I lived here for 6 years back at the start of the 1990's backpackers paradise back then with a beach front bungalow for a couple of quid a night
@johanswede82005 ай бұрын
Traffic is dangerous. The most dangerous drivers are young Thai boys/men...they drive insanly fast and almosy touching shoulders when passing you on their scooters. You have to be 100% concentrated while driving. Any vehicle can cross the road at any time. Westerners are not used to this chaotic traffic without rules. So they end up getting hurt. Advice...stay off the worst roads. Never ever drive while intoxicated. Wear a helmet. Most importantly...100% concentration...anything can come out in front of you...even dogs...
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
I think it’s a bit too much to say that the most dangerous men are Thai drivers. The rest I can agree with you
@johanswede82005 ай бұрын
@@Chai_Travel Boys with extra thin wheels on their scooters in Koh Samui drive incredibly fast. Cars are much more dangerous in traffic than scooters for obvious reasons...Very few tourists rent cars.
@kippsguitar65392 ай бұрын
@@Chai_Travelhe's absolutely right , Thais don't get road safety training at all and drink driving is the norm,
@WalkingmanPattaya5 ай бұрын
555 first she complains about too many people on Samui now, then her message to the world is "please come to Thailand" Alrighty then . Yes unskilled workers such as taxis that depend on tourists are all hungry unless they sign up to drive for the Bolt , Grab, or InDrive apps. etc... Times are changing and relying on tourists is always an up and down life I would think.
@keangwooichoo61385 ай бұрын
Lol
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
🤓 I don’t think that was complaining mate. She’s nice
@luka17904 ай бұрын
Yeah, she is looking out for the thai people.
@justsayin...27844 ай бұрын
Yes, I enjoyed her interview the most of all. I'm looking to establish a "home base" of sorts for longer term stays -- looking to rent a place (bungalow or whatever) for 3-6 months at a time, that I can return to each year. Looking to become more a part of a community than just a tourist passing through. ...the two districts on Samui I'm interested in are Lamai and Maenam. Been to Maenam a couple times, but never really got to know the community as well as I would like. In Lamai, I've never yet been, but have acquaintances there that can help me get oriented and acquainted. As a long-term, repeat visitor over many years, this person's perspective is very valuable.
@jon4139Ай бұрын
"I think it's different from the US" it sure is!
@justsayin...27844 ай бұрын
I mostly enjoyed the first interview -- of the older lady who has spent a lot of time there -- and is more in tune and knowledgeable about the "feel" of people in the community. As a long-term, repeat visitor over many years, this person's perspective is very valuable to me and aligns better with my intentions in coming here this year. I'm looking to establish a "home base" of sorts for longer term stays -- looking to rent a place (bungalow or whatever) for 3-6 months at a time, that I can return to each year. Looking to become more a part of a community than just a tourist passing through. ...the two districts on Samui I'm interested in are Lamai and Maenam. Been to Maenam a couple times, but never really got to know the community as well as I would like. In Lamai, I've never yet been, but have acquaintances there that can help me get oriented and acquainted.
@4985muhammadali5 ай бұрын
Anny from Australia, thankyou chai for sharing her views, she is amazing aunty thank you so much and god bless you and her for sharing this amazing interview❤
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Without Anny this video would be the same :) she’s awesome. Thanks for watching again
@Vlogging.on.a.donkey5 ай бұрын
This is valuable information for me as I fly out to koh samui on 29th April .
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Nice one mate. Have the best time 😃
@steve-fc6mc16 күн бұрын
Are there many ladybars in Chaweng?
@Chai_Travel15 күн бұрын
Yes
@robertnewport65395 ай бұрын
Check out The Viper Room Rock Pub in Lamai Central side road. One of the oldest bars in lamai and the only Rock/Metal bar on the Island, lots of memerobelia.
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Thanks again mate! We left already but we know for next time. There definitely will be a next time :)
@Nessyk013 ай бұрын
The ambulances very busy here too but not accidents … not sure why 🤔
@Chai_Travel3 ай бұрын
Sorry?
@SaskiaStange5 ай бұрын
i spent 6 days on Samui almost 10 Years ago and prefered Lamai as well. Also loved Baan Tai Beach and village or Baan Taling Ngam. Chaweng for me was also to crowded and busy. I think it´s time to visit Samui again after 10 Years to see what has changed
@Triple_T_5 ай бұрын
My fav island is koh lanta , i thought koh samui was ok, but i would still go back again
@stevens87855 ай бұрын
Great work as always Chai. Top interviews throughout and loads of information. Certainly looking the part in that shirt too champ. 🤩
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Hahah thanks mate 😎 it’s not so hard on an island with cool people 😁 have a great one 🏆
@antruok49505 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend - happy days & and authentic people 👌🙏👍
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Authentic people indeed 😍 thanks mate have a good start of the weekend
@MYoutube84 ай бұрын
Hi Chai Travels, tip: take off the backpack when interviewing. With it, it looks like you are in a hurry or something. Would look more relaxed if you would be without it. Keep it up, loving these interviews!
@Chai_Travel4 ай бұрын
Thank you :) I see what I can do about that.. thanks for watching
@LeSudiste-m2q4 ай бұрын
What a wires nightmare. I was told the reason for such a mess. It seems more expensive to remove old cables than to leave them in place and set up a new one. Kind of strange.
