Hin Ta & Hin Yai (Grandma and Grandpa Rocks)

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Lamai's open-air bar plaza sits just behind the beach road, around a Muay Thai ring. It is smaller, cheaper and slower than Chaweng.

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Chaweng gets the crowds. One soi back, Lamai and the north coast pour cheaper beer and friendlier smiles. Here is how to find them.

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Island heat and a front desk that may or may not blink at your overnight guest. How guest policies work on Samui and how to check before you book.

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