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Koh Samui

Resort comfort on land, Gulf of Thailand pinnacles and marine parks offshore

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 20 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Koh Samui

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

20 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

20 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Bangkok Airways - Checked baggage allowance - Airline baggage rules useful for planning with dive gear.

Bangkok Airways - Koh Samui Airport (USM) information - Airport overview and Bangkok Airways airport information.

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries - Timetable - Ferry schedules for Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao routes.

Thai Consulate Los Angeles - Visa exemption and visa on arrival overview - Reference for visa exemption and VOA categories (check nationality-specific rules).

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) official site - Official entry form portal for Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

Tourism Authority of Thailand - Ko Nang Yuan attraction page - Official tourism board attraction listing that notes a maintenance fee for visitors.

PADI - Diving in Koh Samui - Overview of Koh Samui diving conditions including typical water temperature and seasonal visibility notes.

Silent Divers (Koh Samui) - Official site - Example local operator offering Koh Samui-based courses and trips to Koh Tao and Sail Rock.

Thai Meteorological Department - Monthly Weather Summary - Weather service summary useful for understanding seasonal patterns (rain and monsoon influence).

PADI - Dive shops in Koh Samui - Directory of PADI dive centers on Koh Samui.

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