Communities
Communities
Koh Samui International Church
Non-denominational English-speaking church. Sunday services at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Led by Pastor Russell Watson. Serves expats, tourists and Thai community.
View groupGospel for the Nations Church
English-speaking international church. Sunday services at 10:30 AM at Buffalo Event Hall, Chaweng/Bophut area. Launched August 2025. Founding partner: Orchid Lodge Ministry.
View groupMary Help of Christians Church
Catholic church. English Mass Sunday 10:30 AM. Vibrant Filipino choir. Opened May 2018. Has a kindergarten. Facebook: stmarychurchsamui.
View groupSt Anna Catholic Church
Small Catholic church in the Na Thon/Ang Thong area. Mass times: Mon–Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 7 AM, Sun 8:30 AM. Led by Father Michael Adulkasem S.D.B.
View groupSamui Mercy Church
International Christian church welcoming expats and tourists. Sunday services at 1 PM. Also known as International Church since 2002.
View groupKoh Samui Central Mosque (Masjid Nurul Ihsan)
Main mosque serving Ko Samui's Muslim community. Built 1984 in Neo-Mughal style. Vibrant gold, green and white dome. Located in the historic Muslim village of Hua Thanon.
View groupMasjid Nurul Salsabeel
Mosque built in 2013 by Imam Adam for the growing Muslim community. Located in the Maenam area. Beautiful green patterned tiles.
View groupShri Shiva Dham Hindu Temple
The only Hindu temple on Koh Samui. Open daily 6 AM–8 PM. ISKCON devotees perform kirtan every Sunday 8–10 AM.
View groupWat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)
Iconic Buddhist temple on Ko Fan island with 12-metre gold Buddha statue built in 1972. Major spiritual and cultural landmark.
View groupWat Plai Laem
Buddhist temple blending Chinese and Thai traditions. Features 18-armed Guanyin statue. Modern temple built 2004. Popular with the local community for ceremonies and festivals.
View groupRotary Club of Samui-Phangan
Chartered November 2018. English-speaking club. Projects include breast cancer screening, swimming safety for school children, and AED defibrillators for emergency vehicles. Motto: Helping Others Succeed.
View groupSamui Expats Club (SEC)
Non-profit social organisation founded 2005. Accredited by ATEC (Association of Thailand Expat Clubs). Monthly 'First Friday' Expats Party at 4–5 star resorts. All nationalities welcome.
View groupKoh Samui Hash House Harriers
Running and walking social club. Every Saturday from 4 PM. Runs 5–8 km, walks 4–5 km from different island locations. Founded 1997; celebrated their 1000th run. Registration 100 THB.
View groupSisters on Samui Foundation
Non-profit NGO with Thai Charitable Foundation status (Reg. 2/2564). Founded 1997. Education programme, music in schools, community outreach, charity shop (Marketplace by SOS), Koh Kraft. All-female founding group.
View groupDog and Cat Rescue Samui Foundation
First officially licensed non-profit foundation on Samui (2012). Shelters at Chaweng and Taling Ngam. Over 450 dogs and 200 cats. Free sterilisation and vaccination. Open 9 AM–5 PM daily. Volunteers welcome.
View groupTrash Hero Koh Samui
Community beach cleanup every Sunday at 3 PM. Location varies; follow Facebook for weekly updates. Free to join; equipment provided. Also runs Bottles & Bags single-use plastic reduction programme.
View groupEcoThailand Foundation
Thai registered Charitable Foundation. Established 2015, registered 2017. Environmental education for schools, beach cleanups, birdwatching, microplastics awareness. Active across Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Thai Gulf islands.
View groupSamui Snake and Wildlife Rescue
24-hour snake and wildlife removal and rescue service. Led by Phil Brook ('Snake Man'). Independently funded. Member of Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Asia. Rescue pangolins and other wildlife.
View groupHappy Tails Sanctuary Koh Samui
Animal sanctuary in Thong Krut caring for approximately 57 dogs and 38 cats. Founded by Francoise De Jaegher. Receives no government funding. Volunteers and donations welcome.
