Samui Island is a very beautiful island with golden beaches and very pretty scenery, ideal for a relaxing vacation. There is a small but growing gay scene, but note that the hotels listed for Samui are not really gay but are "gay friendly". Tourists usually outnumber locals by a large margin. There are direct flights from Bangkok, Phuket and Singapore, or you can take the train from Bangkok to Surat Thai, then a bus to the ferry pier.
Getting Around
The songtao, a pickup truck with bench seats on the back, is the most usual form of public transport, and some local buses. Motorcycle taxis will take you short distances, but check the fare and be aware of accidents.
You can hire jeeps, cars or motorcycles (international driving licence usually required), but be sure to get 1st class insurance.
Otherwise, try taking a tour from a local agent, to see the many sights of this fascinating region.
Gay Life in Thailand
Find about more about Thai gays and Thai gay life at this page
MEKKALA GUESTHOUSE 128/68 Moo 1, Chaweng main road, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Thailand Tel: +66-(0)77-962361 or +66-(0)898996482; E-mail: info@kohsamuihomespa.com "We offer accommodation to stay where you would feel like home, Mountain view, Very close to town and Big shopping malls, only 10 minutes to Chaweng beach."
WONDERWORLD SAMUI B&B 130/24 Moo1 Soi Monkey Bophut Tel: 077-430559,06-5533802, e-mail:info@wonderworldsamui.com Small gay-owned and managed guesthouse with a private atmosphere.
Pub, Bar, Cafe & Disco
Boy Zone 45/16 Moo 2, Chaweng Plaza, Samui Bar, Shows, massage
Just Jonnos unky Chillout Bar 10/29 moo 5, T.Bophut, Choeng Mon Tel: +66 857899451; email: Justjonnos@hotmail.com "We offer great cocktails and food, no money boys or banging music, but is gay owned and managed. Just ask Taxi driver for Sala Samui Resort in Choeng Mon and we are to the left of the entrance."
Male Box Disco Bar Chaweng Beach Road, South Chaweng, (down Soi Chaweng Plaza) Tel: 0810831273 The only gay disco on Samui, free entry, smart modern, gay but straight friendly
Ruby Red Spa Bar 9/64 Moo 2 Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Tel: + 66 (0) 7796 2401. Mobile: + 66 (0) 87814 2260 Email: info@threegemsthailand.com Opposite the main entrance to the Nora Beach Resort, North Chaweng, Go to the Nora Beach and look out for the ‘Rainbow’ flag Open every day from 1pm to 11pm. Parking available. Taxi service at the front door.
Cabaret Shows
G Bar Soi Colibri, South Chaweng
Host/Go-Go Bars
Near Starbucks Coffee in Soi The Club, Centre Point, at central Chaweng beach, there are a number of gay beer bars with massage and 'off' services.
Restaurants
Saunas & Massage
Boy Zone 45/16 Moo 2, Chaweng Plaza, Samui Bar, Shows, massage Emerald Green Spa 9/64 Moo 2 Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Tel: + 66 (0) 7796 2401. Mobile: + 66 (0) 87814 2260 Email: info@threegemsthailand.com Opposite the main entrance to the Nora Beach Resort, North Chaweng, HGo to the Nora Beach Resort and look out for the ‘Rainbow’ flag. Open every day from 12 noon to 11pm. Parking available. Taxi service at the front door. Fah Samui Chaweng Plaza, 45/10 Moo 3, Bophut, Koh Samui (opposite Centara Grand Beach Resort) Phone: 077 414 419; Mobile: 089 695 0802; email: fahsamui@hotmail.com "Fah Samui" the sophisticated massage place of choice for the gay, lesbian and transgender community on Koh Samui in Thailand, offering Thai massage, oil massage, foot massage, facials, manicure & pedicure, waxing, body scrub, herbal massage and many other massages and spa treatments. Outcall service for massages in a privacy and convenience of your hotel room is also available."
GK Men's Spa. 19/10, Moo 1, Bophut Mekkala Men Spa 128/68 Moo 1 Chaweng Main Road near Tesco Lotus and Big C. Phone:: +66(0)77962361 Mobile:+66(0)833948650 Email: info@kohsamuihomespa.com "Look out for rainbow flag. Open everyday from 12.00 noon to 21.00, Free pick up service in Chaweng area. VIP and private room available for single and double. certified masseurs with professional service. Parking available."
Fisherman’s Village, Bophut Beach, next to Shades Bungalow email: info@rainbow-scuba.com Tours on land and sea exclusively for lesbian and gay people. Get away from the crowds with our private 4x4 road tour or private long-tail boat trip. Certified PADI scuba training and dive trips. Live-aboards from Phuket throughout the year
Samui Island is a very beautiful island with golden beaches and very pretty scenery, ideal for a relaxing vacation. There is a small but growing gay scene, but note that the hotels listed for Samui are not really gay but are "gay friendly". Tourists usually outnumber locals by a large margin.
