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Talk:Ko Samet/Listings

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Ko Samet (เกาะเสม็ด) People believe that this is the miracle island in Thai classical literature by Sunthon Phu. Ko Samet is quite a famous beach attraction of Rayong, for both Thai and foreign tourists. The island is 6.5 kilometres offshore of Ban Phe, Mueang district. Forest remains blanketing up to 80% of the total area of 3,125 rai. Tourists should be careful of storms in the monsoon season during May to September.

How to get there: Four operators; namely, Nuanthip, Si Ban Phe, Phe Port, and Saphan Pla,  around Ban Phe offer shuttle boat services between their ports and the main port of the island. All operators charge a flat rate of 100 baht per person for a round trip or 50 baht for a single journey. Boats can leave anytime when more than 20 passengers are waiting. The service is available around the clock, seven days a week.

For groups of at least 7 persons, Nuanthip Boat (0 3865 1508) offers a shuttle boat service to other bays as well, such as Ao Wong Duean (120 baht each) and to the last bay Ao Pakarang (200 baht each). Si Ban Phe Boat (0 3865 1902) also runs a scheduled boat service during weekends between Ban Phe and the main port of Samet. The hourly boat service from Ban Phe runs from 8.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the return trip from Samet, the boat leaves at 10.00 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The company also offers a speed boat service at 1,000 baht a trip for 12 people to the main port, or higher rates for other routes. A parking service on the main land is available.

Getting around on Ko Samet: The island has only a single road. Some parts are concrete and some parts are only a dirt trail. A pick up truck offers a passenger service to the desired beach. The fee depends on negotiation, ranging from 20-100 baht each. Chartered service to get around the island costs between 200-1,500 baht.

Attractions on Ko Samet and Nearby

Most beaches are on the eastern side of the island. The beaches hide in small bays and stretch some 200 metres. From the north, there are Hat Sai Kaeo, Hat Hin Khrong, Hat Khlong Phai, Ao Phutsa, Ao Thapthim, Ao Naun, Ao Cho, Ao Thian, Ao Wai, Ao Kio Na Yok and Ao Karang. The only beach on the western side is Ao Phrao. One of the famous beaches is Ao Wong Duean in the middle of the eastern side. This beach stretches in the shape of an almost complete circle. Both Ao Wong Duean and Hat Sai Kaeo have very fine white sand. Tourists visiting Ko Kudi, Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, Ko PlaTin and Ko Thalu should rent a boat from Ban Phe or Ko Samet. They should prepare food and water, as there is neither facilities nor food supplies available on such islands.For more information, please contact Ireland Tour co., Ltd., Tel. 0 3865 3055-9
 * Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, and Ko Pla Tin (เกาะกรวย เกาะขาม และเกาะปลาตีน) These islands are some 600 metres north of Ko Kudi. With coral reefs, tourists can enjoy fishing here. A rental boat service is available at the port in Ban Phe.
 * Ko Kudi or Ko Kut (เกาะกุฎี หรือเกาะกุด) The island is on the east of Ko Samet, six kilometres from the mainland. Ko Kudi totals an area of 63 rai. A nice beach and coral reefs make it a nice place for a hideaway. Nearby islands are Ko Thai Khangkhao and Ko Tham Ruesi. Without accommodation, the national park office on the island offers a tent for rent at 200 baht per person/ night.  Pitching a private tent requires paying a fee of 20 baht per person/night. For more information, call Tel. 0 3865 3034, or in Bangkok at Tel.0 2561 2919 and 0 2561 2921.
 * Ko Thalu (เกาะทะลุ) Some 6 kilometres east of Ko Kudi, the island is another scuba diving site among coral reefs. The island totals an area of 69 rai, most remains lush forest. While high cliffs occupy the west, white sandy beaches occupy the east and south of the island. Ko Thalu is a habitat of seagulls, flying fox, and turtles.

Sleep
Ao Noinar

 * Ban Ploy Samet (บ้านพลอยเสม็ด) Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4188-9 www.ploytalayresort.com) 14 rooms: 1,800-4,000 baht
 * Mu Ban Thalay (หมู่บ้านทะเล) 1/8 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4251, 0 1838 8682 www.moobanthalays.com E-mail: moobanthalays.com), 21 rooms: 2,900-8,000 baht
 * Muk Samet (มุกเสม็ด) 12/74 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4164) 3 rooms: 1,500-1,800 baht
 * Sai Kaew Hill Resort (ทรายแก้ว ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 11/6 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4234-7 E-mail: SHR@Saikaew.com) 60 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht
 * Samet Cliff Resort (เสม็ด คลิฟ รีสอร์ท) 100 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 2 6350800, 0 1645 7115), 27 rooms: 1,400-2,800 baht

Ao Supparod

 * Pineapple (ไพน์แอปเปิ้ล) Ban Phe (Tel: 0 1658 5832, 0 1743 8804) 20 rooms: 800 baht
 * The Umbrella (เดอะ อัมเบรลล่า) 97/5 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4221 www.theumbrella.net) 8 rooms: 800-1,600 baht

Hat Saikaew

 * Chancoy Beach House (ฉันคอย บีช เฮาส์) 81/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4089, 0 6143 2326 E-mail: chancoy@hotmail.com) 10 rooms: 1,500-2,500 baht	*Laemyai & Ploy Resort (แหลมใหญ่ แอนด์ พลอย รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1661, 0 3865 1496) 57 rooms: 800-4,000 baht
 * Sai Kaew Beach Resort & Banana Hut (ทรายแก้ว บีช รีส��ร์ท แอนด์ บานาน่า ฮัท) Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4193,  0 1770 9827 www.aopraoresort.com  E-mail: sales@aopraoresort.com) 87 rooms: 2,900-8,000 baht
 * Sai Kaew Villa (ทรายแก้ว วิลล่า) Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3865 1535, 0 3864 4144 www.saikaew.com E-mail: samet@saikaew.com) 80 rooms: 700-4,990 baht
 * Sinsamut (สินสมุทร) 91 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4134, 0 3864 4207) 32 rooms: 350-1,000 baht
 * Ploy Talay (พลอยทะเล) 82 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4214-5 www.ploytalayresort.com) 30 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
 * White Sand (ไวท์ แซนด์) 56 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4000-3, 0 3865 3154) 90 rooms: 600-2,500 baht

Ao Phai

 * Ao Phai Hut (อ่าวไผ่ ฮัท) (Tel: 0 3864 4075-6) 65 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
 * Little Hut (ลิตเติ้ล ฮัท) 16/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4073) 36 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Jeab (เจี๊ยบ) Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4113 0 1853 3121 www.jepbungalow.com) 60 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht
 * Naka (นากะ) 36 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4034-5, 0 3864 4167 E-mail: apinyputsom@hotmail.com) 28 rooms: 250-500 baht
 * Samet Villa (เสม็ด วิลล่า) 89 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4094 E-mail: samedvilla@hotmail.com) 31 rooms: 1,200-2,500 baht
 * Sea Breeze (ซี บรีส) 23 Mu 4 (Tel/Fax 0 3864 4124-5) 52 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
 * Silver Sand (ซิลเวอร์ แซนด์) 92 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1996 5720) 42 rooms: 300-800 baht

Ao Tubtim

 * Phuttra (พุทรา) 75 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4066,  0 3864 4030) 25 rooms: 400-1,700 baht
 * Tubtim Resort (ทับทิม รีสอร์ท) 13/15 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1218 7759, 0 3864 4025-9 www.tubtimresort.com) 70 rooms: 500-1,200 baht

Ao Nuan – Ao Cho

 * Ao Nuan (อ่าวนวล) 61/1 Mu 4 8 rooms: 150-400 baht
 * Tantawan Resort & Ao Cho Guesthouse (ธารตะวัน รีสอร์ท แอนด์ อ่าวช่อ เกสต์เฮาส์) 46 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3865 3055-9 www.geocitie.com/ao-cho E-mail: Islandtour1999@hotmail.com) 45 rooms: 300-3,000 baht
 * Wonderland (วัลเดอร์แลนด์) (Lung Wung) (Tel: 0 3864 4162) 60 rooms: 200-2,500 baht

Ao Wongduan

 * Malibu Garden Resort (มาลิบู การ์เดน รีสอร์ท) (Tel/Fax: 02 673 2668 www.malibu-samet.com) 74 rooms: 1,400-3,500 baht
 * Samet Cabana (เสม็ด คาบาน่า) (Tel: 0 1838 4853, 0 1922 4992) 14 rooms: 300-700 baht
 * Sea Horse (ซี ฮอร์ท) 13/10 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3865 3740, 0 3864 4209) 25 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
 * Wongduan Resort (วงเดือน รีสอร์ท) 22/2 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1942 7220, 0 3864 4171-2) 54 rooms: 800-1,200 baht
 * Vongduan Villa (วงเดือน วิลล่า) www.vonduern-villa.com 22 Mu 4 31 rooms: 900-2,500 baht
 * Vimarnsamed Resort (วิมานเสม็ด) www.vimarnsamedresort.com : 2000-6000 baht

Ao Tean
 * Ban Keang Talay Resort (บ้านกลางทะเล รีสอร์ท) (Tel: 0 3865 2067) 5 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Lung Dum (ลุงดำ) 229 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 6150 7661, 0 1458 8430) 30 rooms: 200-3,000 baht
 * Sangtean Beach Resort (แสงเทียน บีช รีสอร์ท) 88 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1295 9567, 0 3865 3210) 18 rooms: 400-700 baht

Ao Whai

 * Samet Ville (เสม็ด วิลล่า) 229 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865 1681-2 www.sametvilleresort.com E-mail: question@sametvilleresort.com) 66 rooms: 900-2,500 baht

Ao Prakarung
 * Nimmanoradee (นิมมานรดี) 76/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4273, 0 1862 8586 www.nimmanoradee.com ) 11 rooms: 3,000-3,500 baht

Ao Prao
 * Lima Coco (ลิมา โคโค) 280/116 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865 1377, 0 3864 4068) 26 rooms: 1,800-3,200 baht
 * Ao Prao Resort & Le viman (อ่าวพร้าว รีสอร์ท แอนด์ เลอ วิมาน) 292/2 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865 1134-5, 0 2438 9771-2  www.aopreoresort.com  E-mail: rfv@aopreoresort.com) 78 rooms: 2,889-25,000 baht

Ao Kiew

 * Paradee Resort & Spa (ปาราดี รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 292/2 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865 1134-5, 0 2438 9771-2 www.sametresort.com E-mail: rfv@sametresort.com) 10 rooms: 8,500 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 14:49, 2 February 2010 (EST)

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Events and Festivals
Rayong Fruit Festival (งานเทศกาลผลไม้และของดีเมืองระยอง) In May of each year, Rayong's fruit reaches its peak season. The venue for celebration is always changed between Mueang and Klaeng districts. Tourists can enjoy floats decorated with fruits, fruit contests, beauty contests, as well as fruit and seafood fair.

Sunthon Phu Day (งานวันสุนทรภู่) Organised on June 26 of each year at Sunthon Phu Monument, Klaeng district, to honour the great poet. Exhibitions and plays from his poetry will entertain visitors.

