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Koh SamuiThailand · Asia

Thailand · Asia · Population 50,000 · Asia/Bangkok

Koh Samui in Thailand (Asia) offers pending official cost data, an average annual temperature of 27.4°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

Data pending
Source: no city-level public estimate available (we do not fabricate data)

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)
Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.4°C avg/yr
1647mm · 3574h sunshine/yr
Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

210Mbps median down
Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

9.1µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good
Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Destination Thailand Visa, DTV (since 2024; up to 180 days per stay, renewable for a fee)
Source: Thailand snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Koh Samui?

Reliable public cost details for Koh Samui are not yet available (no city-level public estimate); we do not fabricate data — see country-level figures instead.

Is Koh Samui safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Thailand is 63.6/100 (Global Peace Index rank #43). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Thailand?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaFree to Thailand. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Koh Samui?

Median fixed broadband download is about 210 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Thailand

Thailand: GDP per capita ~$8,057 (World Bank), HDI 0.803, Global Peace Index rank #43 (IEP 2024). Open Thailand country page →

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