Koh Samui (Goh Sa-moo-ee), the beautiful island is the
third largest Thai island. According to the evidence found
on Koh Samui Island, historians believe that it was first in-
habited by man at most 1,200 years ago. It was only in the
early 1970's that Koh Samui became a dream destination
discovered by backpackers. Today tourists from the whole
world visit this easygoing paradise.
Located in the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea it's
area is about 247 km² and about 700 km South of
Bangkok. It's beautiful beaches are Chaweng, Lamai,
Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and
Maenam. Samui also has many sister islands such as the
Angthong National Marine Park, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao,
(top diving island in Asia) & beautiful sand bar connected
Koh Nangyuan.
Koh Samui is 25km long and 21km wide large enough
for serious exploration by the adventurous and fit and can
be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by motorbike
or car on a 50 km ring road. Please drive with care &
always wear a crash helmet or travel safely by taxi
or songtail.
Stay Alive,
Don't Drink & Drive!
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