Nathon Town
This is the island’s primary administrative center. All government offices, banks, when valid when the primary ferry pier are situated in Nathon, making it the most distinctive put for communicating with the Thai mainland. You will net shopping less pricey here, but as well less varied than in Chaweng or Lamai. photo credit: mekong_virus The circlehosts street stretch that passes through the village of Nathon holds the majority of the stores useable, & some eateries & hotels reside near to the pier for those travelling to or from the close port of Donsak, reach Suratthani. Nathon as well boasts a count of unusual teakwood shop-houses, lining the calm center steets, showing the more conventional, Chinese influenced, Samui life. Any major localized events, ceremonies or parties... Read more ...
Hua Thanon Beach
The Muslim angling town of Hua Thanon offers a handful of fish eateries, but its primary attraction dwells in the old civilizations of the localized fishermen. photo credit: Starbuck Powersurge Intricately painted woody boats are used to this daytime to grab and hiss seafood straightaway to the localized grocery stores. The seaside is a working surroundings & not really helpful, but take a stroll through its grocery store & captivate a glance into the lives of one of the island’s new communities. Beyond Hua Thanon, the south-Central seashore offers many of the most unspoiled elemental scenery on Samui. You will salvage quaint localized villages and coconut plantations that have endured the test of time. The jog of life here remains when it has been over the recent 50 years, or... Read more ...
Lipa Noi and Taling Ngam Beach
South of Nathon, Samui’s seashore draws out into a series of bays which miss the spectacular Angthong Marine Parkland, offering the most idyllic locations to observe the sunshine idiom into the ocean. This seashore retains superior fish eateries garbled amongst the beachside bungalows & the decadent resorts, making Lipa Noi & Taling Ngam undoubtedly 2 of the most favorite regions for dining and option of accommodations. For many substitute delectation, hire a jeep & research the some side steets and petite bay regions that make this one of the islands most graceful coastlines. photo credit: maistora Read More →
Bophut Beach
Bophut stands out when the only town on Samui that exudes authentic isle charm. It consists of a single road lined with conventional shop-houses, some of which have been converted into eateries, sales stores and guesthouses. The decided designs of the beachside dining sector, when righteous when the chosen culinary art that is useable, have producted an extraordinary Mediterranean aura. Bophut is enlarging constantly, generating fresh wining and dining options each year. Despite its growth, the learned beach attract remains, making it one of the island’s most dazzling locations. photo credit: Alvin Seah Read More →
MaeNam Beach
Accommodation by the sedate sands of Mae Nam anger from inexpensive bungalows to splendid finish resorts. The seaside itself is a immense horseshoe of soft sand that offers a spectacular understanding of the neighbouring isle of Ko Pangan. There are a count of valid localized eateries and businesses by the seaside, when profitable when situated on the primary hordes street. MaeNam is home to some of the island’s residential developments with a growing quantity of long-term visitants and expats, supplying the region a strong feel of community. The hills slack Mae Nam provide the place for the island’s spectacular world-class golf bungalow. photo credit: soma-samui.com Read More →
Big Buddha Beach
If your discontinue is concise, Big Buddha (or large Buddha) offers convenience owed to its near proximity to the airport, when favorable when to boats chartered for Ko Phangan & Ko Tao. The resorts on this seaside furor from notch finish boutique quarters to plan bungalows, most offering a at ease beachside aura that can make you want to broaden your stop. Costs for accommodation and provisions continue reasonable, & there are a growing count of great dining options to congratulate the localized Thai eateries & seaside resort culinary art. Facilities & services are copious by the primary street, but the girlie bars and pubs are finest avoided unless you are appearing for part-time esteem. photo credit: pete4ducks Read More →
Lamai Beach
Lamai has often been referred to when Samui’s 2nd seaside, but there are some who think it has a bigger stunner than that of Chaweng. The waters are superior for swimming & the sands & streets are less herded. The south-Central finish of the bay features aesthetic granite boulders although the seaside itself seems eternal. The nightlife in Lamai tends to be slightly seedier than in Chaweng, but it hosts many superior eateries & bars and pubs garbled by its strip. Accommodation options here furor from high-class resorts to common bungalows. The surrounding region notably hosts many of the islands finest spas and wellness resorts useable. photo credit: kandyjaxx Read More →
Pictures from Big Buddha Beach
Photos from Big Buddha Beach which offers convenience due to its close proximity to the airport, as well as to boats chartered for Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The resorts on this beach range from top end boutique quarters to budget bungalows, most offering a relaxed beachside atmosphere that may make you wish to extend your stay. Prices for accommodation and provisions remain reasonable, and there are a growing number of fine dining options to compliment the local Thai restaurants and beach bungalow cuisine. Facilities and services are abundant along the main road, but the girlie bars are best avoided unless you are looking for part-time love. Text and Source: Original Article.All photos are licensed as Creative Commons Attribution License;... Read more ...
