Koh Samui
Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular island getaways and is famous for its beautiful white sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere and incredible natural surroundings. Visitors to the island will marvel at the natural beauty and dramatic hilly landscapes of this enchanting tropical destination, which really does have something for everyone.
Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is actually surrounded by approximately 60 other islands, such as well known Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, while many others are small and uninhabited. Popular destinations that are located not far from Koh Samui include Koh Nang Yuan and the Angthong National Marine Park.
Koh Samui is easily accessible by short flights from Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Hong Kong, Singapore and other international airports. Boats to and from the mainland take about 50 minutes.
Whilst it is true that Koh Samui has undergone a large amount of development in the last five to ten years, it is not on the same scale as places such as Phuket. Much of Koh Samui is still free from high rise hotels or apartment blocks and for those of you who are looking for a quiet, quaint and relaxing island getaway then Koh Samui and especially its southern coast, will certainly be able to satisfy your needs.Approximtely 80% of the island remains classified as agricultural land and as such cannot be developed.
