Bophut

Bophut is a beach village on the northeast shore of Ko Samui. Confusingly, Bophut is also a large administrative and postal neighborhood (amphoe) even encompassing Chaweng. Therefore a Bophut address is no guarantee that it is located in or around the village.

An introduction to Bophut

Bophut is one of the few places on Samui that retains some of the island's original Thai-Chinese atmosphere. It has recently experienced a boom with new hotels and guesthouses sprouting up at a frantic pace. The traditional core of Bophut, known as the Fisherman's Village, is a charming village on the east side of the beach while the new developments are to the West.In contrast to Chaweng there has been a conscious effort to dissuade the more commercial elements of (Thai) nightlife from setting up shop, and instead aim for couples and young families.

The beach road retains much of its charm although the new construction took a bit away. Old Chinese shop-houses crowd the narrow street many with sympathetic conversions to modern use as restaurants and cafés and small trendy shops. The beach itself encompasses some 2 kilometers of white sandy shoreline fringed by coconut palms and the calm waters of the bay make this a popular spot for playing or relaxing, rather than swimming, because the water here is often murky, especially around December.

Get in

Bophut is just 15 minutes away from the airport by bus or taxi. Many ferries from Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao dock at the small pier in east Bophut.

From the Nathon pier, take a brown songthaew going north (to the left) as you leave. It will cost 50 or so Baht . Thit is the way the local residents travel around the island. Do NOT ask a fare or you will be making a private hire. Push the button to stop the driver when you are where you want to be and pay on exit.

What to do in Bophut

Activities on Bophut are pretty much limited to the beach, which is quite narrow and drops off rapidly. Jet ski hire operators are located (mercifully) at the west end of Fisherman's Village. A go-kart track can be found on the primary street adjacent to the village. Bophut is famed for its sunsets, fine restaurants, numerous pubs and complete absence of girly bars. (Thai) Massage, (temporary rejuvenation on the beach or in the village's numerous spas) manicure and pedicure treatments are popular bargain spends for visitors of either sex.

Shopping

• Samui Footwear - A small shop offering leather shoes and shoe repairs. The shoes are reasonably priced and are all original designs showcasing superior craftsmanship.
• Sari - Souvenir seekers looking for something unique to bring home or searching for that little trinket to make their trip memorable will love this shop. Bottled orchids from Bangkok, hand-carved amulets, silver jewellery from around Asia, a wide and varied selection of handbags from India, China and Malaysia and designer clothes from Hong Kong. All merchandise is selected by owner Sirisopa “Toy” Premananda from her shopping trips around the continent.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Bophut

Bophut has a reputation as being one of the best places to eat on Samui. The village boasts many fine restaurants offering a wide choice of speciality cuisines in addition to a wealth of (Thai) dishes. Indian and seafood outlets predominate.

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Ramadan in Bophut

Ramadan 2025 in Bophut

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Bophut

• Baan Bophut - A small, family run hotel on the beach in the Fisherman's Village. All ten rooms and its two room suite have views of neighbouring Ko Pha Ngan 12 kilometers distant across Bophut Bay. Furnished in a contemporary Southeast Asian style. All rooms have air-con, Wi-Fi and the usual amenities. Families are welcome, but to safeguard the tranquility of other guests, children under 12 are not encouraged. A continental breakfast is included and a comprehensive (Thai) menu together with Western meals are available until late evening. The hotel's small beach bar is a popular spot for watching Samui's famed sunsets.
• Eden Bungalows - Lacks beach views, but makes up for it with a small swimmingpool and a delightful garden. Caters to French speakers.
• Karma Samui Resort - On a cove and the 36 swimmingpool villas are arranged in 5 terraces, maximizing the sea view and creating a village-like atmosphere. Various options include private in-villa dining with personal chefs and waiters, dining in the Padma Restaurant, or a romantic beach dinner under the stars.
• Lawana Resort and Hotel - Range of private bungalows and rooms. The resort has swimmingpool and Jacuzzi and the Gulf of Thailand is a few metres away. There is an open-air beach front restaurant.
• The Lodge - An elegantly decorated little hotel right on the beach in the Fisherman's Village, with great views of Ko Pha Ngan and the setting sun from every room. Air-con, fan, hot water, Minibar with alcohol removed, satellite TV.
• Prana Resorts and Spa - Air-con guest rooms with cable TV, Minibar with alcohol removed, private terrace and free Wi-Fi. Restaurant, swimming pool, swimmingpool cocktail bar, spa and massage service, laundry service and airport transfer.
• (Thai) Villa Getaways Bo Phut - Renting "villas" presumably owned by absentee owners. Most villas have TV, cable, air conditioning, swimming pools, incredible views and many are staffed.
• Zazen Boutique Resort and Spa - Bungalows on the beachfront and amid tropical gardens, with up-market furnishings, electronic entertainment gadgets. Comfortable.

Cope in Bophut

Medical tourism

Increasingly popular among Western visitors is a trip to one of Samui's superb dentists. So uniformly good are the dentists, several of which are established in Bophut and reasonable their prices, that medical vacationing is a growing segment in Samui. Some visitors arriving just to receive extensive dental treatment locally, at a fraction of the European cost. Samui's four major international hospitals each have dental departments, but there are numerous other excellent dental clinics to choose from, at lower cost. All conduct restorative or general dentistry from a basic inspection, clean and polish, routine fillings, extractions and root canal work, but several specialise in much more complex oral issues, including a broad spectrum of cosmetic treatments. It's noted that laser whitening is on offer at several dentists in Bophut for around 8,000 Baht.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Bophut

• Bang Rak
• Chaweng
• Choeng Mon
• Laem Yai
• Lamai
• Mae Nam
• Nathon
• Samui South Coast