Koh Samui is a gem of an island located in the Gulf of Thailand, just off the coast of the southern province of Surathani. It’s world renown for its beautiful beaches and its authentic Thai experience. It’s the island that offers something for everyone.
Getting to Koh Samui can be as easy or as adventurous as you desire. They are daily flights into the local airport on Koh Samui from Bangkok and Singapore or it’s possible to reach Koh Samui by combining several modes of transport and experience the full Thai experience. This means you’ll take a train or bus to Surathani and then take a van or bus to the ferry pier. A relatively short ferry ride transports you to a tropical paradise.
Koh Samui is sometimes called the Coconut Island because of the huge amount of coconut trees that grow on this tropical paradise island. It’s the third largest island in Thailand and has done much to retain the authenticity of a Thai tropical island while opening up for international tourism.
The best action on Koh Samui is on Chaweng Beach. You’ll find all types of accommodation from the best resorts priced in dollars to cozy little beach bungalows that can be rented for less than you spend on your commute back home. The focus of this area is the beach. From swimming in the ocean to sunbathing under the tropical sun, they’ve got it all.
Any trip to Thailand is incomplete without an enjoyable trip to Koh Samui. It’s easy to get to and is an Thai experience that you’ll remember fondly for years to come.