Khanom - Thailand's TOP 'Secret' Less Visited Beach Area

[@SideTripLife]

Part 1: Surat Thani City, Fantastic, Who Knew?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaC6cp-Obs2elbc Part 2: Thailand's TOP 'Secret' Beach Area Khanom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGiZeYZooNiFoNk Part 3: #1 Thai Coast Drive, Beaches + Sichon kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOqhWeunbF9o7M Part 4: Like Samui 20 Years Ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2K8Z3Wtdr9pgLc Part 5: From $250/month Khanom Houses for Rent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX_Ze3qYjq-Kfpo Part 6: The Serpent Heroine, Waterfall, Khanom Town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKi5pWire6qsiK8

[@mariettathornton5924]

My husband and I have been binge watching your vlogs & we totally love them all! Thanks for sharing this video 😊

[@SideTripLife]

Glad you like them!

[@gerhardfend6673]

I m from austria..... many years we lived in koh samui, maenam.... 3 years ago we changed to khanom... is like samui 30 years ago..... wonderful. gerhard and daa

[@bibergahler640]

Thank you so much for staying at Sea Breeze House and for this wonderful video about Khanom. (Owner of Sea Breeze House)

[@SideTripLife]

Loved it actually, thanks both to your lovely place and very nice staff, will happily return. Cheers! STL

[@mrmartin2079]

Are you dog friendly ? ( I have a very well behaved dog 😁)

[@mesamis1]

We've been to Thailand 7/8 times and always Koh Samui. Since travel stopped I've been looking for the best vlogs on KZbin to 'tide us over' if you will until such time as we can travel again. We hit pay dirt discovering Sidetriplife. Brilliant presentations and has really opened our eyes to the rest of Thailand. Loved the Krabi/ Railay vlog. Keep up the amazing work.

[@HAMAKUA-FOSTER]

Aloha! I have to say, Khanom has been my number one place in Thailand for years!!! The first time I went, was maybe in 2004 or 2005. I LOVED IT!! And I’ve been hundreds of times since! I was actually there when they opened da first fast food restaurant (KFC). The last time I was there was in 2020.

[@SideTripLife]

Don't recall seeing a KFC in Khanom (either main town or village) but likely just missed it. Where is it located?

[@HAMAKUA-FOSTER]

@@SideTripLife Aloha kakahiaka! Hmmmm, maybe it isn’t there anymore. But trust, Khanom had a KFC. I’ve eaten at it, once or twice. It was a small one. But a KFC, no less. But this was years ago. And Khanom never did end up getting the tourism, that they hoped, they would get. I’m guessing this is why you didn’t see that KFC. Just a guess. 🤙🏾

[@AndyHum]

We love Khanom! we were there 2 years ago, just before the lockdown, we have to cut short our vacation for a month, we stayed in Khanom for 2 months, definitely will come back.

[@SideTripLife]

Nice one Andy. Just as you left, I got 'starnded' in lovely Khanom (due to rona outbreak in Bkk) and was so grateful to be there too. Love Khanom!

[@marjodamen8056]

we stayed in Khanom Hill resort / Appartment 5////EPIC !! Big balcony over the sea. The famous Pink Dolphins came by every day, we didn't have to go on a tour to find them.....

[@moments634]

Unique and Excellent video show with no host blocking the view.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Bud! (my style is mostly pure content, glad a few actually get it;)

[@mrmartin2079]

@@SideTripLife More than a few of us like this style 😁😁😁

[@yingsthaicookinghome2839]

Khanom is our 'getaway' from Samui since many years. I was born on Samui but grew up in Khanom in the 80s. Na daan beach is just stunning, the food is great and if you know where ,you can find heavenly coffee ;) Always when we feel that we need a few days off from Koh Samui we keep coming to Khanom - my 2nd home.

[@SideTripLife]

Love both your homes Samui/Khanom (& also your channel, just subbed:) Anyone interested in AUTHENTIC Thai cooking vids by an equally authentic & delightful Thai lady, please click Ying's channel name/link above.

