Transport — Surat Thani

The main pier where most ferries from the mainland arrive.

Hua Thanon, Bang Kao and Thong Krut are districts in the southern part of the island. The south of Samui is considered the quietest area to live in — you can find very cheap but comfortable houses. The nearest large markets are about 30–40 minutes away. The southern atmosphere is different: fewer tourists, wilder nature, many palm groves and abandoned spots. Beaches in the south are not well suited for swimming and lie off the main road. You can find a few spots, but the seabed is mostly shallow, rocky or muddy.