As the world emerges from three years of covid winter, the tropical holiday island of Koh Samui has blossomed back to life brighter than ever. Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s most beautiful and diverse islands, is a stunning destination for travelers and investors seeking a luxurious and relaxing getaway combining gorgeous environment, great fun and good quality of life. From stunning Beach resorts to adventure sports to world-class restaurants to good health care and education infrastructures, Koh Samui has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for an active lifestyle or just want to soak in the sun on an idyllic beach or your own private swimming pool, this island has it all.

Although Thai tourism has not yet fully recovered after the blow of pandemic travel restrictions, you would not notice it driving through the lively towns that dot Koh Samui coastline or strolling down the beach roads filled with exuberant holiday makers.

Now is the time to be on Koh Samui. Beach resorts, only 20% of which remained open during the dark pandemic days, are back to 80% and many top five-star hotels are selling out months in advance. Travelers from around the world have dreamed of visiting the idyllic island for the past few years, and the pent-up demand is obvious with droves of giddy tourists arriving since the beginning of 2023.

A visit to the island begins with arrival at Koh Samui Airport, consistently rated one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Planes making their final approach are treated to gorgeous ocean views, and once you land, open-air carts whisk you to the breezy and simple-to-navigate terminal to collect your bags and make your way out. The airport itself invokes the feeling that you’ve stepped out of the normal world and into tropical lifestyle mode, a perfect introduction to your beautiful escape.

The people of Koh Samui used the pandemic downtime to upgrade. Mainstay businesses got facelifts and redesigns, and new posh clubs and restaurants have modernized venues that were previously basic. The island evolved into a chic upscale experience, with local Thai flavors influencing fine dinning and luxurious accommodations. 

The island’s mix of highly urbanized areas and proximity to nature makes it the best way for both tourists and businessmen to enjoy the experience in one location. More recently, it has also become one of the best places to settle down. Indeed, Koh Samui is one of the rising real state investment destinations in Thailand.

Koh Samui is located in the middle of Asia, making it easy for locals and tourists to visit nearby countries and cities. For example, you can get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani via ferry in less than two hours. When it comes to air travel, Samui international Airport makes it possible for both Thai and foreigners to go to and from Bangkok in less than an hour, and to Singapore with a direct flight. The Samui international airport has flights daily and the residents in Koh Samui can get special prices from Bangkok Airlines.

There’s never a dull moment in Koh Samui as it’s abundant with scenic beaches, And Thong National Park, and other tourist destinations. You can swim with sharks on Ko Tao, dance under the moon in Ko Phangan, and take a leisure hike to  waterfalls or stunning lookouts. 

With plenty of schools available, providing strong education systems for kids from 2-18 that will also welcome your children if you come to the island on an extended business trip or if you plan to spend only part of the year in Koh Samui. Multi-lingual opportunities and a wide range of budget options.

Right now, the island enjoys a high safety rating of 91.67% during the day. So this means that when you want to explore all the different neighborhoods on the island, you’ll practically have little to worry about.

The island boasts five hospitals, allowing residents to rest assured that they can be well looked after if they should get sick or require regular or occasional health check. The level of medical costs is considered good value for money for the Koh Samui expat community because expats will meet English speaking medical staff with a fairly comprehensive selection of medical services and will not have to wait in a long queue at a private hospital in Samui. For example, the OB department of Bangkok Hospitals offers five-star services, where pregnancy and child birth are closely monitored by a team of doctors and nurses that remain available from Day 1… Health care services among those clinics really give you a feeling of importance.

All in all, Koh Samui is the ideal place to put down your suitcases, the island offers the level of entertainment of the most popular and trendy destinations, as well as the quality of life of some the most developed places on the globe. The abundance of tourists, and the reliable infrastructures allow real estate investments to establish themselves over time, on the short or long term market, offering a very advantageous return, if the purpose of your purchase is to generate a profit or simply to hedge maintenance costs. On the other hand, if building a solid and virtuous base for yourself and your family is the main goal, Samui is definitely the place to be.