⚠️ HONEST Opinions About Samui Island ‼️ MUST SEE BEFORE COMING TO THAILAND

[@justsayin...2784]

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.

[@4985muhammadali]

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_Travel]

Cheers mate. Without Anny this video would be the same :) she’s awesome. Thanks for watching again

[@stevens8785]

Great work as always Chai. Top interviews throughout and loads of information. Certainly looking the part in that shirt too champ. 🤩

[@Chai_Travel]

Hahah thanks mate 😎 it’s not so hard on an island with cool people 😁 have a great one 🏆

[@glenncampbell6038]

Excellent video !!!! Samui is just magical , been 5 times going again soon

[@Chai_Travel]

Glad you enjoyed it! We left already and I love to go back whenever we can :D

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

This is valuable information for me as I fly out to koh samui on 29th April .

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice one mate. Have the best time 😃

[@Cactuspractice12]

Great video! Can I ask what street you did the interview on? I plan on coming this winter and am looking for areas to stay. thanks!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks! I’m Had Lamai Road this was filmed 😊 I hope this is helpful 😁

[@its_travel_time]

Top video Chai. I'm really enjoying your channel and love Thailand with all my heart. Keep up the great work!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks :) I’m glad you enjoyed this one 😊

[@MYoutube8]

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_Travel]

Thank you :) I see what I can do about that.. thanks for watching

[@antruok4950]

Thanks my friend - happy days & and authentic people 👌🙏👍

[@Chai_Travel]

Authentic people indeed 😍 thanks mate have a good start of the weekend

[@SaskiaStange]

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

[@mariettathornton5924]

Another awesome interview Chai! Love this video ❤ Love Koh Samui….we were there last year 😊

[@Chai_Travel]

Hi again 😃 it’s such a nice island and a nice size too! Cheers 🏆

[@robertnewport6539]

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_Travel]

Thanks again mate! We left already but we know for next time. There definitely will be a next time :)

[@Stormbreaker7864]

Great video, as usual, Chai. I plan to visit Koh Samui one day as well.

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha cheers mate. I hope you manage to get there asap 🏆

[@SteveJones-gz4vd]

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

[@joereeves8259]

Great vlog!!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you!!

[@chayapatchaya8782]

Two thumbs up.👍👍Champ🏆.

[@Chai_Travel]

2?! Woohoo! Haha thanks :D

[@SirDuyvo]

Hey Chai! Ben benieuwd wat jij kiest. Phuket of Koh Samui. Goede video’s, leuk om te zien!

[@Chai_Travel]

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 😁

[@SirDuyvo]

@@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_Travel]

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 🏆

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this lovely video.

[@Chai_Travel]

You got it mate

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Chai_Travel Thank you Champ. 😀

[@Triple_T_]

My fav island is koh lanta , i thought koh samui was ok, but i would still go back again

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Champ

[@Chai_Travel]

Cheers mate 😁 have a good day

[@Nessyk01]

The ambulances very busy here too but not accidents … not sure why 🤔

[@Chai_Travel]

Sorry?

[@peena5408]

TY I need this video!

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha nice! Thanks for watching

[@MilipTichaelPhomas]

I love how "Westerners" are always mind-blown when they experience food with flavor

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha

[@1984-w6g]

Thai food is different level tho soooo many flavor in one dish

[@kippsguitar6539]

You need to travel more, westerners are not all equal

[@MilipTichaelPhomas]

@@kippsguitar6539 I really hope I wasn't just enlightened by a bot...

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@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!!

[@yenriver5255]

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_Travel]

That’s a lot more 😫

[@LeSudiste-m2q]

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.

[@johanswede8200]

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_Travel]

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

[@johanswede8200]

@@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.

[@kippsguitar6539]

​@@Chai_Travelhe's absolutely right , Thais don't get road safety training at all and drink driving is the norm,

[@jeoffer]

2:17 The Bangkok Airways monopoly is changing as I am flying to Koh Samui on Scoot Airlines in August.

[@Kacpiii4]

Not from Bangkok.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

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.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Lol

[@Chai_Travel]

🤓 I don’t think that was complaining mate. She’s nice

[@luka1790]

Yeah, she is looking out for the thai people.

[@justsayin...2784]

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.

[@กฤษณ์อรุณเลิศวณิชชา]

ขอบตุณๆชัยมากครับ สำหรับวีดีโอดีๆ รัฐบาลกำลังจัดระเบียบที่เกาะสมุยอย่างเร่งด่วนครับ

[@Chai_Travel]

ขอบคุณที่แสดงความขอบคุณ 🤗 ขอให้มีค่ำคืนที่วิเศษนะ

[@แสงรวีเอนเตอร์เทนเม้นท์]

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

[@kippsguitar6539]

And a bridge

[@jon4139]

"I think it's different from the US" it sure is!

[@gertdrok]

Next time. What’s your own opinion, the Pro and Cons about Samui… you know the Island also very good. 🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

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

[@palidamook1767]

สวัสดีค่ะ🙏🇹🇭🌊🏖️🏝️

[@steve-fc6mc]

Are there many ladybars in Chaweng?

[@Chai_Travel]

Yes

[@changthai-cq1rz]

Interesting tattoos.

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha very. Such a nice lad 😁

[@johnwallace5284]

lol its not hot in samui its never goes above 30 degrees

[@PP-qw2ir]

I am Thai and it surely goes above 30 degree mostly

[@Surfrz3]

Rip off taxi drivers and aggressive shop owners. I've seen weapons sold on the street, trashy bungalows, prices, crowded etc. Not a fan. But this was 18 years ago. Maybe it's better now.

[@michelg2257]

He had to be drunk to have these tattoos until is chin

[@Chai_Travel]

Nah, I’m pretty sure he had a long thought about it

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Bunch of entitled Karen thinking their money is more important then thr native folks

[@Chai_Travel]

Excuse me?