Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach is the major beach on Ko Samui and one that has developed tremendously since the early 1990s. Just 20 years ago the beach was home to just a sprinkle of wooden bungalows but now the place is swamped with 4-5 star hotels, Italian pizza joints, Irish pubs and even go-go bars. Samui’s nightlife is becoming legendary but unfortunately not always attracting the best standard of tourist. Chaweng’s once ‘hippie’ only backpackers have given way to a lot of ‘lager louts’. Chaweng is the place to be if you are looking for a rowdy reckless party scene. 

Koh Samui

                      Koh Samui  is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700km south of Bangkok and about 80km from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand.
                      Koh Samui is all in all a fairly big island. The most popular and commercialised beaches are Chaweng and Lamai, while the northern beaches and their adjacent villages of Mae Nam, Bophut, Bang Rak (Big Buddha) and Choeng Mon are more peaceful choices, and the west coast beaches are still (comparatively) quiet. Clockwise from Nathon on the west coast, the main

beaches are:

• Nathon — Samui's port and administrative centre, but with little to attract the tourist 
• Laem Yai — set on the North West tip of the island, a secluded beach overlooking the islands of Angthong 
• Mae Nam — a quiet and beautiful beach on the northern coast 
• Bophut — known for its Fisherman's Village, laid-back but growing fast 
• Bang Rak — at the northeastern tip, home of the Big Buddha 
• Choeng Mon — quiet North shore beach 
• Chaweng — the largest and most-developed beach, with a curious mix of luxury hotels and backpacker guesthouses and a hopping nightlife 
• Lamai — Samui's "second" beach south of Chaweng, more backpackery than Chaweng 
• Samui South Coast — the small beaches of Ban Hua Thanon, Na Khai, Laem Set, Bang Kao and Thong Krut

                    Samui's weather patterns are a little different from the rest of Thailand. In April through September, when most of the country has its monsoon, Samui stays fairly dry, but from October to December, it's wet in Samui and drier elsewhere. The driest season of all, though, is January through March.

Get in By plane
         
               Koh Samui Airport (USM) is a private airport originally built by Bangkok Airways,which is still the main operator and was for a long time the only airline with services to Koh Samui from Thailand until Thai Airways started in April 2008 to operate some flights between Bangkok and Ko Samui. They have near-hourly departures to/from Bangkok and tickets are expensive by Thai standards, with advance bookings costing 3000-4500 baht one-way, while a walk-in booking may be twice as much. There are also daily flights to/from Phuket for 2000-3000 baht, Pattaya, Singapore and Hong Kong; two daily flights from Chiang Mai (but only one direct flight in the opposite direction). A feature of the International Departure Gate is a courtesy corner which provides food and drinks for all passengers in a cosy sitting area. Awaiting boarding becomes rather comfortable with food, drinks and wifi provided. In addition to Bangkok Air, Koh Samui is served by two flights a day from Bangkok with Thai Airways as well as by Berjaya Air and Firefly from Subang airport (a small city airport 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur city center) and Penang International Airport in Malaysia. Soon, Silk Airways will operate on a codeshare basis with Bangkok Airways as announced in July 2011. Visa-on-Arrival and Visa-Free entry is available at Samui Airport for some nationalities - see Thailand for more information. Ground transportation from the airport is readily available. A seat in a minibus for the 20-minute ride to Chaweng costing 120 baht/person; a faster taxi will cost 300-500 baht. Be sure to negotiate the rate to your destination before you get into the taxi since many drivers refuse to use their meters. If you're a couple or a family, you'll probably be approached by some young women holding up signs of some of the higher-end hotels - they will ask you where you're staying, and based on the answer, offer you a free taxi ride if you promise to attend a presentation for their hotel's timeshare during your stay. A cheaper but less convenient option is to fly to Surat Thani by Thai Airways and low cost airlines by Air Asia and Nok Air (Depart from Donmuang Airport )and connect by road and then ferry.Or fly to Nakhonsithammarat by Nok Air then take bus and catamaran boat by Lompayah

