Koh Samet is yet another Thai island. What can I say that I haven't already said about Thai islands.....turquoise waters, white sands, laid back vibe....But somehow this one manages to be special in its own way.
It is 2 hours from BKK, so imminently do-able for a weekend. But I think the thing that is most interesting is the blend of Thai and Farang (white foreigners). While many islands and upscale resort here attract foreigners with Dollars or Euros burning a hole in their pockets, Samet presents a low key and more reasonably priced option. For this reason the crowd varies wildly....from teenage European backpackers, to expats stealing a few days away to Thai college students and professionals who come with their friends. We are all attracted for the same reasons - good food, great beaches and better times with friends. Myself, I went with a couple of people from work. Matthias a German expat and Jay an Aussie expat.
In 2 days we managed to cover the island fairly well, thanks to our motorbikes. And explored lots of places from the rocky cliffs at sunset....
....to a lovely restaurant that one has to take a boat to get to, and then dines sitting on the floor with feeling a-dangling above the sea.
Another weekend in Thailand....short, but oh so sweet.
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