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 ...

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 ...

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 ...