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Try it free →Hua ThanonSouth-east coast - fishing village
฿9,000–฿17,0001-bed rent / month
4/10Beach rating
5/10Investment rating
Overview
Hua Thanon is a traditional fishing village on the south-east coast, immediately south of Lamai, and is often called the most authentic town on Koh Samui. Brightly painted wooden fishing boats line the shore, a long-established Muslim community gives the town a distinct character, and its fresh market is one of the best places on the island to buy seafood straight off the boats.
This is a place to live like a local rather than a tourist - cheap Thai and halal food, everyday shops and genuine village life, with Lamai's beach, bars and amenities only a few minutes north. Rental stock is modest and inexpensive, mostly local houses, townhouses and small apartments, making it one of the lowest-cost bases on the island.
Who Hua Thanon suits
Budget long-stay rentersAuthentic-living seekersFoodies & market loversRemote workers on a budget
Strengths
- Among the lowest rents on Samui
- Authentic, walkable village life
- Renowned fresh-seafood market
- Minutes from Lamai amenities
Trade-offs
- No resort-style beach in the village itself
- Very limited modern condo supply
- Quiet, local scene - not for nightlife
Rental & sale pricing
Indicative monthly condo rents in Hua Thanon, by unit size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec towers — verify current asking prices on individual listings.
| Unit | Monthly rent (THB) |
|---|---|
| Studio | ฿6,000 – ฿11,000 |
| 1 bedroom | ฿9,000 – ฿17,000 |
| 2 bedroom | ฿17,000 – ฿33,000 |
| 3 bedroom | ฿30,000 – ฿60,000 |
Getting around
Transport
Scooter & motorbike taxis (cheapest way around) · Songthaews (shared pick-ups) (ring road to Lamai & Chaweng) · Grab / Bolt & taxis (on-demand) · Samui International Airport (USM) (~30-35 min north)
On the map
Hua Thanon & the neighbourhood.
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Schools, healthcare & lifestyle
International schools
International School of Samui (British curriculum, ~30 min) · Local Thai schools (in and around the village)
Hospitals & clinics
Bandon International Hospital (Lamai branch, nearby) · Bangkok Hospital Samui (Chaweng, ~30 min)
Lifestyle & landmarks
Hua Thanon Fresh Market (seafood & produce) · Fishing harbour (traditional boats) · Lamai Beach & town (~5-10 min north) · Wat Hua Thanon
Dining
Halal & local Thai kitchens (village centre) · Fresh seafood stalls (at the market) · Lamai restaurants & cafes (~5-10 min)
Hua Thanon at a glance
10/10Value
4/10Beach
2/10Nightlife
6/10Family
5/10Transport
5/10Investment
8/10Quiet
6/10Dining
Hua Thanon — frequently asked questions
Is Hua Thanon a good place to live in Koh Samui?
It is ideal if you want authentic, low-cost local living rather than a resort beach. Hua Thanon is a working fishing village with a famous seafood market and some of the lowest rents on the island, and Lamai's beach and amenities are only minutes away. It is not the place for nightlife or a swimming beach on the doorstep.
How much is rent in Hua Thanon?
Hua Thanon is one of the cheapest areas on Samui. Indicatively, studios run about THB 6,000-11,000 a month, one-bedrooms THB 9,000-17,000 and two-bedrooms THB 17,000-33,000. Most stock is local houses and small apartments, so modern condos are scarce.
What is Hua Thanon known for?
It is best known as Koh Samui's traditional fishing village and for its fresh market, where the day's catch is sold straight from the boats. It also has a long-standing Muslim community, giving it a different character and food scene from the island's tourist towns.
Other Koh Samui areas
Sources & References
- Real Estate Information Center (REIC), Government Housing Bank, Thailand
- National Statistical Office, Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
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Available now
See them all →5 homes available in Hua Thanon right now.
All 5 are listed to buy, not to rent.
These are matched to Hua Thanon by the district each home is filed under, not by anything in its listing title. A home we cannot place in a district is left off every district page rather than guessed onto one.
Available Now฿15,500,000for sale
3 bd3 ba200 m²Villa for sale
HILLSIDE KOH SAMUI VILLA FOR SALE WITH SEA VIEWS
3-bedroom villa · Hua Thanon
New listing
🚗 Parking🏘 Gated / secure estate🛋 Furnished▤ Balcony
Siam Real Estate
Available Now฿29,000,000for sale
4 bd4 ba404 m²Villa for sale
4 BEDROOM FAIRYTALE KOH SAMUI VILLA FOR SALE
4-bedroom villa · Hua Thanon
New listing
🚗 Parking🛋 Furnished▤ Balcony❄ Air conditioning
Siam Real Estate
Available Now฿115,000,000for sale
5 bd5 baVilla for sale
Samui Beach Villa
5-bedroom villa · Hua Thanon
New listing
Siam Real Estate
Available Now฿105,000,000for sale
5 bd5 baVilla for sale
Samui Beach Front 5 Bed Villa in Secure Estate at Hua Thanon South East, Koh Samui
5-bedroom villa · Hua Thanon
New listing
Siam Real Estate
Available Now฿98,000,000for sale
5 bd5 ba700 m²Villa for sale
Paradise Villa, Hua Thanon, Samui
5-bedroom villa · Hua Thanon
New listing
🏊 Swimming pool🏋 Gym🚗 Parking🏘 Gated / secure estate
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Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026