Songkran is a watery affair. Hoses, buckets and full gallon drums are all likely weaponry and the truly enthusiastic roam the streets all day from the beds of pickup trucks. Remember to drink as much bottled water as you throw, pour and pistol! That being said, the last two years Songkran and were unseasonably chilly, so statistics only take us so far. Big yes to both. For the rest of the world? While there are a few things that sensible people should know in advance see safety tips, below and how to come prepared, above , Songkran is a real highlight.
Any visit that coincides with Songkran is a very lucky chance to experience Thailand at its best. On-duty police, monks and the elderly are exempt — but you, Johnny Foreigner, are a prime target. With the 3 previous exceptions, there are no innocent bystanders. Suddenly soaked? As long as you play by the rules, Thais are more than happy for you to join in — the more the merrier! So, above all, simply enjoy the festivities.
How join in? Rules of combat? Deliver your H20 cache to the unsuspecting, with a cheeky smile. Creative additions? Covered in head-to-toe paste? Is your skin tingling? Think again! Thailand is set to surprise you. Songkran is truly a country-wide celebration — nowhere is too stuffy or formal to partake.
And tons of food. Expect most island businesses to be closed on April 13th, and many through the weekend. Business should resume as normal on April 17th. Or, consider booking a private villa to keep your drawbridge pulled shut. For a broad statement, yes! Songkran does have a few correlated risks — much like festive periods in your own country. As such, beware on roads as a driver and a pedestrian. You can enjoy Koh Samui beaches here and celebrate the festival in your own way especially if you are with your children.
Traditionally, Thais celebrate Songkran Festival by cleaning their houses, dressing up in a colorful way, and giving alms to the monks. Also, the Buddhist traditional way of celebrating it involves sprinkling water to symbolize purification.
As time passed by, it evolved into a massive water splashing party. If you wish to experience the traditional way of celebrating Songkran Festival, go to the west coast of Koh Samui. This part of the city is where you will see lesser tourists compared to its major districts. As we have mentioned, the celebration here is more focused and done in accordance with the tradition. As much as you need to book your Koh Samui accommodations early, you also have to check flights to Koh Samui at Bangkok Airways so you can book now.
Remember, the festival is only a few weeks away and make sure to arrive earlier than the festival to avoid long lines at Koh Samui Airport. Thailand travel itinerary will never miss out the beautiful beaches. One of the top beach…. Previous Next. Can't wait to get there. Hope the weather is good. By the way, anywhere with a good choice of fresh seafood?
I like the place next ti co-co-tams, but last time that was closed. Any alternatives i. Chawaeng, FM Village, or whatever.
Any updates on this? There's been an outbreak BKK, so hoping there will be no last minute restrictions in Samui? Well, actually I am hoping there will be restrictions on water play, and an outright ban. But I hope bars and restaurants are open, as they were at Xmas. Also, I'd like to do a bit of snorkeling. I dont want to spend 1. Considering the general "recovery" of marine life, with less tourism, is there any snorkeling sites open and easily accessed from Samui, in less than 30mins boat trip?
This seems to latest so far, but with 12 extra daily flights announced in during Songkran, totaling 23 flights a day according to the Thai news, perhaps some more activity appears. Some of 5-star resorts seems busy, lots of foreigners since April 1st, but they might stay inside the resorts and associated beach for a week. I have no knowledge of fresh fish restaurants, the usual ones that I know are closed, and the number of guests might be to few to store fresh fish on ice.
Then there is always Angthon National Marine Park 45 minutes. Fishing is suspended but you should be able to snorkel. A friend was snorkelling off the north end of Chaweng Beach a while back and he saw sting ray for the first time. Around the island and the Marine park there have been dolphins, pink dolphins and Bruda whales back in March.
I think we'll give pig Island a try. Is is close enough to hire a private long-tail rather than cramming into a tour speed boat? Guess I can ask the taxi drivers where to go for nice seafood. They'll surely have an idea. Chaweng beach road is even quieter! OMG, it must have tumble weed at this point! Can do snorkelling as well as some of the other islands. Depends if you want half day or full day. My staff went there last month and said that it was great.
That might have something to do with all of the food that we bought for them though! The staff - not the pigs. It's a nice place with a number of small beachfront restaurants some serves sea-food , and lots of long tail hire-boats waiting to take you to either Koh Mad Sum Pig Island or Koh Taen, where there are no dogs, they get mad if the stay on the island according to the legend.
The sand on the Thong Krut beach is full of corals, and if it's low tide you can walk way out and might find some exciting pieces I did There are two temples, one with a munk on a boat he is supposed to be mummified, but I'm not sure with this fellow by the beach Thanks Khun Per. I'm going to go ahead and still travel down.
The main purpose if the visit it resting and chilling out anyway. Apparently, that it is not as bad as it sounds, and doesn't take long - anyone heard anything? Some guests arrived from Bangkok today and were taken to the local hospital. Given the test and in their villa by You can hire a private long boat from Thong Krut to Mad Sum. My gf and friends hired a boat to go to Mad Sum last year, I think they paid for the whole boat around Baht, and that included snorkeling detour.
Mad Sum is pretty close to Samui, around 6km from Thong Krut. In my opinion Mad Sum is very very average compared to many other islands. You'll see cleaner nicer proper "tropical looking" beaches in Koh Phangan, not to mention the islands on the Andaman side. There is one overpriced restaurant with a few pigs roaming around.
When I was there the restaurant was pretty full, so no feeling of a remote island. The water at the west side looks cleaner, but the sea is often rough relatively , and there is sooo much rubbish on the beaches. Surprisingly the best beach IMO from all the beaches on the 2 islands was in Taen on the north west side, but the water was pretty shallow, maybe on high tide it is easier for a long boat to land.
Nice clean water and nobody there. I would give Mad Sum a miss and head to KPH, or go to Crystal bay in Samui, water quality is similar, and there were less people last time I went there. There do not seem to be any 'official' Thai - English translations. Over the years I have seen many many different versions. Thanks for that PoorSucker. I did not realise that is where the name came from.
I learn something everyday. Good place for kayaking. Around Probably faster with expedition kayak. The day trippers usually don't go to this area.
Guess the old belief that the island is infested with ants is not good for tourism. Koh Mad Sum it is called. Or Koh Madsum.
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