Koh Samui Sports
Gym, Fitness and Martial Arts
Lamai Gym - WMC Muay Thai Camp�
This gym has been open in Lamai since 1989, but moved to it's present location in the mid 90's. It has a basic gym with free weights and machines. If you are into Thai boxing, there are two classes daily, a morning session and afternoon. The camp has very skilled instructors, a ring and a couple of punching bags, as well as other Muay Thai equipment.�
Location: South Lamai, at the beginning of Lamai Beach Road�
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Thai Pinyo Boxing School�
Daily Muay Thai classes with professional instructors. The gym has a ring and all equipment you'll need. Thai boxing is definitely a martial art that makes you fit and slimmer and it is fun too. It might get a kick from kicking!�
Location: North Lamai, at Ring Road, close to Buddy Beer�
Horizon Thai Boxing Camp - Koh Phangan�
There is a fully equipped Muay Thai camp on Koh Phangan island. Experienced teachers teach their students to become good boxers. Accommodation is available as well as healthy food at the restaurant.�
Location: Haad Tien Bay in eastern Koh Phangan�
World Gym�
A gym for body builders, as well as a person who just want to stay (or get) fit on the vacation. Free weights and robust machines and equipment is available. A "Pumping Iron" style gymnasium.�
Location: Samui Ring Road, Close to Chaweng�
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Samui Fitness�
A good gym in Lamai close to the Lamai Food Market. There are many gym machines as well as free weights.�
Location: Opposite Lamai Market and Bank of Ayudhya in Lamai�
Samui dojo, Karate, Okinawan Goju-Ryu�
The Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate dojo on Koh Samui. Martial Arts and Vegan Lifestyle is practiced here. Learn the traditional Japanese way of the "empty hand". Great for your mind, body as well as self defense.
Location: Between Lamai and Hua Thanon (East Samui)�
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Fitness Island & Health Club�
A fully equipped gym with all the latest gear, including Saunas and Jacuzzis, change and shower facilities. Open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM.�
Location: Ring road opposite the new Samui Town Centre, Bo Phut�
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Lamai Taekwondo School�
A Taekwondo dojang (Korean dojo) in northern Lamai. Daily training sessions are available.�
Location: Next to Thai Pinyo Boxing School (se above), north Lamai.�
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Chaweng Taekwondo School�
Taekwondo dojang (Korean dojo) found in Southern Chaweng. Daily training sessions are available.�
Location: Main Road, just between Chaweng Noi and Chaweng Beach.�
Bowling
Major Bowl Hit�
A modern bowling alley, located in the same building as Tesco Lotus, HomePro and the Major Cineplex Samui movie theatre. Major Bowl Hit Opened in May 2006 and has eight lanes. Open until late. Food and drinks are available, as well as private karaoke rooms for further entertainment.�
Location: Next to Tesco Lotus, between Chaweng and Bo Phut��
Go Carting
Samui Go-Kart�
Samui Go-kart, at Northern Koh Samui, has three different carts to choose from. Samui Go-kart is suitable for youngsters as well as adults. Remember that the fastest ones have a maximum speed of about 100 kilometers per hour, so we recommend you to try the one with less with less horsepower, if you are not an experienced driver.�
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Location: At Samui Ring Road, Bo Phut. (North Samui)��
Water Sports
Canoeing and Kayaking�
Customers are able to rent canoes and kayaks at Chaweng beach and on many other locations on the island. �
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Sailing, Windsurfing, Water skiing, etc�
You can rent different kind of sailing boats, catamarans and windsurfing boards at few locations on Chaweng beach etc. The larger boats often include one or a few crew members. There are also sailing courses available. Water skiing equipment (including a boat and driver) is also available for rent on most of the popular beaches.�
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Try the fascinating sport of Kite boarding (or Kite surfing) at Samui Orchid Resort (Ban Harn Beach close to Hua Thanon) and Shamballa Resort (Big Buddha beach in the north of Samui) Parasailing equipment rentals are found on the beaches of Lamai and Chaweng.�
Jet Ski rentals are also available on the most popular beaches of these islands. Please drive carefully!�
A yearly yacht race named Koh Samui Regatta is held in the water around Samui. There are three classes: IRC 1, IRC 2 and Multihull.�
Fishing
Fishing tours can also be booked from our office. Fishing equipment might be rented or you can bring your own. We recommend you bring a hat or cap, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from strong UV rays. Food and drinks are often provided during these tours. If you are lucky you can eat your catch at dinner.�
Top Cats Fishing�
Top Cats in Ban Saket, Taling Ngam (West Samui), has a lake (big pond) where you are able to catch giant fishes such as The Giant Mekong Catfish, Red Tail Catfish, Fresh water Sting Ray and Niger Catfish etc.�
Diving and Snorkeling
There are many schools on these islands. Please go to our�diving section�for further information. Daily snorkeling tours to�Angthong National Marine Park�or�Koh Tao�can be booked.
