In just over 10 years, Samui has developed dramatically from a small town surrounded with coconut
plantations on an island off south-eastern Thailand to a lively city that is ranked as one of the world's top
seaside destinations. The island has something for everyone; beautiful, palm-fringed beaches lined
with luxurious to budget accommodation, a laid-back atmosphere, interesting lifestyle of local islanders,
wild and vivid nightlife, and many opportunities for adventure. Besides all the attractions on the island itself,
Samui is also the perfect starting point to explore other nearby islands like Ang Thong Islands National
Marine Park, Koh Pha-ngan, and Koh Tao
Diving Information
There are several dive sites in Koh Samui. Most of them are suitable for beginners as they are in shallow
waters of protected bays. You can find dive centers on Samui's famous beaches like Chaweng, Lamai,
and Bophut. All of the centers provide modern amenities, professional facilities, and boats to the nearby
dive sites in the Samui archipelago, including Ang Thong Islands Natonal Marine Park.
