Nightlife on Samui


This page describes, in particular, the nightlife on Koh Samui. Are you interested in reading about other activities on the island, they are described here and here. Koh Samui, and in particular Chaweng, has become one of the entertainment metropolises of Thailand.

After a day on the beach, you maybe would like to try the discos, clubs and bars on the island for a little relaxation. Most bars closes around 02.00 AM, but some clubs have special permission to open a few hours longer. For those who drink alcohol, it is quite a range of international drinks, wine and beer available, and if you want to try something domestically (Thai) there is a series of variations. Here are the most popular:


Alcohol on Samui


Beer Chang
6.4%, cheap, Thai beer. Rarely fond in "exclusive" bars and restaurants. Meaning "elephant beer" in Thai language.

Singha
"The original beer" in Thailand. Earlier 6%, now 5% alcoholic strength. pronounced as "beea singh" in Thai.

Leo
A very light beer. Not served in all bars and discos however.

Sang Som
Thailand's equivalent of rum. Very popular among both tourists and locals. Mix advantageous with sodas, Coca Cola / Pepsi and ice.

Mekhong Thai "whiskey"
Made from rice. Often mixed as Sang Som (with soda and / or cola) and is a real classical spirit here in Thailand.

Regency
Thai brandy that has become very popular among the middle class, as an alternative to cognac. Drinking as it is in a cup, or mixed with soda.

Spy Wine Cooler
Sweet. In particular, popular among many Thai women.

Lao Khao
Meaning "white spirits" and probably the cheapest alcohol you can find. It´s not for everyone though. The smell and taste is ...special.

Yah Dong
Thai spirits mixed with a red herb. Found only in "simpler thai bars."

Foreign brands such as Heineken (Holland), Tiger (Singapore / Malaysia), San Miguel (Philippines), Corona (Mexico) and Asahi (Japan) is as well found in the country.


Chaweng area

	Green Mango Club One of Koh Samui's largest nightclubs. Many dance floors, bars, pool tables and TV screens with live sport or other programs.   Location: Chaweng Beach Road (in the center of Chaweng), Soi Green Mango. 195 Moo 2, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui
	Reggae Pub One of the most famous nightclubs on Koh Samui. Many international DJ´s play their music here.   Location: Behind Chaweng Lake, 3/3 Moo 2, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui

Nightlife in Chaweng


Chaweng is the beach on Koh Samui where you will find most bars, discos, clubs and pubs. This is where you should head if you feel in a real party mood. Chaweng Beach Road is 6-7 km long, so it may sometimes be wise to wave to a taxi if you are going between two places. Negotiate the price before you sit in the taxi so you do not have to pay an unexpected high taxi bill.

The two largest discotheques or clubs in Samui is called Green Mango (located on Soi Green Mango, in central Chaweng) and the Reggae Pub (Behind Chaweng Lake in central Chaweng).

Live music and live performances is what you can enjoy among other things on the Irish pub Tropical Murphy's (central part of Chaweng Beach Road) and Coco Blues Company (the northern part of Chaweng Beach Road). Would you like to have a drink or a beer in the relaxed environment, we can recommend Brazilian Zico's with samba dance performances in the bar (found in southern Chaweng, near Soi Colibri). Fashionable Q-Bar is a nightclub located high on a slope, north of Chaweng. Approximately twice as expensive beer than in "simpler bars", but trendy and nifty if you appreciate that.


Nightlife in Lamai


Lamai's nightlife is not at all as intensive as in Chaweng, but there are a lot of smaller bars and a couple of discos / nightclubs there as well. We can recommend Bauhaus, Fusion and Seed, which all are located in central Lamai..


Nightlife elsewhere


Other parts of Koh Samui is much calmer in the evenings and nights, but smaller bars and pubs can be found in most places where these are human beings. If you feel to have a romantic evening with your partner, there are many choices, such as Bo Phut (fisherman's village), Choeng Mon and Maenam. Do you prefer a beautiful sunset as a background, it is the east cost beaches that you should head to. BBC Restaurant at Lipa Noi is a cozy place, with a stunning sunset at the fine weather.


"Bar girls"


Prostitution is present in almost all parts of Thailand, and so also on Koh Samui. However, the phenomenon is mainly confined to a couple bar areas in Chaweng and Lamai. If you want to avoid these areas is no problem at all. Prostitution is formally illegal in Thailand, but still fairly widely accepted. However, it is strictly forbidden to buy sexual services of young people under eighteen years of age and this can result in a very significant term of imprisonment.

Do not forget to venereal diseases (STD) including HIV and AIDS are also found on Koh Samui. We urge everyone to be careful and not to get anything like this with you. Unfortunately with alcohol, caution often disappears.



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