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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
Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
in two parts, one involving the Wat Phra That and Wat Phra Kaew with its three great Buddhas and one more in the forest with numerous remains of temples. It is THE visit to do in Kamphaeng Phet
Sticky Waterfall (Bua Thong waterfall)
The Bua Thong waterfall, a 1-hour drive from Chiang Mai city is nicknamed Sticky Waterfall because of its naturally gripping coating which allows you to climb it by its bed very easily. That's also...
Khao Yai National Park
the most famous of the country, among the most beautiful national parks in the world and UNESCO listed, it is a rendezvous for nature, flora and fauna lovers. About hundred kilometers far, it is...
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...
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...