Monday, March 30th
10:03 am
This week we undertook a scientific research project very near to our hearts: the best coconut shake on Choeng Mon beach. Happily, the judges took to the challenge with gusto. The results: Crystal Restaurant: it’s just thick enough, just cold enough Runners-up: Choeng Mon Bungalows: it comes in a coconut so wins for aesthetic best. [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Friday, March 27th
8:00 am
We’ve covered this restaurant earlier in our Samui top 5 (our vote for best beach restaurant), but a recent visit required a dedicated review. This is a true Samui restaurant, a roadside gem that belies none of its waiting charm. Fact is, you’d probably drive right past on your way to somewhere with an English [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Tuesday, March 24th
8:00 am
Somewhere between the first and second sip of a Samui pineapple shake, a vow is made. “I will never eat canned pineapple again.” Much like a faked orange tan, the canned stuff is a waste of money and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. A poor imitation. Still, the whole fruit comes with a [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Sunday, March 22nd
8:00 am
Flickr: Akuppa This book picks up where the Lonely Planet intro leaves off. It covers the whos, the hows, the whats and the whys of Thailand in a very readable manner. You can easily skim this in one sitting, emerging much the wiser. The book’s most important topic is face (and how to save it). [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Friday, March 20th
8:00 am
Becoming one with statistic, we caught nasty colds on a recent flight. Though sniffling and coughing when it’s 30 degrees seems odd, the afflicted can combat their germs with a Thai weapon sure to deliver: a spicy curry. The heat of a Thai curry travels directly to your sinuses and will quickly clear your head [...]
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Koh Samui Sunset
Wednesday, March 11th
3:25 pm
The abusive owner of a monkey called Brother Kwan often forced him to pick coconuts from tall palms. As it turns out, Brother Kwan didn’t like climbing trees. The irked animal dropped a coconut 15 metres on to the man’s head, killing him instantly. The Samui Express has the full story. It’s often cited that falling coconuts [...]
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Koh Samui Sunset
Tuesday, March 10th
9:39 am
If it’s not yet obvious, we live to eat. Samui life affords nonstop culinary exploration – even at the local KFC.
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Friday, March 6th
8:00 am
One of the best parts of a Koh Samui holiday is doing nothing. Glorious fat nothing! To this end, Jenga tops our list of favourite pastimes. It’s the perfect game for all ages whether poolside or barside. To celebrate recent Jeng-ish victories, we thought we’d expound the many merits of Jenga. Indulge your scary competitive [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Tuesday, March 3rd
12:38 pm
March already! Do you feel, as we do, that the year is already speeding up? Here on Samui it’s certainly heating up and we know 2 things as fact: it’s really hot April will be hotter still Joking recently with Thai friends about the snow in our home countries, we asked if they knew what [...]
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Koh Samui Sunset