@glenncampbell60385 ай бұрын
Excellent video !!!! Samui is just magical , been 5 times going again soon
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We left already and I love to go back whenever we can :D
Top video Chai. I'm really enjoying your channel and love Thailand with all my heart. Keep up the great work!
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Thanks :) I’m glad you enjoyed this one 😊
@yenriver52555 ай бұрын
Yes Thai airway surely have monopoly. WE paid $12,000 ( 2 person) Australian for business class to Koh samui. If we were to fly to Phuket it would have cost $8000
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
That’s a lot more 😫
@MilipTichaelPhomas5 ай бұрын
I love how "Westerners" are always mind-blown when they experience food with flavor
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Haha
@1984-w6g2 ай бұрын
Thai food is different level tho soooo many flavor in one dish
@kippsguitar65392 ай бұрын
You need to travel more, westerners are not all equal
@MilipTichaelPhomas2 ай бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 I really hope I wasn't just enlightened by a bot...
@kippsguitar65392 ай бұрын
@@MilipTichaelPhomas you should travel more Italian food, Spanish, french, Vietnamese food is a dreadful clone of french and Chinese food and most rich Vietnamese import their food from Australia, you need to be enlightened by somebody!!
@gertdrok5 ай бұрын
Next time. What’s your own opinion, the Pro and Cons about Samui… you know the Island also very good. 🙏
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Thanks Gert! Good idea thank you. I’ve tried to share my opinions about the island in the previous vlogs. I can give you a summary: 2 biggest pro’s - close to other islands which are absolutely stunning. - size, it’s a big island but not so big it loses its island vibes. 2 biggest con’s - only half the time we were served by Thai people. We didn’t really feel we were in Thailand. - the airport is owned by an airline company and the prices to fly in and out are very pricey. Thanks again mate, Happy Friday
@jeoffer4 ай бұрын
2:17 The Bangkok Airways monopoly is changing as I am flying to Koh Samui on Scoot Airlines in August.
@Kacpiii4Ай бұрын
Not from Bangkok.
@แสงรวีเอนเตอร์เทนเม้นท์5 ай бұрын
Hang on to your hats folks. New PM wants to expand the airport and build a cruise ship port to make more like Phuket. Start looking for your next location
@kippsguitar65392 ай бұрын
And a bridge
@mangostickyrice5555 ай бұрын
Thumbs up 👍 Champ
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 😁 have a good day
@chayapatchaya87825 ай бұрын
Two thumbs up.👍👍Champ🏆.
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
2?! Woohoo! Haha thanks :D
@Yasin_Affandi5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lovely video.
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
You got it mate
@Yasin_Affandi5 ай бұрын
@@Chai_Travel Thank you Champ. 😀
@joereeves82595 ай бұрын
Great vlog!!
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Stormbreaker78645 ай бұрын
Great video, as usual, Chai. I plan to visit Koh Samui one day as well.
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Haha cheers mate. I hope you manage to get there asap 🏆
@johnwallace52844 ай бұрын
lol its not hot in samui its never goes above 30 degrees
@PP-qw2ir3 ай бұрын
I am Thai and it surely goes above 30 degree mostly
@mariettathornton59245 ай бұрын
Another awesome interview Chai! Love this video ❤ Love Koh Samui….we were there last year 😊
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Hi again 😃 it’s such a nice island and a nice size too! Cheers 🏆
@SirDuyvo5 ай бұрын
Hey Chai! Ben benieuwd wat jij kiest. Phuket of Koh Samui. Goede video’s, leuk om te zien!
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Bedankt! Ik zou niet willen kiezen want ik ben geneigd om te Phuket te zeggen. Er zijn veel meer dingen te doen daar. Maar Phuket geeft niet echt een eiland gevoel. Eiland; Samui. Vakantie bestemming; Phuket 😁
@SirDuyvo5 ай бұрын
@@Chai_Travel haha dat is een eerlijk antwoord. Ben van plan om in december aanstaande weer te gaan. Zowel Phuket als Koh Samui nog niet geweest. Je hoort veel die negatieve verhalen over Phuket, maar is maar net waar je van houdt natuurlijk. Drukte en feesten, die tijden zijn voor mij geweest. Denk dat ik toch voor de eilandvibe (6 dagen) ga en Lamai als basis lijkt het me geen verkeerd plan. Thanks voor je antwoord!
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Lekker man! Ja Lamai is nice 😎 Kata is mijn favoriete op Phuket. Laidback redelijk centraal voor als je naar Old Town of Pathong area wilt. Anyway stay in touch 🏆
@michelg22575 ай бұрын
He had to be drunk to have these tattoos until is chin
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Nah, I’m pretty sure he had a long thought about it
@peena54085 ай бұрын
TY I need this video!
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Haha nice! Thanks for watching
@changthai-cq1rz5 ай бұрын
Interesting tattoos.
@Chai_Travel5 ай бұрын
Haha very. Such a nice lad 😁
@winnerwinnerchickendinner88095 ай бұрын
Bunch of entitled Karen thinking their money is more important then thr native folks