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Koh Samui Beach – A Perfect Blend Of Fun And Enjoyment

The Koh Samui beaches are the awesome and fun – filled part of Thailand. The white and sandy beaches that are facilitated by the crystal clear water are the prime attraction of this eastern part of Thailand. It is an ideal place for the coastline vacation. You can flee

koh Samui Beach

away from the hectic routine of your daily life and come at this romantic and passionate spot to feel the soothing senses of nature. It is a charming place that will keep you away from the hustle and bustle of your routine life.
Each part of this beach is striking and will surely blow away your mind. The Koh Samui beach provides you with the water games like Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing, Sailing and many more.  The trainers and the staff are available for your service at 24/7. The coast offers some other recreational games like mountain climbing and trekking. You can also take the pleasure from the amazing sports like golf and other laid-back sports.
The beach is most adored part on the land of Thailand that offers you with fun filled moments. Since the part is toured by many guests the tourist department of the country takes the proper care in preserving this beach. You can bring your family, friends and relatives to accompany you at your vacation. You will be provided with some Thai and Chinese foodstuff. The arrangement of the accommodation at this shoreline is very luxurious. The staffs of the lodges present near to the beach are kind and generous. They are ready to provide you with the help at every moment.
It is an ideal beach vacation and the place magnetizes a flock of vacationers every year. Since the number of the tourists that are approaching on this beach is increasing day by day, so the government has established few hotels, lodges and bars at this site. The Government of the country has provided the place with its own intercontinental airstrip that is connected to the prime cities of South Asia. You can also reach at the place via train, cars, buses or boats. The beach is so small that you can explore each corner of this coast on your foot.
It is a magnificent spot to spend your vacation. It has some majestic panoramas. So if you are a beach lover and you want to spend some gala moments then this is a wonderful spot for you. You will find the nature in the supreme semblance at this beach.

Ko Samui island of Surat Thani Province (or Koh Samui, Thai: เกาะสมุย, Thai pronunciation: [kɔ̀ʔ samǔj]), or often, simply Samui as it is referred to by locals, is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the mainland Surat Thani town and in Surat Thani Province. It is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km² and a population of over 50,000 (2008) attracting 1.5 million tourists per year. It is rich with natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. 

Lifestyle

The original inhabitants of Ko Samui, known as 'Chao Samui', are predominantly Buddhist, unlike areas of Thailand further south, where Islam has a strong influence.
In the past, most made their living in coconut farming. Nowadays, work in tourism has taken over.
Many locals have become wealthy from selling off land they have owned for decades. As a result of the extensive development of the island, many Thai-Chinese have come to Samui from the capital of Bangkok (Khrung-Thep). Most of the manual labor needed to keep up with the island’s growth has been provided by people native to the country’s poorer north-eastern region. As a result, there is a wide cross section of economic classes on the island.
The south of Thailand is a melting pot of Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Muslims and traditional seafaring gypsies. Ko Samui does not seem to suffer from the religious tensions in communities along the southern border of Thailand, and in general the locals live in harmony. Outside of the tourist areas, the Thai language is spoken with a thick Southern dialect which can be difficult even for northern Thais to understand.
With this broad mixture of cultures, Ko Samui is always celebrating some tradition or another, including some western ones.

Resorts & bungalows

After the exploding tourism in Ko Samui there has been a growth in building resorts, bungalows and luxury private villas on the island. This economic growth has led many businessmen from all over the world to invest in Ko Samui. With over 260 resorts and bungalows  in Samui, counting from the end of year 2009, it has become Thailand's second largest resort business behind Bangkok and surpassing Phuket.

Events and festivals

• Buffalo Fighting Festival One of the best-known festivals on Ko Samui is its Buffalo Fighting Festival, which is held on special occasions such as New Years Day and Songkran. Unlike Spanish bull-fighting, the fighting on Ko Samui is fairly harmless. The fighting season varies according to some ancient customs and ceremonies. The buffalo are beautifully decorated with ribbons and gold-painted leaves. Before the contest which lasts just two rounds, monks spray them with holy water. The winning owner typically takes home millions of baht in prize money.

• Bowling Championship This is an annual bowling event held in May every year.

• Avis Samui Tennis Open The annual amateur tennis tournament held in July.

• The Fisherman's Village Festival This five-day festival is celebrated with fun, music and food. The music is usually played by well-known artists and food tents sell inexpensive cuisine provided by local hotels.

• Triathlon Event The International Triathlon Union organizes this event every year. This event in Ko Samui draws more than five hundred participants from around the world. The event attracts competitors and visitors as well as locals.

• Samui Regatta The Samui Regatta is a sailing tournament, held every year. The tournament is internationally known and competitors come from as far away as Australia, Singapore, Japan and China. This event, for boats of all sizes and shapes, began in 2002.

Local food

In general, Southern Thai food is renowned for its spiciness. Much of the cuisine has its origins in Malay, Indonesian and Indian food. Favorite dishes from the south include Indian-style Muslim curry (massaman), rice noodles in fish curry sauce (Khanom chin) and chicken biryani.
Local food in Ko Samui and its province of Surat Thani are salted eggs and rambutan.

Medical care

There are four international private hospitals on Samui, Samui International Hospital on the Beach Road in north Chaweng, Thai International off the Lake Road in Chaweng, Bandon Hospital on the ring road and Bangkok Samui Hospital in Chaweng Noi. The Government Hospital is in Nathon. There are also numerous clinics and pharmacies, especially at Chaweng Beach.

Climate

Ko Samui features a tropical monsoon climate under Köppen’s climate classification. However the city only has one true dry season month. Average monthly precipitation in February falls below 60 mm, the threshold for a tropical dry season month. Ko Samui, being in Surat Thani Province, is warm and moist for most of the year. However, in comparison to Phuket and most of the rest of Southern Thailand, Samui's weather is relatively dry. The heaviest precipitation is typically seen in the months of October and November . For the rest of the year, since the weather is tropical, when it does rain, it usually doesn’t last long; rain showers of 20–60 minutes are typical. The city sees on average just under 2000 mm of precipitation annually.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	29.0 (84.2)	29.5 (85.1)	30.7 (87.3)	32.1 (89.8)	32.6 (90.7)	32.2 (90.0)	32.0 (89.6)	31.9 (89.4)	31.6 (88.9)	30.5 (86.9)	29.5 (85.1)	29.1 (84.4)	32.6 (90.7)
Average low °C (°F)	24.1 (75.4)	25.0 (77.0)	25.6 (78.1)	26.1 (79.0)	25.8 (78.4)	25.5 (77.9)	25.1 (77.2)	25.1 (77.2)	24.8 (76.6)	24.4 (75.9)	24.1 (75.4)	23.9 (75.0)	23.9 (75.0)
Precipitation mm (inches)	137.8 (5.425)	57.8 (2.276)	77.8 (3.063)	76.6 (3.016)	146.5 (5.768)	112.7 (4.437)	122.8 (4.835)	118.7 (4.673)	116.8 (4.598)	290.2 (11.425)	489.6 (19.276)	209.1 (8.232)	1,956.4 (77.024)
Source: World Weather Information Service: Ko Samui, Thailand

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