Koh Samui current priced

Get the impression from this THREAD that Pms not likely to come back.

Sorry however, I've been away in Bali and returned to Samui on Sept 8. I noticed prices were VERY negotiable and the beach chairs were not occupied when I was on the Nth East Coast of Samui in mid August and after I returned in September, they were less occupied and restaurant were not too full and prices for most tourist stuff was very negotiable.

When I can get an air cond room close to beach (no roads to navigate) with hot shower, cable TV, towels, soap, fridge etc. for 600 baht it's not peak season, imho. I'm talking about rooms 100 metres from the beach. Lots of hotel folks talk up the bookings etc. When one is there it's not difficult to check out the beach, restaurants, etc. and ask massage girls and shops owned by locals if they've been busy. I arrived on Samui on August 13 2013 after flying from Penang on Firefly. I spent a week there and then returned for 10 days in September from 8th. September was noticeably quiter and far less busy than August but neither month (DURING MY VISIT DATES) were busy. Nothing like February! I lived on Samui each year usually from May to November and I'm very aware of the lack of tourists at some of the less popular beaches. Houses to rent are available at 2007-2008 prices.
Good luck!