Koh Samui Thailand

Koh Samui is Thailand’s third largest island at 247 square kilometers, and during the last decade it has become one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations.

Samui sits snugly in the Gulf of Thailand, surrounded by other island gems like Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao, and is located 84 kilometers east of Surat Thani, the provincial capital on the mainland.

With soft sandy beaches shaded by towering palms, delicious fresh seafood and a vibrant nightlife, Samui has a magical formula that seems to cast its spell on everyone. Many visitors are content to laze their days away on the beach, soaking up the sun and cooling off in the turquoise waters, but for action enthusiasts there are plenty of choices like diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and paragliding, beach volleyball, off-road driving, and other similar activities.