Local Vibes

FOREST CALM AT TAMARIND SPRINGSLamai Beach Hidden among lush greenery near Lamai Beach, Tamarind Springs Forest Spa is where nature and nurture meet. The setting feels far removed from the island’s bustle—a sanctuary woven into granite boulders, forest canopies and...

SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB Koh Samui Koh Samui’s first padel venue arrived with a conviction that the sport deserved a proper home rather than an afterthought — and the result is four courts built to LTA and PTA international standards, two of them sheltered beneath an...

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING Chaweng Beach Founded in 2013 and set on a hillside above Chaweng with open-air views to the sea, Tom Muay Thai Camp makes a compelling case for training where the air is cleaner and the distractions are fewer. Sessions run for all levels — from...

HAVEN SAMUI COMMUNITY MALL Koh Samui Haven Samui Community Mall has quietly become one of the island's most agreeable places to spend an afternoon. Independent shops, thoughtful food options and a relaxed atmosphere set it apart from the usual commercial strip. It...

ERANDA SPAKoh Samui Perched quietly above the island’s curve, Eranda spa offers the sort of understand, five-star calm that Koh Samui does best. Guests arrive empty-handed by design-everything from crisp spa attire to premium products is thoughtfully laid out,...

PRIVATE CHARTER SAILING Choeng Mon Beach The 36-foot catamaran moored at Choeng Mon Beach is available exclusively — no shared decks, no strangers — and that singularity is precisely the point. Vickey accommodates up to ten guests across a wide sun deck, cosy cabins...

BEACH CLUB · NIGHTLIFE Bangrak Beach On the northern arc of Bangrak Beach, nine minutes from the airport, 79 Beach Club has quietly become the island’s most credible proposition for guests who insist on doing both things well — sleeping and celebrating. The pool, the...

Member Diving Beneath the surface of Koh Samui's waters lies a world that rewards the curious. Member Diving offers guided dives for all levels, from first-timers nervous about the deep to seasoned underwater explorers chasing the next reef. Their instructors know...

WELLNESS · DETOX  Choeng Mon Beach In collaboration with Meliá Resort on the tranquil northern bay of Choeng Mon, Orion Retreat occupies the intersection of five-star comfort and genuine therapeutic intent. The founders — a Reiki Master and an energy healer who...

JUN MUAY THAIKoh Samui A refined introduction to Thailand’s national sport, Jun Muay Thai offers visitors the chance to train with experienced instructors in an intimate setting. Whether you're stepping into the ring for the first time or sharpening your technique,...