| Koh Samui is easily accessible from Bangkok, | | | | Large Retailers such as Makro(TM), BigC(TM) or |
| which is Thailand's chief transport center through | | | | TESCO(TM) can be the source of your household |
| plane or bus / ferry arrangement. If you opt to | | | | shopping. |
| travel by road, then you have to go to Surat | | | | Traveling within the island is quite simple as |
| thani Town, or Don Sak or Chumporn ferry ports, | | | | frequent bus and cab services link all leading |
| in order to enter the island. | | | | towns and beaches. Private air conditioned and |
| Despite all the latest developments being carried | | | | metered cabs can be rented at a slightly more |
| on, the island has still managed to retain its green | | | | rate. For solo travelers a motorbike cab can be |
| spots and exported about 70 tons of coconuts a | | | | the cheapest mode of transport. |
| month, primarily to Bangkok. Initially it was a | | | | Samui has plenty of recreational activities. |
| backpacker destination during the initial 80s. But | | | | Mountain trails, waterfalls or trips to the Ang |
| today Samui has something for everyone, beach | | | | Thong National Marine Park for those who love |
| bungalow, high tech villa, speed garage. You can | | | | nature, Golf & Shooting Ranches, Water |
| have a memorable spring holiday in elegant bars | | | | parks and Go karts for the holiday lovers, Fine |
| and venues, with one being made totally from ice, | | | | Dining Restaurants, Tennis Tournaments and |
| or a relaxed family holiday interspersed with yoga | | | | sailing cruises for well-off. Many western run diving |
| activities. This has been made possible due to | | | | schools provide many types of water sports. |
| Samui's size and its infinite bays. | | | | Taking a tour around the island will throw up |
| If you are planning to rent a house, you can save | | | | some interesting activities like football golf or |
| yourself a lot of money if you stay there for | | | | guppy fishing. |
| over a month. You can hire any type of house | | | | Speedboat trips to the world famous Full Moon |
| from $80-$8000 per month. Most of them are | | | | Party held on the sister island of Koh Phangan can |
| fitted with air conditioning, furniture or a kitchen. | | | | be easily booked at each travel agency. |