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Mae Nam
Spend 1–2 days in Mae Nam for a quiet beach stay; skip if you need nightlife or clear water diving.
Mae Nam is a low‑key beach district on Ko Samui’s north shore with a 7 km white‑sand stretch, cheap fan bungalows and easy songthaew links to Chaweng and Bophut. One full day covers beach time and a short trip to nearby towns; a second night adds relaxed sunrise and optional karting.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, reduced water clarity)
- Airport
- USM
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mae Nam191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mae Nam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyMae Nam is generally safe; watch for occasional strong currents and keep valuables secure on the beach.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUSM Samui Airport (Taxi or songthaew to Mae Nam about 30 min).
- Getting aroundSongthaew from Chaweng (50–100 baht (≈ US$2–4)) or Nathon (50 baht (≈ US$2)) runs the ring road; motorbike hire common (≈200 baht/day).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedFan bungalow, a night, per person฿350 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedAir‑con bungalow, a night, per person฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedAir‑con bungalow, a night, per person฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- USM Samui Airport (Taxi or songthaew to Mae Nam about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Feb–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mae Nam: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaew from Chaweng (50–100 baht) or Nathon (50 baht) runs the ring road; motorbike hire common (≈200 baht/day).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bophut
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Songthaew along ring road, about 15 min
Visit Fisherman's Village and beach bars
Chaweng
goDoor to door: ≈40 min round trip
Songthaew or motorbike, 20 min
Nightlife and larger restaurants
Nathon
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Songthaew, 10 min
Ferry terminal and market
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Maenam Village Bungalows
Fan bungalows 350–400 baht, 10 m from sea; motorbike hire 200 baht/day
Rainbow Bungalows
Fan or air‑con rooms 300–700 baht
Shangrilah Beach Bungalows
Fan huts 300 baht, beachfront
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 800–1,200 baht (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,200–1,800 baht (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- 1,800+ baht excl. bed
Trip budget
| Fan bungalow2 × 1 night × ฿450 | ฿900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Songthaew ride from Chaweng to Mae Nam (both ways)2 × ฿80 · check | ฿160 |
| Motorbike hire per day2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿386 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,123 per person per day, bed included | ฿4,246≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bungalow (fan) | 350–400 baht (≈ US$11–13) |
| Meal at Angela's Bakery | 120–200 baht (≈ US$4–7) |
| Eddy's Modern Food & Drinks plate | 80–150 baht (≈ US$3–5) |
| Mister Pu all‑you‑can‑eat BBQ | 89 baht (≈ US$3) |
| Songthaew ridecheck | 50–100 baht (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sea is usually calm but has moderate drift; water often not clear
- Last songthaew runs around midnight; plan return early
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Songthaew Chaweng → Mae Nam: ≈80 baht, 15–20 min (check)
- Motorbike hire per day: ≈200 baht, includes fuel
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kho thot)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khob khun)
- ราคาเท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (rákhaa thâo rai)
- เช็คบิลได้ไหม — Can I have the bill? (chék bin dâi mâi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mae Nam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Apr · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, reduced water clarity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for flexible beach exploration
- Combine Mae Nam stay with a night in Bophut for varied scenery
Sources
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