Koh Samet Rayong Travel guide
In the past, Koh Samet was a target rage for the Royal Thai Navy. However, today all the shells have been cleared and Koh Samet is the most popular island among foreign and Thai tourists alike. People come here in droves because of the clean white beaches and its close proximity to shore.
Location
Koh Samet is six kilometers from Ban Phe and is part of the Khao Laem Ya-Mu Koh Samet
National Park. The majority of the beaches are on the eastern side of the island, while the west has only one.
Highlights
The Beaches on the Eastern SideThe Eastern section of Koh Samet has long expansive beaches connected with each other. While it appears to be only one large patch of sand, each section has its own name. The majority of the accommodations are found here. You can find many places to suit your price range and can have either a bungalow with air-condition?ing or a fan. The most popular beaches on the eastern side are
Had Sai Kaeo Had Sai Kaeo is a white-sand beach and has a plethora of accommodations. This beach is the center of tourism industry on the island of Samet.
Had Wong Duan Had Wong Duan is a quiet crescent-shaped beach with many restaurants and bungalows. The water here is clean and warm; drawings visitors into the nurturing arms of the ocean.
Had Khlong Phrao Had Khlong Phrao is the only beach on western Samet. The beach is shaped in a semicircle allowing you to see the whole expanse of sand from each of the ends. This is where weary travelers come for solitude and privacy.
Ao Phai
Ao Pai has location close with the Sai Kaew Beach which it is very popular beach on Koh Samet. Thus you will meet the all tourists at beach. Ao Pai rather quiet more than Haad Sai Kaew and lot of sea rock on the beach. We comment if you prefer sunbathe on the beach; Ao Pai is one place for you. However, Ao Pai is not fine for travelers to swimming because it has whirlpool on the sea. Which you will see the red flag on the dangerous area.
Ao Cho
A little nice bay with nice beach, but many boats come here to the pier to spoil the atmosphere.
Ao Tubtim
2 small bays next to each other. Rocky shore with some sandy parts. Romantic view and quiet.
Ao Tawan
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Ao thian
One large bay with 2 beaches divided by a cliff. Very nice quiet beaches. Narrow sand part and some rocks. Very cozy and very scenic. No speed boat here.
Ao Wai
Beautiful sandy beach with lots of trees on the beach. Good place for swimming but you have to watch for passing speed boats.
Ao klew na nok
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Ao klew na nai
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Ao Noi Na
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Ao Karang
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Ao Nuan
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Ao Lukyon
Rocky shore with some flat parts for walking into the water or swimming. Nice and quiet but current may be too strong.
Koh Samet Hotels and Resorts
Saikaew Beach Resort
Moo Ban Talay Paradee Resort
Ao Prao Resort Le Vimarn Cottages
Samet Cliff Resort
Saikaew Villa Malibu Garden Resort
How to Get There Koh Samet Rayong
Transportation
The transit point for every visitors to Koh Samet is Ban Phe in Rayong Province.
From Bangkok, the cheapest way is to take an air-conditioned public bus from the Eastern Bus Terminal (locally called Ekamai Bus Station) and the buses leave every 2-3 hours during the day. The fare is about 125 Baht per person (one-way - traveling time approx. 2 hour and a half). Once arrive at Ban Phe in Rayong, there are several piers offering boat rides to Samed Island, and the boat fares can be varied depending on the beach destinations that you are going.
Since Koh Samet is considered as a national park, there is an admission fee of 200 Baht per person to be paid to the authority on the island.
Traveling by a private car or van is also another option. At Ban Phe, there are a number of parking lots that provide rental space for the vehicle for a few hours or even for many nights. The fares among these parking lots are vary.
There are numerous boats running back and forth between Ban Phe and Koh Samet. The ferry schedule varies depending upon the destination on Koh Samet. The boats, leaving for Na Dan Pier, departs from Ban Phe every hour and vice versa.
Ferry Schedule from Ban Phe to Koh Samet:
- Ferry leaves at 9:00, 12:00, 13:30 and 17:00 every day to Vong Duern Beach at 40 Baht per ticket
- Ferry leaves at 11:30 and 14:00 to Ao Wai at the cost of 80 Baht per ticket
- Ferry leaves at 10:00 Ao Kiu at 100 Baht per ticket
- Ferry leaves at 08:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 to Ao Prao at 80 Baht per ticket
Ferry Schedule from Koh Samet to Ban Phe
- Ferry leaves Vong Duern Beach at 08:30, 12:00, and 15:30
- Ferry leaves Ao Wai at 14:00
- Ferry leaves Ao Kiu at 08:00 and 12:00
- Ferry leaves Ao Prao at at 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00.
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Important numbers
Police emergency: 191
Tourist Police: 0 7742 1281
Tourist Police - Emergency: 1155
Fire Department: 106
Bangkok Hospital: 0 7742 9500
Samui Hospital: 0 7742 1232
Immigration: 0 7742 1069
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