Koh Samui - General Info
Description:
This island lies on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand. It has been developed for tourism, especially Ao Chaweng and Lamai, both bays on the eastern side of the island and nearest to the airport. Despite its development, there are still some beautiful anchorages on the island.
Koh Samui is a Port of Entry. The island is known for its seafood, tropical fruits, and its coconut sauces.
The harbor for the ferries from the mainland is on the western side of the island, at Ao Nathon.
North of Koh Samui lies Kohn Tao, one of Thailand’s leading dive centers.
Position:
09° 32.22’N, 99° 55.7’E (harbor entrance)
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Hi Craig, as far as we are aware there are no marinas on Ko Pagan.
The nearest marina to this group of islands is south in Malaysia – Terengganu
https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Malaysia/KualaTerengganu
Or north to Racer Marina at Pranburi just south of Huahin.
https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Thailand/pranburi
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Although there is not a marina on Samui I understand there is one on Ko Pagan. Does anyone have contact or other info?
Probably you are already aware, but in case not or in case of others attempting the same logistics exercise for the first time, a ‘re-entry’ permit is needed in order that the non-O visa not be invalidated. If invalidated, the application procedure has to be repeated upon return to Thailand. I just completed the non-O visa application, 1-year extension and re-entry permit procedure myself. FYI and thanks for the info about Koh Samui.
Reported by Martina & Reinhard Moedl:
Following information which might be interesting to other sailors (October 2017):
Our yacht flies the Malaysian flag, my wife and crew, as well as myself, are Austrian citizens, we both have one-year non-O visas for Thailand.
Coming from Terengganu, Malaysia, we cleared in at Koh Samui (my wife as a passenger). In Koh Samui, I tried to get information about the requirements for departing to Europe by plane whilst leaving the yacht in Thailand. Immigration on Koh Samui was unable to give me any information and told me to ask at Customs. Customs explained several times (including the boss of the desk-officer), that there is no requirement. They said, “Just take your luggage and travel home“.
After arriving in Koh Chang, we contacted the Laem Ngop Immigration office. Here we were told about the correct procedure which is as follows:
– Bring ALL required documents to the Immigration office – in paper-copy (Passport, contract with marina, plane ticket incl. return-flight).
– Pay a deposit of THB 20.000 which will be refunded on your return to Thailand back at the Immigration office.
– I received an envelope which I had to hand over to the Immigration officer at the airport on departure.
Everything was clear, smooth and without any needs of discussion.
BTW:
The Harbour captain in Koh Samui wants to get paid a “personal fee“ of THB 500 for each clear-in / clear-out. Negotiation, therefore, is required, don´t pay more than THB 200, better zero, of course.