As well as swimming in the stunning ocean, there are a large number of sporting activities for children, starting with the carefully designed mini-golf course in Choeng Mon, which is one of the only certified courses in Thailand.

Nearby is one of Samui’s popular new hybrid games, football-golf: a novelty game where you tee off with your foot, the idea being to get a football round a quite difficult obstacle course.

Also, at Tesco Lotus, near Chaweng, is a bowling alley, which is air-conditioned to give visitors a few hours break from the sunshine.

On the same complex there is also a cinema, which shows a constantly changing selection of movies for children and adults. In addition, a small play area for the kids and lots of fast food options can be found here.

If your child is a lover of nature, Koh Samui is perfect for them, with the beautiful sights of the Ang Thong National Marine Park (about an hour west of Samui by speedboat), a snake and crocodile zoo and the opportunity to ride elephants, they will never be bored for a minute!

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Info from: www.1stopsamui.com