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Ko Samet
An idyll island, Ko Samet bobs in the sea with a whole lot of scenery: small sandy bays
bathed by clear aquamarine water. You'll have to share all this prettiness with other beach
lovers as it's an easy weekend escape from Bangkok, as well as a major package-tour des-
tination.
But considering its proximity and popularity, Ko Samet is surprisingly underdeveloped
with a thick jungle interior crouching beside the low-rise hotels. There are, though, plans
in place to redevelop the main street that runs from the pier to Hat Sai Kaew, so expect
some changes. The interior road around the island remains rutted and largely unpaved,
however most beach-hopping is done the old-fashioned way, by foot along wooded trails
skirting the coastline.
