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Tired of the smog and chaos of Bangkok? Looking for a great
escape for the weekend? Imagine your picture perfect tropical paridise, pack your
bags, grab your friends and head to Samed Island. Here's my review of what I consider
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 There were 5 of us, me, Putt, Sanpet,
Shu, Ake, and Poom. We started our adventure early morning in a car ride from Bangkok
to Ban Phe. You could take a bus from the Ekamai station as well, but, do keep in
mind that it does get a bit hectic during the May holidays! The ride from Bangkok
to Ban Phe is about 3 hours. From Ban Phe, we had a 30 minute boat ride over to Samed
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We could see our island in the distant, and the sun was bright as ever. You could breathe clean air too! Docking the boat was interesting, as the boat never really docked, we all have to jump over onto these posts of wood to get off. I can imagine the numbers of people that have fallen in before! |
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 There are lots of different beaches around the
island. The closer you get to the southern tip of the island, the more secluded it
is. Some of the more beautiful beaches, such as Ao Giew, are down there. Our destination
for bungalow was Ao TubTim, a cozy beach, great for a friends' trip. We took these
Song Taew over to the beach, and the ride over was worth the trip itself. The road
was all dirt and full of ditches. In a scrappy truck with screwy tires, this was
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| The food, however, is pretty bad here. I would recommend fried rice or something. They can't go wrong with that. We tried to get too adventurous and ordered som tum and other sorts of unidentifiable foods, ick! |  Ake: Is that crab really raw? Sanpet: yep, it's raw Anita: *Ummh*p* |
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 In exploring the island, we found lots of cool
things from neatly combed trees to a great sunset spot. One word of warning though,
if you're going to walk around the island, be sure to get back to your sleeping spot
before sunset. There are no lights or directions on the main road, you are looking
at a true bonding night with nature and her mosquitos if you don't!
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The bungalow was a little place with plenty of places to sleep. Putt decided to rough it in the wilderness with the local dogs, hope they didn't mark their territory on him! As for us, we had a "carpet cat" that we wiped our sandy feet on before entering the bungalow...heh. Yeah, I know, we're mean people. |
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addition to exploring the island, we also had a great time sleeping on the white
sand beaches, and tackling the water sports. We all tried our hand at wind surfing,
but Putt was the only one that went somewhere with it. Somewhere far, soooo far that
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our snorkeling adventure, Sanpet stabbed himself in the foot with one of them pointy
corel that stings...owee. And Poom cut his foot on corel! You gotta be careful around
that stuff. Otherwise, it's just like another world down there. Big giant colorful
things with living things in their own community. It's just like on the Discovery
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By the end of the weekend, we were sad to leave. But, we know that Samed Island is only a couple hours away, so we'd be back someday. Thanks for a great time P'Putt, P'Sanpet, P'Shu, P'Ake, and N'Poom! |
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| Written: Anita Sujarit. Web, Images, Grafix: PuTT |
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I'm going to koh Samed in the next 2 weeks.I will go with my boyfriend, but I have no idea about which beach is the most romantic one in this island.I will go for 3 days and come back with fun story, sure!
oyl <sukolkaew@hotmail.com> from proxy2.chula.ac.th on Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 15:58:01
Dear Anita, Great photos! My friends and I are flying into Bangkok on the 30th of July. How can we get to Ko Samet. Where are the cheapest places to stay and how much will it cost. If you could help me out, I would be forever grateful. Cheers!
James Haldane <jhaldaneinkorea@hotmail.com> from 210.183.28.97 on Friday, June 16, 2000 at 12:01:27
Dear Anita, Great photos! My friends and I are flying into Bangkok on the 30th of July. How can we get to Ko Samet. Where are the cheapest places to stay and how much will it cost. If you could help me out, I would be forever grateful. Cheers!
James Haldane <jhaldaneinkorea@hotmail.com> from 210.183.28.97 on Friday, June 16, 2000 at 12:01:24
Dear Anita, Great photos! My friends and I are flying in to Bangkok on the 3oth of July. How do we get to Ko Samet and where are the cheapest places to stay. If you could help me out i'd really appreciate it.
