Ko Samet

Aquamarine sea meets secluded coves and busy beaches on Ko Samet, one of Thailand’s most popular islands and a handy getaway from Bangkok. Crowds of foreign tourists, expats and Thais have reinvented this one-time backpacker bastion as a relatively pricey destination, especially at peak times of year. The island offers no fewer than 16 beaches with a variety of different scenes, often with white sand so fine that it’s like stepping on silk-feather pillows.

This Travelfish.org guide covers general information about Ko Samet along with the port town of Ban Phe and the provincial capital of Rayong. The guides include details about a selection of hotels and guesthouses to stay at, and suggestions on where to eat. They covers suggested sights and activities and have transport information on getting to, from and around the destinations. Photos and maps are supplied for most points of interest along with full contact details of places to stay.