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Sail boarding, boogie boarding, tubing, jetskiing, sailing, kayaking and fishing are only some of the recreation amid breathtaking beauty one may look forward to . Nature has been generous and the island is renowned for its pristine, sun drenched beaches, some secluded and some more active, and untouched natural beauty. When staying at any of or resorts in Koh Samet the choice of surroundings and things to do are endless. Though a small island, you need to have one dull moment.
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Scuba diving is a big activity with a few operators offering trips to nearby dive sites. A popular diving site is at Hin Pholeung. It has two towering underwater rock pinnacles and visibility is excellent. All our Koh Samet resorts offers their guests the opportunity to arrange diving trips and scuba diving courses with a reputable Padi registered diver school |
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Nightlife
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The nightlife one would find when staying in hotels in Phuket or resorts in Pattaya is definitely absent on Koh Samet. Week-ends may see a little partying, but apart from a few nice cozy bars and restaurants you can expect peaceful evenings. This is a get-away-from-the-rush destination for people to enjoy quieter relaxation. |
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Koh Samet Beaches
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Hat Sai Kaew, meaning Daimond Beach, is a beautiful 800 meter sandy beach on Koh Samet. Many beach side bars and restaurants light up the seafront making it he most popular nightlife venue on the island. Ao Hin Khok is much smaller than Hat Sai Kaew and also offers good beach restaurants, bars, fire shows and some other activity. This beach is being more frequented by backpackers. |
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Ao Phai offers slightly more up-market Koh Samet hotels while Ao Phutsa is a very small secluded beach. Hat Ao Phrao, meaning Coconut Bay Beach, is host to basically only top-end accommodation. Other beaches such as Ao Kew, Noi Na and Vongduen caters for anything from budget to top-end accommodation. |
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Bang Bao Fishing Village
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The village itself is a great place to walk and shop for souvenirs, and an equally or greater place to dine of freshly caught seafood that is displayed at most food places at the entrance. The restaurants perched over the sea provide a fantastic setting and it’s a great place to spend a lazy afternoon taking in some fresh sea air. Fishing boats still call this village home although these days there are as many snorkeling and scuba diving boats moored here as fishing vessels. |
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The Poet and the Mermaid
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In a poem of Sunthorn Phu, a revered Thai poet from the 19th century tells the story of prince Aphai Mani being rescued from the sea by a mermaid. They subsequently got married and lived happily on the island of Koh Samet. A statue to illustrate the story has been placed on Hat Sai Kaew (diamond beach) on Koh Samet. |
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