Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 40 kilometers north-east of Surat Thani town. This fantastic tropical island is also sometimes referred to as the Coconut Island, because of countless number of coconuts that it produces per month. Koh Samui is actually an “Amphoe” (district) of Surat Thani province.

The amphoe of Koh Samui is further sub divided into Ang Thong, Li Pa Noi, Taling Ngam, Na Mueang, Ma Ret, Bo Phut, and Maenam. Each of them has their uniqueness and significance, and presents a diverse range of attractions. Today, tourist from the whole world go to this easygoing paradise. It´s located in the Gulf of Siam and surrounded by more than sixty other islands, some small and inhabited, some bigger as Koh Phangan, Koh Tao (divers island) Koh Nang Yuan and Angthong Islands, the National Marine Park.

Koh Samui Beaches

Chaweng Beach
The most popular beach on Koh Samui is called Had Chaweng and it is located on the island’s east coast. On the six kilometer long beach, you’ll find many hotels and cozy resorts. Chaweng Beach Road is perfect for those who appreciate affordable shopping, intense nightlife and fine dining alternatives.Even a spectacular golf course (Santiburi Golf) and the islands’ airport are in relatively close distance from Chaweng.

You will find many dive schools here as well as thai boxing, internet cafes, tailors and many restaurants that serves Thai food and cuisine from the whole world.If you enjoy beach activities, there is no problem to engage in jet ski riding, banana boat riding, water skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing or parasailing (after a motorboat which involves a ride high above the water and a fantastic view overlooking Chaweng). It is also possible to rent a kayak or a canoe.

Lamai Beach
Located south of Chaweng on the east coast of Koh Samui. The beach is beautiful, especially the southern parts. The number of tourists is noticeable less here than in Chaweng but you’ll find a couple of smaller clubs and many small bars and pubs.
Lamai beach also offers a variety of water sports including jet ski, water skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, parasailing and you are also able to rent a motorboat for a private tour.

Bo Phut Beach
Bo Phut beach is about three kilometers long and has a relatively fine-grained sand and coconut palm trees at it’s side. Bo Phut beach also located near the island’s airport and very close to one of the islands’ larger piers, from where ferries depart regularly to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Here you’ll get a superb view overlooking Koh Phangan and the Gulf of Thailand. Before the tourists began to discover Koh Samui, Bo Phut was a small fishing village and still there are some fishermen with their characteristic boats active here. But nowadays, there are not only fishing boats departing from Bo Phut. Also smaller ferries and speedboats are transporting divers and the tourists, who are going on various tours around the island.

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