Changing the robe for Phra Chedi Klang Nam (งานห่มผ้าพระเจดีย์กลางน้ำ) The annual traditional event is held during the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, or in November. The robe blanketing around the pagoda in the middle of the Rayong River, in Mueang district, will be changed. Meanwhile, the people will celebrate the event along with the Loi Krathong Festival by boat racing and many kinds of local entertainment.

Thot Pha Pa Klang Nam (Waterborne Robe Offering Ceremony) (งานทอดผ้าป่ากลางน้ำ) During the Loi Krathong Festival of each year, or on the full moon night of November, people living near the mouth of the Prasae River will prepare a monk's robe at the pier. After completing the ceremony on the boat, a monk will come to get it. Normally, the robe offering ceremony is held at the temple. This special tradition has been inherited for over a century.

 * Hiking

 * Boat trips - should cost around 600 baht and can include snorkeling, fishing, a visit to the fish farms and floating restaurant, or a tour around the island and nearby Ko Thalu, Kud, Pateen and Kham etc. It is simple to find a boat trip and they come in either of two forms – by slow boat or speedboat. Most, which are for the full day, include a barbeque lunch, snorkeling gear and drinks.

 * Yoga, ask for yoga at the Sea Breeze restaurant at Ao Pay beach. There is a yoga teacher who has been doing yoga for thirty years. He also does different types of massages (deep-tissue, aromatherapy, relaxation etc). Contact Bapa at Sea Breeze restaurant for all kind of yoga, (different levels, group or private) and massages.

 * Traditional on almost every South-East Asia beach, Ko Samet has started featuring "Full/Half/Dark Moon" nights - not be confused with the massive Full Moon Parties on Ko Pha Ngan or other parts of Southern Thailand - here they are simply an excuse for drink specials, which are present every night of the year anyway

 * Drink the local speciality, a SangSom bucket, which is a toxic mix of Thai whiskey, red bull and coke, served in a kids sandbucket with lots of straws

 * Volleyball / Frisbee Tourists enjoy playing volleyball and Frisbee on the beach, if you don’t have your own you can ask the place you are staying at for a loan of theirs.

 * Fishing Night fishing trips for squid can be arranged for around 500B.

 * Windsurfing With its rocky coastline and offshore winds, north of Hat Sai Kaew is an excellent location for those wishing to try out a bit of wind surfing. Windsurfs can be rented out from most guesthouses and hotels for around 100-200baht per hour.

 * Massage For a proper massage visit one of the indoor massage shops. Look to be paying around 200+ baht per hour. Doctors advise against having a massage from one of the many masseurs on the beach as many of them are poorly trained. If a Thai massage is performed wrongly it can do more harm than good.

Snorkeling/diving - Tourists can take a tour around the island and go snorkeling, if they wish, off the rocky uninhabited western side, or around the reefs at the southern tip. Scuba diving excursions can be arranged at Vong Duang.

Diving Center The two nearby islands of Ko Thalu and Ko Kud are excellent diving spots. Among the more reputable scuba establishments are:
 * Ao Prao Diving Center, at Ao Prao Resort, Ao Prao Beach, Ko Samet. Tel: (038) 644-100. Diver propulsion vehicle (scooters) available for hire, PADI. www.aopraoresort.com

Shopping

Ko Samet doesn't have much in the way of shopping beyond basic beach accessories (sarongs, T-shirts, etc). But, there are high quality crystal products and reed products. Crystal can be purchased at Lotus Crystal Factory in Pluak Daeng District of Rayong.

Most hotels have some books to trade or rent, and there are a growing number of hawkers selling books too.

Popular local food in Ko Samet includes sumptuous fried durian and fruits which also includes rambutan and mangosteen. The province is also well-known for its great seafood products such as: shrimp paste, fish sauce, dried shrimp, squid, octopus and other dried seafood.

Spa

Spa Provider

Spas in Hotels/Resorts

 * Ao Prao Resort (อ่าวพร้าวรีสอร์ท) Ao Prao Beach, Ko Samet (Tel: 0 2438 9771, Website: www.aopraoresort.com)
 * Dhivarin Spa (ทิวาริน สปา) Paradee Resort & Spa, 76 Mu 4, Tambon Phe, Amphoe Muang, Koh Samet, Rayong
 * Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa (เลอ วิมาน คอทเทจ แอนด์ สปา) 40/11 Mu 4, Ko Samet
 * Sai Kaew Beach Resort (ทรายแก้วบีช รีสอร์ท) Sai Kaew Beach, Ko Samet (Tel: 0 2438 9771, Website: www.aopraoresort.com)
 * Sai Kaew Villa (ทรายแก้ว วิลล่า) Sai Kaew Beach, Ko Samet (Tel: 0 3864 4144, Website: www.saikaew.com)

Learn
Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)

For those interested in learning Thai Boxing, there is a Thai boxing school with Thai and English instructors - Naga Muay Thai. They also organize regular Thai boxing matches at the ring adjacent to the Naga Bar. Naga Bungalows, Ko Samet. Email: nagamuaythai@gmail.com

Fire Spinning

For around 1,500baht, there are three day courses on learning the art of fire-spinning. The small school is in Ladan Village.

Sleep
Always ask to see the room before taking it. Many rooms will have minimal bedding so you might want to bring your own sleep sack or sarong. Towels, soaps, toilet paper, etc. may not be provided in basic bungalows but should be for sale cheaply somewhere close by.

Always check that the windows on the room have well sealed mosquito screens. Dawn and dusk are the times that the mosquitos are out and about. It is well worth buying a mosquito aerosol spray and giving your room a blast before going out for your evening meal/drinks. Personal mosquito sprays or lotions are also recommended whilst you are out in the early morning or evening. Also if your room has an en-suite close its door as this will take away one water source for the mosquitoes. Also sleeping with a fan panning over the bed while you sleep makes it harder for any mosquitoes that you may have missed to actually land on you.

Always take a padlock and key with you if staying at some of the cheaper establishments. Some bungalow doors can be opened with a knife in seconds, and robberies, though less common than in the past, are still present.

Ao Noinar

 * Ban Ploy Samet (บ้านพลอยเสม็ด) Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4188-9 www.ploytalayresort.com) 14 rooms: 1,800-4,000 baht
 * Mu Ban Thalay (หมู่บ้านทะเล) 1/8 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4251  0 1838 8682 www.moobanthalays.com  E-mail: moobanthalays.com), 21 rooms: 2,900-8,000 baht
 * Sai Kaew Hill Resort (ทรายแก้ว ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 11/6 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4234-7 E-mail: SHR@Saikaew.com) 60 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht
 * Samet Club Resort (เสม็ด คลับ รีสอร์ท) 100 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4341 - 7 www.samedresorts.com), 27 rooms: 1,400-2,800 baht

Ao Supparod

 * Pineapple (ไพน์แอปเปิ้ล) Ban Phe (Tel: 0 1658 5832  0 1743 8804) 20 rooms: 800 baht
 * The Umbrella (ดิ อัมเบรลล่า) 97/5 Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4221 www.theumbrella.net) 8 rooms: 800-1,600 baht

Hat Saikaew

 * Laemyai & Ploy Resort (แหลมใหญ่ แอนด์ พลอย รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3865 1661  0 3865 1496) 57 rooms: 800-4,000 baht
 * Sai Kaew Beach Resort (ทรายแก้ว บีช รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 Ban Phe (Tel: 0 3864 4195-7  www.samedresorts.com) 87 rooms: 2,900-8,000 baht
 * Samet Grand View Resort (เสม็ดแกรนด์วิว รีสอร์ท) 95/2 Mu 2 Ban Phe (0 .3864 4220 www.grandviewthai.com) 36 rooms  1,500-2,200 baht
 * Sai Kaew Villa (ทรายแก้ว วิลล่า) Mu 4  (Tel: 0 3865 1535  0 3864 4144 www.saikaew.com  E-mail: samet@saikaew.com) 80 rooms: 700-4,990 baht
 * Samet Green Inn (เสม็ด กรีน อินน์) 33/4 Mu 4  Ban Phe  (Tel. 0 3864 4318)  24 rooms : 800 – 1,500 baht
 * Ton Sak Resort(ต้นสัก รีสอร์ท) Mu 4 26 rooms 2,200 – 5,000, pet and cooking are not allowed.

Ao Phai

 * Samed Villa Resort (เสม็ดวิลล่า รีสอร์ท) (Tel: 0 3864 4094, 0 3864 4161), 35 rooms: 1400-3200 baht
 * Ao Phai Hut (อ่าวไผ่ ฮัท) (Tel: 0 3864 4075-6) 65 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
 * Little Hut (ลิตเติ้ล ฮัท) 16/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4073) 36 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Jeab (เจี๊ยบ) Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4113 0 1853 3121 www.jepbungalow.com)  60 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht
 * Naka (นาก���) 36 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4034-5  0 3864 4167  E-mail: apinyputsom@hotmail.com) 28 rooms: 250-500 baht
 * Sea Breeze (ซี บรีส) 23 Mu 4 (Tel/Fax 0 3864 4124-5) 52 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
 * Silver Sand (ซิลเวอร์ แซนด์) 92 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1996 5720) 42 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Tu tu (ตู ตู บังกาโล) Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4113 0 1853 3121 www.jepbungalow.com)  60 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht

Ao Tubtim

 * Phuttra (พุทรา) 75 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4066  0 3864 4030) 25 rooms: 400-1,700 baht
 * Tubtim Resort (ทับทิม รีสอร์ท) 13/15 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1218 7759 0 3864 4025-9  www.tubtimresort.com) 70 rooms: 500-1,200 baht

Ao Nuan – Ao Cho

 * Ao Nuan (อ่าวนวล) 61/1 Mu 4 8 rooms: 150-400 baht
 * Tantawan Resort & Ao Cho Guesthouse (ธารตะวัน รีสอร์ท แอนด์ อ่าวช่อ เกสต์เฮาส์) 46 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3865 3055-9  www.geocitie.com/ao-cho  E-mail: Islandtour1999@hotmail.com) 45 rooms: 300-3,000 baht
 * Ao Cho Hideaway (อ่าวช่อไฮด์อเวย์) Mu 4 (Tel. 0 3864 4332  www.grandviewgroupresort.com  E-mail : info@grandviewgroupresort.com) 28 rooms : 3,700 – 4,700 baht
 * Wonderland (วัลเดอร์แลนด์) (Lung Wung) (Tel: 0 3864 4162) 60 rooms: 200-2,500 baht

Ao Vongduern

 * Vimarn Samet (วิมานเสม็ด รีสอร์ท) 19 rooms: 600-1,200 baht
 * Blue Sky (บลูสกาย)(Tel. 08 9936 0842 08 1509 0547) 7 rooms  1,000 baht
 * Malibu Garden Resort (มาลิบู การ์เด้นท์ รีสอร์ท) Wong Duen Beach, Koh Samet, Rayong, (Tel/Fax: 0 3864 4020 www.malibu-samet.com), Rate start from 2,046 baht
 * Samet Cabana (เสม็ด คาบาน่า) 41 rooms: 1,900 – 3,500 baht
 * Sea Horse (ซี ฮอร์ส) 13/10 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3865 3740  0 3864 4209) 25 rooms: 500-2,500 baht
 * Bell House (บ้านระฆัง) (Tel. 0 3864 4270) 10 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * Vongduern Resort (วงเดือน รีสอร์ท) 22/2  Mu 4 (Tel: 0 1942 7220  0 3864 4171-2) 54 rooms: 2,500 -3,500 baht
 * Vongduern Villa (วงเดือน วิลล่า) 22 Mu 4 34 rooms: 1150-3,850 baht

