Koh Samui is a paradise of sandy beaches and palm trees at every turn, a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand that’s definitely worth a visit.
Q. Where to stay in Ko Samui?
Q. Where is Ko Samui Thailand?
Gulf of Thailand
Ko Samui (เกาะสมุย), (pronounced gaw (rhyming with raw) sà mui, it is certainly NOT pronounced as “Co-Samui”) is an island located in the Chumphon Archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700 km south of Bangkok and about 80 km from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand.
Q. Is Koh Samui A tropical?
There are three distinct weather seasons on the tropical island of Koh Samui: the dry season (December until February), the hot season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November). Tropical weather is notoriously unpredictable.
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Q. What does Phuket mean in English?
Phuket in British English (ˌpuːˈkɛt ) noun. an island and province of S Thailand, in the Andaman Sea: mainly flat; suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004.
Big Buddha. You’ve probably seen the iconic image of Big Buddha on postcards and many travel websites; look out for it while you’re on the plane here too!
Q. Is Koh Samui worth a visit?
The best areas to stay in Koh Samui are: Chaweng Beach [good and busy beach, touristic town, lots of places to eat and party scene], Lamai [it’s like Chaweng, but less crowded], Chaoeng Mon [close to Chaweng, but more laid back, quiet beach, no traffic and no parties], Bophut [a fisherman village that became a trendy and sophisticated spot, the
Q. What to eat in Koh Samui?
Thai food on Koh Samui. You’ll easily find your favourite Thai dishes – whether or not they’re authentically ‘of Samui’. All the tourist staples are on every island menu: green, red, yellow, Massaman and Panang curries, pad Thai, papaya salad and mango sticky rice can feature three times daily if you like.
