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koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Phuket, Bangkok
Hotels, Accommodation, Bungalows, Villas
Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan, Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park, Around Samui, Koh Katen, Pahluai
Temples, Waterfalls, Safari, Shows
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The people of Samui welcome you with happy smiles and first class hospitality |
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Towns and villages of Samui island
The towns and villages of Koh Samui differ greatly between those which have grown to service the tourist industry and those which maintain their traditional ways of fishing and farming. The main tourist towns of Chaweng and Lamai are hives of activity, accommodating visitors wishing a beach holiday together with an upbeat party nightlife. More laid back are Maenam and Nathon where a more relaxed atmosphere is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Peaceful fishing villages are dotted around the island and are well worth visiting to experience the warm hospitality of the locals who always greet you with a happy smile. Some villages are spread out over larger areas with many beautiful houses of both Thai and western design, surrounded by fruit orchards and coconut plantations, these villages retain a timeless exotic charm.
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Chaweng��(Cha-weng)
Not so long ago Chaweng was nothing more than a few wooden dwellings on a dirt track. Today it's the busy bustling tourist center of the island.
Western franchises line the beach road with hundreds of shops, bars, clubs, boutiques and restaurants not to mention the multitude of resorts and hotels. A great beach and exciting nightlife attract tourists in their thousands year in year out. Look out for the "ladyboys"!
Chaweng is on the 4171 road in the east of the island and around 6 minutes from the airport. |
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Lamai�(La-my)
Smaller than Chaweng but nearly as popular, Lamai is just a little more laid back. The 2km beach shaped like a crescent moon lacks the protection of an offshore coral reef and subsequently the sea conditions may be a bit rougher than on other beaches.
The town has many shops, restaurants, bars with live music, a boxing stadium, dive schools, Post Office and several Buddhist temples to visit.
Lamai is on the 4169 ring road in the southeast of the island and around 20 minutes from the airport. |
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Ban Maenam���(May-nam)
Ban Maenam village is spread out over quite a large area on Samui's north coast and up into the surrounding hillside. Enjoying a quiet peaceful atmosphere, it's where many of Samui's ex-pat community choose to live and more importantly it's where you'll find Tropical Easy Travel.
Maenam Beach is regarded by many as the best in��Thailand and voted into the top ten beaches in all Asia. Famous for it's long established teak furniture shops, the village enjoys a good nightlife scene with a variety of restaurants and bars and is also home to some of Samui's most exclusive resorts. Maenam has two piers where regular ferry services run to Koh phangan, Koh Tao, Angthong National Marine Park and Chumpon where you can transfer to Bangkok.
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Maenam is on the 4169 ring road in the north of the island and around 15 minutes from the airport. |
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Ban Bophut (Bo-put)
Ban Bophut in the north of the island is possibly the oldest area of settlement on Samui. Great for shopping and romantic dinning, it's a charming place to stroll around in the evening. |
With plenty of resorts and hotels to suit all budgets, fantastic views of Koh Phangan can be enjoyed from it's beautiful beach. Ban Bophut is on the 4169 ring road in the northeast of the island around 12 minutes from the airport. |
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Ban Rak
The village of Ban Rak has three piers with boat services to the neighbouring islands of Samui. It's also a favourite place for local fishermen to moor their multi-coloured long-tail boats. |
A busy area for nightlife with many bars, restaurants and hotels, it's close proximity to the airport and Chaweng making it a popular choice for visitors.
Ban Rak is on the 4171 road in the northeast of the island around 8 minutes from the airport.
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Fisherman's Village
Quaint and very popular with tourists, the Fisherman's Village with it's traditional Chinese style teak wood shop/houses, which have been converted into boutiques and souvenir shops, has a genuine atmosphere of Samui of old. |
The Fisherman's Village is found on Haad Bophut road inside Ban Bophut on the beach.
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Nathon�(Nat-on)
The small town of Nathon on Samui's west coast is the administration centre and main ferry terminal on the island. Here you will find the Immigration Offices, Local Government Offices, Post Office, Banks and Police Headquarters. |
Traditionally a fishing port, it still has a couple of fresh fish markets, a busy morning market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, Thai spices, butcher meat and a variety of cooking ingredients.
With large numbers of tourists arriving to the port of Nathon, the town has developed to service their needs. Souvenir shops, cafes, hotels, bars and restaurants are found along with the traditional Chinese style teak wood shop/houses. Nathon retains an exotic charm, lost in other parts of the island.