[@yingsthaicookinghome2839]

@@SideTripLife Wooowwww... Thank you for your kind words and for your support. Makes us so happy :) Wishing you all the best and who knows... Maybe see you someday on Samui. We have great food ;)

[@iilcarartista1812]

Beautiful part of the country, I’ve spent plenty of time along that coast and at times the only foreigner on the beach. Keep going south I love the Pak Phanang area. Love ❤️ your videos

[@David-le7jy]

Ok, you've sold me on Surat Thani! Will definitely check it out before I hit the islands. I'm hopefully coming over in mid December for 3 months, so I've got loads of time to check out new places. Great vid!

[@talast2000]

always very enjoyable to watch your videos. really love the fact that you took the time to stop at various places to show us around.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Johnson C for coming along:) Much more to follow from this stunning area on next vids

[@james-qw1mi]

wow that beach and all those small hotels

[@WilliamFluery]

We’ve learned so much since the sniffles. Interesting to read your notice from 2 years ago

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks for watching my old stuff from 'rona days, cheers!

[@shaggytech1562]

looks stunning and hotels are good value for the money. Thanks for letting us know about areas like this.

[@alainec1]

This Khanom beach is superb. It reminds me of Koh Samui 30 years ago, with mainly "rustic" accomodations.

[@D_R_Martin]

Nice video. We will actually be in Khanom this coming August. My wife is Thai, from Surat Thani, so I have been there often. Love the peacefulness of Khanom and Surat Thani.

[@D_R_Martin]

We will actually be staying in the condos you briefly stopped off at next to the Seafood restaurant. They are very nice and really not expensive.

[@SideTripLife]

Agree David, most underrated area of Thailand. Love Surat/Khanom. Will be re-visiting soon as well.

[@fuadburaik716]

Lovely videos you have. Enjoying your tours around the island. Greetings from Saudi Arabia

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you kindly

[@WadersInAlaska]

You always have great videos! Love Love Love this area! It is now on my bucket list! Thanks for the video and all your hard work! Look forward to your next one! Cheers from Alaska!!

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers AK!

[@sanremosallymusictravel]

Amazing video, the quality is beautiful, the video very perfect, good, nice job. I wish you a good day, stay healthy.👍👍🇮🇹🇮🇹☺️

[@SideTripLife]

Nice of you to say SSMT. Watching back, the vid & sound quality could have been better and I'm always rushing about so must TRY to slow down. But thank you for your kind comments :) STL

[@sanremosallymusictravel]

@@SideTripLife I subscribed to your channel.👍👍👍👍🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@philipodell7149]

Absolutely brilliant video. You might.hadchanged my travelling plans.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Philip! Khanom is reminiscent of Samui 20 years ago. Love it! Cheers

[@michellethomas9878]

Wow a hidden gem. Thank you for showing khanom to us. Mike and Michelle Thomas

[@SideTripLife]

Glad you liked & thanks for coming along MMT :)

[@bigmakkun3766]

🙏Thanks for posting this video ครับ. I'll be visiting Thailand in the summer of next year without my parents. I visited Thailand with my parents in January 2019 (before COVID Pandemic.) The only southern part of Thailand I visited was Phuket. This Khanom area is very beautiful. I love the beach & scenery. 🏄‍♂️ BTW, I'm from the US.

[@yvindsjdin1996]

Khanom is a hiidden gem for sure!

[@SideTripLife]

Absolutely is! Takk

[@ian-uk4570]

Wow,nice place.. now I want to visit this place👍 amazing views.hope you're well? Good to see you're back,stay safe on your travels.👍👍

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Ian :)

[@dan-k3744]

Looking forward to your next video this both makes me miss Thailand and also feel ..kinda like I am there THANX for great video

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks! Also for coming along, more to follow!

[@roygoad2870]

Great vlog, full of detail, always thought I should check this area out from the times I was on the ferry from Samui to catch the bus back to Bangkok, the area is beautiful.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Roy. Like you, I've driven right past Khanom in the past. Glad I finally made it! This may replace Prachuap Khiri Khan as my fav small beach town in Thailand (or perhaps a tie;) Both areas so beautiful, have it all too. PKK has Hua Hin just 45 mins away and similarly Khanom has Surat Thani 45 mins away + Superstores, big malls, Homepro's, Makro's + an airport with 1 hr flight to Bangkok. All near idyllic small beach towns. Heaven!

