Ko Samet is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. It is located about 220 kilometers (140 miles) to the southeast of Bangkok, within the province of Rayong.

The name Ko Samet means Samet Island. Samet is the Thai name for the cajeput tree. The name is also called Ko Kaeo Phitsadan, or Magic Crystal Island. Today Ko Samet is a popular tourist destination for those seeking unspoilt beaches. The island and the surrounding archipelago is part of the Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park.

How to reach Ko Samet

Take a bot at the Ban Phe Port. From Bangkok, you can take a bus to Ban Phe from the Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekkamai.

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