beach
A visit to Bubble Beach Bar and Restaurant on Bang Por Beach, Koh Samui, plus notes on the beach, the island, and the best months to visit.
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Dave’s Return Journey to Thailand After Pandemic Restrictions Eased
An archive travel day from Phoenix through Dallas, Tokyo and Bangkok to Koh Samui.
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Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Morning Walk - Peaceful and Beautiful
Dave and Kim share a peaceful morning walk on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, and talk about their upcoming unplanned Malaysia adventure.
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Central Samui Night Market - Amazing Night Market on Koh Samui - Chaweng Lake Night Market
Dave and Kim visit the night market at Chaweng Lake and Central Samui Mall, held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
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Amari Koh Samui - Amazing Chaweng Beach Resort - Is Amari Resort Worth a Visit
Is Amari Koh Samui worth a visit? The family tours this Chaweng Beach resort and shares their verdict.
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RNR Bar Koh Samui - The Best Chicken Wings on Koh Samui - Your Chicken Wings Cost What?
Dave visits RNR Bar on Koh Samui for the chicken wing and ribs special and is amazed at the prices compared to the United States.
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SEEN Beach Club Koh Samui - How Was Our Day At SEEN Beach Club on Chaweng Beach
Dave and Kim spend a day at SEEN Beach Club on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, and share how the visit went.
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Melia Koh Samui - Our Day at This Great Resort on Koh Samui Choeng Mon Beach
A day at Melia Koh Samui on Choeng Mon Beach, one of the island's great resorts to consider.
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One of the Best Lower Cost Restaurants on Koh Samui - Captain Samui Across from Success Gym
Dave and Kim visit Captain Samui, a favorite lower cost restaurant on Koh Samui located right across from Success Gym.
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My First Tattoo - Metal Tattoo Samui - Getting a Tattoo in Thailand - Bonus Wrong Way Drivers
At 54, Dave gets his first tattoo at Metal Tattoo in Lamai, Koh Samui, with wrong way drivers on the way and Korean BBQ in Chaweng after.
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SALA Samui Chaweng Beach - SALA Resort Koh Samui - Our Visit for the Day
Dave and Kim visit SALA Samui Chaweng Beach resort near Choeng Mon Beach on Koh Samui for a relaxed day by the sand.
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Chaweng Hills Aerial Tour - Check Out Chaweng Hills Koh Samui - Chaweng Hills
An aerial drone tour of the Chaweng and Chaweng Hills area of Koh Samui, on the northeast corner of the island.
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Sheraton Samui Resort - Sunday Bruch and Beach and Pool Day - Highly Recommend
Sunday brunch, beach, and pool day at the Sheraton Samui Resort on Koh Samui, a visit Dave and Kim highly recommend.
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Driving All Through Chaweng Koh Samui Thailand on a Sunday Morning
Dave drives all through Chaweng Koh Samui on a quiet Sunday morning, showing the beach town before the crowds arrive.
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Thailand Visa Extension - Current Weather Updates - Thailand Gas Prices Soaring
Dave extends his Thailand visa at immigration, plus updates on Koh Samui weather and soaring gas prices in 2022.
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Chaweng Koh Samui - Sunday Morning - 360 Degree Video - Insta360 One X2
A 360 degree drive around Chaweng Koh Samui on a Sunday morning, filmed with the Insta360 One X2 camera.
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Banana Fan Sea Resort on Chaweng Beach Koh Samui Thailand - Resort Day Pass
A resort day pass visit to Banana Fan Sea Resort on the south end of Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui.
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Elephant Beach Club Koh Samui - Koh Samui Resort Day Pass
A resort day pass at Elephant Beach Club on Chaweng, Koh Samui, with a private pool, beach seating, and house music.
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Immigration Visa Extension - Koh Samui is Getting Busier - Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand
An archive immigration errand on Koh Samui, with observations about tourism and a question about cannabis raised at the time.
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Pavilion Samui Villas and Resort - Day Pass at The Pavilion in Lamai Koh Samui
A day pass at the Pavilion Samui Villas and Resort in Lamai, Koh Samui, with food, beach, and pool time.
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A Visit to Nathon Koh Samui - A Walk Around Nathon Koh Samui - Nathon Pier - Lunch in Nathon
Dave and Kim visit Nathon on Koh Samui for a town walk, a stroll out on Nathon Pier, and a fantastic local lunch.
