Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand’s premier island blend of serenity and sophistication. Once a backpacker haven, it has matured into a luxury market of villas, resorts, and branded residences attracting global investors and long-stay residents. Infrastructure upgrades, tourism recovery, and foreign capital continue to drive its evolution. In this section, The Thailand Advisor explores Samui’s balance of beauty, investment, and long-term potential.

Thailand’s 2025 Hotel Boom: Six Cities, Six Icons Reframe the Post-Pandemic Luxury Map

Thailand’s luxury hotel scene is surging back in 2025, led by six remarkable new properties across Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. From urban sanctuaries to beachfront retreats, these icons are redefining post-pandemic hospitality with style, substance, and local soul.

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Koh Samui Bridge Nears Approval: Transforming Tourism, Transport & Investment

Thailand’s 37 km, 55 B baht Koh Samui Bridge nears Cabinet approval—promising cheaper access, boosted tourism, and a Khanom land rush. Discover how this mega-project could transform Samui’s property market, short-stay rentals, and regional investment.

By David Chen

/ 25 Oct 2025

Future bridge connection mainland with Koh Samui

Nominee Crackdown in Koh Phangan & Samui — The Foreign-Front Business Era Ends

Thai police raids on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan signal an end to decades of “nominee” business tricks. An investigative look at dawn arrests, the 7,000 companies under scrutiny, legal fault lines, expat fallout, and what’s next as Thailand’s foreign-front era closes.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 21 Oct 2025

Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Nominee Companies as Police Target Suspected Business Networks