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This beautiful 247-square-kilometre
island, one of the most famous attractions of Thailand,
is some 84 kilometres east of Surat Thami's provincial capital.
It can be reached by boat from Surat Thani town or by ferry
either from Don Sak (some 7 kms from Surat Thani town) or
Khanom (in Nakhon Si Thammart).
A 51-Kilometre ring road
encircles the island, which has numerous lovely beaches
and bays, and is almost literally an island of coconuts
and forested hills. Samui's best beaches line the northern
and eastern coasts. The most popular are Hat Chaweng and
Hat Lamai where, generally, attractive accommodation can
be found.
Besides marvelous beaches, other interesting attractions
include the Samui Butterfly Park; the monkey Centre; the
Hin Lat and Na Muang waterfalls; the phallic rock formations
at the southern end of Lamai Bay, and a massive seated Buddha
image on Ko Fan. The island's major sea front settlement
is at Na Thon where shops, restaurants and tour agents are
located.
* Book
hotels on Koh
Samui before you leave home and save money!
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