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Ozo Koh Samui - OZO Beach Resort - Ozo Chaweng Samui
Dave and Kim visit the OZO Beach Resort on Chaweng, Koh Samui, praising the food, beach, staff, and service.
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Red Baron Koh Samui - Amazing Day on the Water - Ang Thong Marine Park
A day sailing on the Red Baron from Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine Park, with amazing food and service all day.
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My Wife Swinging in Thailand - Fishing on Koh Samui - Koh Madsum - Pig Island
A Koh Samui day trip with fishing, swimming, beach swings, and a visit to Koh Madsum, the famous Pig Island.
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Hiking Koh Samui - Amazing Koh Samui Scenery and Views - A Little Wild Durian Tasting - We Got Lost
A challenging hike into the Koh Samui hills with amazing views, a waterfall, wild durian tasting, and getting lost.
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Our Visit to Nora Buri Beach Resort - Nora Buri Resort and Spa - Nora Buri Koh Samui
A visit to Nora Buri Resort and Spa in northeast Koh Samui, with great food and service during COVID times.
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Travel from Thailand to United States During COVID - January 2022
Dave travels from Koh Samui to Phoenix during COVID in January 2022, via Bangkok, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.
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Koh Samui Mountain Hike - Koh Samui Luxury Real Estate - Amalfi Koh Samui - Amrita Koh Samui
A mountain hike behind Chaweng and Bophut to the Amalfi and Amrita luxury home project sites on Koh Samui.
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New Years Eve in Koh Samui Thailand - New Years Eve at The Royal Muang Samui Villas
Dave and Kim celebrate New Years Eve at the Royal Muang Samui Villas resort on Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Time-lapse over Chaweng Lake
A short time-lapse over Chaweng Lake on Koh Samui, Thailand, from Almost Retired in Thailand.
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Driving from Koh Samui to Hua Hin - Raja Ferry - Vana Varin Resort - Hua Hin Beach
Dave and dog Bella travel from Koh Samui to Hua Hin via the Raja Ferry, ending at Vana Varin Resort and Hua Hin Beach.
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What is it Like Right Now - Chaweng Beach Koh Samui - BONUS NIGHT MARKET Central Samui
A drive around the Chaweng Beach loop on Koh Samui plus a bonus visit to the night market at Central Samui.
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Lamai Beach Koh Samui - DJI Mavic 3 - Sit Back and Relax - Watch and Listen
Unedited DJI Mavic 3 drone footage of a 7:30 AM sunrise over Lamai Beach on Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Vana Belle Resort Christmas Tree Lighting - Vana Belle Koh Samui - Luxury Collection Resort
Dave and family attend the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort on Koh Samui.
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Royal Muang Samui Villas: What to Check Before a Day Visit
Explore the family’s historical Royal Muang Samui Villas visit and compare the exact inclusions, hours and costs of any current day-pass offer.
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Driving in Thailand - Driving in the Rain in Thailand - Koh Samui Ring Road - Baan SomTum
A rainy drive around the full Koh Samui ring road from Lamai, with a stop at Baan SomTum in Nathon.
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Things to Do on Koh Samui - Orange Wave Koh Samui - Jet Ski Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Dave tries the Orange Wave Jet Ski Safari from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, one of many water sports on offer.
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Thai Food Snack Attack - Shredded Cuttlefish - Number 1 Seaweed Snack - Double Pagoda Groundnut
Dave taste tests Thai snacks from Tesco Lotus in Lamai, including shredded cuttlefish, a seaweed snack, and Double Pagoda groundnut.
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Big Bear Steak Koh Samui: Crystal Bay Koh Samui
Dave eats at Big Bear Steak in Lamai, Koh Samui, a low cost, high quality restaurant by Crystal Bay.
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Thailand Pass - Arizona to San Diego to Tokyo Japan to Bangkok Thailand to Koh Samui Thailand
Dave travels under the Thailand Pass program from Arizona via San Diego and Tokyo to Bangkok and Koh Samui.
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Jasmine Beach Resort - Lamai Beach Resort - Koh Samui Thailand
An afternoon eating and relaxing at Jasmine Beach Resort on Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, with fantastic food and owners.
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Koh Samui Fishing - TopCats Fishing Resort - Ripsaw Catfish - Giant Featherback - Alligator Gar
Fishing at TopCats Fishing Resort on Koh Samui for ripsaw catfish, giant featherback, alligator gar, arapaima, and more.
