Not that long ago Samui island was a favorite destination for adventure seeking sun worshippers. These seasoned travelers visited Samui long before it was in the guide books.

Samui Island is a picturesque island providing world-class experience of vacations. There is a wide range of resorts that provide facilities like spa parlors, dance clubs, restaurants, Jacuzzi bathtubs, and swimming pools. Samui Island is a paradise on earth for all travel lovers as it is full of picturesque locations that...

Samui is a rare gem of islands that can claim to preserve the tranquil simplicity of tropical hideaway. Its major characteristics are crystal clear seas and powdery white sandy beaches. It is the third largest island of Thailand and measures at 21 by 25 km. in width and length. It...

Picture an island nestling in the calm, azure blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand fringed by coral reefs with beaches of powder soft white sand framed by a backdrop of coconut trees, their fronds dancing in the gentle breeze. The palms stretch upward to the central uplands, thick with lush tropical vegetation. The coast and lower slopes are awash with coconut palms making Koh Samui the ‘Coconut Capital of Thailand’. It is said the island sends 2,000.000 coconuts per month to Bangkok. This green vista is interspersed occasionally by black granite boulders. Some of these rock formations appear to defy gravity by hanging dramatically against the hillside. This tropical paradise is called Koh Samui. A 250 square kilometre rounded island which is about the same size as Penang.

Situated in the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea, about 90 km east of Surat Thani and roughly 750 km south of the capital city, Bangkok. Occupying an area of about 250 square kilometers, Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, after the Ko Chang and Phuket islands. Koh Samui is actually an Amphoe or district of Surat Thani province, and has been categorized into seven sub districts or tambon, such as, Angthong, Bophut, Lipa Noi, Maenam, Maret, Namuang, and Taling Nam. Situated in the Gulf of Siam and surrounded by more than 50 islands, Koh Samui is also sometimes referred to as the Coconut Island because its harvest of more than two million coconuts every month.

Some of the world’s finest cuisines can be found in Southern Thailand, this has been made apparent by the amount of Thai restaurants that have sprung up throughout the globe over the last number of years. Koh Samui is no different; the people here are highly imaginative when it comes to selection and presentation of food. Whether it is a local street vendor or a top end restaurant you can be sure that you’ll find something to suit any palate and budget. The food is always prepared with fresh ingredients. To continually improve the quality and standard of food and service, the Samui Culinary Circle (SCC) was set up, thus ensuring that over the last couple of years Samui has become a centre for culinary excellence, in addition to its beautiful beaches and friendly people.

Lamai Beach on Koh Samui

MaeNam Beach on Koh Samui, Thailand. Accommodation by the sedate sands of Mae Nam anger from inexpensive bungalows to splendid finish resorts. The seaside itself is a immense horseshoe of soft sand that offers a spectacular understanding of the neighbouring isle of Ko Pangan. There are a count of valid localized eateries and businesses by the seaside, when profitable when situated on the primary hordes street.

Majority of people in Thailand speak the Thai language. If you are planning to visit Thailand, then learning some of the local dialects and phrases will be useful. Apart from sightseeing, there is also fun in interacting with the locals. The Thai are well known for their hospitality and their happiness doubles if they see a foreigner or a traveler trying to speak their language. Many Thais cannot speak English. Therefore learning their language would definitely be an added advantage for you.

Justifiably famed for its tranquil setting and beauty, the Laem Set Inn was built in 1982 at a time when much of the island was undiscovered and the natural way of life was only just on the cusp of change. Despite all the development around it this resort has remained completely unspoilt, and is synonymous with taking a break from the bustle of the rest of Koh Samui. Life goes on at a gentler pace, just as it did years ago. community magazine went to have a look, and found an idyll on the water. Just the drive to Laem Set is something special. Once you turn off the ring road at Hua Tha-non, you soon find that you are in a different world, namely, the quieter south of the is-land. There is a lot less traffic and soon you turn onto an even less fre-quented road that winds through palm plantations and heads towards one of the most unforgettable beaches on the island. Already you have the feeling that this is going to be a special place, one that is well worth the extra kilometres.