EasyKart vs Samui Karting — Go-Karting on Koh Samui (2026)

Overview

EasyKart at Chaweng Lake and Samui Karting in Bophut are the two go-kart tracks open on Koh Samui as of September 2026 — a third, Samui Go Kart, also in Bophut, has permanently closed. EasyKart runs the bigger operation (two tracks, 10:00-midnight daily) while Samui Karting is newer and smaller (one 453m track, 11:00-22:00), and each sits closer to a different side of the island’s east coast.

Key takeaways

• EasyKart (Chaweng Lake): two tracks — 350m and 800m — open 10:00-24:00 daily, karts up to 70 km/h, from 499 THB (~14 USD) a race.
• Samui Karting (Bophut, opposite Anantara Bophut): one 453m track, open 11:00-22:00 daily, Sodikart RT10 karts up to 75 km/h, from 600 THB (~17 USD) a race.
• Samui Go Kart, the older Bophut track this page used to compare, is reported permanently closed on TripAdvisor — do not plan a visit there.
• Families with kids under the solo-driving age can double up on either track: EasyKart’s 2-Seater Family kart or Samui Karting’s 2Drive kart.
• EasyKart sits closer to Chaweng and the airport; Samui Karting sits closer to Fisherman’s Village and north Bophut.

Key Facts

This page maps EasyKart at Chaweng Lake, the better-verified of the two open tracks (own site plus an active TripAdvisor listing).

Samui Karting’s own address, hours and prices sit in the comparison table below rather than in this box, since EasyKart is the entity this page’s map marker points to.

Samui Go Kart Has Closed

Samui Go Kart, which used to operate on the Samui Ring Road in Bophut, is marked “permanently closed” on TripAdvisor as of September 2026. Its listing’s most recent activity is a July 2024 review describing a poor visit, and no live website or current social page for the business could be found. A newer track, Samui Karting, has since opened nearby under different ownership — it is a separate business, covered below, not a reopening of Samui Go Kart.

EasyKart vs Samui Karting

EasyKart wins on scale — two tracks and a longer window each day. Samui Karting wins on being newer, with a slightly faster top-speed kart class for confident riders.

Tracks and Karts

EasyKart’s Chaweng Lake site runs a 350m beginner circuit and an 800m racing track with a raised bridge section, both built around the lake the location is named for. Four kart classes cover ages 7 and up: Kid Kart Junior Star (25 km/h), 2-Seater Family (35 km/h), Regular Kart (40 km/h) and Fast Kart Adrenaline (70 km/h).

Samui Karting’s single 453m outdoor circuit runs European Sodikart RT10 karts reaching 75 km/h, plus a 2Drive double-seater for a child passenger from age 3 riding with an adult, or a child driver from 7 with an adult passenger. A “Feel the Race” class (2,000 THB / ~57 USD per 8-minute session) is restricted to riders who can post a sub-31-second lap, with management approval required.

Prices

Both venues price per person, per 8-minute race, as published on their own sites in September 2026.

EasyKart’s fastest class only sells in 2-race-minimum packages; Samui Karting’s fastest class gates entry behind a lap-time requirement rather than age alone, so it is not guaranteed to be available to every rider on the day.

Getting There

Chaweng Lake and Bophut sit on opposite sides of the same stretch of Koh Samui’s east coast, roughly 10-15 minutes apart by taxi or scooter. From central Chaweng, EasyKart is about 5-10 minutes away; Samui Karting, closer to Bophut and Fisherman’s Village, runs about 15-20 minutes from Chaweng. Samui Airport sits on the Bophut side of the island, so Samui Karting is the closer of the two tracks to a same-day arrival or departure, at roughly 10 minutes; EasyKart is about 10-15 minutes from the airport in the other direction.

Nearby

Both tracks sit within easy reach of the island’s busiest beach strip. Chaweng and Chaweng Noi are closest to EasyKart, while Bophut and its Fisherman’s Village night market sit nearest Samui Karting. For a wider view of what else fills a Koh Samui day, things to do on Koh Samui covers the island’s other pay-to-play and drop-in activities, and anyone landing or leaving through Samui Airport can fold a race at either track into the same trip.

Pros and Cons

EasyKart’s strengths are scale and an active TripAdvisor listing: two tracks and a longer daily window. Its downside is that per-race pricing adds up fast for a family doing several rounds each, and the Fast Kart class only sells in 2-race packages. Samui Karting’s strengths are its newer build, plus a genuine top-tier “Feel the Race” class for serious drivers; its downsides are a shorter daily window and a higher minimum height (140cm) for solo karts than EasyKart requires. Because a similarly named, now-closed track (Samui Go Kart) shares Samui Karting’s general area, it is worth double-checking a map pin or old review actually points to the current business before setting off.

FAQ

Is Samui Go Kart still open?

No. Samui Go Kart, a separate track that used to operate in Bophut, is marked permanently closed on TripAdvisor, with its most recent review activity from July 2024 and no live website found as of September 2026. The two tracks currently open on Koh Samui are EasyKart (Chaweng Lake) and Samui Karting (Bophut).

Which is better, EasyKart or Samui Karting?

EasyKart has the longer track record (two circuits, a longer daily window) and is the safer default pick. Samui Karting is newer and offers a faster top-speed kart class for experienced drivers who can meet its lap-time requirement.

How much does go-karting cost on Koh Samui?

EasyKart starts at 499 THB (~14 USD) for a single Kid Kart race; Samui Karting starts at 600 THB (~17 USD) for a single RT10 Kids race. Both venues’ fastest kart classes cost roughly 1,500-2,000 THB (~43-57 USD), as published on their own sites in September 2026.

Can young children go-kart on Koh Samui?

Yes, at both tracks, via a double-seater. EasyKart’s 2-Seater Family kart takes a passenger from 110cm with an adult driver (20+); Samui Karting’s 2Drive kart takes a child passenger from age 3 with an adult, or a child driver from age 7 with an adult passenger.

Where are EasyKart and Samui Karting located?

EasyKart is at 3/196 Moo 2, Chaweng Lake, Bophut — roughly midway between Chaweng and Bophut. Samui Karting is at 101/2 Moo 1, Bophut, opposite the Anantara Bophut resort, closer to Fisherman’s Village and the airport.