[@davet5260]

Today came Frankie’s Cafe. Thank you so much !!!

[@SideTripLife]

Love Frankies! If you go across the road to Bamboo Resort please say hi to Miss Nadine - The Serpent slayer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKi5pWire6qsiK8

[@wjd1435]

Another great vid👍give so many new ideas for my next visit

[@familymart9778]

Excellent video as always. Never seen Khanom before so following with great interest. 👍😁

[@SideTripLife]

Glad you enjoyed it FM:) More & the BEST yet to come!

[@technosandee]

Another good series to watch 👍

[@busguy149]

Awesome vlog from a no nonsense canuck👍👍

[@SideTripLife]

TY Busguy149 but a bit o' nonsense every now and then is just fine too eh;)

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Never get tired of your videos. Superb. Thanks 🌹🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Andrew!

[@mericksonw1]

Love your VLOGs. Keep up the great work!!!

[@justdifferent1]

Beautiful place and looks very quiet ( maybe peaceful is a better word it’s Thailand it’s never quiet ) I wonder what it is like when the world is not turned upside down and inside out. Enjoy the Thailand without tourist tour!

[@SideTripLife]

Khanom is always on the quieter side according to both locals and local Expats. Might add, very nice locals and Expats as well.

[@mikdev62]

It's actually busier here during covid. Many Thai tourists taking advantage of discounts and gov't rebates to Thai people.

[@testing1sim]

those rates in the beginning were quite steep but eventually you made it to the cheapest one, and a nice one too!

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Simon! Khanom (& Sichon upcoming) have prices ranging from upper range (but great value comparatively) at a few top posh resorts, to cheap n cheerful bungalows under $15. So, something for everyone's budget hereabouts. Also some of the nicest locals + local expats I've come across. Love this area!

[@BadSpottedDog]

While we enjoyed your video a LOT, we live here! This means that more people will come and they will build more. Uhhg. Double edge sword. We love the quiet, local feel. Please do mention though, that the main problem with Khanom for average tourists is the lack of public transportation. Either you rent a motorbike, or you'll be at the hotel.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks BSD & sorry bout that. I'm just smitten with your absolute gem of an area! Might add, both the locals and local Expats are some of the nicest I've come across. Anyways, few watch my vids but the one's which do seem a good lot, so if you are watching, shhhhh ;)

[@BadSpottedDog]

@@SideTripLife I subscribed, and will check the others out! Thanks!

[@scottkilla]

I've got to go, thank you so much for your vid's they are so informative. I'm actually looking for somewhere to live and I think this place is right up there! Cheers!

[@astro-sz7ng]

Have you ever try Airbnb for renting a place? They have really nice looking listings for under $20 a night.

[@SideTripLife]

Sometimes but only for longer stays. But usually arrive with no reservations, find a cheap n cheerful place, then look around on the ground for longer term. Like to see and get a 'feel' for a place first before committing if possible.

[@mikdev62]

Shhhh... living in Khanom 8 yrs now... We like it hidden!! 😎

[@SideTripLife]

Will only tell a few Mike ;)

[@tacogillespie4561]

Good look at an interesting area that's not too far from Hua Hin. Good job. Good video.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers TG, best yet to come, more vids ahead from this area

[@karltraveldude7817]

Another nice video , thank you ! Enjoy ...

[@АндрейКурилов-т3д]

Шикарная прогулка!))

