Category: What’s New on Koh Samui

  • Golden Apple Koh Samui – Mediterranean Grill & Wine Now Open

    Golden Apple Koh Samui – Mediterranean Grill & Wine Now Open

    A new garden restaurant has opened in Plai Laem, with Golden Apple Mediterranean Grill & Wine welcoming its first customers on Koh Samui.

    The restaurant combines a contemporary interior with a leafy garden setting, offering a new option for breakfast, lunch and daytime dining in the island’s north-east.

    Golden Apple describes its concept as Mediterranean grill and wine. While a full menu and pricing have yet to be confirmed, its opening photographs show a relaxed, modern space with natural wood furnishings and plenty of greenery.

    The breakfast menu we saw online lists dishes from around 250 to 370 baht, with coffee at 120–180 baht and smoothies around 180 baht.

    The restaurant is currently running a 20% soft-opening discount and says it is open daily from 8:30am to 4pm. The duration of the introductory offer has not yet been announced.

    Located in Plai Laem, Golden Apple could be worth a look for visitors staying in the north-east of Koh Samui who want somewhere different for a daytime meal.

    For the latest menu information and updates, visit the restaurant’s official Facebook page or Instagram account.

    Golden Apple Mediterranean Grill & Wine

    • Location: Plai Laem, Koh Samui
    • Opening hours: Daily, 8:30am–4pm
    • Opening offer: 20% off during the soft opening
    • Directions: Google Maps

    Opening details and the introductory offer are based on the restaurant’s own announcement. Check directly with the venue for current terms and menu information.

  • NOX Koh Samui Announces Soft Opening for New Hilltop Lounge

    NOX Koh Samui Announces Soft Opening for New Hilltop Lounge

    A new hilltop lounge is preparing to open on Koh Samui, with NOX Samui announcing a soft opening for Saturday, October 10, 2026.

    Describing itself as a viewpoint lounge, NOX is promoting a combination of food, signature cocktails, live DJ sessions and sunset views from its elevated setting inland from Chaweng Beach.

    The venue’s social media announcement describes the opening as the culmination of an extended period of planning and construction. The soft opening is scheduled to begin at midday, although further details about regular opening hours and the venue’s menu have not yet been published.

    NOX is located in the hills above Chaweng, close to established viewpoint venues including The Roof Samui and Heaven Gate. Its setting places it among the island’s hilltop dining and drinks options, where elevated views are part of the appeal.

    Unlike beachfront bars, NOX is not directly on the coast, so visitors should check the location and arrange suitable transport before setting out.

    The venue’s Facebook page uses the tagline “Sound. Sight. Sanctuary” and describes NOX as a place to enjoy the island from above.

    Soft opening: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12pm
    Location: Hills above Chaweng, Koh Samui (about 2km inland)

    View NOX Samui on Google Maps

    NOX Koh Samui on Facebook

    Opening details are based on the venue’s own announcement. Further information about regular hours, menus and facilities may follow after the soft opening.

  • Conrad Koh Samui Opens The Pearl, a New Private Wellness Villa

    Conrad Koh Samui Opens The Pearl, a New Private Wellness Villa

    Photo: © 2026 Hilton

    Conrad Koh Samui has opened The Pearl, a new 766-square-metre Presidential Villa designed around privacy, wellness and in-villa experiences.

    The two-level villa welcomed its first guests on October 1, 2026, adding a new top-tier accommodation option to the resort at Taling Ngam on Koh Samui’s south-west coast. Conrad describes The Pearl as its most exclusive accommodation.

    A villa designed around private wellness

    The Pearl is located at the highest point of Conrad Koh Samui, with views across the Gulf of Thailand towards the Five Islands.

    The upper level is primarily designed for entertaining, with a large terrace, open-plan living room, private bar and dedicated catering kitchen for chef-led dining.

    Downstairs, the master suite has sea views, a walk-in wardrobe and a marble bathroom with a rain shower and private jacuzzi. Next to the bedroom is a dedicated wellness area containing a couple’s treatment suite, sauna, steam rooms, hot and cold hydrotherapy plunge pools and a fitness space.

    That makes the wellness facilities one of the more distinctive features of The Pearl. Rather than relying solely on the resort’s main spa and fitness facilities, guests staying in the villa can access treatment, exercise and hydrotherapy facilities within their own accommodation.