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Nathon is on the 4169 ring road in the west of the island and around 30 minutes from the airport. |
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Ban Plai Laem���(Ban-ply-lem)
The peninsula at the northeastern corner of Koh Samui is the location of Ban Plai Laem. This village has no center as such but is spread out over one of the most beautiful areas on the island. |
It's a place to escape the tourist crowds but close to the busy nightlife and shops of buzzing Chaweng. A number of exclusive resorts and private residences are located in this picturesque part of��Samui where coconut palms abound.
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Ban Plai Laem area is off the 4171 road in the far northeast of the island around 5 minutes from the airport. |
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Ban Taling Ngam�
(Ban-ta-ling-nam)
In the southwest of the island on the 4170 road is the village of Ban Taling Ngam. The least developed part of the island, not so many tourists visit this area. |
Wat Kiri Wongkaram Temple has a mummified monk displayed in a glass case. It's said that his hair and nails still grow. At the entrance to Taling Ngam is the huge Elephant Gate, built in 1979 by the head monk. Taling Ngam translated means beautiful shore and the view from the shore over the " Five Islands" at sunset is quite something to behold. |
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Ban Tai
Peaceful Ban Tai is close to the village of Maenam heading west on the 4169 ring road. A few health spas are concentrated in this restful area where the beach is never crowded. |
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Ban Lipa Yai
Ban Lipa Yai in the west of the island on the 4169 ring road is known for growing quality fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, langsat and durian. This area is also a favourite place for mushroom pickers as several varieties are commonly found here. |
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Ban Sa Ket
South of Nathon on the 4169 ring road and about 3kms inland from the coast is Ban Sa Ket. Here you can take the road to the view point and restaurant on the highest spot on the island at 635 mtrs. Close to the main road there's a Buffalo Fighting Stadium, across from there is the turn off onto the 4170 road which accesses the Taling Ngam area of the island. |
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Ban Thurian
(Ban-thoo-ree-an)
Ban Thurian in the south of the island on the 4169 ring road is where to go to access Tar Nim Waterfall & Magic Garden, Namuang Waterfall, Wangsaothong Waterfall and the "Mummified Monk" at Wat Khunaram Temple. |
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Ban Harn (Ban-harn)
Ban Harn on the 4170 road in the far south of the island is where to find the Samui Butterfly Garden and Buddha's Footprint.
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Ban Hua Thanon�
(Ban-hwa-tan-on)
On the southeast coast close to Lamai is Ban Hua Thanon. A traditional fishing village in the Muslim part of the island, the multi-coloured boats used by fisherman here are of the same design as those used by their ancestors for generations.
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Ban Thong Po
Ban Thong Po in the northwest point of Samui is a wonderful location to watch the sun setting over the islands of Angthong National Marine Park. An area of stunning natural beauty where you can find one of the most exclusive resorts on the island. |
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Ban Lipa Noi
The Ban Lipa Noi area of Samui lies just south of Nathon. The beautiful coastline here is a popular fishing ground with local fishermen.Inland the terrain is mountainous rainforest with rivers and waterfalls to explore. Far away from the busy east coast tourist trap, the Ban Lipa Noi vicinity is an idyllic escape from the everyday trials of life. |
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Ban Tha Po������
(Ban-ta-po)
Not far from Lamai on the 4169 ring road heading northwest is Ban Tha Po and Samui Provincial Court. The road turn off to the 4170 is found here which accesses the far south of the island and Samui Stadium. |
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Ban Pang Ka�(Ban-pang-ka)
On the headland of Laem Hin Khom in the extreme southwest of the island is Ban Hin Khom. Nearby attractions are Wat Kee Ree Mas Temple, the Samui Snake Farm and Wat Santi Karam Temple. |
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Bang Kao (Bang-kow)
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In the far south of the island of Samui on the coast is the beautiful area of Bang Kao. Between the headlands of Laem Sor to the west and Laem Set to the east lies the pristine beach which faces south towards the Katen Archipelago and beyond the Thai mainland. |
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Thong Krut (Tong-croot)
The Thong Krut area on the far southwest coast of Samui has two small, but scenically splendid, beaches nestling between the headlands of Laem Hin Khom to the west and Laem Sor to the east. A peacefully quite place to visit and only a short drive away from busy Lamai. |
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