Bophut Beach, Samui

Bophut Beach on the north coast of Kah Samui, Thailand is now the hippest place on the island to stay, hang out, and shop. The beach is filled with chic resorts & spas, trendy restaurants, shops, and retreat centers that have been converted from seafront shop houses, as well as a history museum, and a pier berthing speed boats to Koh Tao and Koh Pha-Ngan. Bophut Beach also has a well deserved reputation as a quiet, peaceful, relaxing destination - the perfect place for relaxing and recharging your energy.
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Full Moon Party

Every full moon night at Pha-ngan Island in Thailand, tourists gather at the beach to enjoy the world renowned Full Moon Party. This activity draws a lot of attention from tourists and brings in more income to the locality. On the other hand, some say this party is somehow unacceptable in Thai culture and for the original islanders because Pha-ngan island used to be a small and peaceful island. The question has been raised whether it is suitable or not to let that party, which always ends with sex and drugs, to take place on the beautiful island.

Koh Tao, Thailand : in-depth exploration

Koh Tao (Tao Island) is a little island in the gulf of Thailand, situated to the north of the famous Samui and Pha-gnan islands. Koh Tao has a very good reputation of clear water and beautiful coral reefs, very suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving. There are plenty of Thai and foreign owned diving schools and resorts around Koh Tao island. Most of the schools are under the supervision of internationally acclaimed diving associations such as PADI and NAUI.

Koh Tao went through a lot of different phases before becoming famous among tourists. The best way to get there is to catch a speed ferry from Chumporn province to Koh Tao island, or you can even catch a ferry from Pha-gnan island if you plan a long trip including Samui, Pha-ngan and Koh Tao. The ferry from Chumporn should take around two to two and a half hours depending on the weather. November to March is actually not a good time to visit because it is usually monsoon season, but most of the locals and tourists say it can be visited all year round.

Attraction in Koh Tao (Tao Island)
1. Beach : all beaches in Koh Tao are beautiful, privacy and accessible, except the northern one where is accessed by boat only. There are abundance of coral reef that snorkeling is available almost around Koh Tao island.

Sai Dang (Red Sand) Beach on the south of Koh Tao island is peaceful and privacy. There is a bungalow namely New Heaven, where is suitable for those who love nature.

Chalok Baan Kao Beach, another clean and peaceful beach where is also a magnificent viewpoint.

Thien-Aok Bay, locating on the south of Koh Tao island, it is no less beautiful than others.

2. Scuba diving spot : Being the most beautiful deep coral site in the Gulf of Thailand. They are around Koh Tao island such as Ao Luk, Kong Sai Dang, Candle cape, Kong Hern Wong, Muang Bay, etc. Boat and scuba devices for hire are available at scuba shops on every beaches.

3. John-Suwan Sceneric Viewpoint, presenting a panoramic view of Thien-Aok Bay (left) and Chalok Baan Kao Bay (right) with a sandy band in between, look like Phi Phi don island at Krabi Province. Getting there by Chalok Baan Kao Road until end of the road. Thien-Aok Bay is on the left and Ta Toh Yai is an the right. Hiking up for 200 meters.

Diving at Samui Island, Thailand

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.