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Ko Samui (or Koh Samui), often locally shortened to Samui (Thai: เกาะสมุย, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ sā.mǔj]), is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago , it is part of Surat Thani Province , though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing.
The tropical warmth of the water attracts many tourists. Some of the most important tourist destinations in the Gulf of Thailand are the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan in Surat Thani Province, Pattaya in Chonburi Province, Cha-am in Phetchaburi Province, Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, and Ko Samet in Rayong Province.
Formerly most of the islands in Thailand were uninhabited, but in recent times many have been developed for tourism. Some of the island groups in Thailand come in clusters of numerous individual islands: Phang Nga Bay has 67, the Mu Ko Chang National Park has 52, Tarutao National Marine Park has 51, and Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park has 42.
Wat Arun, Bangkok is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks. Number of international tourists. Tourism is an economic contributor to the Kingdom of Thailand.Estimates of tourism revenue directly contributing to the GDP of 12 trillion baht range from one trillion baht (2013) 2.53 trillion baht (2016), the equivalent of 9% to 17.7% of GDP.
Secret Buddha Garden, also known as Magic Garden and Heaven's Garden and Tarnim Magic Garden [1] is a private sculpture park atop Pom Mountain (also called Khun Nim Peak), one of the highest peaks on the resort island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
Mu Ko Samui is a group of islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Together they have a population of 78,000 (2012). Together they have a population of 78,000 (2012). The islands are split between 3 different districts :
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Si Ri Panya International School, Koh Phangan: Surat Thani PBISS (formerly Panyadee), The British International School of Samui: Surat Thani Surat Thani International School: Surat Thani Daniel International School: Surat Thani Lamai International School, Koh Samui: Surat Thani Greenacre International School, Koh Samui: Surat Thani