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 Koh Samui
is one of the most reputed islands in Thailand, similarly to
Phuket; it
possesses the characteristic beauty and offers a wide variety of activities.
Originally, Koh Samui was only the area of coconut plantations, but after being
discovered by backpackers who found it a peaceful and magnificent paradise,
Samui Island started to be invaded by tourists. For better or worse, its charming
beaches together with scenic nature can always attract and enchant people that
they cannot help going back there more than once. Here below is the basic
information for you to appreciate this appealing island.
Geography
Koh Samui is the third-largest island (247 square kilometers); lying on the
eastern coastline of the Gulf of Thailand with a low plain that encompasses the
mountainous area in the center. The island is 84 kilometers eastwards from
Suratthani, its mainland, and 685 kilometers from Bangkok. Along the coastlines,
there are various lovely beaches, fringed with green coconut trees that enhance
the picturesque landscape.
Climates
There are four periods of which the temperature is different from one another:
December-April: The temperature gradually rises from 30
ºC between December and
February to 40 ºC between March and April.
May-June: The temperature dips and there are some rainy periods.
July-September: The temperature rises again to 35 ºC. There are usually some
tropical downpours.
October-November: The temperature dips to around 25
ºC during these two months,
and there are usually rain and wind.
 Generally, the high season in in Samui ranges from December 15th to April 30th and from July 15th to September
30th, whereas the low season from May 1st to July 15th and from October 1st to December 15th.
The best time to go there is between January and May. Today, there are an
increasing number of tourists coming to Koh Samui during low season months when
the heat from the sun is not so intense.
Written by Waewwika Sriban
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