Koh Tao Monthly Rent Rooms Tour + Costs + Shops + more!

Pondered staying longer on Koh Tao, so had a look at a few good value monthly options. Also looked at grocery/supermarkets and selection locally, plus a couple top restaurants. Hope you enjoy. LINKS:
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[@joezip6389]

The more I watch your new videos the more I come back and watch old videos, just enjoy them so much

[@mikeyboy3054]

Arrived in Bangkok to begin my 10 year dream of living in Thailand. Currently in ASQ and then staying in Bangkok for a month to get some things organized like banking etc. After that Bangrak on Samui and wherever life takes me. These videos make me so excited to get to the Islands. Such a unique time to be here. Love your channel!

[@zed9zed]

Good luck to you man! So much good life and great food awaits...

[@mikeyboy3054]

@@zed9zed Thanks pal!

[@fatwallet13]

Good luck following your dream 👍

[@danivazquez5922]

I love Koh Tao. I´m sure I´ll come back one day. Thank you for bring me goods memories

[@antruok4950]

Value and chill factor is off the charts 👌 thanks as always STL 😎👍🙏

[@mikeysmallz7700]

Another great video buddy. Keep em coming. I CANT WAIT to be back I the Kingdom in a few months. Your videos make me miss the place so much. I have many good memories on koh Tao. Such a beautiful little Island 😍🙏

[@FINEURBANART]

your Vlogs are a 100% my most favorite on youtube 💫 locations, sound everything is absolutely my style of traveling

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you Art. Sound needs some work tho (mask muffle aside). I need an external mic like most other vloggers use. Resisted thus far as just wanted to keep it simple using a phone and no external attachments like gimbal, mic etc to constantly attach and charge etc. But will have to mic up to improve sound so will be looking into this soon. Cheers

[@Malin031]

So cheap. Good prices. Best Island in the world. Thank you for a new good video.

[@SideTripLife]

@Malin Återvandringsson TY/Tack :)

[@winnielin102]

Haven’t been to this Koh yet. It does have its charm and lots of accommodations to choose from. Eating takeout food at the porch of your own right at the beach is just perfect. Wish Thailand get back to it’s normal soon and thanks for keeping us updated.

[@everythingexplored5233]

Simply the KZbin channel I look forward to watching most right now, because it’s exactly what I am planning on doing even going to stay in some of the same places and the room at sun hut ! But also love the music and the editing everything is just right please more videos. Great work.

[@SideTripLife]

@EverythingExplored Thank you! Much appreciated :)

[@LaMaiStyle]

I love staying and snorkeling in Jansom Bay

[@SideTripLife]

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[@R32boii]

Amazing as always mate! Thank you for sharing

[@graememcginn6428]

Wow that was a short one lol. All gd I’ve had a lot of good length ones lately. Stay safe and keep up the great work. Cheers from NZ

[@brentgurski9021]

Was great but we want more of your fantastic info ,love the long shows and cant wait for the next one .thanks

[@N3v3rAround]

I'm just here to say I wish it was longer and I can't wait for the next

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Press like, then watch. Never dissapionted. Hej från Sverige🇸🇪

[@karltraveldude7817]

The only thing missing there is ME ! LOL thanks for your work and info ... Enjoy .

[@SideTripLife]

Thx Karl. Hope you and others can get back soon, things are looking up finally (fingers crossed)

[@karltraveldude7817]

@@SideTripLife Me too thanks , enjoy and stay safe ...

[@billblunden1549]

Smashed it again Sidetrip...:)

[@susanjones7389]

looks amazing, nice video :-)

[@jackcollins156]

Hi, thank you as usual great vid.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Sean

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya, always a great tour around. Informative and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. 😃

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Nicky! (ps: can click Nicky's channel/name above to see what our resident master chef + tiktokker is up to;)

[@NickyDunn]

@@SideTripLife thank you 🙏 🙂

[@dudleydogbrown1]

REAL GOOD VIDEO---Thank you

[@wannyfairy7993]

Ohhh my I can't wait to be back in Thailand, just beautiful. Just wow. Thank you for another great vlog? I want to be back over there as soon as possible but would also love to become a student as a content creator

[@SideTripLife]

@wanny fairy Thank you, hope you and others can get back soon. Meanwhile, keep vlogging, keep learning, me too, lots to learn (but most important, enjoy doing :)

[@simdse8284]

Just a great video ...Life time Keep doing awesome video :)

[@MrMikkojaKirsi]

Thanks! Very nice.

