Lotus's Samui
This is where you go when the holiday admin piles up. Sunscreen, a phone charger, bulk water at prices that undercut the beach shops, a T-shirt to replace the one you ruined. The supermarket floor is the main event, big and well stocked, but the complex around it does a lot more: HomePro, a DIY shop, phone and electronics outlets, clothing stores, pastry stalls, massage chairs and a cinema. Families get a kids' play area and rides, which buys you twenty minutes of peace.
The food court is the reason to linger. Reviewers mention chicken rice that's generous with the meat, and green curry with rice at 135 baht. Portions are big, prices are low, and on a rainy afternoon it's a perfectly decent place to kill a couple of hours. Service at the tills can be flat, so don't expect warmth with your receipt. Wide aisles, clean floors, easy to compare prices.
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Reviews from Google
Love this mega supermarket that has almost everything you are looking for, there are restaurants, electronic shops, fashion shops, massage chairs, pastry stalls and a food court too! The food was surprisingly good and cheap. I had the popular chicken rice which was very tasty and generous with the chicken meat. I spent a great afternoon in here on a rainy day! 👍🏼
Excellent very large supermarket with a kids play area and various rides for kids.
A decent mall with grocery and department store (kind of like Target and Woolworths combined), food court, phone shops and clothing stores. Food was well priced for decent sized servings. Grocery store had the cheapest bulk water so far I've seen on this island. Lots of undercover parking. Easy to access on a very main road.
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Location Info
1 7 ตำบล บ่อผุด, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand+66 77 245 400www.lotuss.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
January – August
Avoid: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon)
Rainy season
October – December
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: July – August & December
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport (USM) has direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs (Bangkok Airways monopoly). The ferry from Surat Thani takes ~1.5 hrs and it's cheaper.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road)
- •Motorbike or scooter rental
- •Taxis (metered or negotiate upfront)
- •Grab available in main areas
Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
Nearby Places
HomePro Samui
A large home improvement and lifestyle retail store in Bo Put, open daily for residents and visitors alike.
White Market
A proper nightly food market near Chaweng where half the crowd is Thai and the prices show it.
Makro Koh Samui
Warehouse-style wholesale store in Bo Put stocking groceries, fresh produce, and household supplies for self-caterers.
Makro Foodservice
A wholesale hypermarket in Bo Put stocking fresh produce, meat, seafood, and groceries at competitive bulk prices.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
January – August
Avoid: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon)
Rainy season
October – December
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: July – August & December
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport (USM) has direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs (Bangkok Airways monopoly). The ferry from Surat Thani takes ~1.5 hrs and it's cheaper.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road)
- •Motorbike or scooter rental
- •Taxis (metered or negotiate upfront)
- •Grab available in main areas