Koh Samui, the beautiful island of the coconut trees, is the third
largest Thai island. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are larger by
size) The area is about 247 km² and it is located 700 km South of
Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are
Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and
Maenam. Samui also has many sister islands; Koh Tao, (one of the
top diving islands in Asia) Koh Phangan, Angthong National Marine
Park, Koh Tan and beautiful Koh Nang Yuan.
