Within an hours flight from Bangkok, on the east coast of Thailand, lies the lovely island of Koh Samui. It is a great place for a serene and relaxed holiday.
Koh Samui is the 3rd biggest island in the Gulf of Thailand. It covers 80-isle archipelago. It is famous for its dazzling beaches and clear waters are suitable for swimming. There are numerous excellent bars and local restaurants too. When you land in Koh Samui, you can see a wide expanse of majestic coconut trees that form a green umbrella in the sky. Don't be surprised if a coconut falls on your head. Coconuts are the backbone of the island's economy. Experts reckon Ko Samui's coconuts are the best in Thailand. About 2 million coconuts are exported to the mainland every month.
The natives are either harvesting coconuts or growing rice in the paddies, fishing in the sea. But today, they are also involved in expanding tourist business.
Ko Samui was "discovered" quite late due to its comparative seclusion. It is about 560 km (350 miles) to the south of Bangkok, and around 80 km (50 miles) to the east of Surat Thani. When the island's airport was constructed, it reduced distance from the capital and thus commenced the period of mainline tourism. Vacation in Koh Samui are rapidly gaining in popularity.
Here you will find that Thai food can be very hot. So you may be enticed to gulp a glass of cold water to quench the fire. Don't! Instead some mouthfuls of plain boiled rice will work much better. Actually, chilli peppers are just one of the elements included in Thai cuisine; the others are as diverse and unique as lemon grass, coconut milk, garlic, ginger and mint.
When visiting Koh Samui Island, cuisine usually includes the delectable local seafood. Some restaurants cater foreign cuisines - French, Italian, Spanish or general "international" exclusively. Street stalls are filled with tasty surprises, and rejuvenating fruits, unusual and common.
Just 14 km (9 miles) north of Ko Samui, lies the island of Ko Pha Ngan with gorgeous beaches and relaxing waterfalls. The main port is Thong Sala, but many holiday boats take you to the village of Hat Rin, on the southeast coast. It is infamous for its wild party environment. Also a visit Ko Tao, an untouched island with magnificent coral reefs is a must. It takes 2 hours from Ko Pha Ngan by express boat.
The most amazing sights are guarded under the aegis of the Ang Thong Marine National Park. They are 40 islands, northwest of Ko Samui, and contain all the elements of tropical dreamscapes-crystal-clear seas, arced beaches, coral reefs, rain forests, caves and limestone structures. There are day trips from Ko Samui.
by Ken Bent
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