Koh Samui

Koh Samui, which is one of the districts in Surat Thani, is Thailand's third largest island. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is surrounded by sixty islands. The island is a place that uplifts Thai tourism industry. It has its own airport and an airline called Bangkok Airways flies to Samui every day. It is well known to the Thais and international tourists. The appropriate time to visit Samui is in summer (February-April).

There are white beaches and warm sea at Koh Samui, such as Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam, Bophut, Bangrak, Choeng MoN, Ao Tong Takian, Nathon, etc. The two most famous islands are Chaweng and Lamai beaches. So if you want some night life or go to a night club, you should go there. Besides, there are also a lot of souvenir shops and markets that open at night.

Maenam beach is much less crowded than Chaweng and Lamai beach. It's quieter with more Thai culture and is more relaxed. The local Thai food found here is not very expensive. Moreover, Samui is also the gateway to Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao. It is very convenient because there are many piers and boats to choose. Boats leave several times a day, and tourists from Samui often go to Pha Ngan in order to join the full moon party.

There are a lot of activities for you to choose from, such as surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, etc. Furthermore, you can enjoy tourists attractions like the Grandfather-Grandmother rock which is a great amusement for tourists, Muay Thai Boxing, the Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai, Ang Thong International Marine Park, Hin Lad Waterfall and more.

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