WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT KOH SAMUI | Thailand vlog 2

We landed in Koh Samui. One of Thailand´s most famous islands. If you are thinking about going to Koh Samui, think twice and watch this video first.
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[@boulderjohn]

Wow, I really don't know where to start. As a professional photographer I've explored Thailand extensively and consider Koh Samui to be one the the jewels of S.E. Asia. First of all, if you travel around the island there are dozens of beaches that are not part of the mainstream tourist scene and are quit beautiful and pristine. Koh Samui's best attraction isn't so much the bars, restaurants and tourist hot spots e.g. Fisherman's Village, but rather it is the beautiful nature you can discover there by exploring the island and "taking the road less traveled'.

[@dianewray1867]

Well said! We love Koh Samui, IF you can be bothered to really try. I'm leaving this channel as they expect too much without putting real effort in. Shame.

[@Omer-yz4pn]

Hi It seems like you know the island very well... Any place you would recommend to stay for couple of months? Thank you! omer

[@rzadigi]

I haven’t been to Koh Samui in many years and it looks like it’s changed quite a bit. Especially the price of meals! But it’s not fair to complain about the beaches and trash as you guys are there during the rainy season. Which is when the seas are rough, trash washes in, and the water isn’t clear. All tropical places have a wet season and you probably should of known that before you traveled there❤

[@gianpieroboggio3189]

Omg that’s exactly why I was going to say, about the time of year. rainy season bring storms and a lot of the cases with storms come garbage unfortunately. That plus dirty tourists. Anyways to them I say try again in February.

[@msbao517]

Yes, I was JUST about to point that out. I was there in July 2022 and all the beaches I visited was calm and clean and clear. If you go during monsoon season all the heavy waves bring all the trash and debris to the shores. Thats probably why the tickets were so cheap to fly there during the month you went.

[@PsiChotic]

@@msbao517 how about late September and early October? Is that a good time to go there?

[@frappichinogurl101]

What is the rainy season?

[@strategicplayer7028]

@@frappichinogurl101 It’s when it snows

[@Lumpy007]

The three of us eat regularly multiple plates of amazing food for 300 to 400 baht (9 to 12 US). I don't know where this guy is eating but he paid very premium price.

[@beatrizpires6175]

Parece que viajo convosco! Adoro a parte da sinceridade o que realmente é. Realmente é uma pena ir tão longe e com uma certa expectativa e depois não é como pensávamos. Espero que o resto da viagem seja mais amazing e que desfrutem 🤩😘

[@brunacorby7811]

Exatamente!! Muito obrigada pelo comentário! Um beijinho grande

[@annakatarzynamoczydowska5886]

Well the trash comes from the sea. It’s dirty because people throw trash to water and leave their own trash which is either taken by the sea or stays there. Instead you could help the planet a little and pick up some trash. Travel with some bags to help clean such places. Those resorts can do that also but as humans who want to live on Earth and get our children better perspectives we can also do that 😊

[@chengt2236]

I went there because of cruise ship stop. Koh Samui is busy and Taxi is very expensive comparing to the mainland. Went to Four Seasons Koh Samui for lunch. Very beautiful place.

[@oui3712]

It a wrong season to go to koh samui in winter. Come back in summer you will enjoy more.

[@topgammar3763]

You give a very honest review. Great!

[@brunacorby7811]

We really try!! We would like to have had the same feedback before we went there!! So this is our real experience!

[@topgammar3763]

@@brunacorby7811 So would you recommend Koh Samui to foreign tourists?

[@prussell7377]

Great Video by the way, we last visited Koh Samui in March 2019 & 2014, we noticed a big difference in prices, certainly not as cheap as it was, we also went to Vietnam in September 2019 & the difference in prices was huge against Thailand, not sure we will return to Thailand again unless we visit the North. Safe travels 👍

[@ianwallace16]

Probably the most expensive destination in Thailand.😢

[@brunacorby7811]

Totally agree!

[@reggianojenlee1607]

Good tips to know. It seems like i would satisfy at the vibes around there rather than Phuket, where I was concerning which one to go btw them. Your video clip helped my decision.

[@paulgoodier6161]

Chaweng beach is beautiful clear waters and sands ,

[@Sardosam]

How’s the weather there in December? Is that when you were there? I have been reading that it can still be raining in Koh Samui in December and I’m planning to spend the last two weeks of December in Thailand.

[@MrChrlau]

The plane from BKK to USM was Bangkok Airways and not Air Asia as you wrote 😉

[@msbao517]

Yes.... Bangkok Airways owns USM. Only their airlines and sometimes Thai Airways is only allowed to to fly there.

