Moving to Koh Samui

Real stories, honest advice & helpful tips for moving to and living on Koh Samui, Thailand

02/07/2025

🚗💨 Wondering how you will get around in Koh Samui?

Transport in Samui is a challenge to say the least. Public transport is pretty much non existent so it's either cabs' grab or fend for yourself.

If you opt for the latter your options are pretty much to rent or buy a scooter or car. This blog shares some of my thinking and experiences around both, together with some suggestions as to how you might try to avoid the dreaded “Samui tattoos”, the scars you get from scooter accidents.

So whether you’re here for a holiday or staying longer, this blog might just save you a fine, a hospital visit, or worse.

👉 https://www.samuijanerealty.com/my-real-estate-journey-koh-samui//koh-samui-transport-guide-scooters-cars-safety

No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just a few thoughts on how to get around Samui - hopefully safely!

Thinking of renting a scooter or car in Koh Samui? This honest, no-fluff guide covers everything you need to know — from rental scams and police checkpoints to safety tips and local road rules (or lack thereof). A must-read before you hit the road in paradise.

27/06/2025

Jane's latest listing in Koh Samui

💰 Asking Price: 10,800,000 thb 📝 Description: Modern Pool Villa in Bangrak – Ideal for Living or Investment Step into this beautifully designed 3-bedroom villa located in the desirable area of Bhoput/Bangrak, Koh Samui. With a sleek, contemporary layout and thoughtful features throughout, th

27/06/2025

🏝️ NEW LISTING – Modern Pool Villa in the Heart of Bophut/Bangrak 🏡

Looking for a villa that ticks all the boxes — lifestyle, location, and rental return?

This 3-bed, 3-bath pool villa is brand new, beautifully designed, and sits right in one of Koh Samui’s most desirable neighbourhoods — Bangrak/Bophut.

💰 Asking Price: 10.8M THB
📍 Location: 1 minute from ISS, 5 mins to Bangrak Beach, 10 mins to Fisherman’s Village & Chaweng
🛫 Only 10 mins from the airport — ideal for holiday lets or easy travel

✅ Why this villa stands out:
– Single-level design — great for families, retirees, or couples
– Prime spot for short-term or long-term rental income
– Quiet, private street but close to everything
– Walk-in ready — just bring your bags (and maybe a cold drink for the pool)

Perfect for full-time living or as a set-and-forget rental investment.

🔗 View full details and photos here:
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25/06/2025

If you are interested in moving to Thailand with your furry family, you may find this post interesting and for more info it will take you to the MTKS page on Jane's website.

Moving to Thailand with pets? Learn how to bring your cat or dog to Koh Samui, avoid landlord issues, and understand the rules for returning to New Zealand or Australia.

25/06/2025

Thinking of bringing your pet to Thailand? 🐶🐱
We did — and it’s been great… mostly. But here’s what nobody tells you: getting them back home (especially to NZ) is the hard part.

If you’re planning to move to Samui with a cat or dog, here’s the no-BS guide to what it really takes — from microchipping and vaccines to landlord drama and dealing with soi dogs on the beach.

👉 Read the full post here: https://www.samuijanerealty.com/my-real-estate-journey-koh-samui/moving-to-thailand-with-pets-dogs-cats-koh-samui-guide

Moving to Thailand with pets? Learn how to bring your cat or dog to Koh Samui, avoid landlord issues, and understand the rules for returning to New Zealand or Australia.

25/06/2025

📡 Staying Connected in Thailand — Without Getting Stung
Worried about mobile coverage or internet in Thailand? Don’t be. From Bangkok to the backroads of Samui, the connection is faster, cheaper, and more reliable than you’d expect - often putting the West to shame. In this post, I share how we got set up, avoided a sneaky roaming bill from NZ, and which apps you’ll actually use to stay in touch with the world (and your mates back home). If you’re heading this way or thinking of moving, this is well worth a read.

Internet and mobile coverage in Thailand is better than you think. From free Wi-Fi in cafés to dirt-cheap SIMs with 100GB plans, here’s what travellers and expats need to know — including how to avoid sneaky roaming charges from your home provider.

19/06/2025

Yesterday I did a video walkthrough of Central Samui mall and the Tops Supermarket. If you are wondering what shopping is like on Koh Samui this is about as good as it gets.

Watch my full walk-through of Central Samui and Tops Supermarket here 👉

Early Morning Walk Through Central Samui & Tops Supermarket – 9:00 AMCurious what shopping is like for expats in Koh Samui? This video takes you through Cent...

18/06/2025

🚶‍♂️Quiet morning in Koh Samui?
Here’s a full walkthrough of Central Samui & Tops Supermarket at 9am — before the island wakes up.
Thinking of moving to Samui or just want a sneak peek at real life here?
👉 Watch now:

Early Morning Walk Through Central Samui & Tops Supermarket – 9:00 AMCurious what shopping is like for expats in Koh Samui? This video takes you through Cent...

18/06/2025

🦎 THINGS THAT BITE IN SAMUI — And No, I Don’t Mean the Locals! 🐍
Thinking about moving to Koh Samui or planning a long stay? You might be dreaming of sunsets and seafood, but let’s be honest — part of you is quietly wondering...

“What’s going to bite me?”

Fair question. So I’ve written a new blog post covering the real deal on Samui’s creepy crawlies, slitherers, stingers, and street roamers — based on actual experience (including nearly stepping on a 1.2m snake on the 12th tee at Santiburi Golf Course 😬).

🦠 Do you need a rabies shot for Soi dogs?
🐒 Are there monkeys hanging around ready to sn**ch your banana?
🦟 Which mozzies carry dengue?
🐍 Do we have cobras?
🌊 What’s the deal with box jellyfish?

If you want the honest, no-nonsense lowdown (and a couple of survival tips), check out the full article here:
👉 https://www.samuijanerealty.com/my-real-estate-journey-koh-samui/things-that-bite-in-samui-and-no-i-dont-mean-the-locals

Island life isn’t dangerous — but it is wild.
Read this, stay smart, and enjoy paradise without ending up on a drip.

A fun but honest guide to Koh Samui’s snakes, street dogs, jellyfish, and mozzies — what bites, what doesn’t, and how to stay safe while enjoying island life.

17/06/2025

🌴 Things That Bite in Samui – and No, Not the Locals! 🦎🦟🐶
Thinking of moving to Samui or just curious about the creepy-crawlies? Here's the real story on snakes, jellyfish, soi dogs, mozzies (yes, Dengue is a thing), and even monkeys (but not on Samui!).
We've had a few too-close encounters, and we're sharing what we've learned so you can enjoy island life without the surprises. 😅
👉 Read the blog here: https://www.samuijanerealty.com/my-real-estate-journey-koh-samui/things-that-bite-in-samui-and-no-i-dont-mean-the-locals
And don’t worry — most of it’s not as scary as it sounds. Unless you go looking for your golf ball in a cobra’s backyard… 🎯

A fun but honest guide to Koh Samui’s snakes, street dogs, jellyfish, and mozzies — what bites, what doesn’t, and how to stay safe while enjoying island life.

27/08/2023

🚀 Below is a link to the latest Chapter of my book.📚👔

The book is written for entrepreneurs and business startups and I'm unfolding it slice by slice as I write it.

Today’s Chapter: Visualizing your Future.

🌟 If you don’t know where you are going then any train will get you there!

🌟 If you can create a very clear image of where you would like yourself and your business to be in the future, you will be attracted to things that turn that vision into a reality.

🌟 What does your business model look like? 💼🔍

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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn