🥇Number 1 Beach Area In Thailand, Lamai, Koh Samui 2024

Let’s check out one of the best beach areas in Thailand. Lamai is a calm yet lively spot on Koh Samui's southeast side. Its sandy beaches are perfect for relaxing and playing in the water. The town mixes old Thai charm with new comforts, busy markets, cozy cafes, and fun bars. At night, Lamai's beach bars get lively with music, making it a fun place for everyone.
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0:00 - Starting our journey in Lamai, Koh Samui, Thailand
0:19 - Exploring our accommodation and its amenities
0:38 - Leaving the accommodation for a beach walk
1:03 - Checking out local services and eateries
1:27 - Visit to the popular Muay Thai gym
1:53 - Discovering the Wild Tribe vegetarian restaurant
2:25 - Beginning of our tour in the south part of Beach Road
3:08 - Discussing the islands surrounding Koh Samui and travel tips
3:48 - Importance of supporting local businesses when booking tours
4:16 - Walking towards WS, the busy part of Lamai
5:05 - Tips on renting a motorbike in Lamai
5:45 - A glimpse into Lamai's nightlife scene
6:40 - Entering the busiest part of Lamai
7:43 - Observing the lively atmosphere as evening approaches
8:06 - Discussing the current state of Samui in 2024 and business opportunities
9:11 - Walking towards the beach through local streets
10:04 - Sharing thoughts on why Lamai is a nice place to stay
10:59 - First peek at the beautiful beach of Lamai
12:04 - Discussing water clarity and beach conditions in Lamai
12:48 - Why Lamai is the perfect place for a peaceful holiday
13:21 - Exploring Local Thai Food Shops in Lamai
13:33 - Why You Should Consider Staying in Lamai, Samui
13:46 - A Comprehensive Look at Lamai and The Purpose of Our Channel: Showcasing South East Asia
14:10 - Why You Should Subscribe to Our Channel
14:16 - Child-Friendly Places in Phuket and Koh Samui
14:30 - Safety Considerations in Thailand
14:35 - A Tour of Lamai's Beach Road and The Beauty of Lamai at 5:30 PM
15:10 - A Good Day in Lamai, Koh Samui, Thailand
15:24 - Exploring Italian Restaurants and Fresh Fruits in Lamai
15:41 - How to Get Around Lamai with Songthaews
16:07 - Reviewing Doctor Doner's Kebab in Lamai
16:22 - Experiencing Burmese Hospitality in Thailand
16:34 - Language Barriers in Thailand for Tourists
17:01 - The Impact of Foreign Workers in Thailand's Hospitality Industry
17:18 - Expectations vs Reality of Service in Different Countries
17:41 - Addressing Racism and Inclusion on Our Channel
18:09 - Exploring the End of the Beach Road in Lamai
18:18 - Discovering the Lamai Night Market
18:30 - How to Access and Prepare the Beach from Local Resorts for Dinner Time
19:03 - Surviving the Hot Season in Thailand
19:21 - Visiting Pure Vegan Heaven Restaurant
20:01 - Exploring Vegan Restaurants in Lamai
20:22 - The Contrast Between Busy Roads and Peaceful Beaches
20:36 - Enjoying the View of Koh Samui from a Hidden Cafe
21:02 - Exploring the Nightlife in Lamai
21:37 - The Main Road of Lamai and Its Resorts
22:00 - Abandoned Buildings in Lamai
22:15 - Leaving the Town Behind for the Last Part of the Beach and a Closer Look at Lamai Night Market
23:10 - The Rise of Sushi Restaurants in Thailand
23:18 - Discussing the Legalization of Weed in Thailand
23:50 - Enjoying Live Music at the Market
24:00 - Walking Towards the End of Lamai Beach
24:06 - Behind the Scenes of Video Editing
24:27 - Balancing Work and Relaxation as a Content Creator
24:59 - The Importance of Authentic Travel Experiences
25:12 - Addressing the Issue of Rubbish on Less Touristic Beaches
25:32 - Comparing Koh Samui to Phuket and Wrapping Up Our Tour of Lamai, Koh Samui, Thailand

[@Pucky-4345]

Chongmon nicest beach

[@rickt7425]

Loved Lamai beach - clear water, no rocks, gets deep reasonably quickly, shade, restaurants on beach Definitely would stay there

[@peena5408]

Beautiful island indeed!

