Koh Samui: Jewel of the Gulf of Thailand

Relax in the jewel of the Gulf of Thailand at the ShaSa resort

The lovely Island of Koh Samui in Eastern Thailand offers excellent diving opportunities and legendary hospitality for tourists to enjoy, according to Capt. Charlie Dwyer of 36m Yanneke of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Samui. 

Considered as the Thailand Gulf Jewel, Koh Samui is such a natural beauty and features several options that are perfect for anchoring along its coast.  Samui and its surrounding Islands offer a wide selection of travel destinations and activities that are sure to keep tourists busy.  Tourists will enjoy the island’s Monkey Shows, Snake Shows, Elephant Trekking, Temples, Mountain Safari Trip, and the Waterfalls Thai Cultural Dancing.  The island also offers several of Thailand’s finest spas and restaurants. 

Koh Samui is home to magnificent and famous beaches such as Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach.  Chaweng is the most-developed and largest beach in the island and features a mix of luxurious villas and hotels, backpacker guesthouses, and exciting nightlife.  Lamai is located just south of Chaweng and appeals more to backpackers.  The island is also famous for its events and festivals such as the Buffalo Fighting Festival, Samui Regatta, Triathlon Event, to name some. 

Situated 20NM from the Island of Koh Samui is the interesting Angthong National Marine Park featuring a magnificent group of forty-two exciting and uniquely different islands.  Just 7NM from Koh Samui is Koh Phangan, a tropical island that is famous for its natural beauty as well as its “Full Moon Party”.  Located to the north of Samui is the Koh Tao Island, which is considered as the Gulf’s Diving Mecca.  The island also has the biggest diving school in the world.  Tourists who are interested in learning how to dive can simply visit Koh Tao. 

The Island of Koh Samui can be used as the base for visiting and discovering the various magnificent islands found in the gulf’s vast turquoise seas such as the Islands of Koh Samet and Koh Chang.  From the island, it is easy to sail on to Pattaya and even to Thailand’s cultural capital, Bangkok.  For tourists, the best months to explore Koh Samui are from May to September.