Pictures from Bophut Beach
Photots from Bophut which stands out as the only village on Samui that exudes authentic island charm. It consists of a single street lined with traditional shop-houses, many of which have been converted into restaurants, sales shops and guesthouses. The distinct designs of the beachside dining sector, as well as the chosen cuisine that is available, have created an exceptional Mediterranean atmosphere. Bophut is expanding constantly, generating new wining and dining options every year. Despite its growth, the essential seaside appeal remains, making it one of the island’s most attractive locations. Text and Source: Original Article.All photos are licensed as Creative Commons Attribution License; hosted by Flickr. Read More →
Pictures from Hua Thanon Beach
Take a look at these great pictures from the Muslim fishing village of Hua Thanon. It offers a handful of seafood restaurants, but its main attraction lies in the ancient cultures of the local fishermen. Intricately painted wooden boats are used to this day to catch and deliver fish directly to the local markets. The beach is a working environment and not very pleasant, but take a stroll through its market and capture a glimpse into the lives of one of the island’s original communities. Beyond Hua Thanon, the southern coast offers some of the most unspoiled natural scenery on Samui. You will find quaint local villages and coconut plantations that have endured the test of time. The pace of life here remains as it has been over the past 50 years, or more. Text and Source: Original... Read more ...
Pictures from Nathon Town
This is Koh Samui’s main administrative centre. Look at awesome pictures from all over this nice town. All government offices, banks, as well as the main ferry pier are located in Nathon, making it the most important place for communication with the Thai mainland. You will find shopping less expensive here, but also less varied than in Chaweng or Lamai. The ring road stretch that passes through the town of Nathon holds the majority of the shops available, and many restaurants and hotels reside close to the pier for those travelling to or from the nearby port of Donsak, near Suratthani. Nathon also boasts a number of original teak shop-houses, lining the quiet middle roads, showing the more traditional, Chinese influenced, Samui life. Any major local events, ceremonies or celebrations... Read more ...
Pictures from Lamai Beach
Some great photos from Lamai beach which has often been referred to as Samui’s second beach, but there are many who believe it has a greater beauty than that of Chaweng. The waters are excellent for swimming and the beaches and streets are less crowded. The southern end of the bay features elegant granite boulders while the beach itself seems endless. The nightlife in Lamai tends to be slightly seedier than in Chaweng, but it hosts some excellent restaurants and bars scattered along its strip. Accommodation options here range from high-class resorts to basic bungalows. The surrounding area notably hosts some of the islands best spas and health resorts available. Text and Source: Original Article. All photos are licensed as Creative Commons Attribution License; hosted by Flickr. Read More →
Pictures from Maenam Beach
Accommodation along the sedate beaches of Mae Nam range from cheap bungalows to top end resorts. The beach itself is a huge horseshoe of soft sand that offers a spectacular view of the neighbouring island of Koh Pangan. There are a number of good local restaurants and businesses along the beach, as well as located on the main ring road. Mae Nam is home to many of the island’s residential developments with a growing quantity of long-term visitors and expats, giving the area a strong sense of community. The hills behind Mae Nam provide the location for the island’s spectacular world-class golf resort. Text and Source: Original Article.All photos are licensed as Creative Commons Attribution License; hosted by Flickr. Read More →
Samui’s towns and beaches
Koh Samui is the 3rd largest island in Thailand, located within the calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. This beautiful tropical paradise has been charming its visitors ever since the first tourists arrived in 1971. Originally established as a coconut plantation, the body of the island has been basically divided into beaches, with each one maintaining its own special atmosphere and attraction. Its hinterland consists of forested hills of limestone and granite, and the shoreline is made up of countless palm-fringed beaches and bays. Those who experience Samui are rewarded with an idyllic tropical retreat featuring white-sand beaches, a sapphire-blue sea, an abundance of tantalising Thai cuisine, and an extraordinarily warm and friendly native people. Koh Samui is 21 kilometres at its widest... Read more ...
Pictures from Chaweng Beach
Chaweng is the longest, biggest town and most popular beach on Samui. It is also the largest tourist centre, boasting hundreds of hotels and bungalows that stretch out along its fine white sands, as well as inland. 5 Star luxury resorts share the space with more economical accommodation choices, along with a 5 kilometer street of stalls and shops that sell everything Thailand is famous for. It has large chain of retail outlets and shopping malls where you can shop to your heart’s content. This place is a treat for all the vacationers. It has an amazing nightlife for the vacationers. Prices are a little higher here than in other areas of the island, but the range of choices in food, accommodation and entertainment is impressive, making this beach and its surroundings, the center of activity... Read more ...
