Koh Samui An Island On Isthmus In Thailand

Koh Samui An Island On Isthmus In Thailand

Probably our reader must have some idea about this; what it is, why it so famous, and why people of every walk of life do visit this place. If you do not have any idea about it, better you go through this article and likely you all will be aware of this place. Koh Samui is an island, located in the Gulf of Thailand, may be about 35 km northeast of Surat Thani town. It is the most noteworthy Island in the Chumphon Archipelago. The island spread over on some 25 km at its widest point. It is enclosed by about sixty other islands, which jointly compose the Ang Thong Marine National Park and likely it has become for tourist target, including, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan.

Koh Samui (3)Koh Samui resort pool

Ko Samui (10)Koh Samui An Island On Isthmus In Thailand

The innermost part of the island is considered to be almost not fit to live in tropical jungle mountain called Khao Pom, at a height of 635 m. The different lowland and coastal areas are interlinked by a single 51 km road, running typically along the coastline and surrounding the vastness of the island. On the upper northwest coast of the island is the old capital, Nathon. While Nathon spreads over a huge area, the genuine port and chief business district is comparatively small. Koh Samui (6)

Ko Samui (9)Koh Samui meditation

One of the best-known festivals on the beach is considered to be the Buffalo Fighting celebration, which is held on particular occasions such as New Year’s Day and Songkran. nothing like Spanish bull-fighting, the fighting on Koh Samui is somewhat harmless. The fighting season varies according to some ancient customs and ceremonies. The buffalo are normally decorated with ribbons and gold-painted leaves. Before starting the contest, it is believed the game lasts just two rounds, friar sprays the buffalos with sacred water. It is said the winning party typically takes home millions of baht in prize money. There is an Airport named Samui Airport. It was a private airport built and owned by Bangkok Airways. This airport was built some time back in 1989, since then it was a the only airline with services to the shore from mainland Thailand. Koh Samui (2)

Koh Samui (1)Koh Samui coconut trees

Koh Samui (8)Koh Samui beautiful island on earth

Koh Samui (5)Koh Samui sand

Koh Samui (7)Koh Samui resorts

Koh Samui (4)Koh Samui rocks

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