Ko Samui is a small island in the eastern part of Thailand. The mainland of Surat Thani is located few kilometers away Ko Smui. The economy of Ko Samui depends on the travel and tourism industry. This is the third largest island of Thailand. The exotic beaches, the russet sunsets and adorable people make this place a traveler's favorite.

Overview: Ko Samui is only thirty five kilometers away from the mainland of Thailand. This place first appeared in the fifteenth century maps of the Ming Dynasty. The people from the Samui community lives in this part of Thailand. The name of this region was previously known as "Pulo Cornam". The place is a secret hideout place for the Hollywood luminaries. More…

Sightseeing: Sightseeing in Ko Samui constitute of the exotic beaches, Big Buddha, the Grandmother and the Grandfather Rocks, Mountain Jungle, the Muay Thai and so on. There are a number of beaches near to this amazing places in Thailand. The Lamai is located south of the Chaweng region. The Boput Bay is yet another place where you can have an amazing time with your children and friends.

Things to Do: There are a number of things to do in Ko Samui. You can take part in wind surfing, sail boarding, diving, water skiing and para guiding at this part of Thailand. There is a full moon beach party in Ko Pha Ngan. This party incorporates dancing and singing procession. Tourists from all over the world visit this place during this time.

Dining: Dining will be a pleasant experience in this part of Thailand as the food is served in the traditional Thai manner. There are mouth watering sea food available in this part of Thailand. You can have the experience of camping in this part of Ko Samui. There are Continental bistros too, in this region of Thailand.

Accommodation: The accommodations in this part of Thailand are cheap as well as comfortable. There are different varieties of hotels such as luxury, budget, business as well as motels in Ko Samui.

Useful Information: There are hospitals, Airports, transportations and tourist information center at this part f Thailand. You can also avail the facilities of car rentals at Ko Samui.