Surat Thani

            Koh Samui  is a popular resort island in Thailand's Surat Thani Province, known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and clear blue waters, with a mountainous interior featuring dense rainforest. It is a major tourist destination offering a range of accommodations from luxury resorts to budget bungalows, and provides numerous activities like relaxing on beaches like Chaweng and Lamai, visiting the Big Buddha Statue at Wat Phra Yai, and exploring waterfalls and viewpoints. Samui is the third-largest island in Thailand and is a gateway to the nearby Ang Thong National Marine Park.