Koh Samui City Guide

Thailand > Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island, located about 496 km south of Bangkok, and it belongs to Suratthani Province. Koh Samui has been developed into a very popular holiday resort in South East Asia.

The presence of big game fish, such as barracuda, tuna, wahoo, swordfish or marlin here attracts many game fishing enthusiasts, you can charter fully crewed boats from most major coastal resorts.

Here, you should visit the Samui's most popular attraction, is the Big Buddha sitting 15 meters tall, built in 1972 by the local society to give visitors a place to pay respect to The Lord Buddha. This monumental landmark is placed on the island's Northern shore.

Among others are the strangely shaped rocks at south Lamai, Hin Lad Water fall, Naga Pearl Farm. A definite must see for all those visiting the island, is the snake farm featuring snakes indigenous to Samui.

Getting There and Moving Around

By air

Bangkok is the main entry point into Thailand as well as being a major access point.

By rail

By Rapid Train or flight (Bangkok - Kantang) leaves Bangkok and arrives Surat Thani. Bus transfer to Donsak and ferry boat arrives Koh Samui.

Moving Around

Getting there by air is the easiest and fastest way to get to Koh Samui, there is also air-conditioned train, bus and ferry services provided to travel around the fascinating town.