Maenam Beach, Koh Samui - Is This the Beach for You? Still Feels Like Old Thailand 🇹🇭

Maenam Beach, Koh Samui might be the quietest stretch of sand on the island, and it still feels like old Thailand. Chris walked the whole beach from the east end past the lighthouse during October low season. You’ll see rustic beach bars, palm-shaded bungalows, rundown resorts, and a few river crossings that didn’t go as planned. If you’re deciding where to stay in Koh Samui and want calm water and a laid-back local vibe instead of Chaweng’s crowds, this one’s for you. Places Featured Maenam Beach, Koh Samui Treehouse Bar, Restaurant & Bungalows Moon Hut What We Cover What Maenam Beach is really like in low season: empty sand, calm water, honest conditions Where to stay along the beach, from fan bungalows to beachfront pool resorts How Maenam compares to Chaweng and Lamai, including massage prices Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our next Koh Samui beach walk. #KohSamui #MaenamBeach #ThailandTravel #TheDufresnes ====================================== ⚡ CONNECT WITH US ⚡ -------------------------------- VISIT OUR WEBSITE - https://thedufresnestravel.com   / thedufresnes     / thedufresnes   Download our theme song here: https://thedufresnestravel.com/produc... ====================================== ✨ PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND ✨ ------------------------------------------------ 🌍 Stay connected anywhere with Holafly. We've been traveling full-time since 2017 and have personally used Holafly eSIMs in 12 countries and Holafly Plans in 6 countries. 📖 Complete Holafly Guide + Honest Review: https://thedufresnestravel.com/pages/... 💰 Save with code THEDUFRESNES ✅ 30% OFF Annual Plans ✅ 20% OFF Quarterly Plans ✅ 10% OFF Monthly Plans ✅ 5% OFF Destination & Regional eSIMs 👉 Get Holafly: https://holafly.sjv.io/6yWy0q WISE - MANAGE MONEY EASILY AROUND THE WORLD Easily manage your money internationally with a Wise account and card! Sign up to get your first transfer fee-free: https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/christand2 🌍 SafetyWing Nomad Insurance — new Essential members get 8 weeks of electronic theft coverage FREE with code THEDUFRESNES 👉 https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... PET TRAVEL CARRIERS WE USE: Click the link below and use our discount code 'THEDUFRESNES' to save money on your Mr. Peanut's product from their website. https://bit.ly/42DW4tG 🔒 NordVPN (up to 76% off): https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id... 🎟️ Klook tours & tickets (3% off): https://affiliate.klook.com/sl/i16wVIj Use code THEDUFRESNES at checkout on all three! Easily book you transportaion around the world with 12GO: https://agent.12go.asia?referer=17154338 ====================================== 💰 WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL 💰 ----------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE - WWW.THEDUFRESNESTRAVEL.COM PATREON - patreon.com/thedufresnes PRINTS - https://chrisdufresne.pictorem.com/ ====================================== 🌴STAY AT OUR BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN COSTA RICA🌴 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come and stay at our boutique resort, Sea Casa! Your most comfortable and unique stay in Costa Rica. Visit our website www.seacasasamara.com to book. Send us a message about long term rates. ====================================== 😊 WORK WITH US 😊 ------------------------- Do you have a product, a travel related business or restaurant? Would you be interested in working with us? We are always looking for partnerships/sponsors, especially to help you grow your business! Send us an email or DM us on Instagram ====================================== Maenam Beach, Koh Samui - Is This the Beach for You? Still Feels Like Old Thailand 🇹🇭 CHAPTERS: 0:00 An empty beach in October? 0:19 Our favorite side of Samui 2:38 Not the sand you’d expect 3:07 A message for the keyboard heroes 3:45 Who lives in the lean-to? 4:55 The spot we keep coming back to 6:20 A pool that runs the length of the beach 7:05 A new series, and a hint 8:30 The beach starts fighting back 9:48 Pricier than Chaweng? 11:08 Dead end 12:59 To cross or not to cross 13:49 Finally, a pool table on the sand 14:50 About as beachfront as it gets 16:27 Live music and a tired felt 19:13 Why is he hiding his face? 20:03 Not again 20:41 What 2020 left behind 23:02 A temple in the distance 24:20 The lighthouse and the lost night market 27:12 Where the beach opens wide 28:47 Sandals off, here we go 30:57 Pick any lounger you want 34:22 This one might get its own video 37:08 Not the beach I remember from 2006 38:45 So, is Maenam for you? ====================================== note we do make a small commission from links listed