Koh Tao
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Tao
Koh Tao or the Turtle Island when translated in Thai boasts the best diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand. Located northwest of Koh Pha Ngan, it has unspoiled coral reefs and a wealth of marine life that attract thousands of divers from around the world.
Located around 120 kilometers from the Surat Thani province, [...]
Koh Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Samui
One of Thailand’s favorite island destinations, Koh Samui is renowned for its beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches flanked by towering coconut trees.
A beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui has large green coconut plantations. It was once a haven of backpackers welcoming a flock of young adventurers who like to explore [...]
Southern beaches of Koh Tao
February 19, 2009 by admin
Southern beaches of Koh Tao
Southern Beaches
The southern coast of Koh Tao is made up of two large bays, Ao Chaloak Ban Kao and Ao Tian Oak, which are separated by a long peninsular. A paved road from Had Mae Had, the island’s gateway on the west coast, makes it possible to get to the southern [...]
Koh Tao
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Tao(Tao Island)
With mountains and rocky cliffs accounting for 70% of its land area, the island has eight kilometers of coral reefs around its coast. The island’s half-moon-shaped western coast is where most of the beaches are found.
Dotted in and around Koh Tao’s 11 bays and 10 rocky headlands are many, picturesque beaches: some long [...]
Beaches in Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Beaches in Samui
Chaweng Beach: the longest and most beautiful beach
Of all of Koh Samui’s beaches, Chaweng Beach gets top votes among tourists for its length and beauty, with many places to swim, sunbathe and enjoy various water sports, or stop by the shopping markets, bars and restaurants.
Situated on the island’s east coast, Chaweng Beach [...]
Koh Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Samui (Samui Island)
Despite its popularity, Koh Samui remains one of the country’s most beautiful island destinations.
Popular Resort Areas
Originally settled by Hainanese from China in the mid-19th century, well-developed Koh Samui has a rather different culture to other parts of Thailand. The descendants of those pioneers now live mainly in the villages, as outsiders populate [...]
Beaches in Koh Phangan
February 19, 2009 by admin
Beaches in Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is indeed rich in beaches, the most splendid being Had Rin, Had Thong Nai Pan and Had Mae Had. Had Rin, venue for the island’s ‘Full Moon Party’, is busy day and night with foreign visitors seeking an assortment of accommodation. This spot is not so popular with Thai holidaymakers.
Had [...]
Location
February 19, 2009 by admin
Location
Located in the Gulf of Thailand about 100 kilometres east of Surat Thani coast, Koh Phangan is 20 kilometres north of the bigger island of Koh Samui.
Covering an area of 168 square kilometers, Koh Phangan is Thailand ’s third largest island in the Gulf of Thailand after Koh Chang and Koh Samui. Smaller islands, including [...]
Koh Lanta
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Lanta(Lanta Island)
This collection of islands is populated by sea gypsies, riddled with spectacular caves and features great diving among its coral reefs.
Island Chain
Koh Lanta actually comprises about fifty islands, many with mangrove forests and coral reef beaches. The largest and most popular island is Koh Lanta Yai; the main village is Ban Sala Dan. [...]