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 ...

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 ...

December is when Thailand’s coasts start to hum again. The islands shake off the shoulder season, beach clubs sharpen their line-ups and resorts step forward with new looks, fresh menus and creative ...

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 ...

Imagine this: walking barefoot on white sand beaches in the warm glow of the rising sun. The pristine waters make you forget all about your phone and “urgent Zoom meetings”. Did this image take you to ...

In the 18 years since he moved to the island of Koh Samui in Thailand, Martin Selby tells me, he's been back home to the UK only twice. It's a quiet morning, and we're seated in Foxtrot Bistro, ...

Ralph Beale never felt at home while growing up in the UK. Originally drawn to Thailand by Muay Thai, he later moved to Koh Samui with his wife to raise a family. Now 60, with two grown kids, Beale ...