Articles related to "Samui"

Koh Samui is Thailand's self proclaimed boutique island. Since its rise in popularity in the mid eighties it has been purposely developed as a tourist destination.

Koh Samui is arguably one of Thailand's most beautiful islands with so much to offer. Tourists from all over the world visit this well known destination .

Thailand's third largest island has some surprises in store besides the popular beaches of Chaweng and Lamai Samui has a quieter side and many things for the Kids to do.

Kho Samui has a small but vibrant gay bar scene but much quieter and laid back than the gay venues of Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai much sanook is to be had.

Statues of the Lord Buddha are everywhere in Thailand but one giant Buddha is inescapable even from the air - that on the holiday island of Koh Samui.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and especially Pattaya have large and sometimes raucous gay venues not to everyon's taste. Kho Samui offers a quiet gay alternative.

Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island offers five star hotels and restaurants, silver-sand beaches, crystal clear sea and marine life galore.

Growing popularity among western tourists has destroyed much of Koh Samui's idyllic beaches. Now the Island is fighting back, re-claiming its reputation for tranquillity

Discover the private slice of paradise the Coco Palm Ko Samui Resort can offer Thailand's off-the-beaten path travelers.

A little over twenty years ago Thailand's third largest island, Kho Samui, was a quiet backwater known only by the local fishing communities and the odd back packer.

Tourists just stepped-off the plane for the start of their Christmas holidays will be dismayed to find that they can't buy a drink.

To aid stranded passengers from Bangkok's airport closures, Bangkok Airways now offers flights from Hua Hin (via Samui) through to Singapore and Hong Kong.

Fed up of being surrounded by families with noisy and distracting children in tow, then the ultimate in adult-only accommodation awaits on Thailand's Samui Island.

Its culture, scenery, and charming people are what makes "Amazing Thailand". From metropolitan cities to tranquil beaches, a smiling Thai welcome awaits the visitor.

Full Moon Parties on Koh Phangan, Thailand, have a reputation that makes it a Mecca for party-lovers and young people who just want to dance and party all night

A look around the hedonistic retreat of Koh Phangan, an island for travellers with a vibrant nightlife, full moon parties and stunning scenery in abundance.

For long, Cha'am has been overshadowed by its neighbour Hua Hin, but now with The Veranda Resort and Spa, the former fishing village looks set to join the high flyers.

Thailand provides many job opportunities for experienced and qualified English teachers. If you time your arrival in Thailand right, you will find yourself in demand.

When it comes to the best beaches in Thailand, then head for one of the Islands. Phuket tops the price range, and newcomer Koh Chang offers good budget accommodation.

Koh Chang Marine National Park is environmentally protected by the Thai government. Mass tourism hasn't yet arrived and it is an oasis of tranquillity.

With Credit Crunch being the phrase on everyone's lips, finding the best value-for-money winter holiday is essential. Thailand is a destination that suits all pockets.

Krabi, Thailand's tropical paradise, is home to stunning beaches, Phang Nga Bay and Maya Beach the best known. Now Koh Yao Islands emerge into the limelight to join them.

With all year round sunshine and a monsoon season that is bearable, Hua Hin is attracting second-home buyers and retirees who have now discovered its laid-back charm.

Just over 300 km from Bangkok and not far from the Cambodian border is a beautiful and not very well known island that gives glimpses of real Thai living.

Travel to Changi at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Tiger Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Air India Express - from Thailand, Vietnam, India & China.

Flying into the International Airport at Suvarnbhumi and out of Don Muang Domestic Airport? An overnight hotel will make it all easier.

Convenient day trips from Bangkok afford visitors the opportunity of experiencing Thailand's ancient Buddhist heritage.

The insurrgency in Thailand's southern provinces is having a devastating effect on the tourist trade, yet Hua Hin on the Gulf Coast continues to attract new hotels.

Just outside Bangkok is The Rose Garden, a restful park built to display Thailand's rich heritage of arts and crafts. Now it has a new canalside development.

During North American winters, many vacationers travel to warmer climes to escape from the cold weather. Read about the best winter getaways in the Asia-Pacific.

Khao San Road. The mystery destination famous for its cheap charlatans, sex scandals and drunken debauchery. What is its draw? What is its secret?

After the week-long siege at Thailand's Survarnabhumi airport, the first international flight took off from the runway on the evening of Wednesday December 3rd.

Jewel like colours and a lustrous sheen makes Thai silk a priority on most shopping list but Thai Cottons and a polyster the Thais call Japanese silk are also good buys.

Thailand, with its level of service, varied medical care, types of procedures offered and its less expensive cost, is ideal as a Medical Tourism Health Center.

Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.

White, sandy beaches are scattered all along both coasts of Thailand and some are more popular than others. For those looking for less touristy spots, try these beaches.

With Bangkok's airports blocked, travelers are desperately seeking alternative ways to leave the country. These include road and rail border links and via Phuket Airport.