Ko Samui What to Pack

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Luggage and bags: No overstuffed suitcases, stop packing stuff your not gonna wear, and if your bags are overweight at the check in counter, you'll wind up paying for the extra kilos.
If your planning on doing some island hopping, travel lite, would recommend a backpack for easy on, easy off, when boarding boats.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: T-Shirts, Shorts, Sandals, maybe a hat, definitely sunglasses, and sunblock, leave your watch at home, your on vacation.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toilet paper, sanitary wipes, and a small bottle of Germ X waterless soap are nice to have around.
Medical supplies, all the prescription drugs your doctor has you on, and or, a bottle of pain killer for the day after a hard nights partying.

Photo Equipment: Don't forget the waterproof / airtight camera cases for underwater photography.
Power adapters, Chargers, Plug adapters and a extra SD Card for those who really enjoy taking lots of photo's.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Plenty of snorkel / dive gear to rent, but for the discerning diver, bringing some of your own equipment is cool.

Miscellaneous: The weather turns bad, you have no choice but to stay indoors, a Nintendo DS or other game console can keep your children, or the child in you, entertained.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I would bother bring any clothes to dress up in of an evening. Everywhere you go the dress code is relaxed and mainly beachwear especially in the clubs as it gets sweaty!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: No need to bring many toiletries as there are plenty of shops to buy them from. Suggest Imodium though, although again you can probably get this or some form of it there.

Miscellaneous: Mosquito repellent is a must here. I used the Jungle Formula which worked a treat but I did forget to put it on once and regretted it. I've never seen so many mozzies in my life, particularly around the lake area!!

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Luggage and bags: Light back pack to keep water, camera, etc. with you, and to stow-away your prized acquired possessions from shopping!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sandals, but also a good pair of walking shoes are highly recommended, no matter if you're "trekking" from shop to shop, or if you're planning to travel to the centre of the island.

For clothes: the lighter and thinner, the better!
In this tropical climate, anything heavier than a silk scarf clings to you in a very unattractive way - so go airy, light and baggy!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquito repellant is an absolute necessity when visiting any part of Thailand.
In general, the further inland you travel, the worse it gets. This may not be a malaria-hotspot, but being munched on continously during your holiday isn't pleasant.

Mosquitos are most "blood-thirsty" during dusk - so cover youself in spray, cream, gel, whatever you have! Oh, and keep a fan, etc. nearby: when the air is moving, they can't land on you easily.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: I know that most hats may make you look dorky, but I found mine essential to protect my face from getting fried in the sun! Even on a cloudy day, the sun on Samui has the power to burn you - so put on a hat!

Miscellaneous: Waterproof sunlotion or oil: even if your not a huge fan of the aquatic activities, you'll be sweating a lot - so waterproof sun protection is vital to have for our pale little bodies ;-)

--> Bring some cat/dog toys, old towels, flea collars, shampoos, Frontline drops, etc. for the dogs & cats at the Samuidog Rescue centre.

Miscellaneous: Mosquito Repellent to prevent bites. Jungle formula tropical strength seemed very effective for me when I was out their. When mine ran out and I used one I bought locally not only did I appear allergic to it and come out in a rash but also got bitten, so take plenty with you. Mosquito repellents that contain Deet seem the most effective.

Luggage and bags: If you're coming from Bangkok and planning to return to Bangkok again - leave your suitcases behind at the hotel or at the left luggage facility at Hualampong Station. All you need for your island holiday is one backpack with a few basics.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Slip slops and a pair of Crocs if you're planning on going on a trek. Rubber shoes are great - you can just rinse them. We bought all our clothing on the island - what we had brought with wasn't suitable for that kind of humidity!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries are so cheap here - just buy what you need. Medical Supplies too - we found everything we needed at the local Watsons. Buy your own extra loo rolls when you're there... . Another thing we discovered was the- 'prickly heat' phenomena - they sell a special powder which helps to keep you comfortable.

Photo Equipment: We downloaded all our pics to disk when we got back to Bangkok.

Miscellaneous: High factor sunblock - the local ones are not very good.

Luggage and bags: If you're coming from Bangkok and planning to return to Bangkok again - leave your suitcases behind at the hotel or at the left luggage facility at Hualampong Station. All you need is one backpack with a few basics.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Slip slops and a pair of Crocs if you're planning on going on a trek. Rubber shoes are great - you can just rinse them.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries are so cheap here - just buy what you need. Medical Supplies too - we found everything we needed at the local Watsons. Buy your own extra loo rolls when you're there... . Another thing we discovered was 'prickly heat' - they sell a special powder which helps to keep you comfortable.

Photo Equipment: We downloaded all our pics to disk when we got back to Bangkok.

Miscellaneous: High factor sunblock - the local ones are not very good.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I seriously warn you girls especially asian girls like me.. with tanned or dark skin.. like me... DO NOT WEAR BLACK TOPS, JEANS, GOLD JEWELLERIES, AND MAKE-UP.. cause otherwise you will be treated as a thai prostitute..

I was wearing like a typical tourist look as much as i can with t-shirt, pants, flip-flop, AND tie your camera around your wrist or hang around your neck. and shades

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: mosquito repellent definitely..

Luggage and bags: Pack light, you don't need much clothes for Samui. During the day a bikini or bathingsuit with a sarong ( if you're a woman) will do. At night you should wear shirts with long sleeves and pants or skirts because of the mosquitos.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Flip flops and sandals are the best as it's hot there!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Suncreen, with a high protector factor ( the sun burns) , and the usual painkillers, immodium, in case you might need it.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Do not forget the mosquito and fly repellant. They are everywhere. My cousin told me about a guy she knew who got one in his eye and he had to go to hospital!!

Also, if you are are fair skinned, blue eyed and freckley and burn easily, don't forget your sun cream!

Luggage and bags: A sturdy backpack with an area you can lock for extra safety.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sunscreen is a must and if you burn like I do, the stronger the better. Good quality sandles are also important, especially if you plan to do any hiking or walking around. As you can see from my picture, I failed to buy strong enough sunscreen. After 3 days in Samui I was sunburned so bad that my one eye swelled shut.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I brought along a cheap medkit which turned out to be quite handy, even though it wasn't always used for medical purposes.

Photo Equipment: I brought my digital camera and it seemed to hold up to the stress quite well, considering it went everywhere with me.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sunglasses would be a good choice when on the beach. I only managed to lose mine twice in a month, but they can be bought almost anywhere along the main street or the beach.

Miscellaneous: Some sort of insect repellant is also a good idea. Even though the insects were not that bad, people with certain allergies should keep this in mind.