Koh Samui

[jennysmythe]

Hi all, I will be staying at Centara Villas in Koh Samui in December. Is there internet coverage there? If so, what sim card should I purchase? I will be in Bangkok afterwards, would the same card still be usable?

[mcyachty]

Hi mate,

Centara has decent wireless coverage, and the cafe they own on the street side will give you free internet if you buy a coffee.

I have purchased wireless packages from them in the past, and sat on the beach, but for the life of me I cannot remember how much it cost me.

The other thing I did in Samui was use a local sim card and connected my phone to the computer and get internet that way. Worked ok, and although there was a bit of delay, I managed to use skpe as well.

Good luck, Centara is a great place to stay. Each night of the week they have a dinner special featuring different foods of the world. My tip, and I appologise if you know and have stayed ther before, but I highly rate their Japanese night, and of course the Thai night. Make sure you book for that, and ask for a seat to get a good view of the dance show.

Love Samui, enjoy!

[susquosh]

Hi mate,

Centara has decent wireless coverage, and the cafe they own on the street side will give you free internet if you buy a coffee.

I have purchased wireless packages from them in the past, and sat on the beach, but for the life of me I cannot remember how much it cost me.

The other thing I did in Samui was use a local sim card and connected my phone to the computer and get internet that way. Worked ok, and although there was a bit of delay, I managed to use skpe as well.

Good luck, Centara is a great place to stay. Each night of the week they have a dinner special featuring different foods of the world. My tip, and I appologise if you know and have stayed ther before, but I highly rate their Japanese night, and of course the Thai night. Make sure you book for that, and ask for a seat to get a good view of the dance show.

Love Samui, enjoy!

The OP is staying at Centara Villas not Centara Grand.