2025 Gulf of Thailand Travel Guide

Where to stay in Gulf of Thailand

Chaweng City Center

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

Chaweng City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Chaweng Beach and Central Festival Samui Shopping Center.

Long Beach

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sao Beach and Sunset Town Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Khem Beach

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khem Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Phu Quoc Prison and An Thoi Cable Car Station.

Lamai City Center

4/5(22 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Lamai City Center, you might enjoy its beaches and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Lamai Beach or Lamai Night Market.

Cua Lap

4/5(17 area reviews)

While visiting Cua Lap, you might make a stop by sights like Phu Quoc Beach and Suoi Tranh & Suoi Da Ban.

Bophut Hills

When in Bophut Hills, you can plan a visit to Fisherman's Village and Bo Phut Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Popular places to visit

Chaweng Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Chaweng Beach, a popular beach in Bophut. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lamai Beach

Relax on one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy a massage in one of the many resorts and explore the surrounding picturesque fishing villages and temples.

Fisherman's Village

If you want to catch a glimpse of Koh Samui before tourism development, visit this wonderfully well-kept street of 19th-century Chinese shop-houses and French architecture.

Nathon Pier

Jutting out from the west coast of the island, this busy pier is the main entry and exit point for visitors to Koh Samui.

Bo Phut Beach

Genuine Thai with a Mediterranean vibe. Stay in one of the oldest villages on Koh Samui, where anything goes, from Chinese teahouses to funky young bars.

Koh Samui featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach

Choeng Mon Beach

Located on the upmarket north-east of the island and home to some of the most exclusive resorts, private beaches, and family-friendly entertainment on Koh Samui.