{"id":604,"date":"2026-08-08T00:44:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/?page_id=604"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:44:41","slug":"koh-samet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/destinatii\/insule-din-thailanda\/koh-samet\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Samet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Samet is one of the closest islands to Bangkok and a popular destination for travelers looking for white sandy beaches, clear waters, and a relaxing tropical getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Samet is part of Khao Laem Ya\u2013Mu Ko Samet National Park and is famous for its beautiful beaches and laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just a few hours from Bangkok, it is an excellent choice for a weekend escape or a short beach holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most popular activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>relaxing on tropical beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>snorkeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paddleboarding and kayaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>walking along the beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoying beautiful sunsets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dining at beachfront restaurants and bars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the best-known beaches on Koh Samet are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sai Kaew Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ao Phai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ao Wong Duean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ao Prao<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ao Wai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most travelers, 2\u20134 days are enough to explore the island and enjoy its beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Samet can be reached by ferry or speedboat from Ban Phe Pier in Rayong Province. The journey from Bangkok to Ban Phe takes around 3\u20134 hours by car or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Samet can be visited almost all year round and is known for receiving less rainfall than many other islands in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have limited time and want to enjoy beautiful beaches close to Bangkok, Koh Samet is one of the best island destinations in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also our guides about Koh Chang and Koh Kood for more beautiful islands in eastern Thailand.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koh Samet este una dintre cele mai apropiate insule de Bangkok \u0219i o destina\u021bie popular\u0103 pentru cei care caut\u0103 plaje cu nisip alb, ap\u0103 limpede \u0219i o escapad\u0103 relaxant\u0103 de c\u00e2teva zile. Koh Samet face parte din Parcul Na\u021bional Khao Laem Ya\u2013Mu Ko Samet \u0219i este cunoscut\u0103 pentru plajele sale frumoase \u0219i atmosfera relaxat\u0103. Fiind &#8230; <a title=\"Koh Samet\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/destinatii\/insule-din-thailanda\/koh-samet\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Koh Samet\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":605,"parent":353,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-604","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=604"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":606,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/604\/revisions\/606"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thailand-smart.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}