Cheawang Beach, Koh Samui by Asiatravel.com

For reservations: www.asiatravel.com More Video: book.asiatravel.com Ko Samui island of Surat Thani Province (or Koh Samui, Thailand: เกาะสมุย), or often, easy Samui as it is called by the locals, an island off the east coast of the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand, near the mainland town of Surat Thani. It is Thailand's third largest island with an area of 228.7 km2 and a population of about 50000 (2008). It is rich in natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconuttrees. Lifestyle Although Ko Samui is in southern Thailand, where Islam has a strong influence, the original inhabitants of the island, known as 'Chao Samui', are predominantly Buddhist. In the past, most of the locals made their living in the coconut farming business. Nowadays, however, most work in jobs related to tourism. Many locals have become wealthy from selling off land they have owned for decades. As a result of the extensive development of the island, many Thai-Chinese have come to Samui from the capital of Bangkok (Khung-Thep). Most of the manual labor needed to keep up with the islands growth has been provided by people native to the countrys poorer north-eastern region. As a result, there is a wide cross section of economic classes on the island. The south of Thailand is a melting pot of Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Muslims and traditional sea-faring gypsies. Ko Samui does not seem to suffer from the religious tensions in communities along the southern border of Thailand, and in general ...



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Sunset, Patong Beach, Phuket

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Jom Tien Beach, Pattaya by Asiatravel.com

Jomtien Beach is a part of Pattaya, a city in Thailand, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km are southeast of Bangkok in the province of Chon Buri. It is located about 3 km south of South Pattaya and is home to many high-rise condominiums, beachside hotels, beaches and restaurants. The popular Jomtien Beach is known for its water sports (jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving to know), and annual multi-sponsored events and festivals, attracting visitors from all over the ...



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A Beautiful Sunset - Rayleigh Beach, Krabbi, Thailand

An awesome sunset, summed up the best bits of Thailand. 4 mins of bliss that makes you throw into your work and on the next flight back .....



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