The island of Ko-Samui is a perfect blend of Thai hospitality, beautiful Koh Samui holiday villas, ideal climate, fine white sandy beaches and a turquoise sea. If you want to get around on the island there are plenty of ways you can do it. Hiring a taxi is simple though not inexpensive but there are plenty available. The taxis are usually metered which solves the negotiating problem but it is always wise to get a price in advance. Cheaper than taxis and a lot less comfortable but immensely popular are the pickup trucks that are called songthaews. They simply pick up passengers and pile then in the back. It’s a lovely way to travel for relatively short journeys. If possible, it is advisable to avoid motorbike taxis but if you have to take one, make sure that you agree a price before climbing aboard. It is also advisable to always wear shoes and wearing a helmet is compulsory. A safer option and one that is much more fun, is to hire a motorbike yourself. The secret is to hire one with a very low cc as the slower you go the safer you will be. Motorcycle accidents are frequent so taking care and ...