Koh Samui And Koh Pangan – Wonderful Destinations!
Koh Samui or Samui Island is a very famous island that people around the world dream to visit. It is located in Gulf of Thailand. It is away to the east from Suratthani province around 84 kilometers. There are roads and streets around the island such as Tawee Rat Pakdee road with 52 kilometers long. The one-third area of the island is smooth area surrounded with mountain. The perfect time to visit this island is between January and May. photo credit: shapeshift The interesting places on Koh Samui Beach – Koh Samui has very beautiful beaches around. Some popular beaches that visitors love to go are Chaweng beach and Lamai beach. Some others are Nar Ton beach, Tong Yang beach, Mae Nam beach and Cherng Mon beach. Waterfalls – Hin Lad falls, Wa Norn falls and Nar Muang falls are also places... Read more ...
Koh Samui - A Tropical Paradise For Travel Lovers
Samui Island is a picturesque island providing world-class experience of vacations. There is a wide range of resorts that provide facilities like spa parlors, dance clubs, restaurants, Jacuzzi bathtubs, and swimming pools. Samui Island is a paradise on earth for all travel lovers as it is full of picturesque locations that provide serenity and tranquility. This island is surrounded by some 60 odd islands that are part of the national marine park of Ang Thong and other world known tourist destinations such as Ko Nnag Yuan, Ko Tao and Ko Pha Ngan. photo credit: danorbit. This island of Thailand is circular in shape with a 15 km in radius. The centre of this island is an uninhabitable area consisting of jungles, mountains and lowland areas. The outskirts of the island include beaches. The island... Read more ...
Top 10 Things to Do & See while on Samui Island – Thailand
In light of its spectacular Andaman waters with their clear water and coral reefs, rich animal and plant life, top-notch resorts and intense party scene, Samui has set itself apart as one of Thailand’s most popular resort destinations. There’s plenty to do in the towns as well as out and about on the water, underwater and in the forest. The monthly Full Moon parties that take place on a neighbouring island are an absolute requirement for all full-throttle partiers. All of this together makes for a first-class holiday in one of Thailand’s most coveted locations. Temple of the Big Buddha Wat Phra Yai is Samui’s Temple of the Big Buddha, with its signature 12 metre tall Buddha statue. Built in 1972, this iconic temple sits on a little island that is connected to the main... Read more ...
Koh Samui, a Tropical Paradise in Thailand
Picture an island nestling in the calm, azure blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand fringed by coral reefs with beaches of powder soft white sand framed by a backdrop of coconut trees, their fronds dancing in the gentle breeze. The palms stretch upward to the central uplands, thick with lush tropical vegetation. The coast and lower slopes are awash with coconut palms making Koh Samui the ‘Coconut Capital of Thailand’. It is said the island sends 2,000.000 coconuts per month to Bangkok. This green vista is interspersed occasionally by black granite boulders. Some of these rock formations appear to defy gravity by hanging dramatically against the hillside. This tropical paradise is called Koh Samui. A 250 square kilometre rounded island which is about the same size as Penang. photo credit:... Read more ...
Chaweng Beach
Chaweng is the longest, biggest town and most popular beach on Samui. It is also the largest tourist centre, boasting hundreds of hotels and bungalows that stretch out along its fine white sands, as well as inland. 5 Star luxury resorts share the space with more economical accommodation choices, along with a 5 kilometer street of stalls and shops that sell everything Thailand is famous for. It has large chain of retail outlets and shopping malls where you can shop to your heart’s content. This place is a treat for all the vacationers. It has an amazing nightlife for the vacationers. Chaweng beach, Koh samui from jetalone on Vimeo Prices are a little higher here than in other areas of the island, but the range of choices in food, accommodation and entertainment is impressive, making... Read more ...
Beaches on Koh Samui - and more!
Samui’s towns and beaches Koh Samui is the 3rd largest island in Thailand, located within the calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. This beautiful tropical paradise has been charming its visitors ever since the first tourists arrived in 1971. Originally established as a coconut plantation, the body of the island has been basically divided into beaches, with each one maintaining its own special atmosphere and attraction. Its hinterland consists of forested hills of limestone and granite, and the shoreline is made up of countless palm-fringed beaches and bays. photo credit: Starbuck PowersurgeThose who experience Samui are rewarded with an idyllic tropical retreat featuring white-sand beaches, a sapphire-blue sea, an abundance of tantalising Thai cuisine, and an extraordinarily warm and friendly... Read more ...