[@MrChrlau]

@@msbao517 I know 👍

[@actuallyImjustbored]

Now, this might be due to the language barrier: but please dont call a beach 'not so beautiful' just because the Sand isn't perfectly white. That just comes off as disrespectful. Also the trash is there because of rainy season. Storms bring in garbage from the sea so much it doesnt make sense to clean it up until you get to dry season. And also, tourism is a big part of why the beaches and sea are polluted. So please also keep that in mind.

[@brunacorby7811]

Thanks for your input. January is actually high season and not rainy season anymore. But probably the trash came from the rainy season and nobody cleaned it up. The beaches in Koh tao were much cleaner and we went there right after Koh Samui. But I am sure that the beaches can be very beautiful when the weather is perfect!

[@toke182]

it is because of the month you have gone to the island, the tied is up and the crap from the sea is washed to shore

[@mariacosta1130]

Olá Bruna, gostei muito do vlog! Qual é o modelo dos teus óculos de sol? ☺️

[@PunchitUnboxed]

Next time need to try the national sport of Thailand 😉🥊🇹🇭🤣

[@roberthonsbeek4480]

Bruna, Is the reason that you never smile because: A) You took too much botox because you care so much for your appearance? B) You think it makes you look more cool?

[@mafaldasa88]

I'm really enjoying these vlogs, it's like travelling with you with all the first impressions, expectation/reality adventures, keep up and have fun 😊

[@brunacorby7811]

I'm so glad!❤❤❤

[@jackdobson1992]

Choeng mon is my favourite beach. Cool bars there to hang out aswell. Not as hectic as Bophut or Chaweng.

[@jonaground]

80 Euro on Bangkok Airways , Where did u book that ticket from ?????

[@brunacorby7811]

we bought it through skyscanner!

[@mennyossi]

Amazing and informative video thank you very much! About the motorcycle, do you need a driving License? And do the cops enforce it?

[@brunacorby7811]

Hi! You do need an international driving license to drive in Thailand. But no one asked in Koh Samui and no problem with the police. We got a find in Phuket though.

[@mennyossi]

@@brunacorby7811 Thanks!

[@GotoHere]

@@mennyossi I would get an international driving license. I got stopped by Thai police riding a scooter. They took my license (which showed I have a valid motorcycle permit). After 4 trips to the police station, 5 days wasted time, after I paid the ticket first day. They finally “found” my drivers license. And I speak Thai. Good luck if you don’t speak Thai.

[@mennyossi]

I've been there last may. I had an international motorcycle driving license but have not got stopped by the Thai police officers not even once. Sorry for your story and wasted time...@@GotoHere

[@shaheenkdr]

Where do you rent scooter from? Any reliable recommendations?

[@JohnDoe-Alien]

Try to rent your scooter from the place you are staying - its the best way to avoid any problems

[@user-ie5is6zs4n]

ปีใหม่ขอให้มีความสุขที่เมืองไทย

[@GotoHere]

Usually each resort has staff that cleans the beach. But many resorts are not run by competent managers. They let the resorts fall into disarray. The owners are somewhere in Europe, so there is no oversight. And Thai resorts workers are low paid and generally lazy.

[@Steven-qi4gm]

the weather gets better from march onwards and that also means less rubbish is washed up on to the beach and hotel staff spend more time cleaning the beach. I saw above you wrote that jan is now high season, well maybe it was busy since people just want to get away since travel has been allowed again, but it really isn’t high season for koh samui, it’s still considered rainy season.

[@anneshaw9681]

Love your honest comments guys. Filthy beaches. You have just saved us a lot of money. Not going there.We live on pristine beaches on the Gold Coast Australia .so why would I go there. To eat chicken skewers.

[@TQ481]

When I see your video like this, I have the feeling that you let yourself be completely ripped off with the prices and oh yes, plastic bothers you ;)

[@shanggorilla]

goes to Thailand... says it has Bali vibes. BWAHAHA I hate youtubers.

[@abgz1206]

Men wouldn't have gone to Thailand with women in tow🤣😆😅

[@razzorramone5040]

Was in thailand in 2008,first time back this year for xmas with family,although we had a nice time I was very disappointed with all of South thailand,majority of tourists was Indian who have no respect for wildlife or the ocean,had so many arguments with them about throwing litter in ocean and breaking all coral as they walked over it.also kept staring and asking pictures my 16 year old daughter,just disgusting majority of them.unfortunately thailand is pretty ruined now,and bloody expensive,same price eating out and drinking as Spain.

[@GotoHere]

Now that Indians are getting money from US they are traveling. Just because you have money doesn’t mean you have common sense, respect for nature and follow social norms.

[@perryp9173]

wow.. so boring you two are

[@EmmaKohSamuiVlogVoyages]

Unfortunately the beach on the East part of Koh Samui received the dirties from the sea half of the year whereas the West cost is nicer. I hope the government have seen your video to take care of this problem. Sorry that you didn't try the other part of the island which is pretty nice and quiet. Also you miss plenty of nice view point that are not tourist attractions, nice temples and so many things.

