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Koh Samui Award-Winning Hotels: Koh Samui's Best Hotels
Beaches & Hotels

If you love to keep tabs on who's winning gold stars, here's the combined trophy haul for Koh Samui hotels for the year: a total of 41 awards for Koh Samui's best resorts, spas and restaurants

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To help you decide where to stay in Thailand, use this country-wide hotel guide to every major destination in Thailand.

Beaches & Hotels

From plunge pools to infinity pool palaces, there's a tremendous range of choice and lots of new options for returning visitors, too. Enjoy!

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Find out what to wear in Bangkok, at temples, on the beach, and beyond. Plus, get tips for ideal fabrics, the best shoes and more.

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