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What is located near Thong Krut Pier?

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Via Thong Krut Pier

Book your boat here instead of at the hotel reception or online, and you'll pay significantly less for the same day trip. Travelers report paying around 2,000 baht for a private boat to Pig Island, booked directly with the small operators at the pier. Three-island tours including lunch are also available. It's generally recommended to arrive around 9:30 am, pay, and catch the first boat at 10:00 am.

The pier itself is simple. It serves as a departure point, not a tourist attraction, and I wouldn't travel all the way to the south coast of Samui just to stand on it. What makes the place appealing, however, is the surrounding area: small cafes and restaurants with stunning sea views along the waterfront promenade, fishing boats coming and going, and a relaxed, local atmosphere that the tourist strip further north lost years ago. There's a quiet beach nearby, better suited for relaxing than swimming. Snorkeling stops on the tours are hit or miss, so consider them a bonus rather than the main reason for your trip.

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  • The Beach Samui · 3-minute walk · 4.7 (346)

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    Combine your visit. After visiting Thong Krut Pier, you can round off your day on Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.

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    • Google reviews

    Ideal for day trips. Simply head to the small pier and book the tour directly at the little club there. It's much cheaper than booking through the tourist office or online, and you get your own private boat. We paid 2000 baht for the trip to Pig Island.

    The boat trips to the islands are fantastic, and the restaurants are very good. Pig Island is an absolute must-see! From there, you can take local fishing boats to the other islands. 👌

    There's a lovely, quiet beach nearby. People usually go there just to relax, but since hardly anyone swims, it doesn't seem to be very suitable for swimming.

    A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 1,416 reviews on Google.

    Thong Krut Pier 79, 1, 84140 Thailand

    Tips for visiting the transport sector

    Always photograph any existing damage to the scooter before setting off and keep your passport safe – hand over a copy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; the police will fine you 500 THB for not wearing one, and accidents without a helmet will result in the loss of your insurance coverage.

    Questions about Thong Krut Pier

    Thong Krut Pier has a 4.4-star rating based on 1,416 Google reviews.

    Thong Krut Pier is generally open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. For the full daily schedule, please see the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on public holidays.

    The best time to visit Koh Samui is from January to September, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from July to August and in December. Those who travel early in the day will generally encounter fewer visitors. From October to December (monsoon season on the Gulf coast), a trip should be carefully considered.

    Thong Krut Pier is located at Thong Krut Pier 79, 1 อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84140, Thailand, on Koh Samui. The usual ways to get around Koh Samui are songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road) and renting motorbikes or scooters.

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