Get in By boat

                From Surat Thani train station and Surat Thani Airport (URT), there are combined bus/ferry services to Koh Samui cost 200-300 baht - some entail a 60 minute bus ride to Donsak pier followed by a 90 minute ferry crossing, others a 30 minute bus ride but the ferry takes extra time. Tickets are sold by numerous agents that meet each train and airport. Should cost certainly less than 300 baht even if bought this way (return combo boat+bus ticket on more comfortable Seatran ferry bought on the Na Thon pier on Samui officially costs 230 baht). From Donsak pier, there are 2 ferry companies (departures every 30-60 mins) who terminate at Na Thon pier: Songserm Travel and Seatran,the website is mostly in Thai, however). The first one is what you more often get if booking via the travel agency. It's a rather small ferry with two decks, often very crowded so you can't get the seat on the lower one if you come late (and the upper, while air-conditioned, costs extra, so you may end up sitting around the pile of backpacks on the back of the boat under the sun, if you do not want to pay). There is a small onboard shop on the lower desk but the prices are grossly inflated (instant noodles cup, which costs 15 baht in 7-eleven, was sold for 50 there), so if you still choose this boat - better bring you own snacks. The people aboard Songserm ferry are mostly, if not all, foreigners. Seatran ferry is much bigger, has several decks (entrance to most of the those, including air-conditioned areas, is free), much less packed just because of size (still can be at peak times of high season), equipped with numerous TV's (Thai channels), has a big cafeteria (with much friendlier prices, such as 20 baht for the same cup of noodles), and the passengers are mostly Thai, as well as some expats and tourists. Their schedule can be found here(the first list is departures from Donsak to Samui, the second is return). Raja Ferry Port operates services between Donsak pier and Lipa Noi pier on the western side of Samui (several kilometers south of Na Thon). It includes a free air conditioned deck and several comfortable seats. This ferry also transport cars, so can be used should you decide to come with your own transport. Without a car, however, there are less options for a transportation there, and songthaew/taxi drivers may be more reluctant to bargain. Songthaew transfer from the pier at Lipa Noi on Samui to either Chaweng or Lamai will cost 100 baht per person. Taxis will be more expensive, with initial asking prices of up to 500 baht. Numerous ferry services are direct from mainland Surat Thani including an express boat (3 departures daily, taking around 3 hours and costing 150 baht) and slow night boats (taking 6-7 hours). Call operator Songserm Travel (252 9654 in Bangkok)for the latest schedules, which varies according to the season. Lomprayah offers a combined bus/high speed catamaran ferry service from Bangkok to Ko Samui which takes about 11 hours (5.5 of them by boat) and costs around 1250 baht (1000 baht in the opposite direction). The bus pauses in Hua Hin and then stops at Chumphon, where it connects with the ferry, which calls at Koh Nang Yuan, Koh Tao and Koh Pha Ngan on its way to Koh Samui. While the route may be more scenic (as includes the long boat trip via 2 islands), and the ferry itself is comparable to Seatran, the entire way to Samui will take more time, and will cost more too. Lomprayah, however, is a good (if not exactly cheap) option to get to Samui from Ko Tao or Koh Phangan, as well as a reasonable one to get to those islands from Bangkok. There are also regular speedboats and ferries of other operators.

Group Of MUN Island(Moo Koh Mun)

                 Group Of Koh Mun located at Thumbone Grum, Umpher Glang, Rayong Province. This province has 3 Islands are Koh Mun Nok , Koh Mun Klang and Koh Mun Nai, one of them which's closest the beach is Koh Mun Nai then Koh Mun Klang and Koh Mun Nok's the most distant. At Group of Koh Mun here has natural and good air. If you're planing to visit Rayong or need to rest at some beautiful place dont forget these Islands. 



Koh Mun Nok(Mun Nok Island) 
               
  Koh Mun Nok it is a small. Approximately 95 rai about 11 kilometers away from Laem Tan takes about 30-45 minutes by boat. The shape of island's almost circle and round, the traveler can walk around the island and it talks about an hour. In front of the Island is the South and The east, there's small white beautiful beach and Bungalow. The back of Island is the Peek, the visitors can view Group of Koh Mun at this point.
                   
