Imagine an island under a blue tropical sky, a place to relax, this is Samui. Located 450 kms south of Bangkok, in the indigo waters of the Gulf of Thailand is this group of islands which was once a haven for backpackers and those looking for a quiet getaway.		Visit the volcanic inland lake "Thale Noi"
			Na Muang Waterfall
			The Big Buddha
	With its unspoilt beaches lined with thousands of coconut trees, Samui still eminates a gentle pace of life. It now offers a blend of resorts from local budget bungalows to deluxe international hotels. And as for seafood, there is nothing fresher than seafood pulled straight from the ocean! Truly a perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
	A province further south of Koh Samui, Surat Thani is mainly a port for travellers. It is an interesting fishing & shipping centre, quite popular for its oyster farms which has a giant species that can be harvested. Approximately 100 kms to the west is Khao Sak National Park, a nature reserve where one can find caves, waterfalls and a huge reservoir dotted with over a hundred islands.