Samui island

Samui Island

Koh Samui (เกาะสมุย in Thai language), the island of the coconut trees, is the third largest island in Thailand. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are larger by size) The area is about 247 km² and it is located 700 km South of Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam. Samui also has many sister islands; Koh Tao, (top diving destination in Asia) Koh Phangan (known for it's Full Moon Party etc.), Angthong National Marine Park, Koh Tan and beautiful Koh Nang Yuan.