Koh Samui is one of the most beautiful Thai islands attracting millions of tourists every year. But how much do you actually know about Koh Samui?
Here are some interesting facts to know before you go.
1970s
The decade in which backpackers “discovered” Samui, which at the time was considered a coconut-harvesting backwater.
2,700,000
Annual number of tourists that visited Koh Samui on the average year (pre covid).
635
The island’s highest point: the peak of the jungle-covered mountain known as Khao Pom.
229km²
Samui’s land area, making it the kingdom’s third largest island, after Phuket and Koh Chang.
22
The number of dolphin and whale species found in the Gulf of Thailand, where Koh Samui is located.
42
The number of islands, which together make up the Ang Thong National Marine Park, near Samui.
102
Ang Thong Marine National Park’s total area in km².
500kg
The average weight of a water buffalo. These gentle giants are a common sight on Samui and on neighboring islands.
21
The number of beaches in Samui. The island is renowned for its crystal clear waters and pristine stretches of sand. (Except after a monsoon, that is…)
3 million
There are a staggering 3 million coconut trees on the island, each of which produces approximately 70 coconuts per year. Coconut production is the island’s second largest industry after tourism.
2 million
The number of Samui coconuts that are shipped to Bangkok alone each year.
If you are planning a trip to Thailand you really do need to add Koh Samui to your itinerary. Now go discover this beautiful island for yourself!
