{"id":2260,"date":"2017-01-17T15:33:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T07:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:04:44","slug":"embrace-thai-time-island-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2017\/01\/embrace-thai-time-island-life","title":{"rendered":"3 activities to embrace &#8216;Thai time&#8217; and get the most from island life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Thailand is a country of little urgency and if you have visited it before, you\u2019ll know that rushing is not part of the culture. Many of us choose to go on holiday to escape the pressures of daily life. Without realising it, time pressure plays a big part in this.<\/em><em>&nbsp;On Samui, a&nbsp;laid back approach to time is encouraged. Therefore, if you embrace &#8216;Thai time&#8217; and take things slow, you might just get the relaxing island break you\u2019re after. Here&#8217;s how:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2017\/01\/embrace-thai-time-island-life\/#1_Take_time_to_make_your_own_Thai_lunch\" >1. Take time to make your own Thai lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2017\/01\/embrace-thai-time-island-life\/#2_Rejuvenate_with_a_late_night_beauty_treatment\" >2. Rejuvenate with a late night beauty treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2017\/01\/embrace-thai-time-island-life\/#3_Enjoy_a_sunset_cruise_aboard_an_ancient_sailing_boat\" >3. Enjoy a sunset cruise aboard an ancient sailing boat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Take_time_to_make_your_own_Thai_lunch\"><\/span>1. Take time to make your own Thai lunch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/papaya-salad-1768888_1280-e1484504857682.jpg\" alt=\"plates of thai food\" class=\"wp-image-2264\" title=\"papaya-salad-\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty cooking classes in Koh Samui, but this <a href=\"https:\/\/islandorganicssamui.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cooking class<\/a> is a full day. You will cover everything from\u00a0touring markets for fresh ingredients, prepping and marinating, cooking and eating. In Thailand meal times are important and they are always served in large communal dishes known as \u2018family style\u2019. So if you truly want to embrace Thai culture, commit to a full day cookery class. Ying helps you choose a menu based on your preferences and talks you through each step. Every chef gets the attention he\/she needs because Ying only takes on groups of up to 4 people. For a reasonable 2400 THB per person, you will get a return transfer, 45-minute market tour and access to a range of high-quality ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rejuvenate_with_a_late_night_beauty_treatment\"><\/span>2. Rejuvenate with a late night beauty treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flower-1884161_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"Spa candles and flowers\" class=\"wp-image-2261\" title=\"flower\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unusual blend of stretching and manipulating the body in order to realign the bones and muscles, Thai massage is often painful but can really work into areas of tension. There are also more common forms of massage, including\u00a0oil, herbal and hot stone. \u00a0Don\u2019t be surprised to find spa\u2019s filled with tourists receiving foot massages or manicures late into the night. This is because businesses often stay open late in Thailand. If you are looking for a spa that offers a touch of luxury, head to LUXSA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hansarsamui.com\/luxsa-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LUXSA spa<\/a> is open till 10 pm and offers a wide range of treatments with a 60-min massage starting at 2500 THB. \u00a0After a day exploring the island, a massage is guaranteed to help you de-stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2016\/10\/spiritual-travel-samui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiritual Travel in Samui: Take the Journey Inwards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enjoy_a_sunset_cruise_aboard_an_ancient_sailing_boat\"><\/span>3. Enjoy a sunset cruise aboard an ancient sailing boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/halong-bay-957183_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"A Junk boat and cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-2263\" title=\"Junk Boat\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sunset dinner cruise is a great way to explore the island&#8217;s coastline and truly relax into \u2018Thai time\u2019. Aboard <a href=\"http:\/\/junk-chantara.com\/#\">Chantara<\/a>, there really is no other option. This Junk boat is an ancient-style sailing boat and not the speediest of vessels, leaving you to enjoy the ride and the stunning views. The sunset cruise sets sail at 5 pm and returns in the last rays of light. Dinner is served on deck and cocktails available for an additional cost. Cruises start at around 2900 THB, but there is also an option to hire the boat privately for those looking to truly get away from it all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ocean-1973830_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"Thai boats on an island\" class=\"wp-image-2265\" title=\"ocean\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koh Samui is a stunning island perfect for a relaxing getaway. With a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/\">villas<\/a> giving you a luxurious stay, why not embrace island life and let time slip away that bit more, by truly embracing &#8216;Thai time&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\">villas in Samui<\/a>. 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