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Whether you are making your maiden voyage to Thailand or you travel several times through the year, we all make traveling mistakes that can make your trip a nightmare. It can be daunting planning your first trip to Koh Samui because there is so much that you need to know to be able to fully enjoy your Thai vacation. Fortunately, most mistakes can be avoided with a little meticulous planning and organization. To sort you out, here are 8 common mistakes to avoid when planning your first trip to Koh Samui:
Overpacking
Though you will be tempted to pack all the swimming gear that you have in anticipation of Thailand’s hot weather, try and resist the urge to. Packing too much means that you will have to haul your luggage with your everywhere that you go. The high baggage fees will not make your experience in Thailand better either.
An over-detailed itinerary
There is definitely a lot to see and do in Thailand, so you will have to plan your trip carefully if you want to make the most of it. You want to pick sites and activities that are situated close by to you so that you can access them easily. Do not be scared to be spontaneous if you have to change your plans due to money or the weather.
The wrong accommodations
Picking the wrong accommodation can break your trip. Koh Samui is large so you need to consider the location of your accommodation carefully. Thankfully, there are plenty of beachfront villas in Koh Samui that you can choose from when you need a private getaway at an affordable price.
Not using a local SIM card for communication
As soon as you settle down in Koh Samui, you should ensure to purchase a local SIM card that you can use to communicate with. SIM cards can be purchased at any airport and they are essential as they help you avoid costly international roaming charges.
Not investing in travel insurance
Travel insurance might cost you a bit more but when you have it, you can have the peace of mind that you will be safe and secure were anything bad to happen to you.
Not exchanging local currency
Like SIM cards, you can also exchange your money at the airport to the local currency. Although there are plenty of exchange bureaus all over Koh Samui, withdrawing at the airport ATM is better because it will guarantee you better rates.
Informing your bank of foreign transactions
Failing to inform your bank that you are traveling can put a damper on your trip. Before you leave, you should notify your bank that you are traveling to Thailand so that your transactions are not flagged each time.
Not keeping your things safe
The last thing that you want while in Koh Samui is to be careless with your possessions. As such, you should store all your valuables safely. Consider having your documents in an antitheft bag at all times to keep them safe.
