Living In Koh Samui in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao Posted May 1, 2004 My Thai wife and I are considering moving to Koh Samui from Australia within the next two years. We'd like to setup our home away from Chewang or other main tourist places, probably somewhere between Nathon and the Big Buddha. Our income is derived from overseas. We've spent some time in Koh Pha-Ngan over the years, and as much as we love the place and its people dearly, the infrastructure just isn't there. Leaving visa issues aside for the moment, I'd like to hear from expats living in Samui: What can we expect in terms of being accepted by the local community? How difficult is it for a falang to integrate with the locals there? How well/reliable is the local infrastructure (electricity, water, internet, other)? How is the main hospital there? What is the local "feel" for the possible coming wave of terrorism from the South? Are there any local "mafia" or police issues to worry about? Any other issues to consider? Is there much in the way of paragliding activity there? Many thanks in advance. jose '-)
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Living In Koh Samui
in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
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My Thai wife and I are considering moving to Koh Samui from Australia within the next two years.
We'd like to setup our home away from Chewang or other main tourist places, probably somewhere between Nathon and the Big Buddha.
Our income is derived from overseas.
We've spent some time in Koh Pha-Ngan over the years, and as much as we love the place and its people dearly, the infrastructure just isn't there.
Leaving visa issues aside for the moment, I'd like to hear from expats living in Samui:
What can we expect in terms of being accepted by the local community?
How difficult is it for a falang to integrate with the locals there?
How well/reliable is the local infrastructure (electricity, water, internet, other)?
How is the main hospital there?
What is the local "feel" for the possible coming wave of terrorism from the South?
Are there any local "mafia" or police issues to worry about?
Any other issues to consider?
Is there much in the way of paragliding activity there?
Many thanks in advance.
jose '-)