James Haldane <jhaldaneinkorea> from 210.183.28.45 on Friday, June 16, 2000 at 11:58:46
Hello,I'm italian and I'm going to Samed Island in August(from 15 Aug to 22 Aug.Can you give me information about weather?Thanks for help...
federica <stellinamf21@hotmail.com> from 151.26.247.110 on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 22:04:58
Hello, I am travelling to Thailand around May 15th, 2000. I am not sure whether to stay 5 days on Samet or Chang. I am traveling alone, looking for beautiful beaches but not discos and pubs. Any accommodation suggestions arund 600 baht per night? All replies gratefully accepted. Tony
Tony <lolly1_2@hotmail.com> from mel-0407-166.ports.iprimus.net.au on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 19:03:29
I first time travelled to Ko Samed in 1986 and again in 1990. I'll go back in Febuary 2000 for a few days. Can anyone recommend a nice place to stay? Thank you friends!
Rene Buehler <buehler.rene@freesurf.ch> from pop-ls-09-2-dialup-112.freesurf.ch on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 01:53:24
Hi Anita! Great page you`ve made here It was great to be "back" at Koh Samet. I felt like I was back again at this beautiful island. Spend a week here in februrary 99. I found my love one here :-). I`m going back in november 99 for spending my honeymoon, after been marriage in Bangkok the 27`th of november.
Hansi <hknyvoll@online.no> from svgfw1.laerdal.no on Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 12:32:18
HeY PuTT aNd cO. WaSzUp??! KeWL PagE Ya GOt HErE!! i heVa Even Herd Of SaMeD :oP oH WeLL c Uz AlL L8r?!?!! BaH BAI!!!! LuB, ~*TI*~
TiaRA ThaNaWasTiEn <TaMi2000@hotmail.com> from 203.155.33.18 on Monday, October 11, 1999 at 15:50:56
Wonderfuly entertaining... I'm going to recommend this site to all my friends. Higlights: B*tches on de beach "My Island .. I own it!!" - Anita with short hair!
Mike R <mriccio@989studios.com> from sisa13-202.989studios.com on Friday, July 23, 1999 at 06:50:17
Does anyone could give me an idea where should I spend the night at Kho Samed. I need something that gives the natural touch. Thanks.
Ton <tc_1505@hotmail.com> from as2ppp58.suapha.loxinfo.net on Friday, July 09, 1999 at 01:34:44
I am heading to Ko Samed this weekend (June 12 1999), can anyone recommend a good place to stay? Which is the best beach? Where is the bus stop in Bangkok down to Ban Phe? Hope someone can help. Nathan (Australia)
Nathan <nathan_edwards@urscorp.com> from 144.207.57.1 on Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 10:50:22
I spent a new years eve at the Koh samed island 311297 and ir was the best new years eve I ever had... Must go there again..
Pete <petterilopponen@hotmail.com> from http-proxy.icl.fi on Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 01:43:04
Good to read and see photos about Koh Samed. I was there last February and stayed in a bungalow on Diamond Beach. What a wonderful place that is ! I just returned from my seventh visit to Thailand, and 'am sorry to say that I did not get to the south of Bangkok. (I did visit the North-East of Thailand and 'am very happy that I did.) I think that the people of Isarn are so very warm-hearted and welcoming ! But..on my next visit I will take a bus and a boat to Diamond Beach and, once again experience the great beauty of my "favorite place in the sun !"
Bill <bkk@webtv.net> from proxy-434.public.paix.webtv.net on Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 01:32:33
I am from Canada and worked in Bangkok for six months, and visited Samed five times. I love it because it's so beautiful, fun and close to Bangkok. I'm back in freezing cold Canada now, and only have warm memories.