Ao Tean

 * Candle Light (Saeng Tean Beach Resort-แสงเทียน บีช รีสอร์ท) 88 Mu 4 (Tel. 08 1295 9567 08 1996 9793  0 3864 4255) 18 rooms: 400 – 700 baht
 * Ban Kiang Talay Resort (บ้านเคียงทะเล รีสอร์ท) (Tel: 08 6158 1619) 5 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Lung Dum (ลุงดำ) 229 Mu 2 (Tel: 08 6150 7661 08 1458 8430  0 3865 1810) 30 rooms: 200-3,000 baht
 * Maeng ga proon fai (แมงกะพรุนไฟ) (Tel.:08 1652 5056 08 1458 8430   0 3864 4331) 15 rooms: 500 – 1,200 baht
 * Ton Had (ต้นหาดบังกะโล) (Tel. 0 3865 1733  08 1435 8900) 6 rooms: 600 – 1,500 baht
 * Ban Thai Saeng Tean (บ้านไทยแสงเทียน) (Tel. 0 3864 4322  08 1305 9408)

Ao Whai

 * Samet Ville (เสม็ด วิลล์) 229 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3865 1681-2 www.sametvilleresort.com E-mail: question@sametvilleresort.com) 66 rooms: 900-2,500 baht

Ao Prakarung

 * Nimmanoradee (นิมมานรดี) 76/1 Mu 4 (Tel: 0 3864 4273 0 1862 8586 www.nimmanoradee.com ) 11 rooms: 2,000-3,500 baht

Ao Prao

 * Ao Prao Resort (อ่าวพร้าวรีสอร์ท) (Tel. 0 3864 4100 – 3     E-mail: frontoffice_ aoprao@samedresorts.com) 52 rooms: 5,900 – 16,500 baht
 * Le viman (เลอ วิมาน)  292/2 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3864 4104-7   0-2438 9771-2  www.samedresorts.com E-mail: frontoffice_levimarn@samedresorts.com) 28 rooms: 9,700 baht
 * Lima Coco (ลิมา โคโค) 280/116 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 3864 4241  0 3864 4068   0 2938 1811   www.limacoco.com   E-mail: info@limacoco.com) 44 rooms: 2,500 – 6,900 baht

Ao Kiew

 * Paradee Resort & Spa (ปารดี รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 292/2 Mu 2 (Tel: 0 38644 283-92   0 2438 9771-2  www.sametresorts.com E-mail: gro@paradeeresort.com) 10 rooms:15,000 – 80,000 baht

Other

 * Le Vimarn Cottages (เลอว��มาน คอทเทจส์) 40/11 Mu 4, Tambon Phe, Amphoe Mueang, Rayong, Rate start from 6,500 baht
 * Paradee Resort & Spa (ปารดี รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 76 Mu 4, Tambon Phe, Amphoe Muang, Koh Samet, Rayong, Rate start from 9,225 baht

Health and Medical Centers
Medical Facilities

On Koh Samet, there is one hospital near Sai Kaew beach, but for anything serious it’s better to return to Bangkok. For nothing too severe there are plenty of clinics and pharmacies in the main areas.

Retirement Living
More and more foreigners are living on Ko Samet, many of them retirees. A favourite spot for them are on the beaches. There are some other retirees though, who reside in quieter locations away from the tourist scene.

Media/Contact
Nationwide television, cable TVs, local cable TV channels are available in Ko Samet. International newspapers and magazines are available at the tourist spots.

Landline telephones, satellite phones, all mobile phone systems, high-speed internet (ADSL), post offices and parcel services are available in most of the places of Ko Samet.

Suggested Itinerary
3 Days / 2 Nights

 * Day 1: Leave Bangkok early in the morning and arrive in Ko Samet before mid-day. Go to one of the quiet beaches like Ao Wai or Ao Nuan, check in, and spend the rest of the afternoon sunbathing and swimming. In the evening, enjoy a romantic seafood dinner with your loved-one. Before bed have a cocktail under the stars.

 * Day 2: Move to Hat Sai Kaew and go on one of the snorkeling tours to the nearby islands such as Ko Thalu and Ko Kud. In the evening, go on a bar crawl and shoot a few games of pool.

 * Day 3: Spend the morning relaxing on the beach and see the statue of Phra Aphai Manee. Perhaps try your hand at windsurfing, volleyball or Frisbee. Return to Bangkok in the early afternoon after having had a seafood lunch at one of the top hotels.

Boat Rental

 * Sai Kaew Villa (ทรายแก้ว วิลล่า) Ko Samet Tel: 0 3864 4144

Local Tips
The best time of the year to see Ko Samet is from November to February where the weather is cooler and the seas are calmer. Since Samet has a micro-climate it is one of the driest places in Thailand. During the rainy season Samet has substantially less rain than the other islands in Thailand.

 * Do make sure that any boat you take has enough life-jackets for everyone on board.
 * Do protect yourself from mosquitoes.
 * Do, if you come down with a high fever, go to the hospital immediately.
 * Do, if you get bit by a dog, go to the hospital immediately.
 * Do bargain the price of the room in the low season.
 * Do bargain with vendors.
 * Do contact the tourist police in any dodgy situation.
 * Do be careful of over-charging drivers.
 * Do carry around small change.
 * Do try the local seafood.
 * Do get off the beaten track.
 * Do, if you hire a motorbike, make sure the owners have a trustworthy reputation.

Useful Contacts

 * Immegration Office 		0 3863 8674
 * Highway Police			1193  0 3861 1203
 * Tourist Police			1155  0 3865 1669
 * Police Station			0 3887 1106
 * Rayong Hospital 			0 3861 1104
 * Emergency Calls 			191
 * Weather Forecast Department	0 3865 5075

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Talk:Ko Samui

Tourism Thailand
There was an extlink in this article to www.tourismthailand.org which does appear to be Official. But it's official for all of Thailand, and I don't think it makes sense to copy it into each article individually. -- (WT-en) Colin 01:21, 18 Jun 2005 (EDT)

Definitely not worth staying in Chaweng unless you want party central with taxi horns at every moment and "hey you want girl?" shouts from every corner. Very disappointing and NOT a relaxing place. I recommend Lamai.

Kosher
" for Kosher food there is a daily restaurant at 39/8 Moo 3, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Koh-Samui ((661) 824 0588 ". Do you know the name of the restaurant?  Thai addresses are near-useless for finding anything. (WT-en) Jpatokal 07:47, 18 October 2006 (EDT)

Messy article
Hi everyone,

I tried to start the janitorial work for the main article today but it will take some time. Please shift the content in the district articles. Thanks, mates (WT-en) jan 04:51, 6 January 2009 (EST)

 * The Sleep section is still the major messy part. I don't want to transfer the parts in the districts because that's just shifting the problem. Any suggestions? (WT-en) jan 15:36, 27 January 2009 (EST)

 * No, shifting the sleep listings into the districts is the right thing to do. (WT-en) Jpatokal 22:44, 27 January 2009 (EST)

 * Non of the listings are generated by recommendations from users. The list is more or less "dumped" in from AoT and that is not what we are looking for, or? I will only shift in areas were are no listings. E.g. in Chaweng are listed a lot of places by recommendation (WT-en) jan 03:29, 28 January 2009 (EST)

 * Sure, "real" data is between than AoT's dumps — but it's often possible to integrate the two, since AoT includes telephone numbers etc often missing from user-added listings. (WT-en) Jpatokal 03:43, 28 January 2009 (EST)

 * If the list is already long and complete i will delete the AoT dump. Otherwise the data will be completed but in doubt i favour the user recommendation. ok?(WT-en) jan 03:53, 28 January 2009 (EST)

 * Sounds like a plan. Thanks for taking the time to clean these up! (WT-en) Jpatokal 06:07, 28 January 2009 (EST)
 * I was 2008 twice in Samui and plan to go for one week in March again. So it is like a preparation for the next trip...(WT-en) jan 08:34, 28 January 2009 (EST)

Guide status?
I think the main samui article is now cleaned and it just came to me mind that it even might have guide status. Any objections? (WT-en) jan 06:58, 30 January 2009 (EST)

 * Looks good to me — thanks again for your work cleaning it up! (WT-en) Jpatokal 11:11, 30 January 2009 (EST)

 * It's a great article, but the main obstacle left before bumping it up to guide status is the status of the beach articles. Each should be at least usable, and 5 of them are still outlines. It shouldn't be too hard to get them all up to usable status though, if you're looking for a project! Also, with the beach articles, it should be fine to combine the individual "see" and "do" sections into singular "See & do" sections. --(WT-en) Peter Talk 18:34, 3 February 2009 (EST)

 * Peter, the touristic epicenters Chaweng & Lamai were graded by you as usable. Beside Bophut and Bang Rak/Big Buddha Beach all other places are rare visited. I will have a look on those and try to improve them but the rest is up to locals and long-term backpacker because few people stay. I'm in March again in Samui and when i scooter around let's see if i pass through... (WT-en) jan 10:31, 5 February 2009 (EST)

Cleanup
I also did some clean-up, am moving cluttered TAT Listings to Talk:Ko Samui/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 20:33, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Ko Samui/Listings

=Province=

See
Ko Samui (เกาะสมุย) Covering an area of 247 square kilometres, Ko Samui is the third largest island in Thailand. It is rich with natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. The dynamic tourism industry on Ko Samui has everything to offer to suit any taste, be that trekking in the wild, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing or even joining the nightlife entertainment. Ko Samui is located some 84 kilometres east of the provincial capital. The island measures some 21 kilometres at its widest point, and 25 kilometres at its longest. There is a 51-kilometre ring and largely coastal road encircles the island. Places of interest on Ko Samui include:

 * Na Thon - The island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated.

 * Namtok Hin Lat – This waterfall is easily accessible by car. Some of the numerous tiny levels have a large basin for swimmers.

 * Namtok Na Mueang – A local road leads to the Na Mueang 1 Waterfall. A walk of about 30 minutes ends up at the more scenic Na Mueang 2 Waterfall.

 * Ban Lipa Yai – This village grows high quality fruits, including rambutan, durian, mangosteen and the famed langsat.

 * Old House – This Chinese-style house, aged almost 200 years, represents Samui’s cultural identity. Grandpa Si and Grandma Maen Hancharoen, the present owner, open the house to visitors.

 * Beaches - Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng and Lamai, where generally attractive accommodation can be found. Other beaches are such as Hat Bo Phut, Hat Maenam and Hat Choeng Mon.

Other island attractions include coral beds at Laem Set and Thong Takhian; the phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay; the nearby butterfly garden and aquarium; a snake farm; a monkey theatre at Bo Phut and a massive seated Buddha image on Fan isle.

