Samui island is Thailand's third largest island. It lies in the sea of the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani province, 750 kilometers away from Bangkok. There are two major season in the province, the summer and the rainy season. The everage temperature is 21-37 degrees Celsius, Samui island and the surrounding island have a nice tropical weather the whole year long. Samui island is locally and internationally know and earns its reputation for its spectacular coral reefs and outstanding scenery with very impressive tourist attractions like Chaweng and Lamai Beaches. This island is busling and exciting for both day and nightlife. Beside the stunning turquoise sea, samui island now also delivers the world's most popular service for visitors, the Thai Spa. This kind of retreat uses skillful technique of massages and sensory natural herbs to alleviate stress and fatigue. Many Spa shops are now popping up throughout the island, even from the small-scale operators up to the first class hotels of which each has its own style and distinctive services to persuade their clients.
All in Samui island has its own charms no matter what its facilities, the long beach dazzles with white sand, the mixture of local arts and culture of "Chao Ko"(Samui residents) and the delicious fresh seafood dishes that can attract and all travellers to visit this tropical gem of Thailand and as always, once is never enougth! Try to escape from your routine, sit tight in the middle of this paradise, leave yourself with nature, take a deep breath of fresh air or get some sunbathing, your energy revitalized and your world will become livelier than ever. The recommended time for the best stay in Samui island is from February to April as this period allows you to have the best weather condition in the province and can benefit and take advantage of the island to the fullest
Getting There
Important Telephone Nos.
The first irdinary choice for land option are the air-con buses from southern Bus terminal (Sai Tai Mai) or train form Hua Lampong railway Station to Suratthani province, followed by the bus from town to the ferry. Direct flights Bangkok-Samui island-Bangkok are also offered daily for those who prefer a more convenient alternative.
Tourist Police Tel. 077-421281
Thai Airways Public Co.,Ltd. Tel. 077-272610
Bus Terminal Tel. 077-200032 Suratthani Hospital Tel. 077-272231