Coral reefs around Koh Mun Nok is shallow, scattered throughout the area. Sea water is clear. Wecan see beautiful corals as the Andaman Sea. Especially Koh Mun Nok can be diving from the shore area. The coral reefs and shallow waters make unlimited coral, cauliflower coral, table coral and brain in the area around it and still have a pile of white stone. A large white mound emerges from the water. It is located between the island and the island's center. Snorkeling is unlikely to miss. Shallow water and can be viewed freshness from the boat beautiful coral color. 
                    Koh Mun Nok is a private island that allows visitors to buy package Tour is coming to visit. To maintain the beauty and privacy of guests. If interested, visit this paradise island. Call for more information. Mun Nok Island Resort (02) 860-3025 -7. 

Koh Phi Phi Don

               Phi Phi Don is located about 28 sq.km. Laem Tong Cape is situated at the north of the island where 15-20 families of the sea gypsies dwell. These sea gypsy migrated from Li Pe Island in Satun Province. The cape is suitable for scuba diving and snorkelling. Lam Hua Ra Ket Cape, Had Yao Beach, and Hin Pae are also very beautiful. Ton sai Bay is the most beautiful scenery of the twin bays. Accomadation can be found at Loa Adam. This beautiful picture was been taken 10 years ago where settlement was absent. 


                                                                                                  Activities : Scuba Diving 
                                                                                                                     Activities on Beach 
                                                                                                                         Snorkelling Diving 
                                                                                                                            Canoeing-Kayaking

Wai King Cave

               In the northeastern part of Phi Phi Le Island, is the location of the Waiking cave where the King Phumiphol Adulyadej had been here and gave the new name as "Phaya Nak Cave" because there is one stone looked like the head of naga which local people who collect the nests of swallow birds pay their respects. In this cave, eastern side and southern side, you would find the historical paints of elephant and many kinds of boats pictures. 

 Activities : Historical Sight Seeing 
                   Cave/Geological Touring

Full Moon Party schedule

YEAR 2012

Full Moon Party Dates 2012

Monday 04-05, June

Tuesday 03, July

Saturday 04, August

Saturday 01, September

Sunday 30, September

Monday 29-30, October

Wednesday 28, November

Tuesday 25, December

Friday 28, December

Monday 31, December

YEAR 2013 (Provisional)

Sunday 26-27 January 2013

Monday 25-26 February 2013

Wednesday 26-27 March 2013

Thursday 25 April 2013

Saturday 25 May 2013

Sunday 23 June 2013

Monday 22-24 July 2013

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Thursday 19 September 2013

Saturday 19 October 2013

Sunday 17 November 2013

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Wednesday 25 December 2013

Tuesday 31 December 2013

Koh Phi Phi Le

             Phi Phi Le covers area about 6.6 sq.km. It is the island of limestone mountains consisting of a steep high cliff vertically with the sea surface. Around this island has a sea area with depth about 20 meters. There are many beautiful gulf areas such as Pi Le Bay, Maya Bay, and Lo Sa Ma Bay. 

 Activities : Activities on Beach 
                   Historical Sight Seeing 
                     Cave/Geological Touring 
                       Canoeing-Kayaking

Nang Bay

There is a colorful view diferent from other beach because one side of the beach is a mountain which has a stalactite cave, so called Tham Phra Nang. It's very quiet here, so many tourists love to visit and stay here.

Activities : Activities on Beach 
                   Rock Climbing 
                      Canoeing-Kayaking

Map-Mu Koh Phi Phi

Map-Mu Koh Phi Phi

Shell Cemetery

             This is the miracle of nature which took place on the ancient age, 75 million years ago when many kinds of freshwater shell had been starved as a huge fossil, so called the cemetery of shell or "susan hoi" in Thai language. After carefully measurement and analysis by a new technology, we found that this shell cemetery is actually 40-20 million years of age. 

