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Sai Kaew Beach
Koh Samet
Main beach.
Thailand · Rayong · Eastern Gulf
Koh Samet
Soft white beaches in a national park island, a short trip from Bangkok.
Close to BangkokWhite sandNational park island
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Beaches
Ao Phai
Koh Samet
Lively beach with bars.
Beaches
Ao Wong Duean
Koh Samet
Crescent bay.
Beaches
Ao Prao
Koh Samet
West-coast sunset bay.
Attractions
Sunset viewpoint
Koh Samet
Rocky sunset point.
Culture
Sunthorn Phu statues
Koh Samet
Statues from the classic poem.
Shopping
Nadan Pier village
Koh Samet
Arrival village with shops.
City life
Ao Phai bars
Koh Samet
Beach bars and fire shows.
Transport
Ban Phe Pier (mainland)
Mainland · Ban Phe
Mainland ferry pier.
Transport
Ban Phe Bus Stop (mainland)
Mainland · Ban Phe
Stop for buses and vans from Bangkok Ekkamai.
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Don’t miss
Top 10 attractions in Koh Samet
The main white-sand beach.
A lively beach with bars.
A crescent bay with resorts.
A quiet west-coast sunset bay.
Beach with sunrise and sunset sides.
A rocky point for sunset.
Boat trips to nearby islets.
A small island with clear water.
Quiet beach with rocks.
The arrival village with shops.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Koh Samet
Mermaid and prince statues from a classic poem.
Sunthorn Phu’s famous epic set at Samet.
Memorial to the poet on the mainland.
The island’s temple.
Mainland fishing and dried-seafood trade.
A local speciality.
Evening beach dinners.
Evening performances on beaches.
Popular with Bangkok families at weekends.
Rayong’s fruit season around May–June.
Geography
Island park
Koh Samet is part of a national park; most beaches are on the east coast.
Weather
Drier than many islands; November to April is best.
Culture & heritage
Literary island
The island is linked to the poet Sunthorn Phu’s epic Phra Aphai Mani.
Protect the reef
Do not touch or stand on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take rubbish back with you.
City life: bars & restaurants
Evenings
Beach bars and fire shows at Sai Kaew and Ao Phai.
Food
Seafood barbecues on the sand.
To, from & around Koh Samet
To & from Koh Samet
Ferries and speedboats from Ban Phe pier (Rayong). Buses and vans run from Bangkok Ekkamai to Ban Phe (about 3–4 hours).
Getting around
Songthaews from Nadan pier to the beaches. A national park fee applies.