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Hin Ta Hin Yai Samui
February 13, 2026
Discover the Story Behind Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks (Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks), Koh Samui Located along the southern coastline of Koh Samui in Lamai Beach, the Grandmother and…
The Alligator Gar
February 5, 2026
The Alligator Gar: Ancient Predator of TopCats Fishing Resort Few fish capture the imagination quite like the Alligator Gar, a prehistoric predator that has swum the Earth’s waters for more…
Discover Central Festival Samui
January 28, 2026
Discover Central Festival Samui Chaweng’s Vibrant Heart of Shopping, Dining, and Island Fun If you’re planning a trip to Koh Samui, there’s one place you simply can’t skip—Central Festival Samui. …
Wallago Attu vs Leeri Catfish
January 20, 2026
Wallago Attu vs Leeri Catfish:Two Fascinating Predators stocked right here at TopCats Fishing Resort At TopCats Fishing Resort, we’re home to some of the most incredible freshwater species you’ll ever…
Bangkok to Koh Samui by Ferry
January 12, 2026
Bangkok to Koh Samui by Ferry A Relaxing Travel Option You Should Know About For travellers heading to visit us here on Koh Samui from the bustling capital of Bangkok,…
The Overlap Stone: The Rock That Defies Gravity
December 21, 2025
The Overlap Stone The Rock That Defies Gravity The Overlap Stone is a natural wonder that you can find in the hills of Lamai, which offers more than just a…
Samui Thai Cooking Classes
December 17, 2025
Samui Thai Cooking Classes A Taste of Thailand You’ll Never Forget When most people think about Thailand, two things instantly come to mind: stunning beaches and mouthwatering if not somewhat…
The Elusive Salween Rita Catfish: A Southeast Asian Giant Awaits at TopCats Fishing Resort
December 1, 2025
The Elusive Salween Rita Catfish:A Southeast Asian Giant Awaits at TopCats Fishing Resort If you’re planning a fishing trip to Thailand and crave a truly unforgettable challenge, set your sights…
Ko Samui Airport
November 25, 2025
Ko Samui Airport Your Tropical Welcome to Paradise and Gateway to TopCats Fishing Resort Flying into Ko Samui isn’t just about reaching your destination—it’s part of the adventure. Unlike the…
The Mighty Pacu: A Gentle Giant with a Big Bite
November 19, 2025
The Mighty Pacu: A Gentle Giant with a Big Bite When anglers visit TopCats Fishing Resort in Thailand, most have giants like Siamese Carp or Arapaima on their mind. But…
Meet the Giant Featherback
November 9, 2025
Meet the Giant Featherback – A Living Fossil of Freshwater Rivers If you’ve ever visited TopCats Fishing Resort, you know every fish has a story. Some are fierce fighters, some…
Butterfly Garden in Koh Samui
October 26, 2025
Butterfly Garden in Koh Samui – A Colorful Escape into Nature Koh Samui may be best known for its beaches, nightlife, and temples, but tucked away on the southern part…
Black Shark Minnow
October 20, 2025
The Shark that is not a Shark The Black Sharkminnow, also known as the Black Shark or Black Labeo, is an impressive species of freshwater fish that is native to…
Wels CatFish
October 12, 2025
Discover the thrill of catching Wels Catfish at TopCats Fishing Resort At TopCats Fishing Resort, anglers come from around the world to battle some of the largest freshwater species on…
Julien’s Golden Carp: A Living Treasure at TopCats
August 22, 2025
Julien’s Golden Carp: A Living Treasure at TopCats At TopCats Fishing Resort, every cast brings the promise of an exciting encounter, but few catches shine as brightly as the Jullien’s…
The Luminous Night: Unveiling Thailand’s Iconic Full Moon Party Experience
August 16, 2025
Koh Samui Attractions The Luminous Night: Unveiling Thailand’s Iconic Full Moon Party Experience When the allure of Thailand’s legendary nightlife beckons, one event consistently emerges at the forefront of every…