[@LiveMyAssOff]

LOVE 'EM ALL!! thanks my friend. all the best from Bang Po beach, 'Samui. All the best

[@SideTripLife]

Thx, LOVE Bang Po, enjoy!

[@JorgenD-original]

Nice video. Now you got me interested stay long time in the future

[@jampasurprenant1794]

All of the rooms were awesome and the prices were good .

[@BarefootJeff]

Always enjoy your videos showing me around my favorite islands 🏝....bitter sweet....👣

[@SideTripLife]

@Barefoot Jeff Hopefully better days and new memories soon, hang in there

[@WadersInAlaska]

I could see my hammock strung up between those trees on the beach! What's not to like! Thanks!! 🙏🙏 Cheers!!

[@SideTripLife]

@Waders in Alaska that's a plan!

[@billinghamscuba]

Loved there for 3 years, good times

[@Johnnykcanuck]

I now have to add Koh Tao to my bucket list. Just retired and am planning another trip to Thailand in April. Great content on places to stay and things to do..

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers John

[@Johnnykcanuck]

@@SideTripLife also a from Canada, Peterborough!!

[@SideTripLife]

One of the greatest hockey towns in Canada! (Petes originally called Canucks btw)

[@DiscoveringThailand]

Another great informative video, I was wondering if there are long stay houses available for rent and if so could you take a look at some? Cheers 🇦🇺

[@slavaschneider9870]

Thank you very mach !!

[@sanremosallymusictravel]

Beautiful amazing video great shooting good you did a nice job my dear friend thank you for sharing Big Big Like ☺🇮🇹🇮🇹🌴👍👍👍

[@Malin031]

3:39 i trained there before when i lived there

[@leonardpodbisky6128]

Would love to visit that country some day. Besides visiting Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, the majority of places i would love to visit would be like this. Some day, some day....

[@pauljoseph3182]

Lovely Jubbly Stay Happy n Safe

[@TheDogWalkerGuy]

Hi. Never been to Thailand.. Stumbled upon your channel. Absolutely love it. Question : Is any form of license required to hire a scooter? Keep up the great work. 👍 Regards from Australia

[@ericetnathysurlesroutesdum2969]

Merci de nous faire rêver

[@krishnamanson1863]

Thanks

[@siriexploretheworld]

Thanks for the video! I’m moving to work from Koh Tao next week and looking for a place to stay too. :-)

[@SideTripLife]

Nice! :):) Also Google FB Groups 'Koh Tao Rooms For Rent', I'm seeing some great places from 6000 baht/month (ask about electric tho as some charge 2X Govt/PEA rate of around 5 Baht.unit)

[@mikeyboy3054]

I just moved over here from Canada. After ASQ etc. I'll be setting up shop on Samui, at least to begin with. All the best to you my friend.

[@siriexploretheworld]

@@SideTripLife hey thanks for the tips! I found a place ;-) … I have a few friends here , but the more the merrier. 😄 If you feel like meeting some new people, happy to catch up.

[@randomname839]

The small shop that sells water, across the street from 995 Duck, has the cheapest beers ;)

[@SideTripLife]

@RANDOM NAME great local tip right there! Cheers :)

[@zed9zed]

0:56 - Pain 100% bbq sauce... gotta try it!

[@shirleyboy8859]

Beautiful as ever..... :-))

[@eileengale7661]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Malin031]

4:50 - 2000 svenska kronor för en månad . Fräscht hotell med pool och nära till gym och affär.

[@tombremer359]

Looking to come to Thailand next fall. Hope to see the Islands of Thailand March through April 2023. I plan on doing a long term stay of 4 week to a month, but when I look at the asking prices of places you suggest, they are 2 to 3 times higher than they are givingto you ( and that is just for Spring of 2022). Should I forget about making long term reservation in the islands of Tao, Phangan and Samui; and just make contact when I am there?

[@SideTripLife]

For sure prices are currently discounted as stated in the vid. Next fall or even next month will likely be a completely different outlook of course. But looking at Agoda at mid March 2022, Blue Wave House is 1474B/$44 USD night and Chaantalay 1063B/$32 (not bad really for nice rooms in mid season on a tropical isle). Still, see several others under 800B/$24 like Sairee Hut (nice, beachfront too, stayed there last trip) etc and SC Cabana and others sub 500 baht. Anyways, personally wouldn't book more than a night or two in advance (actually, I usually just go;) then check out places first hand on the ground for best deals/location etc. For monthly deals would look on FB Koh Tao Rooms For Rent. Have a great trip Tom.

