Thread: Koh Samet

Ko Samet gets very busy at the top end of the island - Whitesand and the next one down. If you want some peace and quiet get down to Tub Tim and Ao Pudsa resorts after Ai Pai beach. Ok, it's a bit of a 'gay' scene but the bungalows are pretty good value - 700 baht for one up on the hill overlooking the beach. There are also smaller ones for around 500 baht. Well, that's what it cost last time I went late last year. As the hordes of Thai weekenders couldn't be arsed the go further than the first beach, the northern beaches get very crowded.

Well we are just back from Samet. 1300 for taxi pattaya to ban phe; 50 each for boat to Nadan; 100 for pickup to Silver Sands Resort; 1200 for bungalow;70 for beer; 70 for cheeseburger. We looked at White Sands but from our location it seemed desserted so we went on to Silver Sands. Great disco 11 - 3am. Many visiting ladies from Nadan after 11pm when their bars etc have closed down. Many of them were surprised to discuss money. (some however were old-hands) We had freebies Yipeeee! Speedboat from beach directly back to Ban Phe 1000; taxi back to Pattaya 1000.
Our thanks to Bwana Brad who gave us great info about transport and full details of the area. he has the Tan-Tan cafe and Internet shop directly opposite the main pier at Ban Phe. Great food and help means it is a must to call at before venturing on to Samet.
We had a great time, though glad to be back in the insanity that is Pattaya.

Originally Posted by HAMILTON

Well we are just back from Samet. 1300 for taxi pattaya to ban phe; 50 each for boat to Nadan; 100 for pickup to Silver Sands Resort; 1200 for bungalow;70 for beer; 70 for cheeseburger. We looked at White Sands but from our location it seemed desserted so we went on to Silver Sands. Great disco 11 - 3am. Many visiting ladies from Nadan after 11pm when their bars etc have closed down. Many of them were surprised to discuss money. (some however were old-hands) We had freebies Yipeeee! Speedboat from beach directly back to Ban Phe 1000; taxi back to Pattaya 1000.
Our thanks to Bwana Brad who gave us great info about transport and full details of the area. he has the Tan-Tan cafe and Internet shop directly opposite the main pier at Ban Phe. Great food and help means it is a must to call at before venturing on to Samet.
We had a great time, though glad to be back in the insanity that is Pattaya.

Let me guess. You don't have a camera?

Correct! I don't have a camera. Am thinking of buying a Nikon coolpix 6 but am not sure if that is the best at the moment. I want one that is slim and has plenty of megapix!!! How did you know I had no camera??? My friend with me had one but his photos of me can not be shown here.

Originally Posted by HAMILTON

but his photos of me can not be shown here.

It's ok, we don't mind.

Last time I visited samet (about a year ago) over priced shit hole stayed for a night got the suirts went back to pattaya as soon as the ferrys started. The beach is nice though.

Originally Posted by daveboy

got the suirts

I hate it when that happens.

I went to a place called Lima Coco in Koh Samet. It was mid range on the price but the beach and surroundings were beautiful. They played chillout tunes through their stereo all day and it was kinda like cafe del mar in Ibiza. It was a very relaxing place and it was away from the backpackers and tourists.

saggy titties really dont make it!!

Yeah but you should have seen the 18 year old daughter

Went last week and stayed at White Sands... nice beach with so-so bungalow for 1000 baht aircon, 600 for fan.

As of September 16, the entrance fee doubled to 400 baht. Not accepting Thai license for local rate.

As of September 16, the entrance fee doubled to 400 baht. Not accepting Thai license for local rate.

Walk from the pier.
Take a left through the temple 100 metres or so before the paybooth.
You come out onto the beach free of charge.

Is there secure parking near the ferry?

I'm gonna go on MOnday but the missus is worried about her car I don't want to take the bus.

Cheers

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Is there secure parking near the ferry?

I'm gonna go on MOnday but the missus is worried about her car I don't want to take the bus.
Cheers

When we went there was, they put it in a lock-up, something like 100 bhat a night, not sure on the price though

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Is there secure parking near the ferry?

I'm gonna go on MOnday but the missus is worried about her car I don't want to take the bus.

Cheers

yes. about 200 or 300 baht for a weekend or so.

covered shed arrangement.

there is actually 3 piers though, i think they all have parking from memory

Any one stayd at Mossman House outside of 7-eleven ? ... And..is it possible to take motorbike over with ferry?.. Thanks..

First time I went it was great. Now the Scandis have moved in with big money I think it has lost alot of its charm and got expensive. I live 20mins from Ban Phe and I haven't bothered all year to go.

Originally Posted by EmperorTud

You get your bum felt as soon as you arrive with the National Park fee dual pricing policy. Thais pay a shiny button and what is it for foreigners these days? 400thb?
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They've lowered the fee to 200 baht for most of the parks over a year ago.

Thai National Park fees


Funny "park" that Koh Samet. Eurotrash disco, floating turds, and wall-to-wall wankers. They can keep it.