Koh Samui is an island. That just means the weekend starts with a boat or a short flight.
Thirteen escapes mapped out from Thailand's third-biggest island — neighbouring islands by ferry, the mainland's rainforests and cities by ferry-and-road, and further-flung Andaman destinations by Samui's own airport.
Every route mapped. Every weekend built.
This is the Koh Samui collection. All thirteen destinations below are live, each with its own full JLIT weekend — a proper Friday-to-Sunday plan with stays, experiences, transport and an interactive Explorer route rather than a thin list of ideas.
Koh Samui → Koh Phangan
Full Moon beaches on one side of the island, genuinely quiet coves on the other. A complete JLIT weekend is ready — including the route, hand-picked stays and bookable experiences.
Twelve more escapes from Koh Samui
All thirteen weekends are live. Each card opens a complete JLIT guide — the destination story, hand-picked stays, bookable experiences and an interactive Explorer route.
Koh Samui → Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan
World-class diving and one of Thailand's most photographed lookout points
Koh Samui → Ang Thong National Marine Park
Forty-two limestone islands, a hidden lagoon and an overnight camp few visitors ever consider
Koh Samui → Khao Sok National Park
Ancient rainforest and floating bungalows on an emerald limestone lake
Koh Samui → Surat Thani
The mainland gateway city, night markets and the start of the southern railway
Koh Samui → Nakhon Si Thammarat
A historic southern capital with one of Thailand's most revered temples
Koh Samui → Krabi, Railay & Ao Nang
Limestone cliffs rising straight out of the Andaman Sea
Koh Samui → Phuket
Thailand's biggest island, reached by a short hop flight from Samui's own airport
Koh Samui → Trang & the Emerald Cave Islands
Koh Mook and Koh Kradan's hidden lagoon, far quieter than the Andaman's better-known islands
Koh Samui → Hat Yai
The south's biggest city, famous for its food, markets and border-town energy
Koh Samui → Bangkok
The reverse weekend: swap the island for temples, river life and world-class food
Koh Samui → Chaiya & the Ancient Srivijaya Kingdom
The little-known seat of a maritime empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia
Koh Samui → Koh Yao Noi & Koh Yao Yai
Slow, undeveloped islands sitting quietly between Phuket and Krabi
Every live weekend becomes a route, not just an article.
JLIT weekends connect the editorial guide to the Thailand Explorer, recommended stays and experiences — so inspiration can turn directly into a trip.
