Koh Samui, Thaialnd

Dec 7
08:43

2010

Don Carswell

Don Carswell

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Koh Samui is still one of Thailand's best Islands in the south.

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Koh Samui or just Samui as what the locals call it,Koh Samui, Thaialnd Articles is an Island in the Surat Thani province in Thailand. It's the  third largest Island in Thailand on a area of approximately 230 kilometers squared and a population of about 58,000 people.A brief history about Koh Samui is that until the late 20th century, Ko Samui was an isolated independent  community, having very little connection with the mainland of Thailand. The island was even without roads until the early  1970s, and the 15 kilometer journey from one side of the island to the other involved a whole day trip  through the  mountainous central jungles, but don't worry as today they now have roads that will get you from one side of the island to  the other in about half an hour.One of the best forms of transport on the island are scooter which are small motorbikes, you can get them for about US$6 per day.What makes Koh Samui stay a tourist favourite is that the sand and water at beaches are kept clean and their is just so much you can  do from the Island. If you prefer to go trekking in the jungle, all you need is to book a tour from the island and go  to Khao sok rainforest. If you're into diving, Koh Tao is a short speed boat trip away by which is one of Thailand's best destinations for diving. If your a party animal they have the famous Koh Phangan full moon party which is one of the biggest parties in the world  which is only a short ferry ride away.The climate in Koh Samui has only 2 seasons, hot for most of the year and a short rainy season. Samui is relatively  dry for most of the year and the rainy season is primarily confined to November.Southern Thai food is renowned for its spiciness. Much of the cuisine has its origins in Malay, Indonesian and Indian  food. Favorite dishes from the south include massaman curry, rice noodles in fish curry sauce and chicken  biryani. Local food in Ko Samui and its province of Surat Thani are salted eggs and rambutan.

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