Ko Taen (เกาะแตน) Ko Taen is a small tranquil island south of Ko Samui, 20 minutes from Samui by boat. Designated trails allow visitors to understand the evergreen forest ecology, to reach mangrove forest, diving sites, and coral reefs, as well as to contact the local communities who make their living on coconuts and traditional fishing. Visitors can also join the fishermen’s trip to catch rays. To reach this island, 2 ferries leave Ao Thong Krut on Ko Samui daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะอ่างทอง) This comprises some 40 islands about 20 kilometres or two hours by boat northwest of Ko Samui. The park covers 250 square kilometres, of which approximately one fifth is land mass. The most attractive islands include Ko Wua Ta Lap, Ko Mae Ko, Ko Prayat, Ko Sam Sao, Ko Nai Put and Ko Wua Te. Most islands comprise limestone masses reaching heights of up to 400 metres, and fringed by beaches and rain forest. An emerald saltwater lake known as Tha-le Nai (Inland Sea) on Ko Mae Ko is the park's major scenic attraction, and entails a mildly strenuous climb. The resultant views are well worth the effort. Another popular venue is Ko Sam Sao where an extensive span of coral reef and a huge rock arch offer scenic fascination. The park office is on Ko Wua Ta Lap where bungalow-style accommodation is available. Visitors wishing to stay overnight should make advance bookings and specify whether meal services are required, either through the Ang Thong Marine National Park office, 145/1 Talatlang Road, Surat Thani. Tel: 0 7728 6025 or 0 7742 0225. Getting There: A ferry departs from Ko Samui’s Na Thon pier daily at 8.30 a.m. and arrives at Mu Ko Ang Thong at 10.30 a.m. The fare is 550 baht. On return, the ferry departs from the Ang Thong National Park at 3 p.m. Call 0 7742 2262-3 for details. A one-day tour package to Mu Ko Ang Thong is also organised by travel agents on Ko Samui.

Eat
Ko Samui
 * Bang Po Seafood (บางปอ ซีฟู้ด) Ao Bang Po Tel: 0 7742 0010 (seafood)
 * Bevery Hill (เบเวอรี่ ฮิลล์) Ao Thong Takhian Tel: 0 7742 2232 (seafood)
 * Big Chiu Seafood (บิ๊กจิ๋ว ซีฟู้ด) Ao Makham Tel: 0 7742 0350 (seafood
 * Chao Ko (ชาวเกาะ) Na Thon Tel: 0 7742 1039 (seafood)
 * Chun Chim Seafood (ชวนชิม ซีฟู้ด) Near Samui Lagoon Resort Tel: 0 7723 0886 (seafood)
 * Drop Inn (ดร้อป อินน์) Hat Chaweng Tel: 0 7723 0361-2 (seafood)
 * Khrua Savoey (ครัวเสวย) Na Thon Tel: 0 7742 0380 (Thai food)
 * Ko Kaeo (เกาะแก้ว) Na Thon Tel: 0 7742 1061 (seafood)

Ko Samui

 * Hat Lamai (หาดละไม)
 * Aloha Resort (อโลฮ่ารีสอร์ท) 128 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4014-6, 0 7742 4418), 80 rooms: 1,800-5,500 baht
 * Amity (อะมิตี้) 125/3 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4084), 19 rooms: 300–800 baht
 * Animal House (แอนนิมอลเฮาส์) 109/12 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4208), 9 rooms: 250-350 baht
 * Ban Thai Resort (บ้านไทยรีสอร์ท) 125/4 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, 18 rooms: 400-500 baht
 * Bay View Village (เบย์วิววิลเลจ) 16/4 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 7500-2), 65 rooms: 2,000-3,600 baht
 * Beer House (เบียร์เฮ้าส์) 161/4 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7723 1088), 10 rooms: 350–800 baht
 * Best Resort (เบสท์รีสอร์ท) 109/9 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4214, 0 7723 3341 Fax: 0 7723 3102), 38 rooms: 300-1,200 baht
 * Beverly Hill Resort (เบเวอรี่ฮิลล์รีสอร์ท) 211 Mu 4 Tambon Maret, Hat Chaweng-Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 2232), 11 rooms: 350–800 baht
 * Bill Bungalow (บิลบังกะโล) 127 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4403 Fax: 0 7742 4286), 30 rooms: 400-1,500 baht
 * Bonny (บอนนี่) 124/119 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7723 2079 Fax: 0 7723 2266), 18 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Buriraya Resort and Spa (บุรีรายา) 208/1 Mu 4, Tambon Maret, Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 1180-2 Fax: 0 7742 4195 www.buriraya.com), 77 rooms: 5,500-16,500 baht
 * Comfort Bungalow (คอมฟอร์ทบังกะโล) Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4110), 30 rooms: 500-2,200 baht
 * Galaxy (กาแล็กซี่) 124/61 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4441, 0 7742 4055 Fax: 0 7742 4137), 47 rooms: 1,000-2,800 baht
 * Golden Cliff Resort (โกลเด้นคลิฟรีสอร์ท) 124 Mu 2 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 2409), 15 rooms: 300-500 baht
 * Golden Sand Beach Resort (โกลเด้นแซนด์บีชรีสอร์ท) 124/2 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4031-2), 76 rooms: 1,200-2,500 baht
 * Green Canyon Bungalow (กรีนแคนยอนบังกะโล) 127/2 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4292), 15 rooms: 300-400 baht
 * Holiday (ฮอลิเดย์) 124/25 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 2293), 17 rooms: 250-600 baht
 * Island Resort (ไอส์แลนด์รีสอร์ท) 146/24 Mu 4 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4202), 45 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Jungle Park (จังเกิ้ลปาร์ค) 176 Mu 4 Tambon Maret, Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7741 8034-6 Fax: 0 7742 4110 www.jungle-park.com), 24 rooms: 1,200-2,500 baht
 * Koeng Bungalow (เกิงบังกะโล) Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4285), 10 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Laem Set Inn (แหลมเส็ทอินน์) 110Mu 2 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4393, 0 7743 3299, 07723 3300), 23 rooms: 2,000–4000 baht
 * Lamai Inn 99 (ละไมอินน์ 99) 109/11 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4427, 0 7742 4212), 56 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
 * Lamai Resort (ละไมรีสอร์ท) 169/1 Mu 4 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4124), 26 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Lily House (ลิลลี่เฮ้าส์) 124/93 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4231), 25 rooms: 300–650 baht
 * Long Island Resort (ลองไอร์แลนด์รีสอร์ท) 146/24 Mu 4 Tambon Maret, Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4202, 0 7741 8456 www.longislandresort.com), 40 rooms: 750-3,000 baht
 * Magic Resort (เมจิกรีสอร์ท) 130 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4229), 20 rooms: 400–800 baht
 * Mira Mare Bungalow (มิร่า มาเร่บังกะโล) 124/16 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4262), 20 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Nice Resort 1 (ไนซ์รีสอร์ท 1) 124/10 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4432, 0 7742 4027 Fax: 0 7742 4028), 27 rooms: 250-800 baht
 * Pan Bungalow (พันบังกะโล) 82/2 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel & Fax: 0 7742 4029), 17 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Paradise Bungalow (พาราไดซ์บังกะโล) 127/1 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4290), 28 rooms: 400-500 baht
 * Pavilion Resort (พาวิลเลี่ยนรีสอร์ท) 124/24 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4420, 0 7723 2083-6 Fax: 0 7742 4029), 52 rooms: 2,800-5,200 baht
 * Platuna Bungalow (ปลาทูน่าบังกะโล) 139/2 Mu 4 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4138), 20 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Rose Garden (โรสการ์เด้น) 146/2 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4410), 17 rooms: 400-800 baht
 * Samui Beach Resort (สมุยบีชรีสอร์ท) 124/11 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4431, 0 7742 4033), 30 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Samui Laguna Resort (สมุยลากูน่ารีสอร์ท) 124/103 Mu 2 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4215, 0 7723 3280-3 Bangkok Tel: 0 2252 5244), 60 rooms: 1,600-2,200 baht
 * Samui Orchid Resort (สมุยออร์คิดรีสอร์ท) 33/2 Mu 2 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4017 Fax: 0 7742 4019 E-mail: orchid@sawadee.com), 60 rooms: 900-1,500 baht
 * Samui Park Resort (สมุยปาร์ครีสอร์ท) 26/1-3 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4008–10 Fax: 0 7742 4435 Bangkok Tel: 0 2692 5215-7), 60 rooms: 2,000-2,500 baht
 * Samui Residence (สมุยเรสซิเดนส์) 131 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4227 Fax: 0 7742 4226), 20 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Sea Breeze Bungalow (ซีบรีสบังกะโล) 124/3 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4258 Fax: 0 7723 2173), 50 rooms: 250-1,200 baht
 * Suan Thale (สวนทะเล) 124/57 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4230), 20 rooms: 300-600 baht
 * Sukkasem Bungalow (สุขเกษมบังกะโล) 206 Mu 4 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4119), 16 rooms: 300-600 baht
 * Sunrise Bungalow (ซันไรท์บังกะโล) 126 Mu 3 Hat Lamai (Tel: 0 7742 4433, 0 7723 2384), 15 rooms: 300-1,200 baht
 * Swiss Chalet Resort (สวิสชาเล่ต์รีสอร์ท) 438/1 Mu 1 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4321), 10 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Utopia (ยูโทเปีย) 124/105 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 3113, 0 7723 2112), 35 rooms: 400-1,500 baht
 * Warinda Resort (วฤณดารีสอร์ท) 82/3 Mu 3 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4284), 30 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Weekender Villa (วีคเอนเดอร์วิลล่า) 126/1 Mu 4 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel / Fax: 0 7742 4116), 32 rooms: 500-1,900 baht