View groupRob's Dogs Foundation
Non-profit focused exclusively on spay and neuter (sterilisation) programmes for street dogs and cats. Works across Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao. Founded by Rebecca Cain.
View groupNarcotics Anonymous Koh Samui
English-speaking NA meetings on Ko Samui. Contact Olaf (+66 81 895 2820) or Oliver (+66 82 752 3043) for meeting times and locations. Hosts annual NA Convention.
View groupAlcoholics Anonymous Koh Samui
English-speaking AA meetings available on Ko Samui. Check aathailand.org for current schedule. National helpline: +66 2 566 0794. No membership fees; only requirement is desire to stop drinking.
View groupSkål International Koh Samui
Professional organisation for travel and tourism industry leaders. Part of Skål International Thailand (6 clubs nationally). Runs sustainability project Samui.Green. Promotes global tourism and friendship.
View groupTourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS)
Founded 1987. Over 150 members including hotels, restaurants, travel professionals and retail. Not-for-profit. Promotes Ko Samui as international travel destination. Participates in ITB Berlin.
View groupInternational School of Samui (ISS)
British curriculum school (Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels). Founded 2007. Students aged 3–18 from 35 countries. Approximately 300 students. Has a marine conservation programme.
View groupPBISS International School (Panyadee The British School of Samui)
Cambridge International Standards with STEM+ approach. Founded 2005. Students aged 2–18. Located in Chaweng Noi. British-curriculum international school.
View groupWindfield International School Koh Samui
Offers both French (AEFE) and British (Cambridge) curricula. Also has a campus in Chiang Mai. Dual certification from Cambridge and French AEFE.
View groupLamai International School (LIS)
International school in the Lamai area. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme. Office hours Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM.
View groupOonrak Koh Samui School
Bilingual school (50% English / 50% Thai timetable). Students aged 3–12. Founded 2005. Learning by doing philosophy. Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, weekends 8 AM–3 PM.
View groupBangkok Hospital Samui
Internationally accredited private hospital. 50 beds. Founded 2004. Member of BDMS (largest hospital network in Asia-Pacific). Only hospital on Samui with MRI. Offers boat ambulance service. English-speaking staff.
View groupSamui International Hospital (SIH)
Private international hospital. Staff conversant in English, French and German. Offers dental and cosmetic procedures. Also known as Thai International Hospital.
View groupKo Samui Hospital (Government)
Public government hospital in Ang Thong. Comprehensive healthcare services including emergency, surgery, maternity, paediatrics, radiology and laboratory. Main public health facility on the island.
View groupSamui Running Club
Community running club welcoming all levels. Regular weekend group runs. Active on Facebook (samuirunningclub). Also found on RUNLAH platform.
View groupSamui Sports Club
Sports and fitness facility in Maenam. 2 floodlit tennis courts, 20-metre swimming pool, ping pong, trampoline, fitness facilities. Hosts regular tournaments and social events.
View groupKoh Samui Tennis Club
Two full-size hard courts with Auspave/Plexipave surface. On-site fitness centre. Located in Bophut area. Active Facebook community (KohSamuiTennisClub).
View groupSamui Regatta / Samui Yacht Club
Annual international sailing regatta held since 2002. Organised by Regattas Asia with Samui Yacht Club. Around 500 competitors from 22+ countries annually. Part of Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championship.
View groupPadel Samui
3 padel courts (1 covered), 1 tennis court, 1 pickleball court, beach tennis/volleyball. Located near Choeng Mon beach. Social events and community focus. Combined sports and hospitality.
View groupPadel Paradise Lamai
Social padel club open 7 AM–11 PM. Welcomes all ages and levels. Personalized coaching. Friendly community environment for meeting new people.
View groupBantai Padel
Open-air padel courts surrounded by tropical trees in the Ban Tai/northern coast area. Coaching, social events, casual atmosphere.
