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Friday, April 11, 2014

How about a Ko Samui trip?

Ko Samui by Josef Ertl


The expansion of tourism in Ko Samui has resulted in growth in building resorts, bungalows and luxury private villas on the island. This economic growth has led many businessmen from all over the world to invest in Ko Samui. With over 260 resorts and bungalows in Samui, counting from the end of year 2009, it has become Thailand's second largest resort business behind Bangkok and surpassing PhuketKo Samui  or often simply Samui is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand.


 Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km2, a population of over 63,000 and an annual tourist population of 1.5 million. It's a perfect option to join this trendy destination and visit this small but really beautiful paradise.If you're still hesitating about your trip destination may be the events and festivals info will help you decide: 
  • Buffalo Fighting Festival: One of the best-known festivals on Ko Samui is the Buffalo Fighting Festival, which is held on special occasions such as New Year's Day and Songkran. Unlike Spanish bull-fighting, the fighting on Ko Samui is fairly harmless. The fighting season varies according to some ancient customs and ceremonies. The buffalo are beautifully decorated with ribbons and gold-painted leaves. Before the contest, which lasts just two rounds, monks spray the buffalos with holy water. The winning owner typically takes home millions of baht in prize money.
  • Samui Regatta: The Samui Regatta is a sailing tournament held every year. The tournament is internationally known and competitors come from as far away as Australia, Singapore, Japan and China. The event began in 2002.
  • Ten Stars Samui Art Party: A recurring cultural event bringing together art lovers, local Thai and international artists, and their new, original artworks. The annual event, hosted at various high-end resorts and other high-end venues on the island, focus on building the art community on Ko Samui, with presentations by featured artists.
  • Triathlon Event: The International Triathlon Union organizes this event every year. This event draws more than five hundred participants from around the world.


                                                          


                          


Tempting Local food...In general, Southern Thai food is renowned for its spiciness. Much of the cuisine is derived from Malay, Indonesian and Indian cuisines. Favorite dishes from the south include Indian-style Muslim curry (massaman), rice noodles in fish curry sauce (Khanom chin), and chicken biryani.
Local food products of Ko Samui and Surat Thani province include salted eggs and rambutan.


If you are more curious now to learn more about this place you can check: 
*    here http://www.kohsamui.org/weather#.U0JolqiSxe8

sources of information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ko_Samui
http://www.orangesmile.com/travelguide/koh-samui-island/high-resolution-maps.htm

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