Koh samui island Thailand

Koh samui island

Koh Samui is a Very Famous island , it is located in the Gulf of Thailand (bordering the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean). Samui is divided into seven "Tambon" or sub districts (administrative regions): Maenam, Bophut, Maret, Taling Ngam, Namuang, Lipa Noi and Angthong. Koh Samui has been a backpackers destination since late 70's.The island is a "Amphoe" or district in the Surat Thani Changwat or province.  Today, tourist from the whole world go to this easygoing "paradise". It is surrounded by more than sixty other islands, some small and inhabited, some are larger such as Koh Phangan and Koh Tao (divers island). Other popular destinations in the area are: Koh Nang Yuan (next to Koh Tao) and the Angthong National Marine Park (located between Koh Samui and the Suratthani mainland).

•    Koh means: Island in Thai language
•   Island size: About 247 km²
•   Location: Gulf of Thailand
•   Province: Changwat Suratthani
•   Distance from Bangkok: About 700 km
•   Number of Tambon or sub districts: 7
•   Population: About 50,000 (officially)
•   Main town: Nathon

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