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Koh Samet guide
Koh Samet travel guide
Practical, local advice for planning your Koh Samet trip, from the ferry at Ban Phe to the quietest coves.
Koh Samet island
How to get to Koh Samet from Bangkok
Buses, minivans, piers and ferries explained, step by step.
Koh Samet island
The best beaches on Koh Samet
From lively Sai Kaew to calm Ao Phai and the quieter southern bays.
Where to stay on Koh Samet
Why the Sai Kaew area is the easiest base for a first visit.
Koh Samet at a glance
- Location: Gulf of Thailand, off the coast of Rayong Province, eastern Thailand
- Part of Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park (entry fee for visitors)
- Main arrival point: Na Dan Pier, by ferry or speedboat from Ban Phe
- Best beach season: roughly October to April
- Main beach: Sai Kaew Beach, on the north-east coast
Checked October 2026.
Stay near Sai Kaew Beach
TipThong Hut is about 100–150 m from Sai Kaew Beach and 820 m from Na Dan Pier.