Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island, located about 496 km.
(308 miles) south of Bangkok, and it belongs to Surat Thani
Province. Koh Samui has been developed into a very popular
holiday resort in South East Asia. Tourists and visitors can really
enjoy the natural beauty and spend a great holidays there.
Chaweng beach is the most attractive long beach with smooth
white sand and clear water. There are many hotels, resorts and
bungalows from 5-star luxury to budget type. Chaweng has the
highest density and widest selection of restaurants, clubs and
bars on Koh Samui.
Angthong Marine National
Park
The Angthong Archipelago is a
natural sanctuary which
consists of more than 40
smaller islands. It lies in the
north-west of Koh Samui and
can be reached by organized
tour.
Organized day trip starts around 9.30 a.m. from Koh Samui and
the speed boat arrives at Koh Wua Talap, the biggest of the 42
islands in this archipelago. There you can climb up to the
viewpoint to enjoy the breath- taking view all over the Marine
Park. Afterwards a trip is made for the cape Bua where you can
relax on the beach in this unspoiled, natural surrounding.