[@SideTripLife]

Google Translate: 'Nice Tour'. Cheers Андрей and using translate again to say: Spasibo:)

[@АндрейКурилов-т3д]

@@SideTripLife 😁

[@dustygecko]

Great video, Thanks a lot !!!! I need to share this, hope more people can find us !! Chef Miki

[@SideTripLife]

Kittos! BTW, Chef Miki + his beautiful property will also be featured in this series upcoming, stay tuned ;) Kippis, STL

[@ethanj5143]

Dept of tourism should sponsor you 🙏

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya, always a great tour around. Have a great day

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks again. If any viewing this is feeling a bit peckish, head over to Nicky's channel for some great ideas for dinner & more :)

[@NickyDunn]

@@SideTripLife you are very kind. Have a great day

[@robbielittle52]

Another nice one mate ......i get it ! RobL

[@SideTripLife]

haha thx & CHEERS Rob!

[@peterthermocline]

You deserve more subscribers

[@SideTripLife]

Very kind of you to say Peter, appreciated. These days, one needs LESS actual content and more 'antics' and/or majority of vid just selfie style, walky-talky and/or part carnival clown/ presenter/ entertainer to get views (+ boobs n butts in thumbnails also greatly helps apparently ;) Me? Naaaaa. Just old school actual content, POV style, which isn't everyone's cup o' tea (or Leo etc;) But happy and grateful a few seem to 'get it' and watch. So, to you who do, cheers & thanks:)

[@David-le7jy]

@@SideTripLife when your vids started popping up on my YT feed I was a bit... meh. Took me a few vids to get your style. I've actually learnt more about Thailand from your vids than from a lot of other vloggers because of it. Been to Thailand about 6 times, so I'm always keen to see new places like this. Thank you for sharing your trips dude!

[@SideTripLife]

'Meh' that's me alright lol! Cheers for bearing with and watching all :)

[@followhannesw]

It's also a great area to enjoy a stopover; If you make a South Thailand trip by car you can take early morning next day the ferry from Don Sak to Koh Samui. Nice video. hannes w.

[@chrismacky7548]

That coastline is stunning. Should make the effort and go north a little to Baan Thong Ching

[@SideTripLife]

Agreed Chris, stunning. Will check out the Northern beaches later for sure. Cheers

[@antruok4950]

Impressive area - you know where to find them - more pls 🇦🇺👍🙏🍻

[@SideTripLife]

Best bits to come ANT, thanks for coming along :)

[@bubbajones8061]

So helpful 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇩🇰

[@rolandet]

Great vid as always. Do you always travel with cargo hold luggage? Is there a big surcharge for it?

[@SideTripLife]

I packed my drone + other extra stuff on this trip or would've had just one bag. Fee was nominal thankfully.

[@peterthermocline]

Very good thanks

[@TwinForce-e3m]

plan a trip to that beach , hopefully those empty campsites are still there, or find a bungalow to park next to

[@SideTripLife]

there's also Area 2 and Patdra's glamping where you can park up, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvPlJmEfsymZ7s Man I envy you and your camper, enjoy! STL

[@debrablue]

Just Breathtaking*

[@debrablue]

Thank You*

[@seashell4327]

Thank you!

[@tummytalk605]

Main drag++I haven't heard that one for years eh

[@tummytalk605]

For all that don't know it means: it's the main part of the centre of town where all the action is

[@tummytalk605]

The actual road is the main drag

[@SideTripLife]

I speak Canadian eh;)

[@seashell4327]

@@SideTripLife me too, I didn't even blink at the word choice

[@bamboo.khanom]

Very good!

[@SideTripLife]

Merci beaucoup! And I have a feeling a very good review of Bamboo Resort may be upcoming too;)

[@bamboo.khanom]

@@SideTripLife you should have a look on facebook page Bamboo Khanom Resort !

[@SideTripLife]

Voila! Merci! (btw, Bamboo coming in part 5, two more vids;)

[@ferret633]

Phantip travel....Never again!!!! Had the pleasure(NOT) of 2 journeys with these cowboys, should have learnt the first time, Must have seen our lives flash before us a dozen times...Sooooo dangerous!!! Loving the vids especially with not been able to get there!!

[@SideTripLife]

Had a few crazy drivers in the past too Fish (not Phantip but others). All the drives I had on this trip were good. Most vans now have speed limiters and gps tracking/reporting so no more (or very few) cowboys thankfully!

[@Mikamichae]

Would you say Khanom is a good spot to rent for a few month?