[@tonybu207]

Check out Blue Diamond Resort I stayed there last time I was in Koh Tao just South of Mae Haad Pier nice location

[@jeffcahill5722]

"Does anyone drink Tiger any more?" YES!

[@SideTripLife]

thx Jeff noted:) ps: clean tasting beer actually, not bad at all

[@jeffcahill5722]

@@SideTripLife In Canada. Reminds me of Shanghai, but in Thailand it's Thai beer all the way.

[@ismailqursoy]

👍

[@Malin031]

9:59 - 1500 svenska kronor för en månad. Galet billigt

[@zed9zed]

Hey! I'm coming to Koh Samui (and maybe elsewhere nearby?) for a month starting mid November. Do you suggest I spend the whole month in Koh Samui, or just start and end there, with flexible time on other nearby islands? I'd like to do some diving, snorkeling, jungle/mountain hiking, and plenty of relaxing/dining/drinking ;)

[@SideTripLife]

Personally, with a month would do all three. Only thing to factor would be which way? If coming from Bangkok I would take a night sleeper train to Chumpon (or day train and spend a couple days at Chumpon beaches). Then boat from Chumpon to Koh Tao and after a a few days boat to Koh Phangan, then Samui, then boat to Surat Thani and fly back to Bangkok via AirAsia/VietJet etc (cheaper than flying from Samui). If I had extra time, would also hit Khanom, it's like Samui 20 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOqhWeunbF9o7M If going the opposite direction would fly into Surat Thani, also great for a night out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaC6cp-Obs2elbc Then exit 3 islands hop via Koh Tao to Chumpon and train back to Bkk. Either way, a month on the islands is gonna be great!!! Enjoy!

[@carryontraveling]

" does any one drink Tiger anymore ? " ((( surely joking i would pick Tiger ova most beers in Aisa except for a couple of Japanese brews cheers enjoyed the vid

[@SideTripLife]

Actually meant I rarely see it these days. Good clean brew for sure tho. Would also like to try Tiger Black (black rice 6.9%) and Tiger White (wheat) beers.

[@LEObondTraveller]

Nice STL. Even though at only 16 minutes I have KZbin ads that come up on my channel that are longer than that. PS. What's the "GB" scene like there currently? Is there one at all???

[@SideTripLife]

There is a wee bar area at Sairee Beach but not typical bar beers per say, just a few convivial little places + a LB Cabaret type place. For a pub crawl, start at Lazy bar (great spot) plus a new sports bar opened (near Barracuda, another nice place, rooftop chill). Here's a look up that lane with the small cluster of bars from my previous visit last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnS4hJR8prx3bNU and: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHeqi4lpYpKFf9U Up Sairee beach towards Mama Ochai's there's Goodtime (local Expat hangout & good live music sometimes too) + a great shack/bar in front of Scuba Shack, always nice folks there. Plus great little places for a pint in Mae Haad as well like Tatoo etc. Also most little bays around the Turtle have a few convivial beach bars like Shark Bar, Pirate, etc etc. Love Tao!

[@LEObondTraveller]

@@SideTripLife Thank you Muchly STL for that detailed treatise of the Koh Tao bar scene and the subtle use of the very KZbin friendly word "convivial' (-: Apart from my grade seven English teacher I have never heard anyone actually use that word in a Real life sentence before. So congratulations. Thanks also for the video link. Ive actually watched it many times before, but naturally in daytime vids it's hard to know exactly what the bar vibe is at night obviously. I will be saving your detailed info for future reference. Thank you for keeping the dream alive for us all. We love you and hate you at the same time as we sit back in the western world reality (-:

[@wbev_thai1666]

When you stayed at mama’s, did you feel safe there leaving laptop and things there when you went out , I’m seriously thinking of staying there for 12 months from December

[@SideTripLife]

Never really thought about it, just left it and went out. Never had anything stolen in Asia by locals (had a phone nicked by a foreigner once;) However, best to always use common sense of course. Also, would stay a week or so at any place to see if it really suits before entering into longer term agreements. Last, those prices were at the height of 'Rona, so check latest prices (I just did, looks like fan bungalow is $12 on Agoda, perhaps higher in coming high season, so re-check then). STL

[@wbev_thai1666]

I haven’t been to koh tao since 2018 , and never stayed long term ,but this December I’m coming for 18 months and want to spend six months at each destination just to relax , do you know of any monthly places with a nice pool on koh tao??? Thanks

[@SideTripLife]

Recommend have a look on FB groups 'Koh Tao House Rentals' (there's usually a few gems;) Chaantalay shown in the vid looked very nice too but prices will be post-rona rates now (still likely great value). Best NOT book long term until you've arrived and seen in person to make sure it suits your needs. STL

[@katherinemalapha6640]

😍❤️👍🙏

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

I miss the magic.

