How To Get To Koh Samui From Bangkok: 07/01/2010

Koh Samui is the premier island destination in the Gulf of Thailand; Samui is easily accessible, features beautiful beaches and a variety of activities, and caters to visitors on any budget.

Koh Samui, Thailand’s second most popular island destination, is located in the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700km south of Bangkok and 80km from Thailand’s eastern seaboard.

Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking paradise and top day trip from Koh Samui. While Samui is small enough to be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by motorbike or car, the island features such a variety of beaches and activities that it would be impossible to experience everything in a single visit. However, this was not always the case.

Until the late 20th century, Samui was home to a small community engaged primarily in fishing and harvesting coconuts. There were not even any roads on the island until the early 1970s. However, once foreign visitors discovered this island gem, lush with tropical forest, fringed with palm tree lined stretches of golden sand, and surrounded by pellucid, aquamarine water, development quickly followed.

Today the beaches of Chaweng and Lamai are bustling beach towns with fabulous beach resorts, internationally acclaimed restaurants, and world-class nightclubs; activities around Koh Samui include cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. While there are a few quieter beaches that are ideal for relaxation, particularly those that feature some of the finest 5-star resorts in the world, and some that exude old world charm, such as Bo Phut, which features converted, old Chinese shop houses, Samui is far from the unspoiled island it was a few decades ago. Nonetheless, Koh Samui has developed into its own style of island paradise, retaining much of its natural beauty while offering nearly every imaginable activity or service for the ultimate beach holiday.

Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand, is the second most popular island destination in the kingdom, thanks in part to its airport that connects the island to a number of Thai and international destinations. Koh Samui features spectacular beaches, outstanding dining, and a comprehensive array of activities including cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. Koh Samui has secluded beaches that are the exclusive domain of luxury 5-star resorts, family friendly beaches with shallow shores, and shopping, dining, and nightlife venues that make the island a paradise both day and night.

Monday, 26 July 2010

The Scent Hotel Koh Samui (Formerly Karmakamet Aromatic)

The Scent Hotel Koh Samui (Formerly Karmakamet Aromatic). The Scent Hotel is a recently-opened boutique hotel situated on peaceful Bangrak Beach in the north of Koh Samui. It is the perfect place to enjoy serenity and relaxation, an oasis of tranquility with the exciting world of Koh Samui just outside its doors.

The hotel is designed to reflect the 1940’s and 1950’s colonial style, down to the smallest detail, and has

Samui Pier Beach Front Resort

Samui Pier Beach Front Resort.Samui Pier Resort is the perfect island getaway, relax on our white sandy beaches, getting pampered with thai hospitality, while sipping on cocktails watching the most beautiful sunset on Samui. Wether you choose to relax or tour the island our management and staff will gladly help make your stay enjoyable and memorable.

Punnpreeda Hip Resort Koh Samui

Punnpreeda Hip Resort Koh Samui.Imagine an exotic island surrounded by turquoise seas just off the coast of amazing Thailand. An island rich in culture and beauty, yet home to a host of the world class restaurants and hotels.

Punnpreeda Pool Villas Beachfront Koh Samui

Punnpreeda Pool Villas Beachfront Koh Samui. Surrounded by azure water of the Gulf of Thailand and the serene coast of Bang Rak Beach, Punnpreeda Pool Villa Beachfront is the gateway to a tropical island paradise, Koh Samui.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui island of Surat Thani Province or often, simply Koh Samui as it is referred to by locals, is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the mainland Surat Thani town. It is Thailand's third largest island, with an area of 228.7 km2and a population of over 50,000 (2008). It is rich with

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Travel between Ko Samui - Ko Tao - Koh Phangan.

Can travel from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao to have. From various ports such.

Port Mae Num.

Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.

Regular boat from Samui to Koh Pha Ngan at 09.30 am, 10.30 am boat 180 Baht

Catamaran boat from Samui to Koh Pha Ngan at 08.00 am at 8:40 am each boat 250 Baht

Koh Phangan - Koh Tao.

Regular boats from Koh Phangan, Koh Tao at 11.30 am to 13.30 pm at the boat material 180 Baht

Catamaran boat from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao at 8:50 am, 10.30 am each boat 350 Baht

Koh Samui - Koh Tao.

Catamaran boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 12.30 am at 15.00 am each boat 350 Baht

Koh Tao - Koh Samui.

Catamaran boat from Koh Tao, Koh Samui at 15.00 am to 17.30 am at each boat 550 Baht

Bo Phut Pier.

Koh Samui - Koh Tao.

Speed Boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 08.30 pm, 10.00 pm / Price: 550 Baht

Port Phayai (next to the Hotel Ocean View).

Koh Samui - Koh Phangan (Haad Rin nai).

Regular boat from Koh Samui at 10.30 am and 16.00 am to 13.00 pm 11.20 pm 13.50 pm Koh Phangan time and 16.50 am each boat 100 Baht

Koh Phangan (Haad Rin nai) - Koh Samui.

Regular boats from the ship at 09:30 am 11:30 pm Koh Phangan and Koh Samui at 14.30 am to 10.20 pm 12.20 pm and 15.20 am each boat 100 Baht

Pier Phayai or Bangrag (next to the Hotel Sunset 2).

Koh Samui - Koh Tao. Catamaran boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 08.00 am, 10.30 am each boat 550 baht Ko Tao - Koh Samui.

