Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Choeng Mon Beach is quieter than the party side of Koh Samui, and this Kimpton leans into that with beachfront pool villas, handcrafted furnishings, and a spa built around Thai rituals. The design pulls from local fishing village vernacular without overdoing the theme. Paddleboarding, sunrise alms offerings, and craft workshops fill out the days for guests who want more than a sunlounger, though a sunlounger is also very much available.

    Two honors, in evidence:

    The record strongest first

    One number, weighted & current 88

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