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SAMET NATIONAL PARK (Rayong - Bamphe)
At about 3 hours from Bangkok by the road, and 30 minutes
by boat from
the seaside town of Bamphe, the island of Samet offers very
beautiful
beaches with one of the whitest sand of Thailand.
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A meeting point for Thai youngsters and many expatriates
who escape the capital the time of a weekend, there can
be found several areas with bungalows at good rates, excellent
local restaurants, a number of aquatic activities, masseurs
offering their service on the beaches, outdoor bars and
discos for the evenings…
The island is part of the National Park of Samet since 1981
and covers an area of 130 km2. The place is very little
watered by rains that make this destination prized all along
the year. The name of Samet comes from the Cajeput trees
that abound the island and served once to the construction
of the boats and also used as firewood.
The island of Samet is a little paradise at a few hours
of Bangkok, and is a very good alternative for those who
may not have the time for a longer or more costly journey
to the islands in the South of Thailand.
It is also possible to stay on the continent in a Resort
and to reach the island rapidly in speed-boat during the
day or by regular boat like the one below in 30 minutes. |
 What transportation to use in Koh Samet?
How to reach Bamphe from Bangkok?
How to reach Koh Samet from Bamphe?
Lodging on Koh Samet & Continent
Incentives for + 10 pax
Read the programme and the story.
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Hat Sai
Keow is the longest beach on the island East coast with
more than one kilometre. Several areas of bungalows are found
there, but this beach will be favored for its night-time activities
with restaurants and bars on the beach that make the place
livelier at sunset until late in the night, with ambiance
guaranteed!
 Infos! Taste the good cuisine of the Little
Hut restaurant that also owns a few huts on the edge
of a hill. The "Seafood Hot Plate" of the Silver
Sand is the best of the island: dish of seafood with
vegetables and fruits in sauce served on a hot stone.
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 As for the best fish
caught in the waters of Ko Samet (the samlie-fish), you
will be able to taste it at the Samed Villa managed
by Joseph, a Swiss who arrived on the island several years
ago, and that possesses the last bungalows at the south of Hat Sai Keow, on the beach of Ao Phai.
Avoid to rent sea scooters considering the problems they
cause to the nature, but also to the users who will have
to bear all costs (in cash!) in case of accident, if the
scooters do not have an insurance...
Access: 30 mn by boat from Bamphe to Samet
pier, then 15 mn on foot, or 5 min by vehicle (20Thb) to
reach the north of the beach. For the south, you have to
get off at Ao Phai.
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Ao Phrao is situated on the West coast, and is the rare beach of Samet
island to offer the possibility to admire sunsets. One of
the most luxurious hotel of the island is the Ao Prao Resort,
with its 60 rooms and bungalows, situated on the beach and
on the side of the hill in a tropical garden. A second compound
of villas under construction is intended to the honeymoons.
Lodgings with air-conditioned rooms, bathroom, hot water, television,
telephone… Thai and international restaurant, with seafood
barbecue every evening.
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Ao Phutsa / Ao Thapthim is one of
our favorites for its beautiful beach and its tranquility.
Access: 15 min. by vehicle (40 Thb) from
Nadan, the pier of Samet, or 15 min. of navigation by Speed-Boat
from Banphe. 10 min. on foot from Hat Sai Keow. |
Tubtim Resort,
a compound of bungalows situated at the South of the bay
offers several categories of lodgings and essentially to
a clientele of foreigners. The best bungalows are situated
on the front beach and facing the sea (500-1.500 Thb).
There have been several complaints of travellers finding
the rooms not well maintained and overpriced, a loud music
from the restaurant until late at night, the staff helpless
when a problem arise -- like being placed in a second line
bungalow when you have booked and paid for a front beach
one (see picture on the right) -- and the management unfriendly
towards foreign tourists. Be warned !
In the North
of the bay, Ao Pudsa Resort has in majority a Thai
clientele, but warmly welcome foreigners and is our best address
in the island for its delicious and inexpensive fish and Thais
dishes. About ten basic huts situated at a few metres of the
sea are often reserved for long stays (400-600 Thb). The staff
is very helpful, even though a little discreet at first.
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Ao Nuan is the
kind of address that will make the Survivors dream with the
exclusive rights of a superb small beach. Booking is impossible
because there is no telephone, and also because the bungalows
are always full... unless you arrive at the good moment and
the owner is able then to give you one of the bungalows on
the beach and in the forest. |
 Access: Accessible from Ao Phutsa / Ao Thapthim by the
beach and the rocks or by a narrow trail in the forest.
Food supplies are brought in by the road that is behind.
It is suggested to avoid excessive luggage to get there...
Info! The restaurant serves very good Thai
dishes, the bungalow of our dreams is the one completely
made of wood at the north of the beach, in a jump you have
the feet in the sand, and in 3 steps, you are in the water... |
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Ao Cho is amazing for its tranquillity and its green areas situated
behind the beach. Several lodgings are proposed with some
bungalows and houses with 4 to 5 independent rooms (300-1.400
Thb).
Access: Only by the sea, or by narrow trails
from Ao Wong Deuan, or Ao Thapthim. |
Activities there: The activities on this peaceful beach are limited but it is
pleasant to swim in the sea because the water is very clean.
The beach masseurs offer their services and the place possesses
several large swings. For those who wish more animation, the
beach of Ao Wong Deuan is at 5 min on foot by a trail.
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