Badminton
99 Sports Club�
If Badminton is your thing try the Badminton courts at the 99 Sports Club.�
Location: Bang Rak, east of Bandon Hospital and south of the airport.�
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Lamai Badminton Stadium�
Lamai Badminton Stadium is a green colored stadium Between Lamai Market and Lamai Beach Road. Four indoor badminton courts are available.�
Location: Close to the PTT gas station and Lamai Market.�
Golf
Santiburi Samui Country Club�
An excellent 18-hole golf course that you should not miss if you are a golf enthusiast. It is surrounded by coconut palm trees and you will have a stunning view from these hills, overlooking the turquoise ocean and Koh Phangan island in the north.�
This is a true dream course for most golfers, but it might be a real challenge for the beginner. Green fees are about 4000 baht per person. A driving range is also found in the area, close to the first tee. You can book a room or villa at Santiburi Resort from here�
Location: Overlooking the Maenam and Bang Por beaches.�
Royal Samui Golf & Country Club�
A beautiful golf course situated in north Lamai, overlooking Ao Tong Takian river and Lamai. This course consists of small greens and narrow fairways.�
Location: In the mountains above IT Complex, northern Lamai.�
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Samui Golf Club and Driving Range�
This club provides a first class driving range and putting green. Perfect for practicing and improving your golf game during your vacation.
Location: Near Bandon Hospital between Chaweng and Bo Phut�
Lamai Driving Range�
A nice driving range found in Ban Lamai. Golf clubs is available for rent.�
Location: Lamai village. Behind Wat Lamai (Lamai temple)�
Mini Golf
Mini Golf International�
A professional mini golf course for both beginners and advanced players.�
Location: Ban Plai Laem/Choeng Mon on North East Samui�
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Treasure Island Mini Golf�
Miniature golf in the heart of Chaweng, 20 meters from the Beach Road and a Mexican restaurant. Food and refreshments are also available here.
Location: Chaweng, opposite Pizza Hut and rather close to Burger King�
Frisbee Golf
Samui Frisbee Golf�
An alternative way of playing golf with a Frisbee instead of clubs and golf balls. This club provides an 18-hole golf course with beautiful surroundings and even a bar available.�
Location: Bo Phut. Close to Ring Road on North Samui�
Football Golf
Samui Football Golf�
Football Golf is an alternative way to play golf. This is a hybrid between soccer/football and golf in exotic surroundings. There are 18 holes and food and drinks are available. Try a different alternative!�
Location: North of Chaweng, near Imperial Boat House�
Tennis
There are two tennis clubs on Samui; Samui Tennis Club in Nathon and Koh Samui Tennis Club at Santiburi Resort, Mae Nam. You will find some good tennis courts on Samui. Most of them are located in hotel areas as;�Santiburi Resort,�Imperial Samui Hotel,�Amari Palm Reef Resort,�Centara Grand Beach Resort�and a few other locations. The rates start at about 200 baht per hour.��
Other Ball Games
Football (soccer) and Beach Volleyball�
There are not many local soccer teams on Samui, but groups of friends do often meet up for a game. Occasionally there are also small tournaments held. There are no arenas though, but a few fields with simple soccer goals.�
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On many beaches, people occasionally play beach volleyball. In most cases you will be able participate, if you just ask.�
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Dart, Pool and Billiard�
Pool tables and dart boards are found in many bars and restaurants around these islands. You can almost always find someone who will want to join you for a game or two.�
Other Activities
Running, Jogging, Walking and Swimming
Many years ago, the ring road was great for walking and running. It still can be, but be very careful as the traffic can be intense. There are also tracks and small roads on the mainland, in the mountains and the jungle. We recommend you to use a Samui map and ask the locals if it is ok to walk or run there. Beach walking and jogging also comes with a tan! Use sunscreen!�
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Koh Samui Hash House Harriers are located at Red Fox Pub on Lamai and on The Pub in Bo Phut. The members meet up and run about two times per month.�
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Swimming is of course refreshing in the Gulf of Thailand or in the hotel pool. If you are swimming in the ocean, beware of sharp corals. Buddy Beer in North Lamai has a rather large pool which is open for the public.
Bicycling�
There are some mountain bike tracks on Samui, between Lamai and Chaweng. If you are biking along the Ring Road, be careful. The traffic is very intense.�
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Canopy and Bungee Jump�
Canopy Adventures offer "cable touring" in the mountains of Samui. The cables are connected to tree houses and the views from there are stunning.�
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Next to Reggae Pub you will find the bungee jump on Samui. Only for people who can stand an adrenaline rushing adventure and not for the weak hearted.�
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Samui Paintball��
Samui Paintball is the perfect place to go for an afternoon of excitement. Paintball is a game of skill, strategy and coordination and is perfect for a group of friends looking to take out some aggression.��
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Samui Rock Climbing��
Samui Rock Climbing is located between Lamai and Chaweng, about 10 minutes from Rocky's. It is perfect for climbers of all skill levels as there is a large cliff face as well as a couple of smaller climbing walls which give you plenty of opportunity to practice your skills.
If you're interested in Rock Climbing, there is also some great climbing in Koh Tao, which we can arrange day trips for you to experience. Just come talk to us in the office and we can point you in the right direction.� |
