Surat Thani - Nearby Islands

There are about 60 islands off the coast of Surat Thani. Many have beautiful beaches and idyllic fishing villages, almost all of them offer a variety of scenery with cliffs, dense vegetation, and tranquil bays edged with white sand.

The three largest islands are Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan (an archipelago which has been declared a national park) and Koh Phaului. Nature provides the islanders with everything they need to live: bamboo, wood and palm leaves to build houses, fish, coconuts and vegetables.