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Thong Krut is located in the relatively undeveloped south of the island and is considered a perfect place to stop off for a snack or lunch whilst having a tour around Koh Samui.
Here you will find a small picturesque fishing village with brightly coloured fishing boats and a backdrop of small islands to the one side, and coconut plantations to the other.
Several rustic Thai restaurants line the waters edge with some doubling up as tour operators offering charters or joining trips by long tail boat or fishing trips over to the neigbouring islands and beyond.
The scenic beauty of this area has more recently been discovered and there is now some waterfront development as well as some more upmarket dining choices.
Thong Krut is another village that retains it's authenticity with the community involved mainly in the fishing industry. It is not so much of a beach spot however some of the waterfront restaurant owners have now provided a few sun loungers on the hard packed sand in front of their restaurants so that at least you can relax and enjoy the view as a dip in the sea would not be recommended
Nuch's Green Ta'lay Restaurant
One of the top rated restaurants on Koh Samui located within the inner Thong Krut village. Set in a clean peaceful garden setting, with the front decks surrounded by fragrant delivering excellent authentic Thai cuisine
www.nuchsgreentalayrestaurant.com
The Beach Restaurant
Located at the end of the road bordering the coast and set in a large plot with tables on the lawn at the waters edge. Great place for a refreshing drink on a stop off on your tour round Koh Samui with plenty of room to park.
TK Tour Restaurant
This is one of the rustic Thai syle restaurants located in the centre of the bay and serves delicious Thai cuisine inside and on the beach. TK Tour is better known for being TK Tour Operator as they have been operating boat tours on Koh Samui for many years. To encourage you to stay a whiles and enjoy the scenery hey have su loungers on the beach in front of the restaurant.
The Hideaway Pub
Located in the eastern end of the waterside strip is the Hideaway owned by Peter fromthe UK. Popular with the ex pats it is open from noon to 6pm every day except Saturday and serves both Thai dishes and western favourites including baked potatoes with a western style BBQ on a Friday night. Sunday lunches are popular but are not served during the busy high season. Tables are limited and booking is recommended.
http://www.hideaway.pub
Boys Coffee Shop
Not an eatery but worth mentioning is this delightful coffee shop located right opposite the 7/11 in the village. Boy is from Chiang Mai and but has lived in Koh Samui for 10 years opening his organic coffee shop 4 years ago. The coffee and tea he brews in the shop is purely organic which he sources from the highlands back where he was brought up in Chiang Mai. The little coffee place was easily missed previously being just a small shop with limited seating however his fame on trip advisor with positive comments has led to travellers seeking him out to stop and enjoy a cup of organic coffee and tea.
There is also a small bungalow resort which has a pizzaria restaurant on the beach.
Although Thong Krut is a small fishing village in a quiet area of Koh Samui there are lots of things to do. It makes a great base for boat trips to see local islands or to go fishing.
Boat Trips
Long tail boat trips can be booked at the local restaurants and offer half day snorkeling or sightseeing tours to the islands.
Kayaking
Kayaks can be hired separately or part of a snorkeling trip
Big Game Fishing Trip
Thong Krut is considered the best place to arrange a fishing trip with overnight fishing also offered.
Para Sailing
The nearby beaches of Laem Set and Natien further along the south coast have outlets with facilities for para sailing.
Shopping
The Naga Pearl shop in the village sells variety of pearl jewelry and products created from the pearls brought in from the oyster beds in the islands offshore.
Yoga
The spiritualism here lends itself to yoga and there are establishments nearby to practice yoga.
Boat Charter
Should you wish to enjoy a boat trip to the beautiful National Marinen Park, a tour round the coastline of Koh Samui we shall be pleased to provide recmmendations of the best and safest boat companies on Koh Samui.
Villas in Thong Krut
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