 * Hat Chaweng (หาดเฉวง)
 * Amari Palm Reef Resort (อมารีปาล์มรีฟรีสอร์ท) 14/3 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2015-9 Fax: 0 7742 2394), 104 rooms: 5,000-1,200 baht
 * Ban Chaweng Resort (บ้านเฉวง รีสอร์ท) 163/1 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2403, 0 7723 0310 Fax: 0 7742 2404), 60 rooms: 400-1,500 baht
 * Ban Samui Resort (บ้านสมุยรีสอร์ท) 14/7 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0965-9 Bangkok Tel: 0 2261 2986-9), 80 rooms: 2,000-8,500 baht
 * Bay Beach Guest House (เบย์บีชเกสท์เฮ้าส์) 17/2 Mu 2 Tambon Bo Phut, Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2198), 32 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Beachcomber (บีชคอมเบอร์) 3/5 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2041-3 Fax: 0 7742 2388 Bangkok Tel: 0 2651 2371-2), 58 rooms: 2,500-6,000 baht
 * Blue Lagoon (บลู ลากูน) 99 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2037–40 Fax: 0 7742 2401 Bangkok Tel: 0 2651 2371-2), 71 rooms: 3,000-8,000 baht
 * Central Bay Resort (เซ็นทรัล เบย์ รีสอร์ท) 155/3 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2118-9, 0 7742 2119), 35 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Central Samui Beach Resort (เซ็นทรัล สมุย บีช รีสอร์ท) 38/2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0500 Fax: 0 7742 2385 Bangkok Tel: 0 2541 1234 Fax: 0 2541-1089), 208 rooms: 5,400-19,000 baht
 * Chaba Samui Resort and Hotel (ชบาสมุยรีสอร์ทแอนด์โฮเต็ล) 19 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2135-7, 0 7723 0407–10 Fax: 0 7742 2380), 93 rooms: 3,200-3,600 baht
 * Charlie Hut (ชาลีฮัท) Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2482, 0 7742 2343), 42 rooms: 250–600 baht
 * Chaweng Buri (เฉวงบุรีรีสอร์ท) 14/4-6 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2465, 0 7723 0350 Bangkok Tel: 0 2300 2364-7), 117 rooms: 3,400-7,750 baht
 * Chaweng Blue Lagoon (เฉวงบลูลากูน) 99 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2037-38 Fax: 0 7742 2409 Bangkok Tel: 0 2651 2371-2), 71 rooms: 4,000-7,000 baht
 * Chaweng Cabana (เฉวง คาบาน่า) 17/2 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2377, 0 7742 2197 Fax: 0 7742 2605), 49 rooms: 2,500-4,050 baht
 * Chaweng Cove Resort (เฉวง โค้ฟ รีสอร์ท) 17/4 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2509–10 Fax: 0 7723 0642 www.samuiresotel.com), 112 rooms: 1,400-3,600 baht
 * Chaweng Noi (เฉวงน้อย) 90/3 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0357), 9 rooms: 150 baht
 * Chaweng Pearl Cabana (เฉวง เพิร์ล คาบาน่า) 90/5 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2116, 0 7741 3109), 30 rooms: 350–800 baht
 * Chaweng Regent Beach Resort (เฉวง รีเจนท์ บีช รีสอร์ท) 155/4 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0391–400, 422008–10 Fax: 0 7742 2222), 140 rooms: 4,800-8,500 baht
 * Chaweng Resort (เฉวง รีสอร์ท) 18/1 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2230-1), 71 rooms: 2,000-3,500 baht
 * Chaweng Villa (เฉวง วิลล่า) 157 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 1123, 0 7723 1322-8 Fax: 0 7723 1124), 48 rooms: 1,500-2,500 baht
 * Coconut Bungalow (โคโคนัท บังกะโล) 159/6 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2269), 26 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Coconut Grove (โคโคนัท โกรฟ) 159/5 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 1157), 60 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Coral Bay Resort (คอรัลเบย์รีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2223-4 Fax: 0 7742 2392 www.coralbay.net), 42 rooms: 2,200-5,500 baht
 * Coral Cove Resort (คอรัล โคฟรีสอร์ท) Mu 4, Between Hat Chaweng-Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2126, 0 7723 1156), 20 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Evergreen Resort (เอฟเวอร์กรีน รีสอร์ท) 167/32 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0051), 19 rooms: 600–800 baht
 * First Bungalow Beach Resort (เฟิร์สบังกะโลบีชรีสอร์ท) 4/6 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2327, 0 7723 0414 Fax: 0 7742 2243), 42 rooms: 2,000-4,000 baht
 * Four Season (โฟร์ซีซั่น) 14/1 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2238), 25 rooms: 400-1,600 baht
 * Impiana Resort Samui (อิมเพียน่ารีสอร์ทสมุย) 91/2 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng Noi, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2011 Fax: 0 7742 2111 Bangkok Tel: 0 2260 6511, 0 2260 6493 Fax: 0 2434-3304), 120 rooms: 3,500-9,500 baht
 * Long Beach Lodge (ลอง บีช ลอดจ์) 14 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0084, 0 7742 2162), 24 rooms: 500-1,500 baht
 * Lucky Mother Bungalow (ลัคกี้ มาเธอร์ บังกะโล) 60 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0931), 17 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Malibu Resort (มาลีบูรีสอร์ท) 15 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 1196-7 Fax: 0 7723 1198), 24 rooms: 1,500-4,500 baht
 * Marine Bungalow (มารีนบังกะโล) 154 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2416), 25 rooms: 300–500 baht
 * Matlang Resort (มัดหลังรีสอร์ท) 154/1 Mu 2 ตำHat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2172, 0 7723 0468), 45 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Mercure Resort (เมอร์เคียวรีสอร์ท) 147/3 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0864-5, 0 7742 2472 Fax: 0 7723 0866 Bangkok Tel: 0 2267 0810), 74 rooms: 2,900-4,000 baht
 * Montien House (บ้านมณเฑียร) 5 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2169), 50 rooms: 1,150-1,460 baht
 * Moon Bungalow (มูนบังกะโล) Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2167), 40 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Mueang Kulay Pan Hotel (เมืองกุเรปันโฮเต็ล) 100 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0849-51, 0 7742 2305 Fax: 0 7723 0031 Bangkok Tel: 0 2713 0668-9 Fax: 0 2713 0667), 41 rooms: 2,500-5,500 baht
 * Parrot (แพร็อท) Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui, 20 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * Poppies Resort (ป๊อปปี้รีสอร์ท) 28/1 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2419), 24 rooms: 140-255USS (www.poppiessamui.com)
 * Princess Village (พริ้นเซสวิลเลจ) 101 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2216, 0 7742 2382), 33 rooms: 1,500-3,500 baht
 * Relax Resort (รีแล็กซ์รีสอร์ท) 156/2 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2280, 0 7742 2475), 31 rooms: 450-600 baht
 * Samui Coral Resort (สมุยคอรัลรีสอร์ท) 4/1 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 1005 Fax. 0 7742 2143), 40 rooms: 600-1,000 baht
 * Samui Country Resort (สมุยคันทรี่รีสอร์ท) 162/2 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2186), 40 rooms: 500-800 baht
 * Samui Island Resort (สมุย ไอส์แลนด์รีสอร์ท) 254/3 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2336), 30 rooms: 600-1,200 baht
 * Samui Natian Resort (สมุยนาเทียน รีสอร์ท) 101/1 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2405, 0 7723 1340 Fax: 0 7742 2604), 52 rooms: 1,980-3,600 baht
 * Samui Royal Beach Resort (สมุยรอยัลบีชรีสอร์ท) 168 Mu 2 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2154-5), 22 rooms: 500-900 baht
 * Samui Villa Flora (สมุยวิลล่าฟลอร่า) 90/2 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2273, 0 7723 0048), 24 rooms: 1,000-1,500 baht
 * Sans Souci Samui (ซอง ซูซี่ สมุย) 4/4 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2044-5, 0 7723 0829–30 Fax: 0 7742 2045), 10 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht
 * The Fair House Beach Resort (เดอะ แฟร์ เฮาส์ บีช รีสอร์ท) 433 Mu 1 Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2255-6 Fax: 0 7742 2373), 100 rooms: 2,000-4,000 baht
 * Venus Resort (วีนัสรีสอร์ท) Hat Chaweng, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2406), 15 rooms: 200–500 baht

 * Hat Chaweng Noi (หาดเฉวงน้อย)
 * Phongphet Guestotel (พงศ์เพชรเกสโตเต็ล) 95 Mu 3 Hat Chaweng Noi, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0473 -4), 47 rooms: 700-1,200 baht
 * Samui New Star (สมุยนิวสตาร์) 80 Mu 3 Bo Phut, Hat Chaweng Noi, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2407 Fax. 0 7742 2325 www.samuinewstar.com), 50 rooms: 1,950-3,700 baht
 * Hat Thong Takhian (หาดท้องตะเคียน)
 * Coral Cove Chalet (คอรัลโคฟชาเล่) 210 Mu 4 Hat Thong Takhian, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2260-1 Fax: 0 7742 2173), 72 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht
 * Hi Coral Cove (ไฮคอรัลโคฟ) 210/3 Mu 4 Tunbon Maled (Tel: 0 7742 2495), 10 rooms: 200-600 baht
 * Samui Yatch Club (สมุยยอร์ชคลับ) 209/1 Mu 4 Hat Lamai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 2225-6 Bangkok Tel: 0 2651 0016-7 Fax: 0 2651 0018 E-mail: sycsamui@samart.co.th), 40 rooms: 1,500-2,000 baht

 * Hat Bo Phut (หาดบ่อผุด)
 * Calm Beach Resort (คาล์ม บีช รีสอร์ท) Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5375, 0 7724 5160), 21 rooms: 300–1,000 baht
 * Fontana Resort (ฟอนตานารีสอร์ท) 178/2 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 7336-9 www.fontanasamui.com), 41 rooms: 2,500-5,000 baht
 * My Friend Bungalow (มาย เฟรนบังกะโล) 147 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5187), 16 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Oasis (โอเอซิส) 24 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5143), 5 rooms: 250-550 baht
 * Peace Resort (พีซรีสอร์ท) 178 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5343), 45 rooms: 500-2,600 baht
 * Sa Sen Bungalow (ซาเซ็น บังกะโล) 177 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5085 Fax: 425177), 18 rooms: 900-2,400 baht
 * Samui Euphoria (สมุย ยูโฟเรีย) 101/3 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5098-9, 0 7742 5100-6 Fax: 0 77 425107 Bangkok Tel: 0 2254 3042-3), 124 rooms: 2,000-8,000 baht
 * Samui Palm Beach Resort (สมุยปาล์มบีชรีสอร์ท) 175/3 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5494-5 Bangkok Tel: 0 2504 3182-6), 74 rooms: 3,300-16,000 baht
 * Sandy Resort (แซนดี้รีสอร์ท) 177/1 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5353-4), 70 rooms: 850-1,100 baht
 * Summer Night (ซัมเมอร์ไนท์) 79 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 5288), 23 rooms: 300-600 baht
 * Sunset (ซันเซ็ท) 33/4 Mu 4 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5155), 19 rooms: 300-500 baht
 * Villa Oriental (วิลล่าโอเรียนเต็ล) 91 Mu 1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5362), 11 rooms: 500-1,000 baht
 * World Resort (เวิล์ดรีสอร์ท) 175/1 Hat Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5355, 0 7742 5356 Fax: 0 7742 5355 E-mai: world@samuinet.com), 50 rooms: 1,200-3,700 baht

 * Hat Bang Po (หาดบางปอ)
 * Natural Wing Health Spa (เนเจอรัลวิงเฮลท์สปา) 11/5 Mu 6, Hat Bang Po, Maenam (Tel: 0 7742 0871-2 Fax: 0 7742 1368 www.naturalwing.com), 27 rooms: 2,200-2,800 baht