 Activities : Nature trail study 
                   Cave/Geological Touring

Noppharat Thara Beach

Formerly, it's so called " Khlong Hang" because after the water from the northern mountain is gone, it would leave only a long sand beach which end at Ko Khao Pak Khlong. This area is the world biggest house of a "hoi-chak-tin" or "feet-pulling shell" 

 Activities : Activities on Beach 
                   Canoeing-Kayaking 
                      Camping

Koh Poda

                    Located at the southern part of Phra Nang Bay. From the shore, you can see the white sand beach and many kinds of coral because the sea in this area is very clear. This's very attractive for tourists which they can visit here for almost year long.

Activities : Activities on Beach 
                   Snorkelling Diving 
                     View

Koh Yung or Mosquito Island

Located in the nothern part of Phi Phi Don island, you can find the rock beach on the eastern side here and also a small sand beach located in the alley of mountain. In addition, you would find the varieties of beautiful fertile coral reef here. 

 Activities : Scuba Diving 
                   Activities on Beach 
                    Snorkelling Diving

Koh Mai Phai

                  Located in the northern part of Phi Phi Don island, not far away from Yung island. Northern side and eastern side has a beautiful beach and coral reef which most of them are the staghorn coral, laid along to the southern part of island.

Activities : Scuba Diving 
                    Activities on Beach 
                       Snorkelling Diving

Ban Kai Beach

                   Ban Kai is found on the very end of the south west coast of Phangan and is the next beach to Haad Rin albeit separated by a long and winding road that climbs the hills through to the full moon beach

                   Ban Kai is a laid back party place with its own itinerary in the centre of the islands party action - full moon, half moon and black moon parties all within a few minutes reach. The bay is small yet perfect allowing great tanning and swimming. It is an idyllic cove.

Click Here to see  Koh Phangan Full Moon Party Date Schedule 

                   At low tide the beach can be walked all the way through to Ban Tai - several kilometers allowing interaction between beaches and the various bars that are positioned along the sea front.

Mu Koh Phi Phi

General Information

                       The Royal forest department had surveyed and established the 75 million-year shell cemetery (Susan Hoi), Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi and near-by islands in Nong Thale sub-district, Ao Nang sub-district, SaiThai sub-district and Pak Nam sub-district of Amphoe Mueang Krabi, 389.96 sq.km, as the 47th National Park of Thailand so called "Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park". There after, it had been expanded to cover the shell cemetery and near-by islands, 0.02 sq.km. After that the area of Nong Thale sub-district, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi province which is the area of the Royal Thai Navy and the Royal Palace area has been excluded from this national park and left only 387.90 sq.km.

Geography

 
                       Consists of the land area on the coast of the island such as Ao Nammao mountain area, Ao Nang-Hang Nak forest and other islands. The geological form of this area is the high mountain laid along the northwest-southeast direction. Coast area is the high mountain while the western side has deeper slope than the eastern side. Geological form of sea coast area and islands in Andaman sea would be affected by the line of earth layer movement so called "Indosenia Teotonic Movement". At the area of mangrove forest of Hang Nak mountain you would find the Klom mountain canal on the coast rim which get the drained water from a big pond, so called "Nong Thale" (Sea Pond) and originates the mangrove forest and low plain area of the Samed forest in the area of national park office namely "Khlong Haeng" (Noppharat Thara Beach).

Ban Tai Beach

               Ban Tai is found on the south western coast of Koh Phangan facing Koh Samui with tremendous sunsets - amongst the best on the island. Ban Tai is a haven for sun worshipers as the long white sandy beaches provide excellent tanning in a splendid setting.

               Just behind Ban Tai runs the Thongsala - Haad Rin road which offers bar, restaurants and Karaoke bars within a few minutes’ walk. There are also plenty of bars on the beach front scattered across the beach which runs for miles and so there is no huge noise from any one particular location.

               The exception to this is the Half moon party which allows this massive party to move from Haad Rin to Ban Tai.

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Haad Chao Phao Beach

               Haad Chao Phao is a white sandy beach that stretches for half a kilometer on the west coast of Koh Phangan. The bay by any standards is underdeveloped which allows visitors that wonderful "desert island feel". The swimming here is excellent and the coral reef that stretches along the coast here from Haad Son to Sri Thanu is just offshore and within easy reach for most swimmers.

