Samet Island is situated in Rayong province, 179 kilometers away from Bangkok. Samet island is locally internationally known. Numerous Thais and non-Thai tourists love to relax here.There are a wide range of accommodations on the island with prices at the low-end starting from 200 baht for a bungalow with basic amenities, while bungalows with furniture and air-conditioning may start at the rate of 600 baht. Mid-range hotels and resorts mostly located around the Hat Sai Kaew area are also available. Reservations for accommodations should be made in advance as the place gets crowded especially during the festive season.A favorite get-away island for Bangkokians, Ko Samet offers extensive pristine beaches with clean white sand and strangely shaped rocks. A haven for relaxation, this T-shaped island is a perfect retreat for those looking for sun, sand and sea. The climate is always pleasantly cool with an abundance of rain in August and windy monsoons in May.
Getting There
- Private cars, Bangkok-Rayong air-con and non air-con buses at both Ekkamai and Mo Chit Mai Terminal Station.
- Rayong Tour. Bangkok Tel. 0-2712-3662, Rayong Tel. 0-3886-1354-5
Important Telephone Nos.
Tourist Police Tel. 0-3865-1669
Highways Police Tel. 0-3861-1203
Rayong Tour Tel. 0-3861-1511
U-Taphao Airport Tel. 0-3862-0189
Rayong Hospital Tel. 0-3861-7453-60
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Tel. 0-3865-5420-1, 0-3866-4585