[@mdrageset]

heading to KT in about a week (currently on KS). any recommendations for scooter rental?

[@randomname839]

I have a Honda Click I'd sell for 5k thb. Otherwise check out Oli's scooters, very close to the pier.

[@SideTripLife]

Hi. Just grabbed one at the Pier (1st lane up, right side, 150 B/day, left deposit, not PP) but if staying longer would negotiate monthly rate. Or, post on FB asking if anyone knows of a decent used bike circa 1500-2000 month. Have a great trip

[@mdrageset]

@@SideTripLife thanks!

[@urbanart7325]

How are staying pasr the 3 montha visa?

[@serversupport3523]

How much can you expect to pay for electricity per month if you use the aircon regularly and cook about 4 times a week?

[@randomname839]

Make sure you get a place that is 10THB or less per unit, preferably 5THB per unit. I use a lot of electric and cook a lot, my bill is around 2500THB per month for a family of 3 in a small house.

[@SideTripLife]

Around 1500B/$50 or higher for constant use, or if paying higher than Govt electric rate of 4B per unit (some charge twice that).

[@SideTripLife]

@RANDOM NAME Is the local KT PEA/Govt rate 5 baht/unit? At 10B/unit with a 2500 electric bill you're doing well :)

[@ruksanamamsa8593]

I would like to rent out for a month what would be the rent per month with electricity

[@SideTripLife]

Depends when one is arriving and if electric is charged Govt rate or double as some places do. Besides looking at Agoda, Airbnb etc, google 'koh tao room rent facebook' and you'll see several nice places currently from 6000 - 10000 THB ($180 - $300). Again, be sure to ask how much the electric rate per unit is (ranges 5-10 baht per unit)

[@Malin031]

11:15 . Asia divers resort. Low prices hotel !!

[@lkm5462]

If you took reusable plastic containers to restaurants, it would solve the problem

[@SideTripLife]

EXCELLENT point, I gotta own that as do all. Thanks :)

[@rolandet]

7:40 petanque? As in: jeu de boules? 😁

[@SideTripLife]

Oui :)

[@_onesimpleidea]

Nice tour. Please learn to pan (side to side camera movement) more slowly. Rapid panning is somewhat nauseating and detracts from an otherwise excellent video. This has been the case in every video of yours that I've watched.

[@johnnychannel7824]

So cheap for the room near the beach.

[@SideTripLife]

Prices are currently 30-50% lower than normal of course but even in 'normal' times you can find great value rooms on Koh Tao under $300 month and under $30 (or even $15) a day.

[@UdonFarang52]

Death Island......stay away!!!

[@SideTripLife]

I hear that also from a few others but just for the record, have spent a couple months on Koh Tao over a couple trips and never felt in any danger, nor threatened, nor met any other than absolutely wonderful local people. With regards to the well known case in 2014, my heart goes out to Hannah & David's parents and all parents and families affected, including the Burmese lads Zaw Lin & Win Zaw's families. Such a tragedy (and seeming travesty) all round. However, the entire island, thus all the hard working locals should not be tarred with the same brush. Lastly, I feel safer on Koh Tao or anywhere in Thailand than I do in many places in the West. Just my thoughts, thanks.

[@specialized500]

Kho Tao has a dodgy reputation . This does put me off going.

[@SideTripLife]

I hear that also from a few others but just for the record, have spent a couple months on Koh Tao over a couple trips and never felt in any danger, nor threatened nor met any other than absolutely wonderful local people. With regards to the well known case in 2014, my heart goes out to Hannah & David's parents and all parents and families affected, including the Burmese lads Zaw Lin & Win Zaw's families. Such a tragedy (and seeming travesty) all round. However, the entire island, thus all the hard working locals should not be tarred with the same brush. Lastly, I feel safer on Koh Tao or anywhere in Thailand than I do in many places in the West. Just my thoughts, thanks.

[@susanjones7389]

@@SideTripLife very well said, my thoughts are the same as you