               Just above Haad Chao Phao there are some excellent viewpoints that offer a panoramic of the west coast.

               Haad Chao Phao is one of the lesser known beaches on Koh Phangan offering beauty and relaxation.

Thonglang Bay

             Thonglang Bay is perhaps the last bay to be discovered on Koh Phangan. There are just four developments covering the entire bay and most of these are private villas

             The bay at low tide is rugged and has character and charm. At high tide the bay offers excellent swimming.

             Positioned within a few minutes’ drive of Mae Haed, Haad Salad and Chalok Lam - itself a very laid back fishing village and relaxed tourist destination. Thonglang is a wonderful escape.

Sri Thanu Bay

            

               Sri Thanu Bay is on the western coast of Koh Phangan - a sheltered volcanic outcrop that pushes out into the coral reef that runs from Haad Yao into Sri Thanu.

              

               Sri Thanu Bay is a very laid back place that has traditional Thai style bungalows on the shores of the area. The resorts are integrated into the hillsides that rise quickly from the ocean allowing great views from each veranda that overlooks the bay

               Swimming is easy and the reef is almost on the shore allowing the more inexperienced to enjoy the marine world. Sri Thanu is just 10 minutes from Thonsala by taxi allowing easy shopping and banking.

                 

Mae Haad Beach

             Mae Haad beach is a well visited beach offering excellent swimming and diving. Most of the boat tours stop here and all the diving schools bring their customers here to enjoy diving onto the coral reef lay that lies just offshore.

             There is an elephant trekking camp on the ring road just above the beach which takes clients through the jungle and onto the view point overlooking Mae Haad bay. Koh Ma is a small island just a few hundred meters offshore from Mae Haad beach. At low tide the two land masses are connected through a sand bar and it is easy to walk across to the small island.

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                   Mae Haad is a very beautiful spot and one of the places that must be visited during any stay on Koh Phangan.

Haad Yao Beach

                           

               Haad Yao in Thai is called long beach - it is nearly one kilometer in length making it one of the largest beaches and bays on the island - and one of the most beautiful and popular. There is plenty to do here from beach activities through to bars and restaurants that pop up across the bay and on the road into Haad Yao.

               Haad Yao is also a magnet for divers and the diving schools teach courses and offer PADI qualifications. There are other places on Koh Phangan such as Chalok Lam that also offer diving training. There is a reef handily placed just offshore from Haad Yao and this offers an excellent training ground. The same reef is a perfect swimming ground for snorkelers to partake in the undersea world adventure.

               Haad Yao is on the west coast of Koh phangan with the beaches and bays of Haad Son, Haad Chao Phao & Sri Thanu all within easy reach. Thongsala the main port and is just ten minutes by taxi.

Haad Salad Beach

               Haad Salad beach is a very family orientated beach on the west coast of Koh Phangan between Haad Yao and Mae Haad. Over the last four years the beach has developed impressively from a backpacker’s destination to a family oriented destination offering some up market accommodation. There are planty of resorts along the shoreline, each one offering restaurant or bar facilities overlooking the beach.

               Through the centre of the beach is golden powdery sand and at the edges of the bay are some light rock formations that help to protect the bay in bad weather.

               Haad Salad is now reached by a first class road from Haad Yao allowing all of the beaches on the western tip to be reached within a few minutes’ drive. Long tail boats line the shore and these can be hired for island trips or snorkeling in the next bay at Koh Ma.

Haad Rin Beach

               Haad Rin is the home of the world famous Full Moon party - an extravaganza that attracts 30,000 revelers each month to rave, dance and boogie to their hearts content.

               It is also the scene of incredible beauty as the beach and bay span out with white sand and sparkling water.

              
                Haad Rin is also famous as the place where Leonardo Di Caprio did not make the Hollywood film "The Beach". You can buy souvenir t-shirts in Haad Rin with "Leonardo was not here" stamped on the front.

