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Koh Samui is 250 sqkm in size and lies around 600km to the south of Bangkok on the east coast of Thailand. It is the largest in a series of about 100 islands and is a very popular spot with tourists and investors. It is the second largest island in Thailand with only Phuket being bigger.
Getting to Koh Samui
There are two choices of arriving on Koh Samui. You can fly to Samui’s beautiful tropical airport. There are direct flights within Thailand from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Krabi. Internationally you can fly directly from Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpa. A few other international routes are planned so this could increase soon. The main company flying to Koh Samui is Bangkok Airways.
Alternatively, you can arrive on one of the large passenger ferrie from Donsak, Suratthani and Koh Phangan, with three different boat companies offering services, Seatran, Ratcha and Lompraya.
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Real Estate in Koh Samui
The property market in Koh Samui has grown rapidly over the past ten years and now seems to be heading more towards the high end market. An influx of luxury resorts has taken Samui to a new level in the tourist industry, with the latest trend being to offer luxury villas for sale within these resorts which can then be put back into the management company. This gets the investor a good return on their investment (ROI).
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Accomodation
Visitors to Koh Samui have two kinds of accommodation to choose from, hotels and private holiday villa rentals. Becoming ever more popular are the private villas as it suits large families that wish to stay together rather than be spread throughout a resort. Each villa comes with in house staff to look after your every need during you stay.
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Koh Samui Weather Seasons
With an average temperature of around 30 degrees centigrade, or 86 degrees Fahrenheit and with only around six weeks of monsoon season each year, Koh Samui boasts the longest sunny season in Thailand..
Popular Things to do in Koh Samui
Restaurants
With the arrival of a large number of tourists Koh Samui has an abundance of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. You can find anything from a 30 baht noodle dish on the side of the road up to a 10,000 Baht per head meal in an exclusive resort.
Diving
The local islands surrounding Koh Samui offer some of the finest diving in Thailand and with a number of good companies offering daily trips.
Spa Retreats
Koh Samui is very popular with tourists coming to pamper themselves in one of the many spas on the island. Services range from massaging, body wraps, Yoga and for those looking for a new start there is the full detox fasting programmes.
Useful Websites
KohSamui.org - Koh Samui guide
Real Estate Samui