Catamaran boat from Koh Tao, Koh Samui at 15.00 am to 17.00 pm at 550 baht each boat passenger information to the companies fail prince calls. 0 7724 7146.

Nathon Pier. (Boat Wangthong Speed Boat).

Koh Tao - Koh Samui.

Wang Boat (Speed Boat) from Koh Tao to Koh Samui at 10.30 am at 12.00 am each boat 550 Baht

Koh Samui - Koh Tao.

Boat Wang thong (Speed Boat) from Koh Samui to Koh Tao at 12.00 am at 13.45 am each boat 550 Baht

Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.

Express boat from Koh Samui boat at 09.00 am and 17.00 am to 11.00 pm, 10.00 pm Koh Phangan 12.00 and 18.00 am each boat 115 Baht

Transportation

1.Railway train from the railway station every day for a ticket with the train Bangkok - Koh Samui. The car at the train station Phunphin. And bus to Don Sak pier to cross the ferry to Koh Samui. Call for details. 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or call the company Songseam Rungruang. 0 2280 7897.

2.Bus Offers air-conditioned buses. And air-conditioned buses from Bangkok. Go directly to Koh Samui. The ferry fare not included. It takes about 14 hours, contact details, call Transport Company Limited. 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 (Bus) Tel. 0 2434 5557-8 (regular car) and Sophon Tour Tel. 0 2435 5023 (car out on leave. Days).

3.Air Bangkok Airways Co., Ltd. opened a flight - back Bangkok - Koh Samui every day it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes There are also flights. Bangkok - Hua Hin - Koh Samui. - Phuket, Koh Samui. Utapao - Koh Samui. Koh Samui - Krabi. Koh Samui - Singapore Koh Samui - Utapao - Phnom Penh. Services as well. Call for details. 0 2229 3456 or call Samui. 0 7742 2512-8.

Ship

1.King ferry from Don Sak pier. Laem Kula district Sak from District Don Sak, about 6 miles to get to the ferry terminal Ao Thong Yang Koh Samui daily for 7 per trip takes 1 hour 30 minute fares each 55 Description Contact Tel. 0 7737 1151,. 0 7737 1206 Samui Office Tel. 0 7742 3026.

2. Songserm Rungruang express boat company from Surat Thani to Nathon Pier. Koh Samui, once a day at 8:00 pm Visiting hours 2 minutes 30 minutes fare: 150 baht details contact Tel. 0 7728 5124-6 Fax: 0 7728 5127 Samui Office Tel. 0 7742 1316-9 Fax: 0 7742 0167.

3. Vessels contact the Ban Don pier boat leaves at 23.00 am to Samui at 05.00 am boat costs 100 and 150 baht and a boat from Koh Samui at 21.00 pm to Surat Thani at 4:00 pm

Getting Around Koh Samui

1.By Songtaew

Red pickup trucks with benches in the back serve as ‘busses’ around the island, traveling fixed routes and

allowing passengers to get on and off at will. It’s easy to flag one down;

in fact, they actively solicit passengers. Ask the fare prior to climbing aboard if you want to ensure you won’t get ripped off. It’s even possible to hire one for the day if you don’t mind riding in the back. A minibus or Somgtaew service runs through different locations around the island like a Nathon Pier. Pier Ferrari. As well as various beach fare 10-40 Baht

3.By Motorbike

For anywhere from 100 to 1000 baht, depending on the size of the bike, motorbikes can be rented in any beach town on Koh Samui. While the roads on Koh Samui are considerably better than those on other Thai islands (particularly neighboring Koh Phangan) renting a motorbike is a risky venture. In addition to the risk of injury, a common occurrence for foreigners on the island, there are occasionally scams involving rental motorbikes. As you must typically leave your passport as a deposit for a motorbike it is best to look for a reputable motorbike dealer even if the price is slightly higher.

Finally, be aware that helmets are required by law and wearing closed toes shoes is common sense.

4. By Bicycles

For getting around the beach where your resort is located a bicycle is an excellent option. Many resorts offer complimentary bicycles, although they can otherwise be hired for no more than a hundred baht a day. Make sure to wear a helmet and ride cautiously, there are many potholes and cars don’t give bicycles the right of way.

5.Rental Car

There are both cars and jeeps for rent on Koh Samui. As the winding, single lane roads don’t allow for much speeding and traffic is rare, self driving an open air Suzuki Samurai’s is an enjoyable way to sightsee Koh Samui, often for the same price as hiring a car and driver or a taxi for the day. As the island is relatively small, it’s also nearly impossible to get lost!

Be aware that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance). Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only for those with a valid international driver’s license) while local companies may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.

Key TipS

•While affordable and convenient, motorbikes are the cause of numerous accidents and fatalities; always wear a helmet, never drive drunk, and drive defensively at all times.

•Negotiate all taxi and tuk-tuk fares prior to departing for your destination.

•Be careful walking on the beach or swimming at night, particularly if alone.

•Make sure your scuba diving instructor is fully certified.

•Respect Thai values regarding dress: women should not go topless on the beach and men should not walk around shirtless other than at the beach.

Monday, 26 July 2010

The Scent Hotel Koh Samui (Formerly Karmakamet Aromatic)

Samui Pier Beach Front Resort

Punnpreeda Hip Resort Koh Samui

Punnpreeda Pool Villas Beachfront Koh Samui

Thursday, 8 July 2010

Koh Samui

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