Amazing Thailand Health & Wellness New Chapters New Experience

Amazing Thailand Health & Wellness, New Chapters New experience

Media & Bloggers Fam Trip at Koh Samui
14-15 July 2023

Friday 14 July 2023


For this Fam Trip organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to take Media & Bloggers to experience meaningful wellness trip at Koh Samui.

The trip started at early in the morning, all participants met at Suwannabhumi airport and flew with Bangkok Airways.

We arrived in Koh Samui around 8:00 am., the caravan of vans were waiting for us in front of the airport. The first place we visited is Big Buddha, the landmark of Koh Samui to pay homage and got bless and then we left Big Buddha with peaceful mind.

Then we visited the Coconut Museum, here is the family business for coconut oil production, the owner is the 4th generation to run this business, the coconut oil here is exported to other countries for making cosmetic and spa products. We got a fresh coconut as welcome drink and watching presentation before starting to do workshops; our workshop here was making local dessert. At coconut house exhibits the products made from coconut, equipment for coconut oil production and there are the boards that tell the story of coconut history in Koh Samui and the benefits of coconut oil for study as well.


Depart from Coconut Museum, then we visited Honey Rose Herb Garden, here, we did a workshop of making herbal compress ball, tasted herbal Thai snacks and got some mini massage that was really good to release stress on neck and shoulder, and there are herbal products for sell to tourists and visitors too.


Then we had lunch at Sabiang Lay Restaurant, the beach front restaurant that offers local cuisine with cozy atmosphere.

After lunch we went to check in at hotels, for this trip there were three groups so each group stayed at different hotels; Celes Samui Hotel, Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui.

For myself, I stayed at Aanantara Samui, my first impression is the environment of the hotel that is so tranquil with lots of tree that made me feel relax, and the stunning spot is the big lotus pond full of big lotus leaf, and the second impression when I entered to the room I saw the beautiful decoration on my bed with a nice wording ‘Welcome to Anantara’ and a set of welcome personal card with my name, fresh coconuts and Thai desserts putting on the small table, the room is nice with full amenities.

After some relaxation at hotel, we prepared to attend Welcome ceremony at Celes Hotel with White, Cream or Green theme for dinner party.

Before dinner, we had joined some workshops like Mini Massage, Body Scrub, Healthy Smoothie, Healthy Energy Bar, Body Aloe Vera Gel and Honey Rose Homemade. Everyone enjoyed and learning with intention.

The dinner was set on the beach with live music, the menu was healthy food concept and each dish was served on the beautiful decorated table.

 The highlight was the speech from Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkit, the Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business of Tourism Authority of Thailand to welcome all participants and convey the purpose of this event to promote wellness tourism of Koh Samui.

So the first day of the trip ended with fun, happiness and good night.

Saturday 15 July 2023

To welcome a new day with refreshment, we started our day with Yoga, Meditation and Massage.

I chose Stress Release massage for my treatment; the Spa at Anantara is hidden in the brush of trees, the reception area is open and located in the middle of lotus pond, they provide four scents of aroma oil for customers to choose and serve with cold towels. The treatment room is nice with private sections; the treatment is really good. After treatment they served ginger hot tea and dry fruits to boost your energy.

The trip of the day started to visit Miskawaan hotel, here, they provide villas and clinic services for customers who want to do wellness program like health check-up, Vitamin-drip and more, all the programs are taken care by doctors and therapists. We had a chance to try age health check up and some mini massage. The place is very beautiful located on the beach with friendly staff who are ready to assist you.

We departed for lunch at Baan Suan Lung Khai, this restaurant is hidden in a deep coconut plantation and the foods here are served at a Chef’s Table. The first menu was seafood, came up with a stunning big portion of big size of shrimps and crabs, and followed with more local foods in authentic southern taste. It's so amazed me with lots of foods putting on the table. I recommend this place if you like southern Thai foods.

After filled energy with lunch, then we visited Samui Elephant Kingdom, here is the big elephant sanctuary that keeps elephants under natural environments. The activity here is feeding and taking photos with elephants. Our workshop here is to make power balls to feed elephants. The elephants here are so smart and cute, they are very familiar with tourists and they are very clever to choose the foods they prefer. 

And the last place of this trip, we visited Thai Fight Hotel, this hotel is very unique and different from others. The concept of the hotel is boxing. So we can see from decoration, pictures and facilities that are related to Boxing. The rooms are decorated in boxing theme. This is the perfect place for boxing lovers or anyone who wants to get boxing training.

Then we headed to Samui airport to get back to Bangkok.

The trip ended with happiness and good memory, until we will meet again!

Photos and story by Belle B.