For all the obvious urban delights found in Bangkok or Pattaya's buzzing streets, sometimes you simply got to hit the road for a refreshing change of scenery. At only a 3-hour drive from Bangkok or a little over 2 from Pattaya, Koh Samet with its palm tree-lined beaches, soft white sand and clear water offers you one of the easiest exotic island getaways from the city.
Here are a few pictures of my latest trip that I managed to squeeze in between celebrating Thailand's wet & wild crazy Songkran in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Ao Phai beach
People hiding in the shade
Back on the more quiet Ao Phai beach
Quiet nightlife at the Friendly Bar
Fire show
Leaving your mark
On the busiest beach: Hat Sai Kaew (Also known as Diamond Beach)