View groupLamai Football Club
Football club with children's academy and pitch rentals. Children's Academy develops football and personal skills for all levels and ages. Clubhouse available daily.
View groupFAN – Football for All Nations
Multi-functional football and sports complex near the beach. High-performance training facilities. Close to the beach in Na Mueang area.
View groupPSG Academy Samui (Paris Saint-Germain Academy)
Official Paris Saint-Germain Academy franchise in Thailand. Professional coaching for boys and girls aged 4–18. All coaches PSG certified. Located at Maraleina Sports Resort. Formerly Samui United Academy (est. 2010).
View groupSamui Cobras Football Club
Football club offering coaching for boys and girls aged 8–14. Facebook-based community. Facebook: samuicobrasfc.
View groupKoh Samui Rugby Club
Community rugby club on Koh Samui. Facebook group only. Aims to engage young people and residents in rugby. Contact via Facebook page.
View groupStartup Samui
Entrepreneur and tech startup social meetup. Meets Thursdays 4–7 PM at Secret Garden, Bangrak. Focus on web, apps, web3, AI startups going global. WhatsApp group has 300+ members. All small businesses welcome.
View groupDigital Nomads on Koh Samui
Facebook group community for digital nomads and remote workers on Ko Samui. Organises meetups and shares coworking updates. Also connects with Startup Samui for networking events.
View groupWomen of Samui
Facebook-based social group for women living on or visiting Ko Samui. Community support and social activities.
View groupKo Samui Expats Facebook Group
Large and active Facebook community group for Ko Samui expats. Fastest-growing expat community on the island. Covers lifestyle, local business, experience sharing and friendship building.
View groupOrchid Lodge Ministry
Non-denominational Bible-centred Christian ministry launched 2023 at Orchid Lodge boutique resort. Weekly Thursday women's Bible study, monthly poolside worship and potluck. Hosts discipleship dinners and retreats. Founding partner of Gospel for the Nations Church.
View groupSamui Regatta (Sailing)
Annual regatta (typically May/June) hosted at the Nora Group resort in Chaweng. Under auspices of Royal Varuna Yacht Club, World Sailing, and Yacht Racing Association of Thailand.
View groupCOREsea Marine Conservation
Marine Conservation, Research and Education in the Samui Archipelago since 2011. Monitors fish and reef health, coral transplanting, ghost net removal. Accepts interns and volunteers. Field station on Ko Phangan with easy access to Ko Samui.
View groupSamui United F.C.
Professional football club established 2024 as senior team of Samui United Academy (est. 2010). Competes in Thai League 3. Instagram: @samuiunited.
View groupSuperpro Samui (MMA & Muay Thai)
Ko Samui's exclusive MMA training facility. Weights gym, four Muay Thai boxing rings, MMA cage, BJJ/MMA Dojo. Trains beginners to professionals.
View groupPadel Tropical Club
Tropical padel club on Ko Samui. Social and community sporting events. Contact via website.
View groupSantiburi Samui Country Club (Golf)
Championship 18-hole golf course. Hosts annual Queen's Cup tournament sponsored by Bangkok Airways. Major social golfing venue and member club.
View groupRoyal Samui Golf & Country Club
Founded 2006 by golf enthusiasts. Offers affordable and enjoyable golfing in a relaxed, scenic setting. Members club with regular events.
View groupVikasa Yoga & Retreat
Cliff-side yoga retreat offering yoga meditation, teacher training, and wellness programmes. Part of Ko Samui's strong yoga and wellness community.
View groupSamahita Retreat
Established 2003. Yoga, breath, fitness and wellness retreat with beachfront setting. Teacher training courses and wellness packages. Hosts community dog rescue efforts.
View groupShahda Yoga Studio
Yoga Alliance accredited studio in Bophut Fisherman's Village. Classes for all levels. Community yoga hub.
View groupKoh Samui Yoga (Samui Yoga)
Group yoga classes on Choeng Mon Beach and Plai Laem Beach. Suitable for all levels, couples, friends, small groups and travellers.
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