    20-metre pool and private cinema

    Outside, the villa has a 20-metre infinity pool overlooking the coastline, along with sun loungers, a sunken dining pavilion and a private outdoor cinema.

    The villa is also designed for private dining, with a catering kitchen and chef-led experiences available. A dedicated Resort Host is included as part of the service offering.

    The result is a very self-contained accommodation option, with much of the experience — from dining and swimming to wellness and evening entertainment — able to take place without leaving the villa.

    Thai-inspired design

    The interior design combines natural stone and warm timber with contemporary details inspired by Koh Samui and Thai craftsmanship.

    A sculptural feature wall influenced by traditional Thai timber construction is a central design element, while large openings connect the indoor living spaces with the outdoor terraces and sea views.

    The Pearl is a one-bedroom villa, making it particularly geared towards couples or guests looking for a highly private stay rather than a conventional multi-bedroom group villa.

    Conrad Koh Samui The Pearl Villa - outside deck area - October 2026

    Photo: © 2026 Hilton

    The Pearl at Conrad Koh Samui

    The Pearl is now accepting enquiries and reservations through Conrad Koh Samui. No public nightly rate is currently listed, with guests directed to contact the resort for availability and pricing.

    Conrad Koh Samui is an all-villa resort in Taling Ngam, with 82 stand-alone pool villas overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.

    The Pearl welcomed its first guests on October 1, 2026.

  • YOKKAO Opens New Flagship Store on Koh Samui

    YOKKAO Opens New Flagship Store on Koh Samui

    YOKKAO, one of Thailand’s best-known Muay Thai equipment and lifestyle brands, has officially opened its newest flagship store on Koh Samui.

    The new store is YOKKAO’s first location on Samui, adding the island to its growing network of stores in Thailand. It offers the brand’s range of Muay Thai and combat-sports equipment, along with YOKKAO clothing and other apparel.

    The brand has also announced that an exclusive Koh Samui Collection is coming soon.

    A natural fit for Samui’s Muay Thai scene

    The opening makes particular sense on an island that has developed a substantial Muay Thai training scene.

    Samui is home to a number of established Muay Thai gyms and training camps, attracting visitors who come specifically to train as well as holidaymakers looking to spend some time learning the sport.

    For those staying on the island for a few weeks or longer, having a dedicated YOKKAO store provides another local option for buying gloves, training equipment, shorts, apparel and other fight gear.

    It also adds another recognisable international Muay Thai brand to Samui’s sports and fitness scene.

    YOKKAO has built a strong reputation internationally for its Muay Thai equipment and apparel, and its expansion to Samui reflects the island’s position as a destination for the growing number of visitors combining travel with combat-sports training.

    For visitors already planning to train while they’re here, the new store is a useful addition. For everyone else, it’s another indication of just how established Muay Thai has become as part of the Samui experience.

    The YOKKAO Koh Samui store is now open. The Koh Samui Collection is expected to follow soon.

    YOKKAO Koh Samui Store Details

    Yokkao Facebook page

    Yokkao Samui store on Google maps

    Address: 146 74, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310

    Open: Monday to Saturday | 9AM–7PM

  • What’s New on Koh Samui: New Openings & Additions — September 2026

    What’s New on Koh Samui: New Openings & Additions — September 2026

    September brings more new places to Koh Samui, with a new café, beachfront restaurant, vintage lifestyle store and padel centre all opening around the island.

    Here are some of the latest openings and new arrivals we’ve spotted, including a couple of places opening in the coming week.

    KIN — Lamai

    Opening: September 21, 2026

    A new café is opening at SŌMA HOUSE in Lamai on September 21.

    KIN describes itself simply as “Coffee – Kitchen – Connection”, with the new space featuring concrete walls, arched details and a relaxed seating area.

    The café has been sharing progress as the space has been completed, announcing on September 16 that it was just six days from opening.

    KIN Samui
    📍 SŌMA HOUSE, 142/58 Moo 4, Ban Lamai

    Brio Beach — Lamai Beach

    Grand opening: September 25, 2026

    A new beachfront restaurant and social spot is opening on Lamai Beach next Friday.