 * Hat Maenam (หาดแม่น้ำ)
 * Anong Villa (อนงค์ วิลล่า) 1/4 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 7256), 15 rooms: 200-800 baht
 * Ban Mae Mai (บ้านแม่ใหม่) 44/4 Mu 4 Ban Don Sai, Tambon Maenam (Tel: 0 7742 7162 E-mail: maemaihome@yahoo.com), 15 rooms: 400-1,200 baht
 * Beach Home Resort (บีชโฮม รีสอร์ท) 82 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5060), 10 rooms: 150- 200 baht
 * Cleopatra Palace (คลีโอพัตราพาเลซ) 41/1 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5486), 15 rooms: 150-300 baht
 * Coco Palm Village (โคโคปาล์มวิลเลจ) 26/4 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5321, 0 7724 7822 Fax: 0 7742 5321), 86 rooms: 700-2,500 baht
 * Exolot Village and Blue River (เอ็กโซล็อตวิลเลจแอนด์บลูรีเวอร์) 12/1 Mu 5 Tambon Maenam (Tel: 0 7742 0017), 49 rooms: 350-1,500 baht
 * Harry’s Bungalow (แฮรี่) Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5447), 10 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Health Oasis Resort (เฮลล์ โอเอซิสรีสอร์ท) 26/4 Mu 6 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0124, 0 7723 6255), 35 bungalows: 150-1,350 baht (www.healthoasis)
 * Home Bay Resort (โฮม เบย์รีสอร์ท) 26/11 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 7214–5), 34 rooms: 300–1,200 baht
 * Lolita (โลลิต้า) 151 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5134), 34 rooms: 400-1,500 baht
 * Mae Nam Resort (แม่น้ำรีสอร์ท) 1/3 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5116), 30 rooms: 700-1,000 baht
 * Mae Nam Villa (แม่น้ำวิลล่า) 5 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5501), 20 rooms: 200-400 baht
 * Mae Nam Village (แม่น้ำวิลเลจ) 129/2 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5151), 12 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Napalarn Villa (หน้าพระลานวิลล่า) 26/10 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 7047), 13 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Nearsea Resort (เนียซีรีสอร์ท) 18/10 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5381), 20 rooms: 300-1,250 baht
 * Palm Point (ปาล์มพ้อยท์) 1/6 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5095), 24 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Paradise Beach Resort (พาราไดซ์บีชรีสอร์ท) 18/8 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 7227–32), 105 rooms: 2,200-3,600 baht
 * Pinnacle Resort (พินนาเคิลรีสอร์ท) 26/19 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 7308 Fax: 0 7742 7309), 60 rooms: 1,000-1,500 baht
 * Plan Inn (พลานอินน์) 33 28/1 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 7111), 21 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Rasta Baby (รัสตาเบบี้) Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui, 15 rooms: 100–200 baht
 * Santiburi Dusit Resort (สันติบุรีดุสิตรีสอร์ท) 12/12 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5031-8 Fax: 0 7742 5040 Bangkok Tel: 0 2636 3600), 71 rooms: 7,800–50,000 baht
 * Sea Shore (ซีชอร์) 44/9 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5280), 17 rooms: 200-650 baht
 * Sea Shore 2 (ซีซอร์ 2) 44/10 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5192), 15 rooms: 200 baht
 * Seafan Beach Resort (ซีแฟนรีสอร์ท) 11/1 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5204-5 Fax: 0 7742 5350 Bangkok Tel: 0 2255 3542), 36 rooms: 3,200-4,500 baht
 * Shangrila Bungalow (แชงกรีล่า บังกะโล) 1/2 Mu 4 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5189), 40 rooms: 300–500 baht
 * Siam Sea Lodge (สยามซีลอด์จ) Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui 12 rooms: 200-700 baht
 * Suksom Villa (สุขสมวิลล่า) 7/2 Mu 1 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5389), 10 rooms: 3,700-4,500 baht
 * Sunbeam Bungalow (ซันบีม บังกะโล) 64 Mu 5 Hat Maenam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0600), 18 rooms: 250 baht

 * Hat Na Thon (หาดหน้าทอน)
 * Chai Thale (ชายทะเล) 152 Mu 3 Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0237), 24 rooms: 400-700 baht
 * Chao Ko Bungalow (ชาวเกาะบังกะโล) 29/4 Mu 3 Tambon Ang Thong, Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1157, 0 7742 1214), 20 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Damrong Town Hotel (ดำรงทาวน์โฮเต็ล) 349/6 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0471), 30 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
 * Sea View Hotel (ซีวิวโฮเต็ล) 175/4 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1481), 17 rooms: 300–480 baht
 * Win Hotel (วินโฮเต็ล) 366 Mu 3 Hat Na Thon, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 1500-1), 33 rooms: 450 baht
 * Hat Na Thian(หาดนาเทียน)
 * Central Samui Village (เซ็นทรัลสมุยวิลเลจ) 111 Mu 2 Tambon Maret, Hat Na Thian, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4020-2 Fax: 0 7742 4022 E-mail: csvsamui@samart..co.th), 99 rooms: 3,600-4,500 baht
 * Hat Bang Rak (หาดบางรัก)
 * Eden Garden (อีเด็นการ์เด้น) Mu 4 Hat Bang Rak, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5253), 10 rooms: 150-450 baht
 * L.A. Resort (แอล.เอ.รีสอร์ท) 23/2 Mu 4 Hat Bang Rak, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5330), 15 rooms: 300–500 baht
 * Samui Mermaid (สมุยเมอร์เมด) 34/1 Mu 4 Hat Bang Rak, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5282), 12 rooms: 500-1,300 baht

 * Hat Phra Yai (หาดพระใหญ่)
 * Beach House Resort (บีชเฮ้าส์รีสอร์ท) 16/1 Mu 4 Hat Phra Yai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 5124), 12 rooms: 200–500 baht
 * Pongpetch Servotel (พงศ์เพชรเซอร์โวเทล) 51/1-2 Mu 4 Hat Phra Yai, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 5100-7), 24 rooms: 300-600 baht

 * Ao Bang Makham (อ่าวบางมะขาม)
 * Med Sai (เม็ดทราย) 57/1 Mu 5 Tambon Angthong, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 0475), 6 rooms: 350-600 baht

 * Hat Thong Yang (หาดท้องยาง)
 * Infoo Palace (อินฟูพาเลซ) 41 Mu 2 Hat Thong Yang, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3066), 10 rooms: 300-800 baht
 * Lipa Lodge (ลิพาลอดจ์) 75/4 Mu 3 Ban Lipa Noi, Hat Thong Yang, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3028, 0 7742 3084), 20 rooms: 300–900 baht
 * Rachapruk Resort (ราชพฤกษ์รีสอร์ท) 95/5 Mu 3 Hat Thong Yang, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3115, 0 7742 3181, 0 7723 5139), 35 rooms: 800-2,500 baht
 * River Garden Bungalow (ริเวอร์การ์เด้นบังกะโล) 1 Mu 3 Tambon Na Mueang, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 4035), 9 rooms: 150 baht

 * Hat Taling Ngam (หาดตลิ่งงาม)
 * Le Meridian Ban Taling Ngam (เลอ เมอริเดียนบ้านตลิ่งงาม) 295 Mu 3 Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3019-22 Fax: 0 7742 3220 Bangkok Tel: 0 2254 9363-4), 72 rooms: 11,000–222,000 baht
 * Wisen Thai (ไวเซ็นไท) 39 Mu 3 Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 5165), 20 rooms: 500-1,200 baht

 * Ao Thong Son (อ่าวท้องสน)
 * Samui Thongson Resort (สมุยท้องสนรีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 5 Ao Thong Son, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7723 0799), 16 rooms: 100-500 baht

 * Hat Choeng Mon (หาดเชิงมน)
 * Chat Kaew Resort (ฉัตรแก้ว รีสอร์ท) 59/4 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5109), 12 rooms: 500-700 baht
 * Choeng Mon Bungalow (เชิงมนบังกะโล) 24/3 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 5372), 34 rooms: 300-1,200 baht
 * Imperial Boat House (อิมพีเรียล โบ๊ท เฮ้าส์) 83 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5041-52 Bangkok Tel: 0 2261 9000 Fax: 0 2261 9530-4), 216 rooms: 5,500–10,000 baht
 * P.S. Villa (พี เอส วิลล่า) 24/2 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5160-1), 16 rooms: 400-800 baht
 * Payorm Park View Resort (พะยอมปาร์ควิวรีสอร์ท) 24/30 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 5429), 20 rooms: 300-600 baht
 * The Tong Sai Bay (บ้านท้องทราย) 84 Mu 5 Tambon Bo Phut, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7724 5544, 0 7724 5621-38 Fax: 0 7724 5620 Bangkok Tel: 0 2254 0056–63 www.tongsaibay.co.th ), 83 rooms: 12,947–61,204 baht

 * Ao Phang Ka (อ่าวพังกา)
 * Emerald Cove (เอ็มเมอรัลโคฟ) 62 Mu 4 Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3082, 08 1970 8794), 19 rooms: 200-500 baht
 * Sea Gull Bungalow (ซีกัลบังกะโล) 60/1 Mu 4 Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3091), 18 rooms: 150-400 baht
 * Pearl Bay (เพิร์ลเบย์) 81/1 Mu 4 Ban Taling Ngam, Ko Samui (Tel: 0 7742 3110), 12 rooms: 100-200 baht

 * Ko Taen (เกาะแตน) 30 minutes by boat from Ko Samui
 * Koral Beach Bungalow (คอรัลบีชบังกะโล) 109 Mu 2 Tambon Taling Ngam, Ko Taen, 8 rooms: 100-150 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 20:38, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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Sailing is popular in Samui being led by the success of the Ko Samui Regatta and the continued popularity of the day crusies and sunset cruises aboard the 52 foot sailing catamaran Kia Ora. The major hindrance to sailing in Ko Samui is the lack of a marina to provide safe mooring, the support infrastructure and services. There have been many rumours about marina construction being imminent but nothing has yet been done. So when you get to Samui, expect to find it hard to locate a suitable provider and also expect to either clamber over rickety wooden jetties or be ferried out on the tender dinghy.

On Chaweng beach there are dinghys, lasers and catamarans available for day-rental. Be prepared to pay from 500 baht/hour. The wind close to the shore is tricky though, often circling the mountains and coming in from two directions simultanuosly.

Golf
 * Santiburi Samui Country Club12/15, Mu 4, Mae Nam, Tel: 0 7742 1700-8 Fax: 0 7742 1709, boasts the only 18 hole golf course on the island. Located inland from Mae Nam, the neighbouring town to Bophut, the challenging mountain-side and high valley fairways offer stunning views of the bay area and distant Ko Pha Ngan. Golf carts are compulsory, to prevent the exhaustion of players otherwise following the steeply rising and falling fairways. Large greens offer some compensation to players distracted by the fabulous views and lush tropical setting. The clubhouse includes locker rooms, dining, conferencing rooms as well as a driving range, practice green and shop.
 * Samui Golf Club and Driving Range Samui Ring Road, Chaweng North 123/1, Mu 1, Tambon Bo Phut Suratthani
 * Lamai Driving Range 22/6 Mu 6, Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Tel: 08 1090 7213, 08 6282 0749 Fax: 0 7741 8995

Mini Golf
 * Mini Golf International Ban Plailaem, 79/53 Mu 5, Tambon Bophut, Tel: 08 1787 9148
 * Treasure Island Mini Golf 166/79 Mu 2, Tambon Bophut, Tel: 0 77411 3267, 08 1892 1416

Frisbee Golf

 * Samui Frisbee Golf Just 1 k.m. from Monkey Theater, Soi Monkey Theater Mu 1, Tambon Bo Phut

Football Golf

 * Samui Football Golf North of Chaweng, near Imperial Boat House

Bowling

 * Major Bowl Hit, Tesco Lotus, 1/7 Moo 6, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320 Thailand, Tel: 0 7742 7315
 * Living Bowl Center, Chaweng Beach Road, Chaweng Center 202, Moo 2, Tambon Bo Phut Suratthani, KOH SAMUI 84320 Thailand, Tel: 0 7741 3258

Thai Boxing

 * Thai Boxing or Muay Thai has risen in popularity in Koh Samui and there are a number of gyms such as Lamai, WMC and Pinyo. Big bouts can be watched at the Muay Thai Boxing Stadium at Chaweng Beach.

Beach Volleyball

 * Lots of beach volleyball is played on the beaches in Chaweng and Lamai.