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Secret Buddha Garden - Magic Garden Koh samui - Khao Yai Waterfall - Thailand Gas Stations
Visits to the Secret Buddha Garden and Khao Yai Waterfall on Koh Samui, plus a look at gas station options in Thailand.
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Koh Samui Hike - Thai Hospitality - Jungle Route 360 - Red Tail Racer - Scorpion
A group hike over the biggest mountains on Koh Samui, with snakes, a scorpion, and classic Thai hospitality.
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After the Phuket Sandbox - My Travels from Koh Samui to Phuket to Los Angles to Phoenix
After the Phuket Sandbox, Dave travels from Koh Samui via Phuket and Singapore back to Los Angeles and Phoenix.
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South Lamai Beach Walk - COVID Updates - A Few Other Thoughts That Might Interest You
A morning run turns into a walk on a south Lamai beach, with COVID updates and thoughts on life in Koh Samui.
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Was Today a Success - Thailand Visa Extension - Overstay Thai Visa
Dave’s archive account of an immigration visit on Koh Samui after he realized his permitted stay had ended.
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Renaissance Resort Koh Samui - Lamai Beach - Koh Samui Resort Day Pass - Renaissance by Marriott
A day pass at the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort and Spa by Marriott on Lamai Beach, the family's favorite so far.
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OZO Beach Resort - Chaweng Beach Koh Samui - OZO Resort - Current COVID Situation in Thailand
A day at the OZO resort on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, with food, resort views, and a COVID situation update.
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Phuket Sandbox -Travel From Phuket to Koh Samui After the Phuket Sandbox
Dave and family travel from Phuket to Koh Samui after completing their 14 day Phuket Sandbox entry into Thailand.
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Sunday Drive - Koh Samui - Lamai to MaeNam - Samui Plus Sandbox
A Sunday drive along the east side of Koh Samui from Lamai to MaeNam during the Samui Plus Sandbox period.
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Koh Samui Rental Homes: Compare More Than the Monthly Rent
Explore Dave’s historical Koh Samui rental tour, then compare exact homes by total cost, location, included services and viewing priorities.
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Koh Samui to Bangkok During COVID 2021 - COVID Test Bangkok
Dave travels from Crystal Bay Lamai on Koh Samui to Bangkok in May 2021, stays at the Golden Foyer Hotel, and gets a COVID test at MedConsult Clinic.
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Crystal Bay Yacht Club - Silver Beach Lamai Koh Samui - Home Away From Home
Dave shares the sights and sounds of Crystal Bay Yacht Club on Silver Beach, Lamai, Koh Samui, one of the most peaceful places he has stayed.
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Shortcut to Mae Nam - Scooter Ride from Lamai to Mae Nam Koh Samui - Nathon Pier Sunset
Dave rides a scooter from Lamai to Mae Nam across Koh Samui on the Jungle Road shortcut, ending with sunset at Nathon Pier.
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Thai Food Snack Attack - Taste Testing Various Thai Snack Foods - Episode 2
Dave taste tests tomato crackers, salted caramel Cheetos, and crispy chicken skins from Tesco Lotus in Lamai, Koh Samui.
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Hin Lad Waterfall - The Hike In - A Crazy Mushroom - Koh Samui
Dave hikes into Hin Lad Waterfall near Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, swims in its two freshwater pools, and spots a strange mushroom.
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Koh Samui Waterfalls - The Multi-Breasted Lady - Part 1
Part 1 of Dave's Koh Samui waterfall series visits Khoa Yai, Wang Soo Thong, and Na Mueang 2 out of nine mapped falls.
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How David Searched for a Rental Home on Koh Samui
Follow David’s Koh Samui rental search and the home chosen, with practical steps for assessing leads, viewing in person and agreeing clear deposit terms.
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Fishing on Koh Samui - Fishing in Thailand - TopCats Fishing Resort
Dave fishes at TopCats Fishing Resort on Koh Samui, catching seven fish including Giant Siamese Carp and Mekong Catfish.
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Around Koh Samui’s Ring Road: A Ride for Planning Your Base
Ride around Koh Samui with Dave, then use the route to compare everyday journeys without assuming historic traffic reflects today’s conditions.
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Your Hotel Costs How Much - My Trip from Bangkok to Koh Samui During COVID
Fresh out of Bangkok ASQ quarantine, Dave travels to Koh Samui during COVID, rents a scooter, and checks into an amazing Crystal Bay Beach hotel.
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