Events & Happenings

Festivals, parties, cultural celebrations, and seasonal highlights across Koh Samui and the surrounding islands.

September 4, 2026 · 9 min read

Loy Krathong on Koh Samui: Lights on the Water

One night each November, the island's bays fill with candlelit floats. What Loy Krathong means, where to watch it on Koh Samui, and how to take part respectfully.

Koh Samui Events & Public Holidays: A Year-Round Calendar for Villa Travellers

Events & Happenings

April 28, 2026 · 9 min read

Koh Samui Events & Public Holidays: A Year-Round Calendar for Villa Travellers

Songkran, Loy Krathong, Full Moon Parties and the Samui Regatta — when the island celebrates, when it gets busy, and when to lock in your villa dates.

Samui Regatta: Thailand's Premier Sailing Week off Chaweng Beach

Events & Happenings

April 25, 2026 · 9 min read

Samui Regatta: Thailand's Premier Sailing Week off Chaweng Beach

Eight days of competitive racing in the Gulf of Thailand. A guide to the Samui Regatta for sailors, spectators and anyone drawn to life under sail.

Songkran on Koh Samui: The Thai New Year Water Festival

Events & Happenings

April 5, 2026 · 10 min read

Songkran on Koh Samui: The Thai New Year Water Festival

Three days of temple blessings and island-wide water fights every 13–15 April. What Songkran actually looks like on Koh Samui, and how to enjoy it from a private villa.

Full Moon Party: The Ultimate Day Trip from Koh Samui

Events & Happenings

December 25, 2025 · 8 min read

Full Moon Party: The Ultimate Day Trip from Koh Samui

Koh Phangan's legendary Full Moon Party is just a short boat ride away. Here's how to experience it without leaving the comfort of your Samui villa.