[@Chai_Travel]

It really is! Thanks for watching

[@changthai-cq1rz]

Really like what I see, great Island, cheers :)

[@Chai_Travel]

Aw thanks mate 😃 it’s a great place to relax and eat. Groetjes!

[@ahmedaljazri2148]

Thanks mate Really great vid of Lamai

[@Chai_Travel]

Glad you enjoyed it😃 thanks for watching

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this lovely video.

[@Chai_Travel]

My pleasure Yasin, Happy Tuesday

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Chai_Travel Happy Tuesday. 😀

[@XPATJACK]

Thanks Chai, really enjoying your content. Will definitely be exploring Samui 👍🇦🇺

[@Chai_Travel]

Always a pleasure mate :D Thanks for watching again

[@antruok4950]

Really good look at Lamai my friend - quite well spread out and a beautiful beach - excellent video Mr Chai ✔️👋👌😎👍🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you sir 🫡 😁 it’s a nice and lively part of the island:) thanks for watching again 🏆

[@PunchitUnboxed]

Absolutely the best nicest place on earth! 😅🌴🤩🇹🇭

[@Chai_Travel]

🫥

[@stevens8785]

Yes champ I am quite enjoying these walk-about videos. A few of them in Cambodia would be super interesting too if they are not too draining from the heat for you to put together. Agree that I love to interact with Thais when visiting shops and food stalls there in Thailand. Its all part of the attraction and I know where you are coming from in that regard. Nice work Chai. Cheers 🍻 🤩

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha thanks! I think I have to do so as it is crazy hot at the moment. You get me ;) I’m actually going to Myanmar next month so it’s gonna be very interesting to interact with the locals there, especially right now 🫡 stay tuned

[@stevens8785]

@@Chai_Travel Myanmar!! wow, awesome. A google search still reveals Level 4 - do not travel instruction. Stay safe mate and be surrounded with security, borrow Sean King's crash hat and also wear a 'Press' vest. Seriously though, stay safe. 🤩

[@Chai_Travel]

I don’t know about the press vest as I can imagine they do not allow press to film 😅 I’ll be safe. I promise 🙂

[@gertdrok]

Very Nice Video with a Good impression of the Island/Beach. 🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks Gert! Have a good day

[@Swampzoid]

So many places now days have fewer locals and more foreigners and that may make it feel a little less authentic. Noticing it is just an observation and not a sign that you're racist. And as far as the weed goes , I think it's a good thing because if you get high then you'll go into a souvenir shop and start buying up everything because you're stoned and then you get the munchies and start buying lots of food. So, it's good for the local economy. Weed = Money.

[@Chai_Travel]

Hahah yeah that’s what a lot of people like I can imagine. 🤭

[@edmo43]

Thank you mate Chai for sharing an amazing tour of that extraordinary Thai paradise, Koh Samui. I think it has a statue of a Giant Buddha. A destination that must be put on the agenda to visit. ✌

[@Chai_Travel]

Aaah gotcha! We missed the Giant Buddha on this trip :) good one to add for next time

[@4985muhammadali]

Nice detailed video chai ,it's a bit relaxing place

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks mate! Have a great day 🙂

[@AbroadInThailand]

Great video! Thanks for sharing around the Lamai area. :)

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey mate! Thanks you too for watching. I hope all goes well for you 😃

[@AbroadInThailand]

@@Chai_Travel Cheers mate! Living in Koh Samui for over 2 years and loving it!

[@NoonaWorldwide]

Nice accommodation!

