Bophut is not just another beach town on the northern coast of Koh Samui, but also a large administrative district enveloped in a blend of Thai and Chinese atmosphere. For those of you seeking some beachside pleasure, this popular tourist destination is the centre of passion and fashion.
The Road to Bophut
This beach town is conveniently located only 15 minutes away from the airport, 5 minutes away from Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort and a 9-minute walk away from most Chaweng beach resorts. While you can travel to Bophut via bus or taxi from the airport, you may also follow a local’s style of travelling by hopping into a brown songthaew from the Nathon pier.
Shopping Experience
While vacationers are at an advantage of choosing from a good deal of shops in Bophut, some retail boutiques stand out from the rest. The Fisherman’s Village Walking Street is an open-air Friday market that is decorated in Bohemian style clothing, accessories, handcrafted souvenirs and many more for you to take home. Do drop into the Wharf Samui for a shopping mall/marketplace experience and the Samui Robot Factory if you fancy an antique collection.
Dining in The Beach Town
This 700-metre village street is swarming with approximately 30 bars and restaurants that offer a flavour packed ride in the world of food. While Bophut is considered one of the best dining spots in Koh Samui, the wide array of culinary choices ranging from Thai, Indian, Italian, French, British and Australian are sure to please your palette’s desires.
The Surprisingly Popular Medical Treatments
Tourists not only arrive in this little town for time off from their busy lives, but also for medical vacation. Bophut is famed for its fine dentists that offer affordable, yet quality dental treatments to Western tourists as well as for locals. Although you may not be medical vacationing, do drop into one of their clinics for a Bophut style dental experience.
