WHY KOH SAMUI?
Koh Samui has quickly evolved into one of the stalwart island in Thailand. Overthe years, it has become a prime destination for health tourism, island hopping, and other thrilling experiences. Plus, its weather and its quality of life has attractedboth local and foreign investors, making Koh Samui one of the biggest business hubs in the country.
The island’s mix of highly urbanized areas and proximity to nature makes it thebest way for both tourists and businessmen to enjoy the experience in one location. More recently, it has also become one of the best places to settle down. lndeed, Koh Samui is one of the rising real state investment destinations in Thailand.
lnfrastructure developments
Koh Samui has morphed seemingly without effort from a fishing island to a world-class tourist destination. Since those early days, a ring road, ferry ports and an airport have meanwhile become essential infrastructure, facilitating arrival and departure, and making travel even easier. Today Bangkok is just an hour away by plane; and once there, the entire world is accessible. lts population is now approximately 100,000 and every amenity is in place: shopping malls and supermarkets grace the island and there's very little that can't be found here. There are also sports facilities, gyms and playing fields for those looking for fitness, while for hedonists, nightlife abounds in the form of bars and clubs.
Highly accessible location
Koh Samui is located literally in the middle of Asia, making it easy for locals and tourists to visit nearby countries and cities. For example, you can get from Koh Samui to Suratthani via ferry in less than two hours. When it comes to air travel, Samui lnternational Airport makes it possible for both Thai and foreigners to go to and from Bangkok in 40 minutes, and to Singapore with a direct flight. The Samui international airport has flights daily and the residentes in Koh Samui can get special prices from Bangkok Airlines
Retirement Opportunities
With the island accommodating both urban and rural lifestyles, Koh Samui is a great place to retire. Hence, it can also be a good investment location to cater to the retiree market. First, one can expect the cost of living in Koh Samui to be lower compared to any European or North America city. This is an attractive factor for expats wanting to enjoy the rest of their life while still saving on costs. Second, Koh Samui allows retirees to enjoy a quiet and laidback life. They can escape from the noise of city life, avoid the traffic, and improve their overall well being.
lncreasing demand for developments
Many real estate developers see Koh Samui as a hotbed for major property investments and developments, especially when it comes to residential buildings . This growing demand for houses can be largely attributed to the emergence of modern infrastructures and work opportunities in the island. As more modern workers and families move into the island, we can expect more prívate Koh Samui investments focused on building condos and other residential properties.
Abundance of tourist spots
There's never a dull moment in Koh Samui as it's abundant with scenic beaches, And Thong National Park, and other tourist destinations. You can swim with sharks on Ko Tao, dance under the moon in Ko Phangan, and take a leisure hike to Namuang 5 Waterfalls. All in all, Koh Samui is an ideal place to invest in as it caters to the leisure market with its proximity to tourist spots. And its great location to travel to different countries in Asia.
Educational Opportunities
Koh Samui is well-served for educational establishments, with plenty of schools available, providing education for kids from 2-18. Some of those schools and nurseries will also welcome your children if you come to the island on an extended business trip or if you plan to spend only part of the year in Koh Samui. With 7 international schools, you will not have a problem to find the best education for your kids
Low Crime Rate
Although many places in Thailand are notorious for their high crime rates, Koh Samui is not one of them. As of 2021, the island enjoys a low general crime rate at 38.89%. Not only is it considered low, but it's also considerably lower than those in Phuket and Bangkok. Right now, the island enjoys a high safety rating of 91.67% during the day. So this means that when you want to explore all the different neighborhoods on the island, you'll practically have little to worry about.
Health Secure
The island boasts five hospitals, allowing residents to rest assured that they can be well looked after if they should fall sick. Also in Samui there are many prívate clinics that provide medical services to local people and tourists. The level of medical costs is considered good value for money for the Koh Samui expat community because expats will meet English speaking medical staff with a fairly comprehensive selection of medical services and will not have to wait in a long queue ata prívate hospital in Samui,
