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KOH SAMET TIME |
THINGS TO SEE & DO ON KOH SAMET |
The Koh Samet Mermaid. Sunthorn Phu (1786-1855) is probably one of the most respected poets among Thai people. In Phra Aphai Mani, a mermaid is saving Prince Aphai Mani from the sea and takes him to Koh Samet. This statue is now located opposite Naga Bungalows at the south end of Saikaew beach |
Koh Samet Buddha. Located in Saikaew beach area, On the road behind "Saikaew Beach resort" Next to hotel Lima Bella |
Trips to Koh Talu / Koh Kudee Located only a few kilometres off shore, these protected islands are some of the best dive sites in the area, With beautiful coral reefs, turtles, rays, interesting schools of fish. This is an ideal area for snorkling with lots of breathtaking sights only seen around these islands. there are nice coves, beautiful beaches with white powdery sand, There is no accommodation on these islands. BOAT TRIPS HERE |
New Mermaid statue holding child This new statue now holds pride of place at the south end of Saikaew beach on the rocks facing the sea from August 2015 |
Evening Fire Shows Daily fire Shows are available from early evening on most of the main beaches Saikaew Beach / Ao Phai / Vongduern |
Thai Boxing "Muay Thai" SUANSON MUAY THAI IN BAN PHE. DETAILS HERE |
Evening on a Squid Boat 18.00 - 23.00 |
Yoga Classes www.sametyoga.com/index.html |
There are NO longtail boats on Koh Samet |
Visit "this & that" - a nice clothing shop just before the school |
Hire a bike & visit all the other areas on koh samet, it's a great day out, you may find your next holiday. |
Koh Samet Pier's The islands Piers has some great photo opportunities - whilst your here check out all 13 of them - LOOK AT THE PIER'S |
PADI Diving centres are located at Saikaew Beach Resort / Ao Prao Resort These centres offer lots of choices from Beginners courses to advanced sessions you can contact these centres for further information on scuba@samedresorts.com UDI'S Diving Centre in Ao Phai - Tel:089-130-1014 - udi.diver@gmail.com |
Thai Cooking Classes Learn how to cook your favorite Thai Dishes whilst on holiday. Courses held most days in large Resorts, |
Yut shiva shell jewelery This jewellery seller is located on Ao Phutsa Beach - all his items are nicely displayed on a silver tree Telephone No = +66 (0) 86 086-4855 website here |
NADAN HARBOUR Take a walk down the main street to see the new pier watching real island life. people watching. great fun |
GOLF COURSES There are NO golf courses on koh samet - the nearest ones are located on the mainland close to Rayong approx 1 hour drive from Ban Phe village. Check out the website: emerald golf course |
SEADICT KOH SAMET WATERSPORTS Koh Samet's only boardsports centre providing Paddleboards (s.u.p) Sailing (Hobie Catamaran), Windsurf lessons, Skimboards check out the facebook page |
COASTAL WALK OF 9 BEACHES Saikaew Beach - Hat Naga - Ao Phai - follow the path in Ao Phai past samed villa resort - this leads to Ao Phutsa / Tubtim - follow the path way at the end of the beach past Tubtim Resort, this takes you to the secluded resort of Ao-Nuan - at the end of the beach follow the up-hill path leading to Ao Cho, walk the length of the beach through to Ao Cho Hideaway Resort - follow the pathway through the resort to the next beach of Ao Vongduern, here walk to the end of the beach to Vongduern Villa Resort, follow the path to next beach of Ao Thian /Ao Sangthian walk the full length of the pathway through to Ao Lungdum. - thats as far as you can walk along the coast. - will take 1 - 2 hours - wear sensible trainers - not flip flops. |
CAT RESCUE CENTRE "BAAN MIAW" This is a charity service, relying totally on donations from the public it is located opposite Ao Klang Resort in Ao Klang in the North of the island. The owner of the resort looks after all of the stray cats & makes sure they are well fed & healthy & organises vet visits |
BAN PHE VILLAGE Ban Phe is a very interesting typical Thai village with some great shops and photo opportunities, - have a day away from the beaches of Koh Samed, get the ferry boat over take a left from the ferry pier, walk 2km down into the village & explore the small "soi's" side streets. |
FISHING Fishing on Koh Samet is a popular pastime, you often see the local residents sitting on the rocky prominences patiently waiting for a bite no licence or permission is needed, enjoy your catch & have a local beach restaurant cook it for you bring your own fishing rod with you, as you cannot rent or buy them on koh samet |