 Haad Rin is the night entertainment centre of Koh Phangan with bars and restaurants all over the peninsula. Haad Rin is usually full most of the year and so even when accommodation is not available tourists stay elsewhere and are taxied in for full moon and the general revellry.

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Full Moon Party Dates 2012 Sunday 08, January Tuesday 07, February Thursday 08, March Friday 06, April Saturday 05, May Tuesday 05, June Tuesday 03, July Saturday 04, August Saturday 01, September Sunday 30, September Tuesday 30, October Wednesday 28, November Tuesday 25, December Friday 28, December Monday 31, December Xmas 2012 Party Date  Tuesday 25, December 2012: Christmas Party New Year 2013 Party Date Monday 31 December 2012: New Year Party Tuesday 01 January 2013: New Year's Day After Party Full Moon Party Dates 2013 Saturday 26, January Tuesday 26, February Tuesday 26, March Thursday 25, April Saturday 25, May Sunday 23, June Wednesday 24, July Wednesday 21, August Thursday 19, September Saturday 19, October Sunday 17, November Tuesday 17, December Wednesday 25, December Tuesday 31, December Xmas 2013 Party Date Wednesday 25, December 2013: Christmas Party New Year 2014 Party Date *** THIS IS GONNA BE MASSIVE *** Tuesday 31 December 2013: New Year Party Wednesday 01 January 2014: New Year's Day After Party

Haad Son Beach

                   Haad Son Bay is small yet wonderful, located on the west coast of Koh Phangan. It is protected by large granite formations that cut the beach off from the next bays and allow total privacy. Only half of the beach has been developed allowing visitors space to relax and enjoy.

                   Just offshore there is a coral reef and so it is very easy to snorkel and observe the abundant sea life that is present on the reef. Nearby at Haad Yao there are diving schools that can teach courses and offer PADI qualifications. The reef is handily placed for the schools and there are also day trips to other dive sites around Koh Phangan.

                   Haad Yao beach is just next door - just a few minutes walk and so guests at Haad Son can also take advantage of what is one of the longest beaches on Koh Phangan to add variety in beach time destinations.

                  Haad Son is just ten minutes from Thongsala - the main port which means that shopping trips or restaurant and bar hopping are very easy to undertake.

Chalok Lam Bay

                Chalok Lam Bay is one of the more peaceful bays on Koh Phangan - famous for its stunning location with the awesome mountains surrounding the bay and creating drama and effect. The beach here is almost three kilomtres in length with bunaglows set at either end of the bay and the village in the centre. Nature rules in Chalok Lam and each bungalow development are spacious with plenty of surrounding flora and fauna.

               


                        
                      At night the village offers bars and restaurants - as a fishing village the seafood is fresh and very well cooked. The excellent road connections to Chalok Lam allow swift passage to the nearby beaches of Mae Haed, Haad Salaat and many others along the coast. Chalok Lam is a place to relax and feel good.

                On the outskirts of the village there are two temples - one is chinese and offers fantastic views over the mountains and valley, the other is a Thai Buddhist temple and is a training center for local and mainland Thais. There is another temple within Chalok Lam village itself which tends to be the focal point of village life and tradition.

Koh Phangan Island Map

Koh Phangan Island Map

Koh Phangan

                 Koh Phangan is a magnificent island in the Gulf of Thailand just north of Koh Samui. Famed as the home of the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan offers nightlife in abundance yet is also the setting for an extraordinary array of nature's wonders - waterfalls, tropical beaches, mountains, streams, rare birds, reptiles, jungle and much more.

               The Island offers elephant trekking, scuba diving, snorkeling, paragliding, Island tours by longboat, jeep safaris, hiking, trekking, Thai cooking classes, paragliding, Thai boxing classes, yoga schools, Karaoke bars, open mic nights, live jam sessions, sailing & day trips to other Islands plus bars and restaurants with many choices of international cuisine - there is something for everyone. Once a haven purely for the backpacker the Island now offers some first class accommodation in a whole variety of bungalows, resorts and hotels that make her a must place to visit and fall in love with. Click Here to see  Koh Phangan Island Map which shows the various beach locations and districts of the Island.