A white-sand beach on Koh Samet

Island guide · Koh Samet, Rayong

Koh Samet island guide

White-sand coves in a national park, a short boat ride from Ban Phe.

The best beaches

  1. The crescent bay

    Ao Wong Duean

    Ko Samet·Beach

    A crescent-shaped bay on the east coast.

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    Ao Wong Duean is one of the crescent-shaped bays on Ko Samet’s east coast (TAT).

    • Swimming

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  2. A quiet beach

    Ao Thap Thim

    Ko Samet·Beach

    A relatively quiet beach with restaurants and bars.

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    Ao Tubtim (Ao Phutsa) is a relatively quiet beach with restaurants and bars (TAT).

    • Quiet

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Things to do & see

  1. The island’s park

    Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park

    Rayong·National park

    The national park covering Ko Samet and its neighbours.

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    The park covers Hat Mae Ramphueng, Khao Laem Ya and the Samet islands, near Ban Phe (TAT).

    • National park

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