The History of Koh Samui

Samui was discovered several hundred years ago as a place for fishermen and sea traders sailing through the Gulf of Thailand to shelter from storms. Early Chinese and Malay settlers marvelled at the island’s beauty and abundance, and there are those that believe the name is derived from word ‘Saboey’, which means ‘safe haven’ in … Read more

Buying property in Koh Samui

The local property market is buoyant for obvious reasons, Owning a home on a tropical island is the stuff dreams are made of, and there are already many people who have fulfilled those dreams and now call Koh Samui home. Firstly if you’re serious about owning a home on Koh Samui, you’ll need to decide … Read more