    Brio Beach is from the team behind Vero Italian Kitchen and is built around an Italian-meets-the-beach concept, with pizza, seafood, spritz and gelato on the menu.

    The September 25 grand opening starts at 12:00 and continues until late, with DJs throughout the day, live vocals and guitar, percussion and a fire show.

    The venue sits directly on the beach and has a distinctive look, including a white-tiled pizza oven, thatched roofing and striped loungers.

    Brio Beach
    📍 122/73 Moo 3, Had Lamai Road, Lamai

    Old Marina Samui — Just Outside Nathon

    Grand opening: September 26, 2026

    A new vintage and lifestyle store is opening just outside Nathon on September 26.

    Old Marina Samui describes itself as “vintage home decor & more”, with clothing and other items built around a relaxed island lifestyle theme.

    The opening announcement also mentions workshops taking place at the grand opening.

    Old Marina Samui
    📍 310/14 Moo 3, Ang Thong, Koh Samui

    Prime Padel Samui — Mae Nam

    Opening: September 2026

    Something a little different is also arriving in Mae Nam, with Prime Padel Samui preparing to open this month.

    The new venue combines padel courts with a clubhouse and social space, including a bar, games and areas to hang out before or after playing.

    Prime Padel says the facility will have six courts, including five standard courts and a dedicated 1-on-1 court.

    An exact opening date has not yet been announced, but the venue is currently promoting its September opening.

    Prime Padel Samui
    📍 Mae Nam, Koh Samui

    Also New: Columbia Sportswear at Central Samui

    Opened: September 18, 2026

    International outdoor brand Columbia Sportswear has opened a new store at Central Samui in Chaweng.

    The store is on the first floor of Central Samui, adding another option for outdoor clothing and equipment shopping on the island.

  • VIA Village: New Market and Entertainment Space Opens in Lamai

    VIA Village: New Market and Entertainment Space Opens in Lamai

    A new evening destination has opened in Lamai, giving visitors another place to eat, shop and spend a few hours after dark.

    VIA Village is an open-air market and entertainment space in northern Lamai, bringing together small shops, food outlets, drinks, games and nightly entertainment in a compact village-style setting.

    Rather than being a conventional shopping centre, VIA Village is made up of individual small businesses arranged along pedestrian walkways, with lighting and landscaping giving parts of the development a slightly boutique feel. There’s also a central seating and entertainment area where visitors can relax and watch the evening’s activities.

    The mix includes food and drink outlets, fashion and lifestyle shops, games and family-oriented entertainment. Businesses seen at the market include Dragon Wok and Dick’s Burgers, while other spaces include lifestyle businesses such as Lulu Pilates.

    It’s also the entertainment programme that helps set VIA Village apart from a traditional market.

    Evening entertainment at VIA Village

    Entertainment is scheduled throughout the evening, with a small daily circus performance followed by live music and DJs.

    Daily schedule:

    • 6:00pm–7:00pm: Circus show
    • 7:00pm–9:00pm: Live music
    • 9:00pm–10:30pm: DJ

    The central area provides seating around the entertainment space, making it possible to combine dinner or drinks with the evening programme rather than simply browsing the shops.

    VIA Village is not particularly large, and it’s best thought of as a compact evening market and entertainment venue rather than a major shopping destination. Its more relaxed atmosphere and range of family-friendly activities may appeal to visitors looking for something different from Lamai’s main nightlife areas.

    The market is located not far from Lamai Night Market, and is at 169/32 Moo 4, Maret, and currently open daily from 3:00pm to 11:00pm.

    As it’s new, opening hours and entertainment timetables may change – check their social media (below) before heading out.

    Find it on Google Maps

    VIA Village on Facebook

    As a new addition to Lamai, VIA Village is still finding its feet, but it offers another option for visitors wanting to eat, browse some small local businesses and enjoy some entertainment in a relaxed open-air setting.

  • What’s New on Koh Samui – August 2026

    What’s New on Koh Samui – August 2026

    Koh Samui’s hospitality and lifestyle scene continues to evolve, with August 2026 bringing a new beach club concept, a new beachfront venue in Lamai, expanded dining options and a major new resort development.

    There are also signs of what’s coming next, including a new nightclub concept that has appeared on the island without yet revealing exactly what it has planned.

    Here’s what’s new and changing around Koh Samui this month.

