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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Koh Samet?
What to do and see in Koh Samet
In addition to its beaches and the walks along the coast, Koh Samet does not offer many tourist attractions. The statues of the Mermaid and the Prince on Sai Kaew beach are the most photographed items of the island. It may also be interesting to visit Koh Samet temple and its Big Buddha.
Other visits suggestions in Koh Samet
- Koh Samet
The island is the real tourist attraction in the province
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Wat Chai Wattanaram
Khmer-style temple outside the city. It can be accessed by longtail (boat) from the Chankasem Palace Pier.
Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao
this is probably the most interesting temple inside Lampang city. It was the first one housing the Emerald Buddha which is now in Bangkok now.
Koh Nang Yuan islands
This small private archipelago of 3 islands offers the most beautiful landscape in Koh Tao and one the most famous views in Thailand from its perched viewpoint. Pretty beaches on sandbanks that...
Phuket Big Buddha
the most famous landmark of the island of Phuket, it is quite new and still under construction but the main statue is completed, it's all the rest that need to be built or completes. And it will...
Chiang Mai Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival 2025 – Detailled Program and Best Spots
UPDATE: the free event at Mae Kuan is CANCELLED (see below) Every year, Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, hosts grand celebrations for Loy Krathong and the Yi Peng Festival, the northern-specific festival best known for the...