Ko Samui Overview

A brief Ko Samui overview reveals that it is an island floating on the Gulf of Thailand in the South China. Within a score of a few years, this relatively unknown part of Thailand has been transformed to one of the most popular holiday destinations for worldwide holidaymakers, especially for honeymooners.

This island of 247 sq km is covered by some of the most breathtakingly powdery-white, sandy beaches, and stretches of coconut trees. Its natural charm is equaled by a vibrant nightlife. It is 700 km from Bangkok and is connected to it by regular flights. Other options for travel include a train from Hualamphong, the Bangkok railway station to Surat Thani or a bus ride to Surat Thani. From there it is a pleasant 2-hour ferry ride to the island of Ko Samui.

Ko Samui exhibits a tropical climate and lures international tourists from February to April or even as late as June, when the sea is calmer. Like most Asian holiday destinations, the people of Ko Samui are warm and friendly. Travelers will find that the locals in the major tourist spots of Ko Samui understand English, though they speak Thai and the standard Southern dialect.