You’ve Been Here 1 Week. Are You a Local Yet?
LifestyleA humorous quiz to test your integration.
So, you’ve been on Samui for seven days. You’ve seen the sunset at least four times (once with a coconut in hand), dodged a few motorbikes, and maybe even tried your first mango sticky rice. But the real question is…
Are you officially a Samui local yet?
Let’s find out.
1. Footwear Check
What are you wearing right now?
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A. Sneakers — I like support.
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B. Sandals — easy breezy.
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C. Flip-flops I bought for 60 baht at 7-Eleven — I’ve worn them every day.
One point for C. Bonus point if they’re already falling apart.
2. Weather Wisdom
A storm is coming. What do you do?
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A. Cancel plans and panic.
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B. Grab a rain poncho.
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C. Say “mai pen rai” and go swimming anyway.
C is the energy we love.
3. You’ve Been on a Scooter…
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A. Never, they scare me.
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B. Once, with a helmet and full-body tension.
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C. I can now hold a coconut while riding uphill, one-handed.
Three points for C!
4. Your Thai Vocabulary So Far?
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A. “Sawatdee” and “thank you.”
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B. Enough to order pad Thai without pointing.
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C. You yell “chok dee!” at happy hour like it’s a lifestyle.
Double points if you can say "mai pet" (not spicy) and they actually listen.
5. You’ve Experienced:
- Getting sunburned and pretending you’re “just glowing.”
- Paying tourist price without arguing.
- Waving at every dog like it’s your best friend.
- Saying “just one more night” three nights in a row.
Your Results:
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0–4 points: Tourist in Training. You’re still adjusting, but that’s part of the charm.
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5–8 points: Island In-Betweener. You’ve got the flip-flop swagger, just watch out for sunburn.
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9+ points: Certified Coconut-Level Local. You’ve embraced the Samui spirit — laid back, slightly sandy, and always ready for a beach beer.
Whether you passed or not, remember: it’s not about how long you’ve been here — it’s how well you nap in a hammock.
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