Koh Samet is one of the thousands of beautiful islands that one should explore in Thailand. Especially when you are in Bangkok and have little time on your hand.
A four-hour journey from the capital city will take you to this tiny paradise, which is considered to be a protected zone.
Pristine turquoise waters and powdery white sand beaches woo thousands of foreign and local tourists alike every day. It is easy to navigate in this area as it is very compact in size. I used a motorbike to explore the whole place.
Ko Samet is largely a part of Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park. One can indulge in watersports activities too, although I opted to enjoy my precious time on beaches.
One place which is highly recommended for a splendid evening is Naga Bar. Cheap prices make this place a favorite among tourists.
So, how to reach Koh Samet? As I was staying at Sukhumvit, I took a bus from Ekkamai Bus Terminal to Ban Phe. While buying bus tickets, I also booked a ferry ticket from Ban Phe to Ko Samet. It took approximately four hours from Bangkok to reach Ban Phe and from there, I took a ferry to Ko Samet. The short journey lasted 30 minutes.
The place is replete with numerous hotels, guest houses and bars. So don’t worry about accommodation. To explore this protected area, you need to buy a 200 bhat ticket which is valid for five days. Make sure you don’t lose the ticket, otherwise, you will have to buy another one.
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Nicely written. Beautiful capture!
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Now a wish list place while I make my way to Thailand next month ..btw great pictures as always
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Stunning pictures of the white sand beaches!
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Great pictures, looks like a beautiful place 🙂
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Thank you. Yes it is 🙂
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Looks like a new find! Never knew about this place. The only issue is 4-hour ride, That makes it mandatory to stay overnight. One can also travel to Pattaya which is closer than this place. But Pattaya generally filled with tourists and if one wants a secluded place, probably this is the better choice.
Btw … great pictures!
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Thank you and you are right
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