Ko Samui beach activity: watercraft, tourists, and coastal scenes

Hand-feeding a colorful rooster rice in Baan Bo Phut

Rooster eats watermelon on a table in Baan Bo Phut

Longtail boats, oyster-crusted rocks, and a turboprop over Ko Samui

Weathered fishing boats anchored in shallow waters off Ko Samui

Sunset beach moments on Ko Samui, same outfit and scene.

Sunset walk and rowboat on Ko Samui's Gulf coast

Quiet morning on a Ko Samui pebble beach

Sunset beach session and street scenes in Bo Phut, Koh Samui

Overcast morning at W Koh Samui's infinity pool and coastal terraces

The Quiet Majesty of Ko Samui at Twilight

As the sun dips below the horizon, the rocky shores of Thailand's famed island reveal a serene, timeless beauty.

Exploring Ko Samui's boulder-lined coastal road on a clear morning

Sunset wading and fishing off the coast of Koh Samui

Fishing boats and banana plants along a cloudy Ko Samui shore

Lazy morning on a Ko Samui beach

Rainy morning in Ko Samui: street traffic and tropical garden details

Strolling toward calm Ko Samui waters on a quiet morning

Four people jet skiing through choppy Ko Samui waters

Slow morning coffee and shoreline scenes at Choeng Mon beach

Tennis gear and blue skies at a Koh Samui morning session

Lazy beach morning in Ko Samui with coffee and shoreline strolls

Golden hour at Bo Phut beach, Koh Samui

Close-up series of a small frog on Ko Samui

Fresh coconut cracked open beachside in Baan Plai Laem

Slow morning at a Baan Plai Laem property, rooster included

Vivid rooster on a Ko Samui sidewalk

Sunset at Ko Samui's Big Buddha — selfies, a rooster, and a landing plane

The Quiet Allure of Ko Samui's Hidden Tropical Sanctuaries

Lush foliage and quiet stone pathways offer a serene escape from the bustling coastal spots of Thailand's famed island.

Evening along Ko Samui's shore near Big Buddha Temple

Morning traffic and street life along a Ko Samui road

Cloudy morning on Ko Samui's coast, scooters and temple in view

Beached boats and a white parasol on a Koh Samui shore

Fresh coconuts and beach swings at Rendezvous, Ko Samui

Ko Samui streets flood during heavy morning rain

Fishing boat silhouetted against a vivid Ko Samui sunset

Shell in hand, boat on the water, Baan Thong Krut coastline

Chill morning hang at a Baan Bo Phut café-bookstore

Close-up details of shells and pebbles on a Ko Samui shoreline

Commercial jet on descent over Ko Samui, Thailand

Fishing boats, roosters, and water lilies along Ko Samui's coast

Casual morning on a Ko Samui beach, cloudy and active

Stormy sunset on the Baan Plai Laem coast, with nearby homes

Vivid yellow and black grasshopper explored up close in Ko Samui