Samui ("koh" is Thai for island) is similarly emerging from obscurity. About 400 miles south of Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand, it has become a popular destination for Europeans, drawn by spectacular ...

Island hopping in Thailand is an absolute must if you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia. The tranquil turquoise waters, powder-soft sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere draw you in and might ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jenn Rice is a nomadic journalist who covers food and drink. While Koh Samui's beaches overflow with tourists snapping selfies and ...

Though Koh Samui might today be one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations, in the 1970s it was mainly a haven for island-hopping backpackers. The arrival of the island’s first and only airport ...

How to travel Thailand's best kept secrets & 7-10 days Itinerary. Explore offbeat Koh Samui islands. Koh Samui Island has beautiful beaches, waterfalls, spectacular viewpoints, temples, as well as a ...

Volumes have been published about palm-peppered islands and sugar-coated beaches of tropical Thailand, their writers waxing lyrical about pillow-soft sand and crystalline waters. But with so many ...

It seems unlikely The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is well known in Koh Samui but the 1798 poem’s most famous (and most incorrectly quoted) line is apt. Surrounded by the ...

There is barely enough water for the next 30 days, as per local estimates. Koh Samui, a renowned tourist destination off Thailand's east coast, is suffering from a severe water shortage. Authorities ...

Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is facing an acute water shortage due to limited rainfall and an increasing number of visitors. Reports claim that there is only enough water for ...