Ko Samui South Thailand

 

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Ko Samui is also known as the Coconut Island. It is one of the most famous and popular destinations of Thailand.

Location

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, it is approximately 84 km east of Surat Thani, or approximately 700 km south of Bangkok

Direction

By car: From Bangkok, take Highway 4 (Buddha Monthon Road) through Phetchaburi and Chumphon and then drive on to Highways 41 and 401 to Surat Thani, and take their cars to Ko Samui through a vehicle ferry at Donsak Pier
By bus: Take an air-conditioned or non air-conditioned bus, which leaves Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Surat Thani several times daily
By train: Take a daily train leaving Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station for Surat Thani
By air: Take a direct daily flight from Bangkok to Ko Samui, with about 1.10-hour traveling time

Highlights

Chaweng Beach: The longest, most popular and developed beach on the east coast of Ko Samui
Taling Ngam Beach: The place that most visitors come to appreciate the beauty of the sunset
Choeng Mon Beach: A charming, clean and peaceful beach which is ideal for deep relaxation
Hin Lat Waterfall: A waterfall encircled by palms, ferns and creeping plants

Activities

Enjoy a mixed blessing of vibrant day and nightlife along side with tranquility, which can easily be found across different parts of Ko Samui
Visit the archipelago, a peaceful home for fishermen and a natural den for seagulls and other rare birds

Other Info

The best time to visit Ko Samui is from February to April when the sea is calm.
The Southern dialect and the standard Thai language are spoken, while English is widely understood in tourist areas.

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