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🌴 Koh Samui Quick Guide 📅 Best Season: Dec-Apr (dry season sunshine|avoid Jul-Oct rains) --- 🧳 Must-Pack Items ▫️ Documents: Passport (6+ months validity), Thai visa/on-arrival materials ▫️ Payment: THB cash (10,000฿ per person), credit card ▫️ Electronics: Thai SIM card (buy on Ctrip), power bank ▫️ Protection: High-SPF sunscreen, DEET mosquito repellent ▫️ Clothing: Quick-dry swimwear×2 + UV shirt + flip-flops --- 🏝️ TOP4 Must-Do 1. Chaweng Beach: White sand water sports → Book Ctrip beach hotels for free kayak 2. Ang Thong Park: Island hopping & snorkeling|Choose Ctrip speedboat tours (Chinese guide included) 3. Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks: Wonder spot + coconut ice at markets|Rent a scooter 4. Bophut Fisherman’s Village: Cliffside sunset dining|Reserve via Ctrip 7 days ahead to skip queues --- ⚠️ Scam Alerts ➊ Transport: ✖️ Airport taxi scams → ✔️ Ctrip transfers with fixed rates ✖️ Uninsured scooter rentals → ✔️ Ctrip rentals include full coverage ➋ Spending: • Haggle seafood prices starting at 50% of listed! • Choose Ctrip "Premium" labeled SPAs --- 🍽️ What to Eat? ▪️ Seafood: Tarua Seafood (curry crab) ▪️ Night Market: Lamai Friday Market (mango sticky rice) ▪️ Budget Pick: Green Bird Tom Yum set for 80฿ --- 🚤 Ctrip Exclusives ✅ Visa: E-VOA service (skip lines) ✅ Island Tours: Koh Tao diving + photography ✅ Perks: Airport VIP lounge (free for Diamond members) > 💡 Pro Tips: > • Leave 20฿ daily hotel tips > • Wear sarongs at temples (no sleeveless/shorts) > • Emergency call: 1155 (Chinese support)
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