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Insight · Taste & Culture · Arts & Culture
Can Koh Samui Become a Serious Art Destination?
Commentary: documented exhibitions give Samui a starting point. A lasting art culture needs programmes, access and local participation.
Field notes · Taste & Culture · At the Table
Beyond Pad Thai: A More Curious Guide to Southern Thai Food on Samui
An introduction to southern Thai cooking, from turmeric and sour curry to the vegetables that belong beside the rice.
The list · The Island · Field Notes
Seven Ways to See Bo Phut Differently
A researched, unranked outing through Bo Phut, with two nearby temple stops. Check arrangements directly before travelling.
Insight · The Island
Samui at a Crossroads: What Kind of Island Are We Building?
Commentary: airport access matters, but water, waste and public services determine whether growth works for residents.
Insight · People
The People Who Make Samui, Samui
An editorial introduction to the people series. Real conversations come next; this is the commitment behind them.
Insight · Business & Ideas
Can You Build a Serious Business on a Tropical Island?
A sea view is not a business model. The practical questions worth asking before making Samui your working base.
Field notes · Business & Ideas
Thailand's DTV: What the Remote Work Visa Actually Changes
The Destination Thailand Visa is an important option for certain long stay visitors, though it does not provide a universal work permit.
News · The Island
After the Rain: What Samui's Beaches Are Telling Us
Two October cleanups offer different snapshots of the island’s coastline, where ‘beach waste’ covers several distinct problems.
Field notes · The Island · Field Notes
When the Rain Comes: A Different Guide to Samui
A rainy day does not have to be a lost day. It may be the best time to discover the island beyond the beach.
Insight · Business & Ideas
Office for rent in Koh Samui, with a whole House included.
Eight private offices in Bo Phut, six already home to resident businesses. Two remain.
Field notes · The Island · Field Notes
Loi Krathong: A Visitor's Guide to Celebrating Respectfully
On 24 November 2026, Thailand observes a festival centred on water, light, gratitude and reflection. Joining in begins with understanding what you are witnessing.
Feature · Taste & Culture
A café in Bo Phut, built for the people who stay all day.
Coffee, matcha and a Latin inspired daytime kitchen, Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00.
Insight · Business & Ideas
Coworking in Koh Samui, with a whole House around the desk.
Why the next decade of remote work on the island will be built in places designed for it, not in converted cafés.