By Johny K
Shopping
Samui can be a shopping paradise for tourists, but in the past it was less so for residents. However this has now changed. We now have Tesco Lotus and the smaller Tops supermarkets, which stock not only everything to meet your everyday requirements but an increasing number of imported products, things that you may miss from home. The recent opening of Homepro means that all your DIY needs are taken care of too.
Nightlife
Offering everything from chilled out beach bars to full on beach parties and quiet little drinking holes to thumping discotheques, Samui's nightlife has something for everyone. With the opening of Q-Bar of Bangkok fame, the island is now starting to attract more exclusive nightlife options. If you are not a night-owl then don't worry - if you want it it's there, and if you don't then it won't keep you awake at night.
Accessibility
It may be an island but Koh Samui remains within easy reach of the rest of Thailand and Asia with Bangkok Airways ever widening network. You can be in Bangkok in an hour, and connect to flights around the world. It is also only a short flight to both Singapore and Hong Kong, both equally important travel hubs. So while it still retains the feel of a true tropical island the rest of the world is not too far away.
Restaurants
The quality and range of restaurants on the island seems to be continually improving. You can now find everything from Thai food stalls and western fast food all the way up to the finest French cuisine, and everything in between. In fact it is now easier to list the types of food that you can't find here now than those that you can.
Climate
What better way to escape from the cold of Europe than to spend the winter months on Samui. With temperatures rarely dropping below the low 20's Celsius even during the coolest season the sun is almost always shining. Even the rain is warm!
Environment
Despite the teething problems that so often affect places which experience a huge increase in popularity, Samui still remains a beautiful island. The beaches, forests, waterfalls and mountains all contribute towards the feeling of living in a tropical paradise, and with proper planning this will remain for future generations to enjoy.
People
What would Thailand or indeed Samui be without the Thai people? It is after all one of the reasons that so many people return to this country. Their friendly smiles and generally easy going nature make them a pleasure to deal with (even if the 'mai pen rai' factor can become a little frustrating at times when you need something done quickly!)
Services
The island now has almost every service you may require. Your health needs are well taken care of with a number of International standard hospitals.
Investment Potential
It is estimated that the growth in property prices in the last five years is over 100%, and it is showing no sign of slowing in the foreseeable future.
If you are not planning to stay year round it is equally good news. The demand for rental property is high, with many return visitors preferring to stay in villa type accommodation rather than hotels or resorts. Therefore even as the value of your property is rising there is also the potential to realise more immediate returns on your investment.
Johny is currently living on Samui Thailand and is working on a number of travel websites. If you are looking for a great Samui hotel then do visit http://www.mysamuiholiday.com. Read more about Koh Samui in his Samui Guide.
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