[@maricorschilling]

perhaps it is because of the monsoon. no matter where on earth you'll go when the current/monsoon is not on your side. the beaches will not be so great and all the trashes will be on the shores😉

[@brunacorby7811]

Yes!! Maybe we were very unlucky!

[@jeddee3820]

latest update top 100 beaches on earth! Amazing thailand No. 1 koh kradan thailand No. 4 elnido philippines No. 9 railay beach krabi No. 18 freedom beach phuket No. 19 boracay white beach

[@JohnDoe-Alien]

There are just too many travel bloggers now - very few have the charisma to make it work

[@vesparama]

Great video. Thank you. You've saved me a lot of time as I now know what to expect! It's a pity about the rubbish on the beach...

[@samuijule]

I wanna say thank you. Thank you very mutch for your video. You show the community whats going on. BUT: BUT: YOUR WRONG. iam so lucky, because, i´m travel in the last 35 years in thailand, shure incl samui. and you are only on wrong places. perfect. You no nothing from samui. Yeah. Iam very lucky.

[@adrian-qr6zk]

complaining about trash on the beach in monsoon season. You guys really have no idea.

[@craigcambridge2484]

Planning a trip to Thailand this year and Koh Samui is on the list. Really really appreciate this video.

[@brunacorby7811]

Hi!! Thank you! Yes! Se really want to make it real! It happens a lot you go with a very high expectation and then it’s not exactly what you thought it would be! But … Koh tao … you should go!!!

[@adrian-qr6zk]

haha you guys just overpaid yer meals everywhere

[@robertvankempen-o5v]

The water is not clear because the bad weather ofcourse

[@PfifDeluxe]

Wenn der Akzent die Herkunft verrät. Herrlich 😂 Tolles Video btw, vielen Dank fürs Hochladen :) freuen uns auf unseren Aufenthalt im Mai 2023 Cheers Patrick from TheTravelExplorersAT

[@olindalopes7831]

Sabe muito bem acompanhar a vossa viagem! Obrigada! ❤️❤️

[@brunacorby7811]

Nós que agradecemos!❤❤❤

[@WonderMothers]

It’s refreshing to see a realistic vlog. Don’t be put off by the negative comments.

[@brunacorby7811]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@Apex1337]

Shame about the Trash !!!!!

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

What nationality is she please?

[@DanielaTorres-yy6is]

Vlogs de viagens são sempre os meus preferidos e, por isso, estou a adorar acompanhar a vossa aventura!

[@brunacorby7811]

Muito obrigada 😊

[@inko002]

28€ for a meal 😮 damn

[@brendanh6316]

Thanks for the video! I see your comment towards the end saying you recommend staying on the north part of the island. But I didn’t see you travel anywhere on the south part of the island. Why do you recommend the north part? I have a upcoming stay on the very south part at a nice resort, so I am just curious your perspective.

[@brunacorby7811]

We went as well to the south part and we prefer the north as we felt it was less crowded. But if you are going into a nice resort it is always a different experience. Enjoy your stay!

[@imonmywaybyoreo]

ใครเข้ามาส่องผู้บ้าง👍👍😆 Sorry & apologize for garbage on the beach. Some people still had no realize. Have a nice trip kaa

[@leedongzoong989]

(Wow I like your video I'm waiting for the next part.

[@isabelnunes3572]

Esqueçam Phuket, péssimo tipo magaluf. Mas suuuuper recomendo Phuket Old Town (1 dia e dormir lá chega perfeitamente). E façam um cruzeiro das ilhas que inclua Bamboo Island - é mind blowing!

[@ВикторияВики-ю3з]

Samui is good in its was Every island has its own atmosphere

[@MrSethticles]

Samui is going through a huge transformation trying to leave the stigma of a party island behind and looking towards a more family oriented lifestyle but unfortunately it’s stuck being neither with many places suffering from neglect leaves many spots looking less desirable but at a premium price tag. As mentioned majority of the beaches are in poor condition or overcrowded with restaurants trying to avoid being day bars but you still playing really loud music like it’s still a party island. Anyway enjoyed your honest vlog.

[@aureliomega3268]

Plastic in the beach is surprising you? remember all those water bottles and straws, and the plastic island in the pacific, size of 3x France? I have been in beaches in last 2 years and more and more plastic observed, in places as beautiful as the Caribbean, where this was not the case 20 years ago... Welcome to reality! 🙁

[@rogerallison8536]

Taxis are controlled by a mafia on Samui (also on Phuket), and foreigners always have to pay rip-off prices. There is no Uber/Grab/Bolt, when they started to operate they were intimidated out of the market by the taxi mafia. Songthaew drivers are also intimidated by the taxi mafia so they are very reluctant to pick up foreigners for the "bus" price - that has been my experience for several years, although some people seem to disagree. If you are staying on Samui for any length of time and want to get around you must hire a scooter (not very safe) or a car.