[@Chai_Travel]

YOU made it nice ;)

[@Vlogging.a.dead.donkey]

Thankyou for this informative video because I go in two weeks to lamai and this video helps me

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks! I'm glad it helps! Haha your name is very cleaver :P

[@kerryjames8932]

Great video we are staying in Lamai for the second time arrive in 4 weeks, you showed me some parts in the Sth Lamai that I didn't know about Thank you

[@Chai_Travel]

That great 😃 I’m excited for your trip. It’s a nice area to stay in 😃 I miss it already haha

[@kerryjames8932]

Yes went for two weeks last year this year 3 weeks 2 days! The little street you walked down near end of the beach opp Marine Bar there is a lovely sml resort on the left Samui Jasmine only 34 rooms right on the beach.

[@reggiperry1366]

great video brings back great memories of been there in 2009 plus love the vegan resturants

[@Chai_Travel]

Glad you enjoyed :) a lot of things ave changed over time 😊

[@timok100]

Thanks Chai for another Koh Samui video. I’m really looking forward to going to Thailand in July (Bangkok/Chiang Mai/Koh Samui 😊Stay Champ!💪🏆

[@Chai_Travel]

Exiting times mate. Expect it to be busy but that’s just part of it. Have the best time 😃

[@timok100]

@@Chai_Travel Thanks Chai! Looking forward to seeing your Cambodian videos 😀👍

[@BrianFairlamb]

Hi Chai love your channel , the UK has totally transformed here, just saying that about being served by locals would surely be called racist, we even have a law here for thought crimes, cant wait to be back in Thailand time for me to get out , great really enjoyed was there in Lamai 15 years ago totally changed.

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey Brian, cheers! We live in a crazy world man. Hopefully you’re able to come over soon :) cheers!

[@robertnewport6539]

At 4.53 you totally missed the small soi which is the last remaining old road in Lamai, and also some of the oldest western run businesses in Lamai. Good informative video and good that you included South Lamai which nearly every vlogger doesn't do and only sponsor the larger venues and ignore the many smaller bars and restaurants and other businesses

[@Chai_Travel]

Man, I did miss it! didn’t know of it and thanks for sharing that info 🙂 I always try to mix it up a bit. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@norm2222]

Enjoyed your video. We stay at Lamai, a little older hotels, but everything you need.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks! Yeah they seem to have a lot of them :) haha

[@lengtiger9]

Almost looks like in langkawi👌

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha yeah a little bit :)

[@charanjithgvlgvpcvcpctowin2721]

Love the video coffee on me

[@Chai_Travel]

Mate, that’s super generous of you! I’ll get a few coffees of that 😍 I’m glad you enjoyed it so much 🏆

[@mauimixer6040]

It looks dead there ? And that's the night life ? Or maybe your next video? And yes, My thoughts were before the end of video ! You do such great work ! Ok, watched it All, Great presentation of the True reality of the place !👍

[@Chai_Travel]

Hi hi, There’s definitely some nightlife though the bigger parties are on Koh Phangan. This was published over two month ago :) hopefully we return to Samui and some other island some stage in 2025 😊 thanks!

[@mauimixer6040]

@@Chai_Travel no need for big for me, anymore. Just a little aliveness is good, which is probably happening an hour or two later from your visit. Maybe I spoke too soon ? Thanks for sharing, it's on my list.

[@kennymcalpine8970]

Lived on Samui for 10 months in 2021 , loved staying in many different places all around the Island but i found Lamai to be a bit on the sleazy side

[@Chai_Travel]

Aah fair enough. Which area was the most suitable for you and why?

[@kennymcalpine8970]

@@Chai_Travel I spent at least a month in Bang Po , Ban Tai, Maenam , Bohput , Bangrak , Choengmon and for all the obvious reasons of beach , food , chilled vibes , good people and an all round nice time i loved it.I'm into motorbike riding also so off road up the mountains and down the West & South were great for that but I cut short my stays in Chaweng & Lamai , both great beaches but i found Chaweng to be a bit lacking in quality for the prices and also a bit on the sleaze side when it came to sex tourists and i found lamai to be crawling with sexpats and the workers who service them . I don't go anywhere for that so i choose not to be around it , each to their own of course .

