Thursday, May 13th
10:40 am
Which Thai beer is the best?
“Singha beer, please!”
“Large one small one?”
“Large one, please!”
“Ka…”
Few things beat lounging on the beach or in the pool, enjoying a Thai sunset with a chilled beer in hand. We’re sure many of you will agree with that sentiment. But a far more difficult question seems to be, which Thai beer [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Monday, February 1st
4:22 pm
It’s not hard to see - a holiday in Koh Samui is truly the good life.
While six meals a day would barely get you through the best of a Thai menu, one visit to Garland Restaurant gets you well on your way.
Arrive hungry - and stay awhile.
What makes Choeng Mon’s Garland so special is not [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Friday, May 1st
12:43 pm
Becoming a ‘regular’ at a Western breakfast place or coffee shop might take months: ages until the over-worked student staff begin to recognise you, longer still before they know your order.
We’re happy to report that on Choeng Mon beach it takes mere days. Last week, 3 of us ordered 9 separate items for breakfast.
Returning [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Tuesday, April 28th
9:12 am
We thought Walkers Crisps had invented every unlikely flavour of potato chips. Not so! Koh Samui Tesco continues to yield a weird and wonderful bounty.
Normal chips - good
Sushi - good
…Combination of the two? So very, very wrong.
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Koh Samui Sunset
Sunday, April 19th
10:28 am
Now that the weather is unlikely to fall below 30 degrees for the foreseeable future, we’re drinking a lot of Gatorade (that’s Lucozade to you Brits). It does the trick and keeps us nicely hydrated but the colour’s a bit…garish. We’d far prefer something natural (dare we say organic!).
A friend recommended a healthier alternative and [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
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. Not as thick as [...]
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 sign [...]
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 few [...]
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 [...]
With love,
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.
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Koh Samui Sunset
