What's near Ko Samui?

Ko Samui has 18 supermarkets, 3 shopping centers, 5 hospitals, and 6 parks nearby, based on OpenStreetMap data. Nearby options include Central Samui, Central Festival Shopping Centre, and Night Market.

What's the population of Ko Samui?

Ko Samui has a registered population of 70,999 (+4.5% since 2021).

Properties in Ko Samui

Area profile: Ko Samui

Everything we know about this area, from official Thai government and open sources.

People

70,999+4.5% since 2021

Gender split

Registered population (male)48%

Registered population (female)52%

Registered houses

63,979

Population density

251.9 people / km²

People per house

1.1

Amenities in Ko Samui

What's within reach — shops, schools, transit and more.

112

Shopping

Education

Health

Leisure

Projects in Ko Samui

Condos and developments in this area

Amaya Samui

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Anamaya Samui

Anamaya Samui is a condominium project located in Bo Phut, Ko Samui, Surat Thani. The development offers residents convenient access to nearby destinations, with Tongsai Beach approximately 2 minutes away and Samui Crocodile Farm about 7 minutes away. Bo Phut is a coastal subdistrict on Ko Samui with an active property market and local services, including hospitals and schools in the surrounding area. Details about the developer, completion date, and project amenities have not been disclosed.

APSARA by Tropical Life Residence

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Aqua Residence Condominium

Aqua Residence Condominium is a condominium project located in Bo Phut, Ko Samui, Surat Thani. The developer and completion date have not been specified. Nearby points of interest include Samui Crocodile Farm and Nora Beach, both about 3 minutes away, while Domestic Departures and International Departures are approximately 151m and 162m away respectively. Samui International Hospital is located about 1343m from the project, and there is 1 nearby school.

Aqua Samui

Aqua Samui is a condominium project located in Bo Phut, Ko Samui, in Surat Thani province. The developer is not specified. Residents are within easy reach of Chaweng Noi Beach, about 3 minutes away, and a viewpoint attraction roughly 5 minutes away. The surrounding Bo Phut area offers convenient access to everyday services, including nearby hospitals and schools.

AQUA SAMUI DUO

AQUA SAMUI DUO is a condominium project located in Bo Phut, Ko Samui, Surat Thani. The development offers residents convenient access to nearby attractions, with Chaweng Noi Beach about 3 minutes away and a viewpoint approximately 5 minutes away. The surrounding Bo Phut area is an established neighborhood on Ko Samui with active property inventory records. Details about the developer, completion date, and project amenities have not been disclosed.

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Bamboo Resort
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Bangrak Apartments

Living in Ko Samui

Local insights, lifestyle, and what to expect

70,999

Registered population

299

Projects

Overview

Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island and its most established Gulf of Thailand resort destination. With its own international airport, world-class resorts (Four Seasons, W, Ritz-Carlton Reserve), and a mature villa rental market, Samui offers a full tropical island lifestyle without the isolation of more remote islands. The ring road circles the island in about an hour, connecting beach towns that each have distinct characters.

Neighborhoods

Chaweng — The main tourist strip. Long white beach, nightlife, shopping. Dense development. Best for short-term rental income but the least "island" feel.
Bophut (Fisherman's Village) — Charming, upscale area with converted shophouses, boutique restaurants, and a Friday night walking street. Popular with families and more discerning expats.
Maenam — Quieter northern beach. Long stretch of sand, local feel. More affordable. Good family area with Samui International School nearby.
Lamai — Southeast coast. Second-busiest after Chaweng but more relaxed. Good mix of tourist infrastructure and local life. Mid-range pricing.
West coast hills — Sunset-facing hillside villas with panoramic Gulf views. The most premium residential locations. Privacy, views, and seclusion.

Price Guide

Inland pool villas: 8–15 million THB. Sea-view villas: 15–40 million THB. Beachfront luxury: 30–100+ million THB. Condos are limited but start at 3–5 million THB. Holiday rental yields in peak season (Dec–Apr) are strong — managed villas can gross 6–10% — but drop significantly in low season.

Things to Know

Bangkok Airways' monopoly on Samui Airport keeps flight prices high — a return trip from Bangkok costs 5,000–10,000 THB vs. 2,000 THB for comparable distances elsewhere.
Most villa purchases are structured as leasehold (30+30+30 year) since foreigners cannot own land freehold.
Construction and renovation costs are 20–30% higher than the mainland due to material transport logistics.
November–December brings the heaviest rains. The west coast is more sheltered than the east during monsoon.

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