Susan <susanmacdonal73@hotmail.com> from ppp12934.on.bellglobal.com on Friday, December 18, 1998 at 12:36:10
more pictures of beaches and girls would be nice. and tips on buying girls without being ripped off.
kick-ass Jack <chokdii@hotmail.com> from tmp224-179.ascend.planet.eon.net on Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 13:02:30
Good site. No mention of the Diamond Bar with its excellent fire shows that you can join in with, or the copious amounts of Sang Thip whisky that can be drunk. Also watch out for the mad woman called "Suni" at the Gekko Bar in Au Phai
Guy <guy.chesser@dial.pipex.com> from userk888.uk.uudial.com on Friday, November 27, 1998 at 02:50:40
I'm trying to get in contact with a swiss man living in Koh Samed. His name Pierre-Maria Schmid. His thai nickname "Pi Nuat". He married a thai woman and he owns a resort in Ao Phrao named "Hat Sawahn". Thanks for help
PASTORE Angelo <apastore@club-internet.fr> from proxyca.grolier.fr on Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 18:54:20
Hello. Mid November I will spend some few days with a friend from Bangkok (I am myself from france). I want to offer her a beautifull and romantic time. If you have any good tips, address, suggestions, please do not hesitate. Au revoir
Guillaume Guirriec - France <GGUI@nycomed;com> from olebrumm.nycomed.no on Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 17:23:32
My team are going to visit Samed Island on October 23rd,1998, but we have no idea where we should stay over there. Can you help me?
Pyg <wiwat@iec.co.th> from us3_239.asiaaccess.net.th on Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 17:12:44
Please give me a hint about possible accomodation on Samed Island, because I'm staying in Jomtien in July and would like to spend a couple of days on the Island. Thank you in advance. Best Regards from Germany, Karsten
Karsten Walter <rp10965@mail.online-club.de> from as3-pri12.rp-plus.de on Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 18:16:26
Samed ? Yeh... I'm gonna go there on this comming Fri. I miss Samed a lot ... *^_^* Not go there since last Mar.
It's Me !!! from ppp041.kmitnb.ac.th on Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 13:13:11
You created such a great web page!!! My coworkers and I will go to Samed Island this weekend. You brought me an idea to build it one after coming back :-)
Gig <blackcat7@yahoo.com> from us2_143.asiaaccess.net.th on Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 08:23:59
I loved Samed a lot. Usually, I will go to Samed Island at least one time in a year. Now I missed it for 2 year but I still remember the wonderful thing at Samed Island. If I have chance, I will go there again. I'm waiting for my closed friend to come back from Australia. That is the good chance that I will go to Samed with my closed friend.
Supachai T. <supachai_t@hotmail.com> from 168.120.6.216 on Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 15:13:19
It's a pretty good web site.
Deaw' <d_supha@hotmail.com> from tweedledum.its.utas.edu.au on Wednesday, February 04, 1998 at 02:20:33
There are a lot of things there .. fun & sad.... smile & tear drops ... sweet/ romantic & terrible. I can't forget any moment there ..... How come ?
It's Me from 203.144.249.252 on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 09:35:42
I have been there 2 times. First time in Feb. 1996 and second time in late Mar. 1997. My first time was my friendship trip together with my close friend. We had a great time there. Sleeping, Swimming, Singing, Walking, Playing and Eating. My second time was my vacation after a busy & terrible days. I also had a great time as usual, but not the same feeling as my first one. Anyhow, I still love Samed a lot and wanna go there again if I have a chance to do so. I love sea, sand, sun, sky, stars & beach a lot.
MeSy <mesy@usa.net> from 203.144.248.253 on Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 06:23:12
I was there in November 1997. I left beautiful memories there. Who will find them will be very much rewarded!!! It's not a joke :)!
Davor alias Valentio <davor.kozmus@guest.arnes.si> from ppp1-ce5.arnes.si on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 09:51:03
Great page you got here...
Thiti <tnapawan@oakland.edu> from ppp-pm03-dy-7.opr.oakland.edu on Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 00:37:19
Hello~~
BoomBim <nualjira@rocketmail.com> from l128ppp115.ksc.net.th on Friday, January 09, 1998 at 12:16:18
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