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Hin Ta Hin Yai Samui

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…
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The Alligator Gar

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…
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Discover Central Festival Samui

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. …
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Wallago Attu vs Leeri Catfish

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…
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Bangkok to Koh Samui by Ferry

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,…
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Samui Thai Cooking Classes

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…
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Ko Samui Airport

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…
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Koh Rap

Koh Rap Island If you’ve explored Koh Samui’s bustling beaches, lively bars, and colorful night markets, you might be craving a little peace and quiet. Just a short boat ride…
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Meet the Giant Featherback

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…
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Butterfly Garden in Koh Samui

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…
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Black Shark Minnow

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…
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Wels CatFish

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…
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 Mini tour of Lamai Beach

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,…
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Samui Sea Fishing

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…
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 Exploring Samui Snake Farms

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.…
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Discover the Best Beaches in Koh Samui

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…
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Tambaqui: The Tropical Freshwater Titan

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).…
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The Mighty Chao Phraya Catfish

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…
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The Amazon Redtail Catfish

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…
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Songkran 2025 at TopCats Fishing

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…
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Another Elephant Blog

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…
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Lamai: A Night Out to Remember

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…
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Koh Samui Sunsets

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…
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The Thai Pass Scrapped

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…
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Biggest Ever Fresh Water Fish Recorded

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…
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Arapaima Scales

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.…
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Casper the Ghostly Catfish

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…
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The Legend of Tyson

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…