Kayaking

 * Is a great way to see the Angthong Marine National Park. Look for a credible tour operator when on the island.

Shooting

 * You can visit the Samui shooting range and fire various 9mm and revolver pistols and even the famous AK-47. Turn up and shoot - prices are quite steep around 1000 baht for a magazine of ammo but it does make for a memorable experience and is suitable for small groups.

Bungy Jump

 * Situated on the Reggae Street side of Chaweng lake. Samui Bungy offers a free pick up service from your hotel. Soi Reggae, ChawengBeach. Telephone: 07 741- 425-2

Bird Watching

 * Samui with its lush forests offers the ideal spot to go for bird watching. The wilderness of the area has made it a nesting ground for several rare species of birds.

Tiger Zoo and Tropical Bird Show

 * South of Hua Thanon

Trekking & Elephant Trekking

 * Samui is a great place for trekking to explore the diversity of the landscape and the tropically lush forests either on foot or by elephant. This activity has become popular especially with the younger crowds. There is a nice natural pool at the top of the Na Muang waterfall 2. It's about 30 minutes steep hike from the point where the road ends. There are also some elephant ride businesses, that can take you to the bottom of the waterfall.

Snooker & Pool

 * There are snooker clubs at the main beaches in Thailand and they are popular with the local Thais. More popular with the western tourists is pool which can easily be found at the island’s bars. At most bars, pool can be played for free.

Windsurfing

 * On Samui, some companies conduct various workshops and courses on windsurfing.

Canopy

 * Koh Samui Canopy Adventures arrange canopy through the forest. They are located Bophut Beach and can be contacted at 077-414-1501

Fishing

 * Lovers of fishing will adore the idea of going fishing off Samui and they won’t be disappointed. The majority of the fishing tours leave from the south-west corner of Ko Tong Krut.

Horse Riding

 * Horse on Samui are of a European standard, they are calm, patient and well-trained. For package deals and more information, telephone: 09-972-4241. Route 4169, near Tesco Lotus, Chaweng.

Kiteboarding

 * This exciting new and trendy activity has finally reached Samui and the Ko Samui Kite Center based at the Samui Orchid Resort in Laem Set offers a complete range of courses from beginners to advance. The ideal time of the year for this activity is from November to March. The center can be contacted at 077-424-017-501.

Paintball

 * Is organized in the hills above Maenam Beach. There is a great selection of guns to choose from, take your pick of an M16 or a Kalashnikov.

Other Activities & Events
Buffalo Fighting Festival One of the most famed festivals coming out of Samui is its Buffalo Fighting Festival which is held on special occasions such as New Years Day and Songkran. Unlike Spanish Bullfighting, where the bulls get killed while fighting sword-wielding men, Buffalo Fighting Festival, Ko Samui is fairly harmless. The fighting season varies according to some ancient customs and ceremonies. The buffalos are beautifully decorated with ribbons and gold-painted leaves. Before the contest which lasts just two rounds, monks spray them with holy water.

Bowling Championship This is an annual bowling event held in May every year.

Avis Samui Tennis Open The annual amateur tennis tournament held in July.

The Fisherman's Village Festival This five-day long festival is celebrated with great fun and lots of music and food. The music is usually played by well-known artists and the amount of food (and quality of it) dished up is just amazing. A number of food tents sell a wide range of inexpensive and tasty cuisine provided by many local hotels.

Triathlon Event There currently are NO Triathlon events on Ko Samui. Nearby sister island Ko Phangan has an International distance Triathlon and Duathlon in March, with the second annual scheduled for 2010.

 * Island Safari Co.,Ltd. 2/3 Mu 6, Samui Ring Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 7723 0567, 0 7723 0709 Fax: 0 77422559, E-mail: info@islandsafari.net,
 * Namuang Safari Park 13/2 Mu 2, Samui Ring Road, Tambon Namuang, Tel: 0 7742 4098, 0 81849 0101
 * Samui Butterfly Garden Centara Villa Samui, 111 Mu 2, Tambon Maret, Tel: 0 7742 4020-2 Fax: 0 7742 2022, E-mail: csv@chr.co.th
 * Samui Crocodile Farm 30/24 Mu 4, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 89289 9613, 0 81894 4288
 * Samui Monkey Theater 149 Mu 1, Samui Ring Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 7724 5140, 0 89874 7349
 * Samui Ocean Sports (Chaweng Regent Hotel) 155/4 Mu 2, Chaweng Beach Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 81940 1999, E-mail: info@sailing-in-samui.com,
 * Samui Safari 95/10 Mu 2, Tambon Lipa Noi, Tel: 0 7741 5123-45 Fax: 0 7741 5124, E-mail: info@siamsafari.com,
 * Samui Snake Fram 88/3 Mu 4, Tambon Taling Ngam, Tel: 0 7742 3247, 0 7741 5100 Fax: 0 7742 3247
 * Phangan Safari Boat around Island 45/1-2 Moo1, Thongsala, Koh Phangan. Tel. 077 238 232, E-mail: info@safariboat.info,

Learn
Thai Cooking

Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts, Tel: 0 7741 3172 provides basic skills sufficient to prepare a Thai meal in your own home, or even training to professional standards. Some hotels that have their own in-house Thai restaurant offer cooking classes to their customers. Contact Central Samui Beach Resort Tel: 0 2230 5000, Imperial Samui Tel: 0 7742 2020-36, Poppies Samui Tel: 0 7742 2389; Santiburi Dusit Resort Tel: 0 7742 5031 for details

Cooking Schools
 * SITCA (Samui Institute   of  Thai  Culinary  Arts) 46/4 Mu 3, Soi  Colibri, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 7741 3172, 08 1970 7497  Fax: 0 7741 3434, E-mail: info@sitca.net,
 * The Blue Banana  Thai  Cooking Classes 2 Mu 4, Tambon  Bo Phut, Tel. 0 7724 5080,
 * Thai Cooking Class ( Santiburi  Dusit  Resort ) 12/12  Mu 1, Samui Ring Road, Tambon  Mae  Nam, Tel: 0 7742  5031–38 Fax: 0 7742 50410, E-mail: Santiburi@dusit.com,

Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)

Samui has a few gyms where wanna-be kick boxers can learn this unique martial art which is embedded in culture and tradition.

Meditation

For those suffering from a bugging, moody, monkey-like or impatient mind, they can be treated with the help of meditation. If practicing at a temple isn’t your cup-of-tea, then never mind there are monthly meditation courses at the Samudra Retreat lead by an expert meditation master monk.

 * The Samudra Retreat Samui: 24/73, Moo 5, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320, Thailand. Tel: (6677) 428-100 Fax: (6677) 428-133

For no course fee meditation programs, there are 3 days, 5 days courses at Dipabhavan Meditation Center (Thai: ทีปภาวันธรรมสถาน) lead by Ajahn Poh, the current abbot of Suan Mokkh. Therefore, the teachings in Dipabhavan is exactly the same as Suan Mokkh International Hermitage, Suratthani.

 * Dipabhavan Meditation Center Samui: Tambon Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, THAILAND 84310. Tel: (66)89 593 0121, (No course fee.)

Yoga

Absolute Sanctuary Yoga Retreats & Teacher Trainings. Conducts ongoing yoga holidays suitable for beginners to learn about yoga and include daily classes, meals & massages. The resort conducts on an ongoing basis yoga teacher trainings & workshops conducted by world renowned teachers for avid yogis & aspiring teachers to learn from & interact with each other. Phone +66 (0) 77 601190.

Kamalaya Personal Yoga Synergy Retreats. These private yoga retreats are customised to suit your yoga experience. Personal one-on-one instruction, including postures, breathing practice and mediation, are supported by Ayurveda and wellness treatments, healthy cuisine and an inspiring setting. Phone +66 (0) 77 429800.

Medical Facilities
Samui has the internationally renowned Bangkok Samui Hospitals. For those who are just a little sick there are countless clinics and pharmacies, especially at Chaweng Beach.

 * Ban Chaweng Clinic 155/14 Mu 2, Chaweng Beach Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 7742 2606
 * Bandon Int. Private Hospital 123/1 Mu 1, Samui Ring Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani (Tel: 0 7724 5236-9, 0 7742 5382-3 Fax: 0 7742 5342, E-mail: bandon@samart.co.th, )
 * Bangkok Samui Hospital 57 Mu 3, Samui Ring Road, Chaweng (C5), Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani (Tel: 0 7742 9500 Fax: 0 7742 9540, )
 * Chaweng Clinic 59/13 Mu 6, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 08 6682 6490, 0 7723 0215
 * Chaweng Med. Clinic 195 Mu 2, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 08 1677 4067
 * Chaweng Med. Clinic (Dr.Jaru) 195 Mu 2, Chaweng Beach Road, Next to Green Mango Club, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 08 1677 4067
 * Dr. Ning Ear-Nose-Thoat Clinic 175/20 Mu 3, Thaweeratphakdee Road, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 0 7742 1405, 08 9727 3399, E-mail: suphott@hotmail.com
 * Kan Health Clinic 11/6 Mu 2, Chaweng Beach Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 0 7723 0802
 * Lamai Medical Clinic 124/243 Mu 3, Lamai Beach, Tambon Maret, Tel: 0 7723 2412
 * Maenam Polyclinic 12/50 Mu 1, Samui Ring Road, Tambon Mae Nam, Tel: 0 7742 5640
 * Meanam Polyclinic 195 Mu 2, Next to Green Mango Club, Chaweng Beach, Tambon Bo Phut, Tel: 08 1677 4067
 * Natthamon Clinic 45/38 Mu 1, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 0 7742 0428
 * Seamsri Clinic 242/3 Mu 3, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 0 7742 0033
 * Samui Government Hospital 61 Mu 1, Tambon Angthong, Koh Samui, Suratthani (Tel: 0 7742 1230-2, 0 7742 1232 Fax: 0 7742 0150)
 * Samui International Hospital 90/2 Mu 2, Chaweng Beach Road, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani (Tel: 0 7742 2272, 0 7723 0781-2 Fax: 0 7723 0049, 0 7742 2775, E-mail: info@sih.co.th, sihsamui@yahoo.com, )
 * Surasit Clinic 167 Mu 3, Thaweeratphakdee Road, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 0 7742 1011 Fax: 0 7742 1011
 * Thai International Hospital 25/25 Mu 6, Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani (Tel: 0 7724 5721-6, 08 9473 8515 Fax: 0 7724 5690, 0 7724 5692, E-mail: thaiinterhospital@yahoo.com, )
 * Wiwat Clinic 234/2 Mu 3, Thaweeratphakdee Road, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 07742 1386

Useful numbers
 * Emergency call Tel 191 (No need using an area code)
 * Tourist police emergency hotline Tel 1155 (No need using an area code)
 * 24 hours emergency service (Bangkok Samui Hospital) 0 7742 9500
 * Samui International Hospital: 0 7723 0781-2
 * Samui Tourist Police 0 7742 1281
 * Suratthani Tourist Police 0 7728 1300
 * Samui Rescue: 0 7742 1444
 * Marine Police: 0 7742 1245
 * Koh Samui Airport: 0 7742 5012
 * Koh Samui Immigration Office: 0 7742 1069
 * TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) office - Koh Samui: 0 7742 1230

Notice : 077 is the Area Code.