[@Thecraneoparator]

Hai I watched your video because I'll go inside few weeks you take a bus to khanom I'll Google now there's only one motorbike rental in khanom but your video is 3 years old 😊 ,, is it maybe a good way Idea to rent a bike in Surat thani and then go To khanom ? Little question 😊 Thank you very much for the video you made me to go khanom 😊😊😊 Greetings Alexander,,,, the Netherlands

[@lr2119]

I am in hotel quarantine in Bangkok I get done on Friday and want to go to koh Samui chaweng area bc everything closed over here and I will have proof of negative test. Do you think it's bad idea to go to Samui right now? Just want to train muay thai and go in ocean don't care about bars or clubs as I know they will be closed. Any info would be appreciated. Khun Krab! 🙏

[@SideTripLife]

Hi Luke, really hard to say. Pls be aware there's apparently now also a requirement for a certificate of 'Necessity To Travel' between a red zone area (ie Bkk, or areas with 100 cases or more) and a non red-zone (ie Samui/orange zone). They're apparently obtainable via local Amphur/Govt offices but likely difficult to get & also difficult to ascertain how exactly to go about getting one. Basically because they don't want people travelling from high case zones to low case zones (probably until #s peak & start to subside over consecutive days) Wish I could tell you more. Best contact your Embassy/Consulate for local travel updates as they should know specifics & latest info. Good luck & once out mask up etc of course and don't despair, this too shall pass (edit to add: gyms are closed in Surat Thani region too, so no diff to Bkk)

[@SideTripLife]

Luke, UPDATE (it's a better one:) on FB Samui info by Nicha just posted: ------------ Q: "What about visitors to Ko Samui coming directly from ASQ/ALSQ?" -Based on information received from an ASQ in BKK and the Disease Control Department of Samui on 29/04/21 usually these ASQ/ALSQ will issue an official certificate that you have finished the quarantine with 2 RT-PCR test results (Less than 72 hours). This certificate is sufficient to come to Samui directly from ASQ/ALSQ. No 14-days quarantine is required during your stay here but there'll be a Symptoms Check-list document during 14 days. ------------------ NOTE: Best to validate all info first but this page is usually a good source. Good luck and stay safe.

[@bitsurfer0101]

Could you spend a month there? very nice area

[@SideTripLife]

Easily, happily :) If you miss the cinema or big malls etc, Surat Thani is just an hour away.

[@kockfirren]

Khanom is amazing, next time skip nadan beach and go for thong ching el thong nod beach. Kweng pao is nice too but they have built to much there now

[@Sambo111]

where did you rent the motobike?

[@SideTripLife]

From Floyd's barber shop (actually Sid's brother's shop;) Can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGiZeYZooNiFoNk

[@leomontmarquet7728]

Love your Mayberry joke

[@SideTripLife]

LOL yaaay someone picked up on that! Should've also mentioned Barney or Floyd;)

[@martingoodef811]

Well it was a secret!

[@SideTripLife]

oops... fortunately few view my banal style of vids (thx for watching btw;)

[@marvfear]

Khop khun krAp. Khun Merv. Australia

[@shirleyboy8859]

Beautiful.... :-))

[@mrmartin2079]

St tropez @2400b a night ( on agoda ) no thanks Fab beaches / area tho

[@SideTripLife]

Loads of cheaper places, from 500 baht up. St Tropez is rather nice and direct beachfront. Something for everyone.

[@mrmartin2079]

@@SideTripLife indeed , I have looked , will head down there ( from Phuket ) when possible - it's so overlooked

[@ThomazMartinez]

i think you are editing videos in wrong timeline they feel chopy, are you shooting in 30p on camera?

[@SideTripLife]

Actually, I just use a phone and film in 1080/60. Not filming for Nat Geo, so hope it's ok. I do tend to move far too quickly and pan too rapidly etc too, will try to slow down... (but it's not in my DNA to be honest;)

[@ThomazMartinez]

@@SideTripLife i don't think panning is the issue, i think frames are mismatching in your timeline hence i'm seeing frame skipping.

