Flights, private rides, staying connected and a few practical things to know before we land in paradise. Relaxation starts when the plane touches down.
Guests will share their airline, flight number, local arrival and departure times, and number of travelers once itineraries are finalized.
Koh Samui's airport code is USM. Many itineraries connect through Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong.
A centralized flight-information form is coming. Flight confirmation uploads aren't active yet.
We'll arrange private car service for airport arrivals and departures once everyone's flight itineraries are finalized.
We'll coordinate pick-up times, vehicle sizes and luggage so guests arrive at the villa comfortably, even if we're on different flights.
No need to arrange your own airport ride just yet; transportation details will follow closer to the trip.
U.S. passport holders should have at least six months of passport validity beyond their arrival date. Travelers using other passports should check their own requirements.
Thailand currently requires non-Thai visitors to complete a free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within the three days before arriving. We'll remind everyone nearer departure; don't pay a third-party site for it.
Official arrival card ↗ · U.S. travel guidance ↗Entry policies can change before summer 2027, so check again shortly before flying.
CDC guidance for Thailand highlights:
For a typical Koh Samui resort trip, malaria-prevention pills generally aren't recommended. Mosquito repellent is still important.
CDC Thailand recommendations ↗Arrange a travel-health visit at least a month before travel to review your own history, activities and any needed doses.
Choose the easiest route: roam on your existing U.S. plan, or use a Thai tourist eSIM. Here are the options we found directly from the carriers.
International Day Pass · $6 for an additional eligible line used the same day
Use talk, text and data from your qualifying domestic plan while abroad.
Set it up: Add International Day Pass to each traveling line in your AT&T account before departure. On arrival, enable Data Roaming.
Official AT&T terms ↗TravelPass · per line · 5GB high-speed data, then reduced speeds
A 24-hour session begins when you use talk, text or mobile data internationally.
Set it up: Text TRAVEL to 4004 or add TravelPass in My Verizon; enable roaming abroad. Background app data can trigger a paid day.
Official Verizon terms ↗Your high-speed data allowance depends on your plan
Some plans include up to 5GB or 15GB of high-speed international data, plus texting; calls are typically $0.50/min without a pass.
Need more? International Passes: $10 for 1 day / 2GB; $50 for 10 days / 15GB; $75 for 30 days / 30GB.
Set it up: Check benefits for your line, or add a pass through the T-Life app before your travel date.
Official T-Mobile terms ↗AIS: 8-day tourist eSIM at 499 baht, advertised with unlimited max-speed 5G/4G data. Buy online or at an AIS store.
AIS tourist plans ↗dtac: 8-day tourist eSIM at 299 baht, with 15GB at maximum speed and other data at reduced speed. Also available as a physical SIM.
dtac tourist plans ↗Published carrier rates checked October 2026. Confirm your exact plan, Thailand coverage, taxes and the current rates before departure in 2027. Thai SIM offers are priced in baht by local providers.
Swimwear, lightweight breathable clothes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes, any needed medication and something nice for group dinners.
Thailand uses 220V power and a mixture of plug shapes; check your device chargers and bring an adapter if needed.
Current Koh Samui weather appears in our sticky header. We'll post the useful seven-day forecast much closer to departure.
Weather source: Open-Meteo ↗