Samui Travel Guide

Samui is an island located about 80 kilometers from Suratthani, the nearest mainland city. You can fly here with Bangkok Airways directly from Bangkok. They also have direct flights from Phuket, Krabi and Singapore. Pelangi Airlines now offers 2 charter flights per week direct from Kuala Lumpur, with availability subject to demand. Those on a budget can take the trains from any of the above cities for as little as 1/10 the cost of flying. Many people book sleeping berths in the overnight trains from Bangkok. You will disembark at Suratthani station very early in the morning, from where you are taken by bus to the ferry for the 1 to 2 hour crossing from the mainland. Buses are the least expensive option for those on a tight budget. They also travel to Suratthani from all major cities in the region. If you have a car or motorcycle that you wish to bring to Samui, you can drive to Donsak Ferry Terminal and put your vehicle on board.

Air Plane

The direct flight from Don Muang airport in Bangkok to Samui is by far the most convenient way to come. Samui Airport is privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways and the price of the ticket is high by comparison to other comparable destinations throughout the country, however the airport is a sight for sore eyes (and sore bodies.) This delightful little facility has won International awards for its environmentally friendly design and bucolic charm.
Note: Bear in mind you will be required to pay a 450 baht per person surcharge upon your departure from Samui airport, payable in baht.
An economical option to consider is a flight from Bangkok to Suratthani with Thai Airways. The cost of the ticket is substantially less than the Bangkok Airways direct flight to Samui. However from Suratthani you will still have to take a bus from the airport to the ferry for the 1 hour 20 minute boat ride across. Because of the ferry and flight schedules, this itinerary seems more practical going than coming.

Samui Culture & History

There are two theories as to how the island was named. The first suggests that the name of a commonly-found tree called "mui" was lengthened at some point. The second, and probably more likely notion, is that "Saboey" which is a Chinese word for safe haven (certainly an apt description of the island's largely protected waters) was adopted by Chinese fishermen, and later become the name we use today. Vestiges of the once thriving fishing communities can still be seen in villages such as Nathon and Maenam. Lucrative coconut and rubber farming industries also developed, and harvesting of these crops still takes place in the hills of the island's interior. Samui is home to more varieties of coconut palms than any other place on earth.

Until not much more than a decade ago, folks on Samui had scarcely seen foreigners. With the influx of tourists an industry sprung up, and thousands of jobs were created. Foreign currency flowed in, benefiting many.

Big Buddha Temple in kor samui

Visit to Big Buddha Temple this monumental landmark is placed on the island's northern shore, after that go to Shopping at Island Souvenir then go to Chaweng view point to observe the panorama view of Chaweng Beach the delicately white sandy beach, Then go to the strange rock named Grandfather and Grandmother after that visit to the lagest and the most beautiful waterfall in Samui "Namuang Fall" then last stop at Nathon Town for shopping , and then back to hotel

Sightseeing Tours Day Trip Excursions

Koh Samui Located approximately 700 kilometers south of Bangkok, Koh Samui is accessible by road, train and air from Surat Thani via regular ferry service, and by the most convenient mode - a direct flight from Bangkok, or Phuket.
The island has numerous lovely beaches and bays, and is almost literally an island of coconut trees. Apart from the beautiful beaches, Koh Samui has an interesting variety of natural and man made attractions worth visiting, and they vary from the religious sights to the amusing, for example the natural stone formation of Hinta and Hinyai!

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