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Unlocked Updates

An Important Update to Our Visitors: Changes to the Samui Unlocked Business Directory

10 Oct 2026

Directory Update | October 2026 Some business profiles currently display limited information while we introduce our updated business...

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In The News

Nene Royal Wins America’s Got Talent 2026 – Congratulations from Samui Unlocked

23 Sep 2026

Thailand has a new reason to celebrate after 16-year-old guitarist Nene Royal won America’s Got Talent 2026. For us at Samui Unlocked, though,...

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Travel Tips

Getting to Koh Samui: Flying to the Island with Bangkok Airways

14 Aug 2026

Getting to Koh Samui is slightly different from reaching most of Thailand’s major holiday destinations. The island has its own airport, but it...

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Things To Do

What's On in Koh Samui? Your Guide to Events, Live Music and Island Happenings

5 Aug 2026

One of the questions visitors ask most after arriving on Koh Samui is surprisingly simple: "What's on tonight?" Whether you're looking for live...

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Things To Do

Ang Thong Marine Park, and why you should put it on your to do list!

5 Aug 2026

If you're looking at tours around Koh Samui, there's one destination that appears time and time again: Ang Thong National Marine Park. Made up...

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Things To Do

Pig Island, Koh Samui: Is It Worth Visiting?

5 Aug 2026

Pig Island has become one of Koh Samui's most photographed day trips, with visitors arriving to find friendly pigs wandering a white sand beach...

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Beaches

Unlock the Sand Between Your Toes: Koh Samui's Best Beaches

4 Aug 2026

Ask ten people to name the best beach in Koh Samui and you'll probably get ten different answers. That's because no single beach defines the...

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Local Island Life

Water Shortages in Koh Samui: What Visitors and Residents Need to Know

3 Aug 2026

If you've spent any time on Koh Samui over the past few weeks, you've probably heard people talking about water shortages. The Provincial...

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Food & Drink

7 Thai Dishes Worth Ordering on Koh Samui

3 Aug 2026

Thai food is one of the highlights of visiting Koh Samui, but many visitors end up ordering the same familiar dishes throughout their holiday....

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