The island was probably first inhabited about 15 centuries by fishermen of the Malay Peninsula and southern China. It seems the Chinese maps of 'years in 1687 under the name Pulo Cornam. The name Samui is mysterious. Perhaps this is a renewal, the name of an indigenous trees, mui, or Saboey Chinese word that means "Safe Haven". Ko-Thai is the word for "island". Until the late 20th century, Ko Samui has been isolated one Autonomous Community, the small link to the mainland of Thailand. The island was even without roads until the year 1970 and the 15 km drive from one island to another, was a day hiking in the jungle the central mountainous region. Ko Samui has a population of more than fifty-five thousand (Source: Office of the Mayor Samui) and is based primarily on the success of the tourism sector and the export of coconut and rubber. It has its own international airport at Samui Airport, with daily flights to Bangkok and other major airports in Southeast Asia, like Hong Kong and Singapore. While the island is an unspoiled image to the public perception, economic growth is not only prosperity, but changes in the island environment and culture, a source of conflict between natives and immigrants from other regions of Thailand and other countries. Reflecting the growth Samui as a destination, the Cunard ship MS Queen Victoria (2000-plus passenger ship) anchored Samui in 2008 during his cruise around the world.
The island was probably first inhabited about 15 centuries by fishermen of the Malay Peninsula and southern China. It seems the Chinese maps of 'years in 1687 under the name Pulo Cornam. The name Samui is mysterious. Perhaps this is a renewal, the name of an indigenous trees, mui, or Saboey Chinese word that means "Safe Haven". Ko-Thai is the word for "island". Until the late 20th century, Ko Samui has been isolated one Autonomous Community, the small link to the mainland of Thailand. The island was even without roads until the year 1970 and the 15 km drive from one island to another, was a day hiking in the jungle the central mountainous region. Ko Samui has a population of more than fifty-five thousand (Source: Office of the Mayor Samui) and is based primarily on the success of the tourism sector and the export of coconut and rubber. It has its own international airport at Samui Airport, with daily flights to Bangkok and other major airports in Southeast Asia, like Hong Kong and Singapore. While the island is an unspoiled image to the public perception, economic growth is not only prosperity, but changes in the island environment and culture, a source of conflict between natives and immigrants from other regions of Thailand and other countries. Reflecting the growth Samui as a destination, the Cunard ship MS Queen Victoria (2000-plus passenger ship) anchored Samui in 2008 during his cruise around the world.
Koh Samui Surat Thani Province (or Koh Samui, Thailand ), or just Samui, as it often is, on the spot, is an island on the east coast of the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand, near the town of Surat Thani continent. E 'third largest island in Thailand, an area of 228.7 km2 and a population of over 50,000 (2008). And 'rich in natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut palms.
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand, Phuket and Koh Chang is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. In recent years, is a tropical beach, but still charming and has everything to offer - the coconut tree lined beaches, tropical jungle to a vibrant nightlife. Most beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam. Housing bungalows, villas and luxury 5-star Resorts and meet all budgets. Call restaurants for all tastes delicious meals and drinks and baths and massages for rejuvenation. Activities include elephant trekking, canoeing, sailing, diving, golf, fishing, mountain biking and everything that we can. There is also much to see, such as waterfalls, temples and the jungle, and a butterfly garden, aquarium and a tiger in the zoo, theater monkey, snake and crocodile farm and a tropical zoo, among others. Excursions on the islands of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Angthong Marine National Park are well worth a visit.