The decade in which backpackers ‘ discovered ’ Koh Samui .

Dekade ketika backpacker “ menemukan ” Koh Samui .

Koh Samui ’ s land area , making it the kingdom ’ s third-largest island .

Luas daratan Koh Samui , menjadikannya pulau terbesar ketiga di Kerajaan Thailand .

The number of dolphin and whale species found in the Gulf of Siam , where Samui is located .

Jumlah spesies lumba-lumba dan paus yang ditemukan di Teluk Siam , lokasi Samui berada .

The number of Samui ’ s coconuts shipped to Bangkok each year , harvested from about three million coconut trees .

Jumlah kelapa Samui yang dikirim ke Bangkok setiap tahun , dipanen dari sekitar tiga juta pohon kelapa .

Cooking Class

Join a half-day cooking class in Koh Samui with four professional chefs . You will get to learn about and cook three different dishes from a menu that includes more than 180 recipes .

Ikutilah kelas memasak setengah hari di Koh Samui dengan 4 koki profesional . Anda dapat belajar memasak tiga masakan berbeda yang dapat dipilih dari menu yang mencakup lebih dari 180 resep .

and propelled into the air , rocketing out of the water while trying to ride the water fountain .

For those seeking adventure , Koh Samui offers many distractions , from interacting with elephants to shooting galleries and go-karting , while the forested interior has picturesque waterfalls and jungle-trekking opportunities .

Thai cooking classes , such as those offered by the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts in Chaweng , are popular with budding masterchefs .

Muay Thai or Thai kick-boxing appeals as a spectator or participatory sport ; there are several places to learn its skills , while Lamai Stadium is the venue to watch some of the action . Guests at the new Ritz-Carlton resort can learn kick-boxing in a resort ring located in the fitness centre .

The adjoining island of Koh Pha-Ngan ( or Phangan ) especially appeals to young travellers , with the famed ‘ full moon raves ’ attracting exuberant partygoers from around the globe . The diving around nearby Koh Tao is considered to be some of Thailand ’ s best .

A must-visit market for those in Koh Samui at the weekend is the popular Fisherman ’ s Village ‘ Walking Street ’ Market held every Friday evening from 5pm till late . These night markets sprawl along a section of the road closed off for vendors to set up temporary stalls selling food , beverages , fresh produce , souvenirs , clothes , music and jewellery .

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The number of beaches in Koh Samui . The island is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and pristine stretches of sand .

Jumlah pantai di Koh Samui . Pulau ini terkenal dengan airnya yang sebening kristal dan hamparan pasirnya yang masih alami .

1 Get up close with Koh Samui ’ s elephants at Namuang Safari Park .

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