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New Year's Eve Beachfront Gala Buffet
About this event
The New Year's Eve Beachfront Gala Buffet is held at Explorar Koh Samui, an adults-only resort in Maenam, from 7 pm on 31 December 2026 to 1 am. The buffet has premium seafood, live cooking stations and Thai and international dishes.
Maenam is on the calmer north shore, with a beach of about 7 km and views across to Koh Phangan, which makes this a quieter way to see in the year than the big Chaweng parties. Because the resort takes adults only, no children can attend. The price listed is net per person. The resort's festive page also lists a Thai sharing-set dinner on Christmas Day, and the booking terms for both are on that page.
At a glance
When
Thursday, 31 December 2026, 19:00 - 01:00
Where
Explorar Koh Samui, Maenam
Island
Koh Samui
Kind
Food, workshops, family, Parties
Price
from THB 6,000
Organizer
Explorar Koh Samui
Listed on explorarhotels.com
All times are Bangkok time (UTC+7).
We organize none of these events and sell no tickets. Plans change, so check the organizer's page before you go.
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