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Koh Samui, with its swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, and virgin rainforests. Koh Samui, with its warm, welcoming inhabitants who are always ready to celebrate the joys of living. Koh Samui, where just one visit will leave you with enough memories to warm you through the coldest, darkest days of winter... [more]
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Introduction to Samui Island
People all around the world today have heard of the famous island of Thailand, Koh Samui. Samui is a tropical island that has charmed visitors since the arrival of the first visitor in 1971. On a visit to Samui, you are sure to relax yourself in this tropical retreat of white sand beaches, ... read more. |
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Samui Island Geopgraphy
Koh Samui Island is one of the many islands found in the Asian continent, near Thailand. It is located in the gulf of Thailand, about 35km northeast of Surat Thani town. The geography of Samui Island revolves around about sixty islands surrounding Koh Samui, including Ang Thong National Mar... read more. |
Samui Rip-offs
Samui Island is an island with a highly developed local infrastructure, offering modern amenities. Visitors from all over the world visit Samui Island for its sporting activities and tourist attractions. However as there is so much tourist money flowing in Samui Island, there are many people out there who try t... read more. |
Things to Bring
If you wish to head to Samui Island for a vacation, it is better to head for it only after finding out what products are permitted and necessary on your trip there. Like most countries, Samui Island does not permit the import of illegal drugs, firearms and pornographic material. However you can take a liter of ... read more. |
Travel Safety
Before you actually head for a trip to Samui Island, there are a few points to bear in mind about your safety in Samui Island so that you can enjoy a safe holiday there. One important point to remember that the beaches off Samui Island's west coast can be rather dangerous at certain times of the year.... read more. |
Visa requirements to visit Samui Island
Like all countries across the globe, visitors to Thailand, and Samui Island have to possess valid passports. Tourists who don't have to apply for entry visas must be the nationality of their respective valid passports. It is important that they enter Samui Island using passenger transport like airplanes and sea... read more. |
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Koh Samui: Background
At well over 20 km, Koh Samui is the third largest island of Thailand; only Phuket and Koh Chang are larger. It nestles in an archipelago of 80 islands, of which only 6 are inhabited.
Until the early 21st century Samui was a sleepy little paradise that exported coconuts. Once the world discovered its pristine, palm tree-lined beaches, tourism turned the once sleepy island into a sought-after vacation destination. It has attracted a growing crowd of ex-pats who have fallen in love with its sweeping white sand beaches, its orderly towns and villages, and the warm, perfect weather.
Finding a good quality place to stay isn't difficult. This island of approximately 40,000 has approximately 500 registered bungalows and hotels that can accommodate over 600,000 people. There are dozens of 5-star hotels and villas for rent for very reasonable prices.
If you would like to buy your own piece of paradise-either as a holiday home or your home away from home-the real estate agents on Koh Samui can assist you.
Koh Samui in Modern Times
The tsunami of 2004, which caused so much loss of life in other parts of Thailand, passed Samui by. While other parts of Thailand suffer from haphazard overdevelopment, Samui is that rarest of rarities: it has somehow made the transition from sleepy paradise to luxurious destination with extreme grace.
It major industry is still exporting coconuts-approximately 2 million of them to Bangkok every month-with tourism coming in a close second. Tourism will no doubt take the number one place in industry in the coming years-the island is so beautiful more people are bound to explore its green shores.
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