Surat Thani is a province at South Thailand, exactly located on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
Surat Thani is the largest province of the South located 685 kilometers from Bangkok. Surat Thani literally means “City of the Good People”.
Surat Thani Province is home to Koh Samui – an island that has gained a worldwide reputation as for charm and beauty that warrant a traveler’s attention. Ko Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 84 kilometers east of Surat Thani Province, or approximately 700 kilometers south of Bangkok. Known as the Coconut Island, Ko Samui is one of the most famous and popular attractions of Thailand.
Koh Samui Nightlife is focusing on the two main beach : Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach.
From sophisticated gourmet restaurants to the famous full moon parties, Koh Samui has some of the best nightlife in Thailand. Discos, clubs, music venues, bar beers, classical Thai dancing, mud wrestling (yes) and even weekly Thai Lady boxing… Plus, a huge variety of excellent restaurants all over the island.
Located on the east coast, Chaweng is the largest and most action-packed beach on the island. Protected by a offshore coral reef it has a nice shallow lagoon which is great for swimming. Wide range of accommodation – budget, first class and deluxe, with lots of excellent restaurants within easy reach of the beach. Good shopping and a vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs and live bands.
Chaweng Beach Nightlife, Pub and Bar :
1. Tropical Murphy’s Irish pub is now a firm favourite on the live music scene, Regular acts include OVADA, a tight outfit playing some classic sing-a-long tunes and Thaitanic, who cover everything from U2 to James Brown: 077413614
2. Outdoor Bar is located near the one-way turn-off to the south Chaweng Beach Road and has live Thai bands playing rock covers most nights. The street side location provides a laid-back ambience ideal for watching the world go by with a cold beer.
3. Springer Pub is an old-school rock pub that has a cool, eclectic music policy for those looking for an alternative to the ubiquitous house and R’n'B at the clubs. Varying from blues to indie, rock and reggae, with biker-chic decor, friendly staff, and a laid back atmosphere.
4. Springer has live bands on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.30. Open 2.30pm-late: 0848529606. It’s located at the very furthest end of the beach road before joining the ring road to Lamai.
5. Red Snapper restaurant has an up-market wine and cocktail bar with a great Colombian house band playing Latino grooves for the post-dinner crowd. Located in North Chaweng at the Chaweng Regent Hotel.
Further down the coast, south of Chaweng, and more compact, Lamai Beach offers small bars and a different style. You’ll find a number of “new age” spa retreats, offering relatively inexpensive pampering and esoteric therapies. The basic bungalows are now being replaces by more comfortable hotels and facilities.
Lamai Beach Nightlife, Pub and Bar :
1. The Buddy Beer and Shark Bar
2. Bauhaus Club
3. Fusion nightclub
4. Sub Club or Super Sub
5. Shamrock Pub
Besides Chaweng and Lamai Beach, there are also a lot of various nighlife spots in Ko Samui such as :
Maenam Nightlife and Bars
Bophut Bars and Nightlife
Big Buddha Beach Bars and Nightlife
Koh Samui Parties
Koh Samui Cabarets Shows
Bauhaus club at Lamai Beach
Koh Samui Beach
Chaweng Beach Nightlife
Watch party at Ark Bar Koh Samui, Chaweng Beach Thailand Video here
