Koh Samui Live Webcam New Year's Eve

Koh Samui Webcam Live New Year's Eve

Koh Samui (Samui Island) is a cosmopolitan melting pot, attracting travellers who stay for a month or two in simple beach bungalows, to wealthier tourists who stop for a weekend at one of the many luxury resorts or villas on Koh Samui's numerous white-sand beaches. From the bustle of Chaweng Beach to the lively, relaxed atmosphere of Lamai Beach, to the timeless feel of Bophut's Fisherman's Village, to the tropical paradise of Maenam, Koh Samui is the only one of Thailand's islands that maintains a broad appeal for everyone. This helps to create the distinctive atmosphere that sets it apart. Not convinced yet? Watch this live webcam to see how New Year's Eve is spent on Koh Samui's beautiful Chaweng Beach.

What to see on Koh Samui

Ang Thong National Marine Park

Ang Thong National Marine Park is an unspoiled archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand with imposing limestone mountains, dense jungle, white-sand beaches, fertile mangroves, waterfalls and hidden bays and lakes to explore. Within sight of Koh Samui, Ang Thong park is a protected area of more than 100 square km of land and sea and is home to a rich variety of exotic animals and marine creatures

Big Buddha

On the northern coast of Koh Samui is the famous Big Buddha shrine. Probably Samui's best-known landmark, the 12-metre-tall golden Buddha can be seen from several kilometres away. Inside the surrounding temple there are many shrines and other small decorated Buddhas. There is also a small market selling a wide range of lucky charms and other souvenirs, as well as numerous food stalls.

Bophut Fisherman's Village

Fisherman's Village Samui is a historic part of Bophut, with rustic-style buildings housing boutiques, fashionable restaurants and a small selection of hotels along the narrow Beach Road. Every Friday, the whole area becomes the site of the Fisherman's Village Walking Street market, drawing a large number of shoppers from all over the island for the extraordinary variety of goods and the lively atmosphere.

Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks

Art often imitates nature, but less common is nature imitating art, especially the art of the bawdy. But in Thailand anything is possible, including, on Koh Samui, the natural geological formations known as Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks (the Grandpa and Grandma rocks), which resemble, respectively, male and female genitalia.

Koh Tao

Koh Tao - which means "turtle island" - lives up to its name, being the destination of choice for scuba diving in Thailand. The perfect white-sand beaches that surround the 21 km² hilly island are ringed by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The vibrant coral reefs are home to a wide range of exciting and colourful marine creatures, including turtles, of course.