OliverKlozerof Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm 60, been in BKK 10 years. Many times to Samui since 1990(!), but only Lamai, Chaweng in last 15 years. My sister (66) is coming in January. I could take her to Lamai, but wondering if another area might be better. I remember Menam area was laid back 20 years ago. Looking for QUIET, close to water (doesn't have to be ON the sea), good value, clean, decent restaurants, shops nearby.... Recommendations? Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Fisherman's village in Bophut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Both Bo Phut Bay/Fisherman Village and Maenam Bay are fine, quiet, laid-back areas. Both with a number of restaurants and ability to find fair priced accommodation, presume little more to choose from in Maenam Bay than Bo Phut Bay. January is high season, and some years can be heavily booked during high season. Chaweng today is mainly for younger folks and if you like partying, but fine for a shopping/dining tour to Central Festival, if you're into brand-name stores. Lamai still quite mixed audience, and still with a number of beer-bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Choeng Mon is also pretty laid back. Although the beach will obviously be busier in January, which is high season. Maybe further west along the north coast from Maenam might be quieter as well. Others can probably suggest places there. samuijimmy maybe. As he knows that area quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Just giving others a chance to input!! Phet Phet! I can't disagree with the suggestions made already, I took some people of the the age group or older once, they like Choeng Mon beach the most of all the ones we visited!! My feeling is if you like being packed like sardines on the beach then Choeng Mon is for you!! Not my cuppa tea! Also not really close to shopping.... that I remember! Maenam has changed a lot in 20 years, but still a popular place for all age groups including us "oldies" ... who want to avoid the "party areas" Lots of restaurants to choose from... Shopping .... well it depends on what you are shopping for ! For much quieter Ban Tai beach and Ban Por beaches offer quite peaceful beaches... Fewer restaurants in Ban Tai and a bit of a walk to the main road.... Ban Por, some good restaurants, but does lack the "tourist trap shopping experience"... but fine for us oldies how live here! But lots of long and short term tourist too... who want peace and quiet! All that said, there are some nice areas west of Lamai towards Thaling Ngam and even up the west coast....Lipa Noi etc! ...... but fairly far removed from those tempting tourist shops! Hope that helps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Maldives, Red Sea, 4 beers post. Edited November 10, 2016 by Rooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 19 minutes ago, Rooo said: Maldives, Red Sea, 4 beers post. Are you telling us you have had four beers Rooo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLobster Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Also Chaweng Noi is nice with quite a few decent hotels along the beach front (depending on your budget). Likely to be busy in January. Not many shops but not too far from Chaweng for shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Have anyone noticed, that Google Street View not let you "walk" up-and-down the beaches..? Really great feature, if you wish to see what the beaches are like and the beach-front resorts also – I did some nice exercise walks this morning at both Maenam and Bo Phut beaches, comfortably sprawled in my study... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 3 hours ago, khunPer said: Have anyone noticed, that Google Street View not let you "walk" up-and-down the beaches..? Really great feature, if you wish to see what the beaches are like and the beach-front resorts also – I did some nice exercise walks this morning at both Maenam and Bo Phut beaches, comfortably sprawled in my study... In our photo section, just about every beach on Samui is posted!!! You Khun Per. me and a few others have helped contribute towards that!!! http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/125263-images-of-samui-phangan-and-tao/?page=31 31 pages of various sights to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 On 10/11/2016 at 2:45 PM, samuijimmy said: Are you telling us you have had four beers Rooo? Four beers.....no way I'm believing that. Twenty four and more lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 13 hours ago, smokie36 said: Four beers.....no way I'm believing that. Twenty four and more lol! I was dead sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo du Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I recommend you reside in fishermans village or somewhere in Bhoput. From there you can spend your time in Meanam-Bhoput-Bangrak area, which is quite peacefull and mellow. Loads of cafe, restaurants and bars to explore. Fishermans village beach is pleasant and safe, day and night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverKlozerof Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Thanks tons, people. Info from those in-the-know. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverKlozerof Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Oh--how's the swimming in Fisherman's Village? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, OliverKlozerof said: Oh--how's the swimming in Fisherman's Village? Swimming OK, but a short drive to other nice beaches in Maenam & further west. The area us great with a boutique atmosphere, nice shops & restaurants. Lively on Friday night + you have the wharf complex at the end of the street with more eateries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGuy816 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Those spots mentioned are all nice and mellow. But I agree, Choeng Mon Beach has a truly laid back atmosphere. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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