Ko Samet: The best secluded beaches,Thailand: May 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet

Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet (Diamond Beach, 700 meters long) is the most popular beach in Ko Samet. Hat Sai Kaew has almost snow-white sand with invitingly green-blue water. There are water activities available: windsurfing, jet skiing and snorkeling.

Hat Sai Kaew is the best destination if you like to have more people and activities around you. There are a number of cozy restaurants, beach bars and high class accommodation along Hat Sai Kaew.
You Should Know: Hat or Had (Beach, English)..Ko Samet (Samet Island, English)
Ko or Koh ( Island, English)
Ao (Bay, English)

Ko Samet, Thailand

Ko Samet^[1] (Thai: เกาะเสม็ด, [kɔ̀ʔ samèt]), is one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Bangkok. Ko Samet is part of the Phe (Thai: เพ) Subdistrict of the Amphoe Mueang Rayong Ko Samet is the largest and westernmost of a cluster of islands not far from the coast.^[2]
The island derives its name from the cajeput tree found throughout the island, as the Thai language word for cajeput is samet. In the past, this island has also been referred to by its colloquial name, Ko Kaeo Phitsadan (Thai: เกาะแก้วพิสดาร), or the "Magic Crystal Island".
From Wikipedia

Hotels&Resorts in Ko Saket

Ko Samet Trip

From Bangkok By Bus

· Bangkok – Ban Phe, Rayong
Departure from Ekkamai, Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road “BTS Ekkamai Station”. Buses leave Bangkok every 1 hour between 0500 and 2030 for the 2 1/2-hour journey.

Troway Express (ป.2) Ekamai-Nuan Thip Pier (Direct to Ban Phe Piers), Out 07.00 and 09.00 In 13.30, 14.30 and 15.30

· Ban Phe – Bangkok (Nuan Thip Ferry Pier)
Departing from Nuan Thip Ferry Pier , Ban Phe. Buses leave Nuan Thip Pier (Thai 124 Baht, every 1 hour between 0400 and 1900.

From Pattaya

· Flag down a passing air-con or public bus from the corner of Sukhumvit and Pattaya Neua roads.

· Book the minibus option at any agency.

· Pattaya travel agency “Malibu-Garden Resort Ko Samet” run regular day trips and minibus transfers.

Getting to Ko Samet

· By Ferry -- From Nuan Tip ferry pier, Ban Phe, ferries leave for Na Dan, Ko Samet every half-hour (trip time: 40 min), or when full. Scheduled ferries also run at 9:30am, 1:30pm, and 5pm to Ao Wong Duean, Ko Samet.

· Speedboats to Ao Prao Resort can be booked at their dockside office in Ban Phe.

Fast Facts

Ko Samet has three ATMs and 7-Eleven at the Na Dan pier. There are plenty of Internet places, great nightlife, and seafood eateries by the beach.

Getting Around

Island transport is limited to shared pickups, or rented motorbikes and mountain bikes.

Restaurants on Ko Samet

Most bungalows on Ko Samet have their own dining areas, fresh seafood. Every day around sunset on Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai beaches, Ko Samet, tables are set up under twinkling lights for big seafood barbecues brimming with the day's catch, Baywatch Bar on Ao Wong Deuan does great kebabs and Thai dishes, as well as reasonable Western fare. In Ao Pai just south of Had Sai Khaew, Naga Bar Ko Samet is a popular hangout and serves a fine menu of local eats and tasty baked items. All restaurants on the island can turn into all-night party affairs depending on the crowd -- and the amounts of alcohol consumed.
Exploring the Area
Windsurfing is particular popular with weekenders from Bangkok. The Ko Samet's best is may be north of Hat Sai Kaew (Diamond beach), around the cape that bulges out of Ko Samet's east side. The rocky north coast is even more challenging, with with strong currents and somtimes erratic winds cause by the deep channel between the island and the mainland. Windsurfing are acialable at most guesthouse. Hat Sai Kaew also has jet skies for rent. Up north on the west coast, is Ao Phrao (Paradise Beach), the most isolated cove in Ko Samet.

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Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet

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