Baan Khai

Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park

Nature38.7 km

national park of Thailand

Wat Phra Yai

Worship58.2 km

Buddhist temple on Ko Samui, Thailand

Bo Phut

Nature60.1 km

beach on Samui island, Thailand

Chaweng

Nature63.3 km

beach on Samui island, Thailand

Nathon

Nature66.7 km

neighbourhood in Ko Samui, Thailand

Wat Plai Laem

Worship57.9 km

Buddhist temple on Samui island, Surat Thani province, Thailand

USS Stark County

Museum46.7 km

1945 LST-542-class tank landing ship

Choeng Mon

Nature57.4 km

beach on Samui island, Thailand

Ascension Church, Ko Samui

Worship71.3 km

Wat Khunaram

Worship72.9 km

Buddhist temple in Surat Thani province, Thailand

Dear Phangan

RestaurantBib Gourmand฿฿44.4 km

Surrounded by a small garden of papaya, banana, tamarind and fresh herbs, this tranquil open-air eatery feels a world away from full-moon clichés. Booking is essential, as the chef prepares only the exact number of portions each day. The blind menu changes with fresh finds from the local market and pier, alongside seasonal fruits and edible flowers grown in the garden. Highlights include crisp yet juicy deep-fried fermented catfish, while the squid stir-fried with ink and shrimp paste shows off just how fresh the ingredients are.

Jun Hom

RestaurantBib Gourmand฿฿61.2 km

This unpretentious, open-air eatery is a local gem on the island, offering an affordable opportunity to enjoy simple, local dishes in a knockout beach location. The portions are hearty, modestly priced and lip-smacking. One of the highlights is crab coconut milk curry with shrubby basil — rich with the aroma of curry spices and herbs. If you’re not a fan of shrubby basil, you can ask to substitute it with wild betel leaves instead. Each dish is cooked to order, so there may be a wait, but the upside is that everything arrives freshly made, straight from the kitchen. Alfresco dining in a blissf

Baan Suan Lung Khai

RestaurantBib Gourmand฿฿77.0 km

Uncle Khai's charming garden house on his coconut plantation welcomes diners on a wood-decked veranda. Choose from three simple Southern Thai set menus that showcase top-notch ingredients sourced from local fishermen and friends. Seasonal, home-style dishes, including blue swimming crab or grilled prawns served with jasmine or pandan-coconut rice, arrive from the open kitchen on woven trays with net covers. Save room for the local dessert! Reservation required.

The Ranch

Restaurant฿฿฿฿56.4 km

The Ranch at The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is the place for meat lovers and the only real steakhouse on the island. The premium Australian beef is dry-aged in-house and served on hot plates with a wide range of sauces and side dishes, without forgetting a knockout line-up of grilled dishes and seafood options. High ceilings, wooden furnishings and a splendid display of old and new world wines set the scene in the smart dining room.

Long Dtai

Restaurant฿฿฿57.2 km

After crossing shallow waters, you reach this private island resort off Samui’s east coast. From the restaurant’s terrace, diners enjoy panoramic views of the bay as they sample chef David Thompson’s fab creations. His Southern Thai menu is deceptively simple and his consummate culinary talent is revealed in the details. Start with grilled squid, marinated in turmeric and coconut milk to accentuate its freshness. Marine sustainability is the name of the game here.

FishHouse

Restaurant฿฿฿57.3 km

Set inside the Kimpton Kitalay resort, FishHouse crafts à la carte European recipes using the freshest local ingredients. Take a seat on the deck overlooking the beach and enjoy the sea breeze and the lively atmosphere by the pool where sunbathers sip cocktails. Start with ceviche, bursting with fresh tropical passionfruit flavours and perfectly marinated diced seabass. The Black Paella with squid and squid ink is ideal to share.

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Khao Horm

Restaurant฿฿59.2 km

Just 5 minutes from the airport, Khao Horm is a great spot to get your last-minute fill of delicious Southern Thai and local recipes before flying home. The family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation for over a century. We recommend the stir-fried minced pork whose yellow curry paste features a gutsy mix of spices. The main dining room is set in a large open-air pavilion. They also offer AC indoor dining and plenty of parking too.

Ko Seng

Restaurant฿฿61.0 km

Prioritising flavour over fuss, this modest spot has championed Thai and Southern Thai seafood for over 50 years. Fresh local catch is cooked to order, delivering bold, soothing tastes in highlights such as black pepper crab, stir-fried prawns and traditional steamed fish. Fairly priced, generous portions thrive in a simple, air-conditioned, no-frills interior, with the Southern yellow curry of giant sea catfish roes and taro stems proving truly irresistible.