Samui StayGuides to Renting Long Term on Koh Samui
Visas, deposits, areas, costs and connectivity, written first hand by the people who rent here. Every guide ends at a home you can book before you fly.
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Proof of Accommodation for a DTV Visa
Which documents prove residence for a DTV visa on Koh Samui: the lease details immigration accepts, how lease term lines up with visa term, and the TM30.
Written by Camille Ferrand
Rental Deposits in Thailand Explained
How rental deposits work in Thailand: typical sizes on Koh Samui, what a landlord may deduct, why disputes start, and how to document a home at move-in.
Written by Camille Ferrand
Best Areas to Live on Koh Samui
Where to live on Koh Samui, area by area: who Bo Phut, Maenam, Chaweng, Lamai and the west coast suit, and why recorded area names sit at two granularities.
Written by Tegan Brooks
Villa or Apartment on Koh Samui?
Villa or apartment on Koh Samui? Real monthly cost ranges across the island inventory, the extra bills each option hides, and who each choice actually suits.
Written by Tom Ashwell
Moving to Koh Samui: A Checklist
A moving to Koh Samui checklist in three passes: what to arrange before you fly, what to do in your rental during the first week, and what month one settles.
Written by Tegan Brooks
Working Remotely From Koh Samui
Remote work guides for Koh Samui: island internet reality, the questions to ask before booking, power cut backups and the areas that suit working online.
Written by Tom Ashwell
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