I was trying to decide which Thai beach resort to go to, when my Thai friend, Ki, suggested we both go to nearby Ko Samet (not to be confused with Ko Samui).
It is only three hours from Bangkok, so it is popular with locals for weekend getaways. It is not on the International tourist list, so only travellers in the know come here.
It is a national park, so the island is green, and covered in jungle. I also believe because it is a national park, there is no large scale developement allowed here. So, no high rises, just beach bungalow complexes... very nice.
There are at least a dozen powdery white sand beaches on the east side of the island. Ki suggested one about five down from the main beach in the north. It is just perfect, not too busy, but enough people and things to do to make it interesting. We can easily walk to the main beach or town in about 15 minutes, passing 4 other beautiful beaches along the way.
The water is toasty warm, and clear. We swim and sun by the day, and eat and drink right on the beach at night, dipping our toes in the powder soft white sand. This really is paradise itself.
Our bungalow is very nice, just back from the beach. It only costs $24 a night, so I think I may stay here a while. Other more popular beaches, like Phuket and Ko Samui will seem too crowded and commercial now.
Thinking of you all, time for a swim in the crystal clear waters.
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