Click on the pictures to view full size About Samui Island Koh Samui lies 80 kilometers off the east coast of Thailand. Short direct flights leave several times a day from Bangkok. You can also fly here direct from either Singapore or Phuket. Once a favorite destination of sunseekers in search of far-flung tropical hideaways, Samui has in recent years become world famous for offering a wide range of accommodations, while retaining its tropical splendor, bucolic charm, intimacy and easy pace of life. The island's infrastructure is being improved, so patience is sometimes required.
Some roads are under construction, and occasionally the power goes out for a little while.
However with a little Thai-style patience and a sense of humor, such minor inconveniences will seem a small price to pay for the delights your visit is sure to provide. Getting Around The adventurous rent motor scooters or jeeps to explore the island, while the more cautious will use the many inexpensive public taxis. The most popular leisure activity is sun and sea bathing on the island's many white sand beaches. For the active, sports facilities like Mountain Biking, Tennis, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Windsurfing and Waterskiing are available at many locations. Other Attractions Recreation and entertainment options include Elephant Trekking, Performing Monkeys, a Shooting Range, Mini-Golf, a Snake Farm, and Aquarium.