Some ideas of where to meet a variety of Thai and Foreigners of all languages for informal conversations.
FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE
BEACH VILLAGE
- Night market Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Many restaurants, cafes, shops with resident and tourist foreigners
- Thai, Myanmar, Philipino and French staff not busy until lunchtime
Walkable from the Kingdom Hall, Bophut
CENTRAL FESTIVAL
SHOPPING MALL & FOOD COURTS
- Good spot if it is raining
- Air conditioned food court with many locals and tourists
- Beside Chaweng Lake where many foreign locals are walking their dogs, especially early morning and evening
- Night market Monday, Thursday-Sunday
Chaweng, Chaweng Lake
LOTUS SAMUI
SHOPPING CENTER & FOOD COURTS
- Good spot if it is raining
- Air conditioned food court with many locals
- Children’s play park with parents waiting
- Book store
Bophut
LOTUS LAMAI
SHOPPING CENTER & FOOD COURTS
- Good spot if it is raining
- Air conditioned food court with many locals
- Children’s play park with parents waiting
- Great 2nd hand clothing shop for women
Lamai
TRASH HERO
VOLUNTEER TO CLEAN UP BEACHES
- Check contact below for upcoming events
- Clean beaches alongside many other residents & tourists
- People concerned about the environment and the future
Various beaches
LAD KOH VIEWPOINT
SUNRISE VIEWPOINT
- Many residents walk their dogs here, early mornings and evenings
- Small coffee truck on site
- Beautiful sunrise viewing
Between Chaweng & Lamai