Contact

 * Chao Koh Internet 74 Mu 3, Tambon Angthong, Tel: 0 7723 1039, 0 7742 0851 Fax: 0 7723 1039

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 21:18, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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I'm concerned that this looks more like the beginning of an encyclopedia article than a travel topic. - (WT-en) Todd VerBeek 11:44, 3 June 2007 (EDT)

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Template question
An anonymous user asked on my talk page: -- (WT-en) Huttite 21:27, 31 Dec 2005 (EST)

I recently created Ko Si Chang with an outline that I "made up" based on the size of the island (very small) and the outlines used in the articles for two nearby islands (Ko Samet/Ko Chang - both are much more touristic). You changed it to region template - some of the sections are definitely not applicable, is it OK for me to remove them?

 * If you have a look at the Project:Article templates you might be able come up with one that is a combination of say a Project:Region article template, Project:Small city article template and a Project:Park template. It would be OK to take out the Cities, Regions and Other destinations sections, though you should have an Eat and Sleep section. Also read Project:What is an article. If none of the templates fit, is it really worth an article? Can you find accommodation or similar place to sleep there? is a good test for an article. -- (WT-en) Huttite 20:49, 31 Dec 2005 (EST)

 * Has a good selection of places to sleep/eat, but has no regions or cities, or stuff like cars

 * I agree about removing Regions, Cities, Other destinations; Talk isn't really an issue, other to say that it's not really an issue; Itineraries - it's a one or two days at the most kind of place, so not really; Eat and Drink both probably warrant having Budget/Mid/Splurge; Get out can't say much except backtrack

 * Plunge forward, you know this place far better than I do. Write what you think will fit, expand the sections you need to. -- (WT-en) Huttite 22:08, 31 Dec 2005 (EST)

 * OK will do - one last quick question, helps me understand how to approach these things in the future - what about sections such as Talk and Stay Safe, where relatively speaking it's a non-issue locally, and the general/broader issues are covered at country-level? - OK to take them out? - They will do no harm so I'm leaving them in.

 * It is better to leave in sections that one may be uncertain about. For example Talk could simply assure that English is spoken by everyone, or no-one, or is even unnecessary because no-one is there to speak to. Stay safe is always good advice about the local hazards, which there will probably be at least one to mention for completeness. Even if it is just the address or telephone number of the Police station. -- (WT-en) Huttite 18:31, 1 Jan 2006 (EST)

TAT Listings
Placed some TAT listings on Talk:Ko Si Chang/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 23:28, 2 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Ko Si Chang/Listings

TAT Listings
Some listings from TAT, if you visited one, place it back but add your own traveler experience.

See

Amphoe Ko Sichang Ko Sichang (เกาะสีชัง)	Twelve kilometers off the shore of Si Racha is the large island of Sichang offering pleasant and quiet mountain and sea views. Ko Sichang has served as a cargo station since the early days of the country’s trading history. It is also the site of a summer palace built during the reign of King Rama V. Although abandon for over a century, several sections of the palace have been restored. Places of interest on the island include:

 * Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine (ศาลเจ้าพ่อเขาใหญ่) Situated on a northern hill of the island, the shrine is a natural architecture masterpiece, revered by both the Thai and Chinese worshippers. From here the front side of the island with a panoramic view of Sichang community can be clearly seen.

 * Mondop atop Buddha’s Footprint (มณฑปรอยพระพุทธบาท) King Rama V had this footprint replica installed on top of Khaya Sira Hill. It is another vantage point to admire Ko Sichang and its surrounding.

beach to admire the sunset.
 * Hat Tham Khao Phang (หาดถ้ำเขาพัง)	Hat Tham Khao Phang at the back of the island surrounds this white sandy beach. The sloping beach is thus on the un-windy side. The sea is clear and not too wavy. It is a good spot for swimming and lazing on the

look clean and clear. The pass on the back side of the island is also another vantage point to watch the sunset. Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan (พระจุฑาธุชราชฐาน) The only palace amidst the sea, King Rama V had it built in 1892 as a holiday retreat and a convalescence home for his wives and children. The king loved to visit Sichang Island because of the beautiful scenery and the tranquil atmosphere it offered. It was also a big cargo station with lively transactions with foreign ships. For the construction, the king spent the money from his private treasury. He named the palace after the name of Prince Chuthathut who was born here. The landscaping of the palace compound has carefully planned. Residential quarters, lawns, pools, and swamps are designed and located in ascending tiers from the beach up to the top of the hill, alternated with frangipani trees (Plumeria acuminata) of different colours. Each building was named after the queen who sponsored its decoration, for example, Watthana Mansion, Phongsi Mansion, and Aphirom Mansion. On the beach there is a green house made of wood decorated with ginger-bread patterns. A building called “Man-that Phairot” was unfortunately stopped by the Thai-Franco disturbance in 1894. In 1899 the king had it moved to Dusit Palace in Bangkok and had the construction completed. He named it “Vimanmek,” which is now opened as a museum. A temple called “Wat Atsadang Nimit” was also built on a hill near the palace. Western architectural style was adapted and applied to the construction of the temple. Facilities: There are several hotels and bungalows on the island. For local transport, motorised tricycles can be chartered to travel around. The narrow Road, on the island is in good condition, suitable for cycling and strolling. How to get there: There are daily ferry services between Si Racha and Ko Sichang. Boats leave Ko Loi Si Racha everyday and every hour from 7AM-8PM. It takes about 45 minutes for the journey. On return, boats leave Ko Sichang every hour from 6AM-8PM. The boat services are operated by two companies: Saeng Prathip Tel. 0 3821 6116, 0 3821 6237, 0 3831 3687 and Sichang Palace Tel. 0 3821 6276-82 Ko Kham Yai (เกาะขามใหญ่) is located 5 minutes at the front of Ko Sichang. The ferry to Ko Sichang will stop at Ko Kham Yai. On the island is a fishing village with homestay accommodation, as well as, various activities of fishing, collecting oysters and catching squid provided for the visitors. Ko Thai Khangkhao (เกาะท้ายค้างคาว) is a small island on the southern side of Ko Sichang where there is a sandy beach and coral. Take a boat at Thewawong Pier for approximately half an hour. The cost is approximately 800 baht. Otherwise, a speed boat can be rented from Ko Loi Siracha Pier for 5,000 baht for 10 persons. Accommodation is also provided on the island.
 * Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom (ช่องเขาขาดและหาดหินกลม) 	The name of “Hat Hin Klom” comes from the rounded rocks on the beach which have been “rounded” by the westerly wind that normally comes from March to September. The white sand makes the beach

Sleep
Ko Sichang
 * Ban Khun Ning Hotel & Resort(ที่พักบ้านคุณหนิง) 55/6 Moo 1 Tha Thewawong, Koh Si Chang Chonburi, 20120 Thailand Tél : +66 (0)38216053 Mob : +66 (0)852834517 www.ko-sichang-th.com, Family residence size : 15 rooms with balcony and nice sea/city view. Starting price from 500 baht.
 * Benz Bungalow (เบ็นส์ บังกะโล) 80 Mu 3 Atsadamg Road, Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6091 www.benzbungalow.camptour.net, 28 rooms: 600 baht, 14 bungalows: 600 baht
 * Champ Bungalow (แชมป์ บังกะโล) 74 Mu 1 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6105, 5 rooms: 300-400 baht
 * Green House Bungalow (กรีน เฮาส์ บังกะโล) 84 Mu 6 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6024, 10 rooms: 150-300 baht
 * Rim Tha-le Resort (ริมทะเล รีสอร์ท) 130 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6116, 0 3821 6237, 25 rooms: 500-1,500 baht, 6 boathouses: 900-1,500 baht (Spa Thai Massage)
 * Si Phitsanu Bungalow (ศรีพิษณุ บังกะโล) 28/2 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel/Fax. 0 3821 6336, 6 rooms: 400-600 baht
 * Srichang Marine Science Research and Training Center, ARI (ศูนย์ฝึกอบรมและสัมมนา สถาบันวิจัยทรัพยากรทางน้ำ) Contact to Chulalongkorn Univercity, Bangkok Tel. 0 2218 8160-3 www.arri.chula.ac.th, 900-1,200 baht/2-6 person
 * Sichang Chai Khao Resort (สีชัง ชายเขา รีสอร์ท) 100 Mu 1 Tambon Tha Thewawong, Tel. 0 3821 6216-7, 27 rooms: 800-1,500 baht
 * Sichang View Resort (สีชัง วิว รีสอร์ท) 91 Mu 6 Tambon Tha Thewawong, located by the sea Tel.    0 3821 6210-1 Fax. 0 3821 6211 www.sabai.com, 17 rooms: 500-1,400 baht
 * Sichang Palace Resort (สีชัง พาเลซ รีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 1 Atsadang Road, Tambon Tha Thewawong, near the market, Tel. 0 3821 6276–82 Fax. 0 3821 6030, 56 rooms: 800-1,600 baht
 * Tham Phang Beach Resort (ถ้ำพัง บีช รีสอร์ท) 164 Mu 3 Tambon Tha Thewawomg, Tham Khao Phang Beach, Tel. 0 3821 6179, 08 1949 0860, 08 1860 7360 E-mail: chalarak@hotmail.com, 18 bungalows: 450-1,200 baht
 * Tiew Pai Park Resort (ทิวไผ่ ปาร์ค รีสอร์ท) 8 Mu 2 Tambon Tha Thewawong Tel. 0 3821 6084,        0 3821 6565, 08 1947 0573 www.tiewpai.com, 17 bungalows: 450-600 baht

Ko Kham Yai (5 minutes from Ko Sichang)

 * Ko Kham Yai Homestay (โฮมสเตย์บนเกาะขามใหญ่) Contact Tambon Tha Tha Thewawong Office in advance Tel. 08 1781 3018, 08 1330 3652, 08 1269 0351, 3 houses: 250 baht/person

Ko Thai Khangkhao (เกาะท้ายค้างคาว) (45 minutes from Ko Sichang)
 * Ko Khang Khao (เกาะค้างคาว) Bangkok Tel. 0 2882 2669, 08 1341 4693, 08 9771 9170 www.kangkao.com/tour, 7 houses, package tour 1,850 baht

Homestay

 * Chok Wan Chai Homestay (โชควันชัย โฮมสเตย์) 18 Mu 7 Tambom Tha Thewawong (Ko Kham Yai 45 minutes from Ko Loi) Tel. 08 1269 0351, 08 1269 0351, 600-1,500 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 13:22, 2 February 2010 (EST)

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TAT Listings
Some sleep listings from TAT that cluttered the page:

 * Ban Sile (บ้านสิเหร่) 29/12 Mu1, Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7625 2606-8), 13 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
 * Gypsy Beach Bungalow (ยิบซี บีช บังกะโล) 77 Mu 4, Amphoe Mueang (Tel: 0 7622 2042), 5 rooms: 350 baht
 * Northeastern Seafood Kitchen & Bungalow (ครัวอีสาน ซีฟูด บังกะโล) Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7621 3209), 6 rooms: 300-400 baht
 * Phuket Island Hopper (ภูเก็ต ไอร์แลนด์ ฮอปเปอร์) 29/12 Mu 1, Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7625 2606-8), 9 rooms: 900-2,500 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 22:20, 15 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Ko Sire