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Koh Samui, the coconut-plam-covered island in the Gulf of Siam of the Surat thani coast,
was discovered in the seventies by young travelers seeking the "ideal tropical
Nirvana", away from all modern amenities and conveniences. Word of mouth soon spread,
extolling the natural beauty of this backward and unspoiled island.
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- Today Koh Samui, still beautiful, somewhat
isolated and still unspoiled, is visited by vacationers of all ages and income groups. It
is firmly established on the international tourism map, and unlike twenty years ago, can
be reached conveniently be air, rail, road and boat. A wide selection of accommodation is
available from very basic grass-roofed huts (a relic of the hippie era) to the most modern
international class hotels.
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 HOW TO GET THERE
By plane, express train, or deluxe air-conditioned coach to Surat Thani, then continue to
Samui Island by ferry (1.5 hours from Khanom, 50 kms. southward of Surat Thani) Depart
Khanom at 08.30 hrs. & 15.00 hrs. From Samui Island depart 09.30 hrs. & 15.30 hrs.
or express boat (3 hours from Surat Thani city) depart 09.30 hrs. &
12.30 hrs. from Samui Island depart 07.00 hrs. & 12.00 hrs.-
- Koh Samui airport which was opened in 1990
is owned by Bangkok Airways, the only airlines that flies into Samui. One way flight is
approximately one hour and ten minutes.
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- Bangkok Airways flights are subject to time
delay and cancellation.
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