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Nathon is no longer the biggest town on the island, but it continues to be the island’s primary connection point to the mainland. All government offices and banks are here, (the post office is at the north end of the ocean road) along with the pier and ferries destined for Koh Pha-Ngan. Shopping here is a bit less expensive than Lamai and Chaweng, owing mainly to the cheaper rent. Most shops are on the inland road, which is a ‘one-way’ going south. However, the ocean road has a number of good restaurants for breakfast or lunch, and the middle road gives a lovely glimpse into Samui’s local world. Old teak Chinese style shop houses line this lane that is spared most of the traffic of the outer roads. Nightlife in Nathon is limited to the 7-Eleven and a few karaoke bars. |