Discover the Magic of Pink Dolphin Tours with TopCats
August 4, 2025
Koh Samui Attractions Discover the Magic of Pink Dolphin Tours with TopCats When you picture a tropical escape, you probably imagine palm-fringed beaches, clear blue waters, and unforgettable adventures. But…
Hidden Paradise: Laem Sor Should Be on Your Koh Samui Bucket List
August 4, 2025
Hidden Paradise: Laem Sor Should Be on Your Koh Samui Bucket List The Laem Sor area comprises some very quiet beach areas on Koh Samui’s southern coast. It is known for…
Mini tour of Lamai Beach
July 23, 2025
Koh Samui Attractions A mini tour of Lamai Beach My daughter, Amber, recently did a mini tour of the south end of Lamai Beach. For the fitness freaks out there,…
Ripsaw Catfish: The Armored Oddball You’ll Love to Catch
July 15, 2025
Ripsaw Catfish: The Armored Oddball You’ll Love to Catch When you first look at a Ripsaw Catfish, you might think you’re staring at a leftover relic from the dinosaur age…
Samui Sea Fishing
July 7, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 12: Sea Fishing Charters with Samui Sea Fishing One of the most popular of all the TopCats tours is a sea fishing trip. We use Samui…
Exploring Samui Snake Farms
June 30, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 11: A Slithering Encounter: Exploring Samui Snake Farms Koh Samui, with its lush landscapes and vibrant culture, offers many tourist attractions to appeal to all tastes.…
Discover Koh Samui’s Most Famous Waterfalls
June 24, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 10: Discover Koh Samui’s Most Famous Waterfallson TopCats Waterfalls Tour When you think of Koh Samui, your mind might jump straight to stunning beaches, luxury resorts,…
Discover the Best Beaches in Koh Samui
June 18, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 9: Discover the Best Beaches in Koh Samui with TopCats’ Island Tour Koh Samui is home to some of Thailand’s most stunning coastlines, with each beach…
Discover Koh Samui’s Spiritual Side with TopCats Temple Tour
June 10, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 8: Discover Koh Samui’s Spiritual Side with TopCats Temple Tour TopCats is renowned for its epic fishing adventures, but we invite you to look into the…
Tambaqui: The Tropical Freshwater Titan
May 13, 2025
Tambaqui: The Tropical Freshwater Titan Of all tropical freshwater fish that are huge, ancient, and sought after by game fishermen, one of the most prominent is the Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum).…
The Mighty Chao Phraya Catfish
May 7, 2025
A giant freshwater fish right here TopCats Fishing Resort:The Mighty Chao Phraya Catfish Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia flows the majestic Chao Phraya River, home to one of the…
The Amazon Redtail Catfish
May 1, 2025
The Mighty Amazon Redtail Catfish If you’ve ever gone fishing or visited freshwater fishing resorts of Thailand, or even if you are fan of Jeremy Wade and his excellent river…
The Thai Spirit House: Tradition, Belief, and Blessings at TopCats
April 17, 2025
The Thai Spirit House:A Celebrate Culture,Tradition, Belief, and Blessings at TopCats. When you travel around Thailand, you’ll notice small, beautifully decorated structures standing outside homes, businesses, and even large resorts.…
Songkran 2025 at TopCats Fishing
April 5, 2025
Songkran 2025 at TopCats Fishing:A Celebrate Culture, Adventure, and Amazing Catches! April is always a magical time in Thailand — and this year, Songkran 2025 promises to be bigger and…
The Majestic Siamese Carp: A Giant of Freshwater Fishing
March 25, 2025
The Majestic Siamese Carp:A Giant of Freshwater Fishing Siamese carp (Catlocarpio siamensis), also known as the Giant Barb, is one of the largest and most sought-after freshwater fish among anglers.…
The Mighty Mekong Catfish: A Fisherman’s Dream at TopCats Fishing Resort
March 14, 2025
