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Today on the Island
A calm, practical service hub for travellers and residents — current weather, the next few days, sea and ferry advisories, and trusted local news in your language. Updated continuously throughout the day.
Forecast
Weather in Koh Samui
Updated just now · Koh Samui (UTC+7)
26°
- Feels like
- 28°
- Rain chance
- 86%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- UV Index
- 1.5
- Humidity
- 74%
- Sea temperature
- 30.9°
- Sunrise
- 06:09 AM
- Sunset
- 06:43 PM
- Humidity
- 74%
- Sea temperature
- 30.9°
- Sunrise
- 06:09 AM
- Sunset
- 06:43 PM
Ferry & Weather Notes
No active warnings reported. Conditions on the Gulf of Thailand are typical for the season.
For storm warnings, the Thai Meteorological Department is the authoritative source.
Next 3 days
Sunday
July 26
- Rain chance
- 71%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
Monday
July 27
- Rain chance
- 86%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
Tuesday
July 28
- Rain chance
- 90%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
EVENTS & HOLIDAYS
This week on Koh Samui
Recurring island markets and notable happenings over the next seven days — practical, hand-picked, and only what's actually on.
Today
Laem Din Night Market
Authentic local food market open most evenings — a favourite for grilled chicken, sticky rice and Thai desserts.
Tomorrow
Nathon Walking Street
Traditional Sunday market in the old port town — local produce, southern Thai dishes and a slower, residential vibe.
Mon, Jul 27
Maenam Walking Street
Relaxed local night market with Thai street food, sweets and small craft stalls along the main road.
Tue, Jul 28
King's Birthday
National public holiday for King Vajiralongkorn's birthday. Expect ceremonies at temples and government buildings; banks closed.
King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
National holiday for the King's birthday. Government offices closed; temples hold merit-making ceremonies.
Choeng Mon Walking Street
Compact evening market near the beach — grilled seafood, fresh fruit and a low-key local atmosphere.
Wed, Jul 29
Asahna Bucha Day
Buddhist holiday commemorating the Buddha's first sermon. A national alcohol-free day; many bars stay closed.
Chaweng Walking Street
The island's busiest walking street — food, fashion, souvenirs and live music in the main tourist hub.
Full Moon
Astronomical full moon (Asia/Bangkok). The famous Full Moon Party takes place on Koh Phangan, a short speedboat away.
Thu, Jul 30
Khao Phansa — Buddhist Lent Begins
Start of the three-month Buddhist Lent. National alcohol-free day; many bars closed.
Lamai Walking Street
Long, lively market with Thai food courts, cocktails and live music — Lamai's biggest weekly event.
Fri, Jul 31
Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Samui's flagship Friday market in the old wooden village of Bophut — boutique stalls, beachfront bars and a refined atmosphere.
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