Portrait of the author standing on a ferry deck with two ferries and the mainland in the background

Traveling from Surat Thani to Koh Samui: A Slow Transition from Mainland to Island

Travel days in Thailand are rarely glamorous — and that’s exactly what makes them interesting. This journey from Surat Thani to Koh Samui wasn’t about ticking boxes, passport stamps, or rushing toward the next highlight. It was about waiting, observing, and noticing the subtle shifts that happen when you move from mainland to island life.

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