The Mighty Mekong Catfish:A Fisherman’s Dream at TopCats Fishing Resort When it comes to fishing at TopCats Fishing Resort, one of the most sought-after catches is the majestic Mekong catfish.…
Another Elephant Blog
March 5, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 7: Visit an Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui At TopCats Fishing Resort, we don’t just offer world-class fishing—we also provide incredible experiences beyond the resort. One…
Zip Lining and ATV Tour on Koh Samui
February 28, 2025
Koh Samui Tourist Attractions 6: Zip Lining and ATV Tour on Koh Samui A trip to TopCats Fishing Resort on Koh Samui is not all about the thrill of catching…
Exploring Angthong National Marine Park: A Day Trip Adventure from Koh Samui
May 14, 2024
Exploring Angthong National Marine Park: 5: A Day Trip Adventure from Koh Samui When my daughter visited Koh Samui with her boyfriend, they were eager to explore beyond the familiar…
Exploring Koh Samui’s Hidden Gems: A Private Boat Adventure
November 14, 2023
Best things to do in Koh Samui 4: Exploring Koh Samui’s Hidden Gems: A Private Boat Adventure Exploring Koh Samui’s Hidden Gems: A Private Boat Adventure with TopCats Tours Nestled…
Discovering Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand
October 31, 2023
Best things to do in Koh Samui 3: Discovering Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Thailand:A Truly Unforgettable Experience If you’ve ever considered embarking on an adventure in Thailand, chances are that…
Lamai: A Night Out to Remember
October 20, 2023
Best things to do in Koh Samui 12: Lamai: A Night Out to Remember Following the tremendous success of my Chaweng night out blog, I couldn’t resist sharing another memorable…
Best Things to do in Koh Samui – The Night Out
April 17, 2023
Best things to do in Koh Samui 1: The Night Out Koh Samui is known for its vibrant nightlife, making it the perfect destination for those looking for a memorable…
Koh Samui Sunsets
August 29, 2022
Koh Samui Sunsets Just seen the article linked below in the Thaiger which referenced its top 5 sunsets bars on Koh Samui. Watch Koh Samui’s magical sunset from these sunset…
The Thai Pass Scrapped
July 25, 2022
Thailand is now Restriction free! Great News, The Thai Pass has been scrapped. Thailand is fully open for all Tourists now, proof of vaccination required or negative PC Test for…
Biggest Ever Fresh Water Fish Recorded
July 25, 2022
Biggest Ever Freshwater Fish Caught Recorded TopCats can’t compete with this beast, a 661lb Stingray caught from the Mekong River in Cambodia last month, beating the previous best a 646lb…
Arapaima Scales
February 7, 2022
Arapaima Scales Ondrej was itching to fish our legendary Arapaima Swim aka TopCats Swim No. 9 The swim did not disappoint as he caught three in the five-hour afternoon session.…
Popeye Redtail, Popeye Mekong and now Nelson!
February 7, 2022
Popeye Redtail, Popeye Mekong and now Nelson Many TopCats customers will know our famous named fish and indeed will have caught them at sometime, The Hulk is the biggest fish…
Trip to London and Back : Thailand Pass
November 29, 2021
Trip to London and Back : Thailand Pass Recorded Covid Infections are now levelling off at 4-5000 cases a day and with the vaccination rate here increasing, Thailand came off…
Casper the Ghostly Catfish
July 12, 2021
Casper the Ghostly Catfish At TopCats Fishing Resort we do have a few named fish, mostly Redtails: Danny, Harry and Popeye. Then there is the legend that is Tyson, who…
TopCats Tours – The Mummified Monk
May 10, 2021
TopCats Tours – The Mummified Monk TopCats has launched TopCats Tours this year. Our 10 Day and 14 day holiday specials include rest days so you can laze on the…
The Legend of Tyson
March 8, 2021
The Legend of Tyson Here at TopCats we have some fish that are so well known that they have a name. Of course the Hulk is the most sought after…
















































