What should you pay attention to when going to Koh Samui?

There are many things to focus on when traveling abroad, so I won’t go into the same content. Today, the editor and everyone are talking about other aspects that need attention. Hope this helps. Let's see if we have anything to add.

Attention after arrival

Can I exchange money to buy a mobile phone card at the airport?

Samui Airport is very small and consists of two small wooden buildings, one for domestic arrivals and one for international arrivals.

The two buildings are less than a hundred steps apart. After entering the country, there is a counter where you can exchange money and buy phone cards not far from the baggage claim area. Depending on the price of different packages, staff will help open them. For short distances, it is recommended to buy Happy’s 7-day data plan, which costs about 299 baht. The traffic is enough to browse Moments and browse the navigation. Top-up is available at all convenience stores on the island.

How can I connect to a hotel when I arrive at the airport? Do you need to book an airport pick-up in advance?

There is a counter at the airport exit that arranges carpooling to take tourists to the hotel. You can buy tickets at the counter and show your hotel name. Follow the instructions and get on the bus with your ticket.

Vehicle type: Business car carpooling

Ticket price: around 280-300 baht per person depending on the region, until delivered to the hotel. You can also choose to book airport pick-up in advance directly online.

Note

1. You can go directly from Bangkok to Koh Samui (AirAsia’s destination is Koh Samui), so it is directly accessible by car and boat. If you have the right time, you will definitely be sent to Koh Samui. There are two companies from Surat Thani to Koh Samui, one of which is Company L. You can go to their official website to check their specific timetable. Generally, you will know the last time of the boat. If so, then no. You can go directly to the area near Kaoshan Road. Company L takes the night bus to Koh Samui. In this case, you can drive at 7 o'clock in the evening, arrive at Peng Chun Pier around 4 o'clock in the morning, and take a boat to Koh Samui (you can do this if there are no elderly people and children, otherwise it will be too tiring. After all, the night bus is not as good as Comfortable hotel stay).

2. For the return trip, there is indeed an early morning flight from Bangkok to Changsha. I suggest you meet in Bangkok the day before. If you don’t need to visit Bangkok, you can take the latest flight back to Bangkok on the first day (if you don’t have children or the elderly, rest at the airport and wait until 4:30 to get your boarding pass).

3. About the boarding pass. For AirAsia, guests are strongly encouraged to use online check-in and print their boarding passes. If you don’t have checked luggage, you can check in online at home before departure and print your boarding pass. This way, when you arrive in Thailand, you can use your printed boarding pass to wait for your flight. You don’t have to go to the counter and save a lot of time in queuing.

If you have already checked your luggage, you still need to check it in at the counter.