[@Sardosam]

How’s the weather there in December? Is that when you were there? I have been reading that it can still be raining in Koh Samui in December and I’m planning to spend the last two weeks of December in Thailand.

[@RalphSaunders-j8d]

Thank you for this surprisingly candid appraisal. I will be sure to lower my expectations. Any recommendations for where to get authentic Thai food in Koh Samui?

[@rafaeladamas9681]

Estou a adorar acompanhar a vossa viagem!

[@brunacorby7811]

Obrigada querida!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@TheOrangeGunner]

When it is not windy for a couple off days then the waters calm down and get very clear and pretty. Yes, rubbish on the beaches is a problem all over SE Asia, and that will only get worse.

[@scambodia147]

Koh Samet has beautiful beaches -far smaller island but every beach enchanting-4 hours from Bangkok.

[@johnwallace5284]

Is it busy again yet?

[@brunacorby7811]

Yes, Thailand is very busy at the moment. A lot of people are staying for a longer time here and are trying to escape the winter in their country.

[@Dremml]

War das euer erster Besuch auf Koh Samui? Vielleicht solltet ihr ein zweites mal dort hin reisen und besser vorbereiten, dann wirds auch ein unvergesslicher Urlaub.

[@veronicasantos95]

Por pouco que não se encontram com a Franciny 😂😂

[@brunacorby7811]

Pois é !!! Mas ela foi à Full Moon Party!!! E nos seguimos para koh tao!

[@sandrider1406]

Great review , we go there in 4 weeks to Bo Phut, great location

[@djadamlive]

I live in Koh Samui for 20 years so I can tell you that the beaches are 80% of the year without any trash and in December 2022 there was a lot of storms and rain which brought in a lot of trash from out at sea. Unfortunately for you guys, it was bad timing.

[@alexanderagranov1292]

Is the July-August better time to visit Koh Samui?

[@djadamlive]

@@alexanderagranov1292 Best time to visit is between December Christmas time to April 15. And the best month for perfect weather temperature and tides is February. July is ok but August and September are also good. It rains a bit in May June and can go into July sometimes and the real rainy season is October to around 20 December

[@jeddee3820]

Its rainy season very cloudy not even the sun doesnt come out and the water very wavy! That's y koh samui its not a good condition.. silver beach and chaweng most beautiful beach in koh samui and popular..

[@deborahwyndham-lewis5188]

I thought January was a good time to go there?

[@plongmonica1736]

I think you should visit Koh rong next time!

[@lucad790]

Very clickbaity title but appreciate the vid

[@SweetLabanda]

Adorei ❤️

[@brunacorby7811]

Obrigada!!!❤❤❤❤

[@joebangkokthailand]

After Koh Samui, then go up to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

[@PsiChotic]

What is in Chiang Mai?

[@expatasia8678]

Sure, go to Chiang Rai and enjoy the most air polluted area in Thailand! Check the news: people are requested to stay home, working online, because air pollution is so bad...😷😷

[@peaceLove1988]

I am going to the koh samui and staying at the same hotel in November a bit worried though because it is the rainy season during November.

[@cordster515]

Was the weather bad when you went?

[@peaceLove1988]

@@cordster515 No absolutely beautiful you do not need a coat

[@cordster515]

@@peaceLove1988 amazing thanks I think it's down to luck

[@cihanwiltshire]

What hotel did you stay in?

[@genwoolfe]

'4 Wheels and a roof' is the minimum standard tourists should consider when hiring a mode of transport; & NEVER EVER surrender your passport! HTH

[@mattfisher9189]

I subscribed because I'm sick and tired of youtubers telling fibs about how wonderful everything is. You told it like it is. You've gained my trust. I look forward to checking out more videos on your channel. Thank you!

[@rimrodi7]

I know the feeling you listen to someone online talk highly of somewhere they’ve probley never even been and it turns out it’s a dump 😅

[@js424u]

Phuket is much better than Samui

[@NikiFlowerOfficial]

Fishermans Village sucks. Way too expensive. I think its one of the most expensive places in Thailand where Ive ever been. Also Koh Lipe.

[@jeffkravitz9109]

Good vid ty

[@benclipzulla]

Samui is with bkk (center or khao san) one of the most expensive places in Thailand, I saw/ viss Itedso far. Sure if u rly be carefull about, where to buy what, you can life without spending 6000 k + per Day. But if u choice to do that, it's not a vacation anymore(in my opinion). Hope that my English is good enough to get my point. (In the case, that somebody care about my sht. 55555 สมุยเป็นสถานที่นเที่ยวที่ดีแต่มันแพงมากสำหรับคนไทยครับผม