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Koh Samet Hotels

Koh Samet , Part of Rayong Province, Koh Samet is well established as a popular destination for overseas visitors and weekend excursions from Bangkok. The island was, however, famous long before the advent of tourism, being immortalised by the classical Thai poet, Sunthon Phu, who set part of his epic 'Phra Aphaimani' on the island, where the of hero the tale defeats a giant by playing a magic flute.

Lying 6.5 km. offshore and appearing as a thin sliver of land shaped roughly like a nail with a sloping flat head, Koh Samet is far less developed than its popularity might suggest and remains a picturesque island with many attractive coves, bays and some excellent beaches, perhaps the most stunning being Hat Sai Kaeo. Accommodation is mostly bungalow style, concentrated mainly on the northern and eastern sides, while the scene becomes quieter and more remote towards the southern tip.