[@SideTripLife]

On review, it appears it's just my shoddy editing lol

[@ThomazMartinez]

@@SideTripLife what editing software you use? usally with FCP or Davinci Resolve it will show if you are adding a video to a different fps timeline

[@ismailqursoy]

❤️

[@Malin031]

@UCc4DrL_tokmkvr6B2HsBnaw 22 600 prenumeranter

[@SideTripLife]

Tack!

[@Malin031]

@@SideTripLife Är du ifrån Sverige också ? Are you from Sweden? Mvh

[@SideTripLife]

Nope, Canadian, just used google translate for 'prenumeranter' (subscriber) and realised you must be;)

[@Malin031]

@@SideTripLife ok. Guessed that. Your channel is great. Love the text in your videos. Its so easy to see the prices and everything. You did a fantastic work. Wow

[@garyhind1405]

I've been going to Thailand over 25yrs been many many times all over including everything in your videos and I always ask for discount at accommodation there's no harm in bartering,things have changed there in thailand aswell as baht dropping big style so more expensive but new visitors don't realise these things and no vids cover this and everyone just flashes the cash and spoiled it.still great but know where near as cheap as was cannot stop progress suppose.decent videos mate keep practicing your terrible Thai language haha they won't correct you unless you ask as impolite and they just smile anyway.last thing why does most people making these vids hardly ever drink Chang?It's far superior to Singh and definitely Leo,don't believe in any of the crap story's about Chang it's the best beer in world and I'm an expert cheers mate

[@SideTripLife]

Hi again Gary. As per your previous comment & as stated in the vid, yes, my Thai is crap, khrap (but I do try at least and generally get by;) Regarding bargaining, in 'normal' times I will but in these times locals and the few biz that are open are really hurting so I don't ask for discounts currently. I'm also on a budget but again during these hard times tend to tip more as every bit helps. It definitely was cheaper 10 or 25 years ago (of course, like everywhere) but thankfully you can still find a good meal or beer under $2 and aircon hotel rooms under $30 all over Thailand & to many that's STILL a relative bargain. Last, Leo/Chang/Singha, mai pen rai, if it's wet n cold, generally goes down great after a hot day. Cheers :)

[@IndusRush]

Your subject matter, filming and commentary are so good and great to watch, but I’m embarrassed by your brazen cheap Charlie-ness. If only you could be less cheap and discuss value for money rather than find the cheapest all the time. After all, it’s all pretty inexpensive compared to our lifestyles in the west! You don’t actually give any information about Khanom, the two parts of the market town, and the incredible street food there. And no attempt at Thai manners, language or culture. Yes, I know I can choose whether to watch or not…..

[@SideTripLife]

Hi, I appreciate the feedback, thanks. I agree, fantastic value compared to the West. On this trip I had actually planned just a weekend escape from Bangkok. Then while I was away, Bangkok locked down... So I decided to extend my trip South for as long as it takes to ease the situation. But as I was also paying rent on my condo in Bangkok, I wanted to try to not double my living costs, thus was looking at more budget options. In the next 4 Khanom vids after this one, I also made a trip to the lovely town, the market, the waterfalls and all along the coast, meeting wonderful local people along the way (I'm also a tipper, so as usual happily contributing along the way too). If you decide not to watch that's ok too, I understand and thanks for your feedback. STL PS 16:15 my quote: "$100 for this on beachfront is fantastic" 18:20 chose the beachfront room over 50% cheaper backside room

[@IndusRush]

As I said, content and filming is great. Thanks for doing Khanom, and hope you keep it up. Mine are just comments, nothing personal. Khanom Is a great place, but unfortunately the potential has been rubbed out by greed, corruption and gambling leading to extortionate land prices, locking out investors and tour operators.

[@eddies8174]

You are giving up my secret resting place :)

[@SideTripLife]

Shhhhh Eddiie! lol;)

[@David-le7jy]

That sounds morbid dude! Looks great though - will definitely check it out this winter

[@eddies8174]

@@David-le7jy Morbid??

[@eddies8174]

Something wrong with your volume/ sound. Very low.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks for the heads-up and sorry bout that Eddie.