[@Chai_Travel]

@kennymcalpine8970 thanks for such detailed reply 😁 we went accidentally on an of road trail with a 125click and I can see how much fun we would be able to have on a dirt bike. Yeah I understand that. It will come up as well in the next set of interviews about the area. We avoided the Main Street I’ve showed in this video during the night tbh. Thanks for your input mate 🏆

[@kennymcalpine8970]

@@Chai_Travel You're very welcome , i'll look out for your upcoming interviews for sure . All the best

[@Goeker]

I once traveled to Samui. Stayed at Chawang one day. Hated it and flew back the next day. The most disappointing thing for me was the absence of a beach road and public access to the beach. It was all occupied by Hotels and other businesses. Is Lamai the same?

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey mate, Im sorry to hear you had such a bad experience 🙏 yeah in a way it’s the same. Though there are a few places where you can lay under the trees which are (I don’t think) owned by anyone. It’s more laidback and it’s not all about selling food, drinks or lounge chairs at Lamai. If you ever think of giving Koh Samui another shot (maybe because you wanna visit the surrounding islands) I’d recommend spending your time at the North West corner or try Lamai which I really like (but by the sounds of it, that might be already too busy for you). Good to hear from you 🏆

[@Goeker]

@@Chai_Travel Thanks for the detailed answer. I just might do that. It's a big island. I'm sure there's much to discover yet.

[@Chai_Travel]

Any time Göker. It is indeed :) thanks again mate

[@pepeee548]

They should reduce flight prices, how possible return from bkk normal over 10.000 baht, crazy! Phuket you can go with airasia 1-2000 baht return

[@Chai_Travel]

Yeah that’s why we went by bus 😅 it’s a shame the prices are so high

[@Pucky-4345]

Because Bangkok Airways owns the airport

[@mauimixer6040]

Thanks for your input

[@TheWanderingPensioner]

I've read some news articles about a water shortage crisis in Koh Samui. Any comments on that?

[@Chai_Travel]

I'd love to know more about this too.

[@patrickglennon7058]

Yes, some hotels are closed

[@THEAViDCAMPER83]

I didn't try dr.doner, but wanted too

[@Chai_Travel]

Döner kebab is so nice 🤤

[@nicevideo5379]

The best beach in samui is silver beach... chrystal bay

[@lovethisworld4790]

Hi you still in Samui😊

[@Chai_Travel]

Hi mate, no I’m currently in Cambodia 😁

[@CJINPARADISE]

Very nice walk and look around Lamai Koh Samui. Sent you an email. Have a question. Stay safe be happy.

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey mate thanks :) I’ll have a look once I get “home”

[@mauimixer6040]

More accommodation prices would be nice..

[@Chai_Travel]

I keep that in mind, Thanks :)

[@leightonlogau]

The Hive is in the parallel street from the one used to access the beach, I paid €1000 for 4 weeks including breakfast last August for 1 room. You are steps away from the walking street. My daughter in law and granddaughter also loved it there.

[@mauimixer6040]

​​@leightonlogauhow long ago? Lock down time?thanks for sharing 😊

[@LiviaLeighton]

August 2023

[@mauimixer6040]

@@LiviaLeighton thanks

[@petraulrich5344]

Look at you. Are you looking typical Dutch 😂

[@Chai_Travel]

Born and raised. What do you wanna say?

[@petraulrich5344]

Born and raised in Bavaria. Even I speak Bavarian, I’m always mistaken for a southern European (Italy, turkey). What I’m trying to say is, no matter what you look like or speak, you can come from anywhere 🌏

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha yeah that’s true 🤭 I could be South American or Spanish. No one thought I was from anywhere outside of Sri Lanka until I opened my mouth 😂

[@DavidWoodleyTravelshorts]

Definitely not the best beach location in Thailand. Better beaches on Samui

[@Chai_Travel]

Even it’s pretty busy my favorite is Cristal Bay 🙂