I've built a life in Koh Samui that makes sense. I'm mortgage-free and work because I want to, not because I have to.

Adjusting to life in Thailand presented a few challenges, although the language barrier wasn't as big a deal as I had ...

Koh Samui will see a surge in demand for luxury condominiums and villas this year, according to investment management firm Colliers Thailand.

The majority of tourists tend to stick to Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, and Bophut Beach, where most of the resorts and nightlife are concentrated. The Four Seasons Koh Samui, where scenes of "The ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ralph Beale, 60, the British-born founder of Lamai Muay Thai Camp in Koh Samui, Thailand. His words have been edited for length and clarity.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ralph Beale, 60, the British-born founder of Lamai Muay Thai Camp in Koh Samui, Thailand. His words have been edited for length and clarity.