

One of the few remaining chilled-out beach resorts on the island. They are run by a great English couple and don't welcome s*x tourists.
Big buddha beach (North Samui), www.samui-shambala.com
Go to Koh Samui and try to see past the white guys hanging around with Thai girls. It's an amazing island with chilled, beautiful and reasonably-priced resorts. Easy to explore other islands from here.
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