I blog about this quite some time after the trip but I was a little bit busy working on re-creating a software ecosystem for blogging.
Ko Samet is an island 3h hours away from Bangkok.
The bus ticket is 178 bahts (roughly 4€) one-way.
The bus leaves you in Ban Phe. From there you take a boat to cross the sea.
The cruise last roughly half an hour.
The boat ticket is around 100-150 depending on which Ao (meaning Bay) you are going to.
The boat left us at the northern part of the island (we arrived late so there was no other option).
We had to take a taxi to get to Ao Thian which is the southest part of the island.
we were looking for a beach as remote as possible to avoid the crowd. And Ao Thian looks like a very good yet affordable spot.
The taxi doesnt come to cheap (keep in mind it's an island). We shared the taxi with two other people who were not going as far as we were but it helped keep the price reasonnable, understand 300 bahts (for 2).
Ko Samet is, as a whole, a national park. I don't know what exactly they mean by that but I do know that it reduced the content of my wallet by 400 bahts EACH (9€) just to get on the island.
The "trip" to get to Ao Thian is quite long especially since the roads are the worst I've EVER seen in Thailand (and also the worst I've ever seen in the world).
This explains why all the taxis are Toyota pick-up. And since you sit at the back of the cab you better be free of any back aches whatsoever (at least when you get in the cab)
For the accommodation we choose a nice hotel just in front of the beach. We went for the VIP room (yeah I know life is cool sometimes) with a very nice bathroom, AC and TV (pretty much worthless unless you speak Thai)
That will set you up for 1200 bahts (28€).
I dont remember the name of the hotel, it was Coconut something.
We ate at the hotel restaurant. The food was GREAT and of course quite expensive (remember its an island!). But I must admit the prices are fairly decent.
Overall getting to Ko Samet is quite easy, the trip worth it and for the pictures check the next post.
For 2days, I would suggest to budget around 3000 bahts (roughly 65€) if you are looking for something in the mid-range.
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You had a really interesting trip. Me and my family just came home from a trip we took to Thailand for two weeks for sun, bath and relax. Compared to many other countries, Thailand is still unspoiled and yet poised for development. Thailand property is very affordable. The country still exudes a special charm even as visitors numbers increase as Thailand's tourist industry thrives. Thailand is an amazingly beautiful place. Love the design esthetic. And the food is my very, very favorite in the world
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