    SunRay Social & Swim Club – SAii Koh Samui Villas

    One of the most significant new concepts to arrive on Koh Samui this month is SunRay Social & Swim Club at SAii Koh Samui Villas.

    The new adults-only concept launched on August 1, taking over from the resort’s existing SAii Beach Club and shifting the emphasis towards daytime socialising, wellness, music and poolside relaxation.

    The concept follows the rhythm of the day, with activities including yoga, pool time, vinyl listening and all-day dining, before moving into sunset and evening programming.

    SunRay also incorporates music programming curated with Bangkok-based Gadhouse, while evenings can include DJs, live musicians, fire performances and other entertainment.

    The venue is open to both resort guests and outside visitors, with day passes available.

    Brio Beach Club – Lamai

    A new beachfront addition to Lamai, Brio Beach Club combines Italian-inspired food and drinks with a relaxed beach-club setting.

    The venue describes itself as an Italian coastal concept, with pizza, seafood, pasta, spritzes and gelato alongside breakfast, lunch and evening service.

    Brio has also introduced a regular programme of music and entertainment, including sunset aperitivo, Friday fire shows and Saturday DJ nights.

    The result is something that sits somewhere between a restaurant, beach club and evening social venue, adding another option to Lamai’s increasingly varied beachfront scene.

    Toast Cafe Bar Lamai – Now Open for Dinner

    Toast Cafe Bar is not a new venue, but there has been a significant change to its offering this month with the introduction of evening dinner service.

    The Lamai cafe is now open for breakfast from 8am to 5pm and dinner from 5pm to 11pm, with Wednesday currently its weekly closing day.

    That gives the established daytime cafe a new evening role, expanding its appeal beyond its original breakfast and brunch focus.

    PULSE – New Nightclub Concept Teased

    Something new appears to be in the works on Koh Samui’s nightlife scene, although there is currently very little information available.

    A new Instagram account, @pulse.samui, has appeared with the tagline:

    “THE ISLAND IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FREQUENCY”

    The account is currently keeping details firmly under wraps, with no opening date or substantial information about the planned venue yet available.

    The post has already attracted attention from people connected to Samui’s nightlife scene, including DJs with local and regional profiles.

    It’s too early to say exactly what PULSE will become, but the mysterious teaser is enough to put the project on the radar. We’ll be watching for more details as the concept develops.

    Nikki Beach – New Summer Events & Pop-Ups

    Nikki Beach Koh Samui in Lipa Noi has been adding a series of special events and pop-up experiences to its summer programme.

    From July 31 to August 2, the resort hosted a three-day collaboration with Bangkok’s Fatboy Izakaya, bringing Japanese-inspired food, cocktails, DJs and beachfront entertainment to the venue.

    August 15 saw the Bazaar by the Beach, with market stalls, live DJs, food and other entertainment transforming the beachfront into an evening bazaar.

    These aren’t permanent additions, but they reflect the increasingly varied programme being offered by Samui’s established resort and beach-club venues.

    Club Med Koh Samui – Groundbreaking

    One of the biggest developments for Koh Samui’s future reached an important milestone in August, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Club Med Exclusive Collection Koh Samui taking place on August 25.

    The ceremony, announced by Club Med on August 29, marks the start of development of what will become the company’s first Exclusive Collection resort in Thailand.

    The resort is planned for Koh Samui’s northern coast and will have 303 rooms and more than 200 metres of private beachfront. Plans include new dining concepts, upgraded guest facilities and Club Med’s programmes for couples and families.

    Club Med currently expects the resort to open in the second half of 2028.

    For visitors, this is obviously a longer-term development rather than an immediate new attraction, but it is significant enough to be one of the major changes to Samui’s hospitality landscape announced this year.

    More Changes to Come

    August has brought several new additions and changes to Koh Samui’s hospitality and lifestyle scene, from the arrival of SunRay Social & Swim Club and Brio Beach Club to new dining options and the first major step towards the future Club Med resort.

    And there are already hints of more changes ahead, with projects such as PULSE still to reveal exactly what they have planned.

    We’ll continue tracking new restaurants, beach clubs, attractions, hotels, entertainment venues, wellness concepts and other developments around Koh Samui and updating this What’s New on Koh Samui series each month.