Have you ever heard about Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, or Bangkok? Probably most of you are familiar with those names. But have you ever heard about Kanchanaburi, Koh See Chang, or Koh Samet? I'm pretty sure you haven't!
We got some local friends here and we asked them to give us some unique and peaceful place to visit. We don't need those night clubs, markets, or luxury. We want to see another part of Thailand. So that's how we got those names (Kanchanaburi, Koh See Chang, and Koh Samet).
Initially, we were planning to go to Kanchanaburi (on the west part of Thailand, to see the mountains), and Samit Island in Rayong. But we didn't have time. We only stayed in Bangkok for a week, and it was our 4th day already there.
Luckily, we (finally) met our host, Anna, who lent us her place while she was in her hometown. So she finally came and took us to Samet Island. She had never been to the island, but she knows Thai language. That's an advantage for her since she could browse more about the island and how to get there.
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Everyone was ready to work in their proper dress, while we were dressing in our not-so-proper shirts
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To go to Samit Island, we had to take the MRT to Sukhumvit station (30 Baht), then walk for around 30 minutes to the bus terminal (or you can also take a BTS to Ekkamai, but you need to have more money for this).
The bus took around 3.5 hours to reach the pier, and it took around 45 minutes to reach the pier on Samet Island.
The first thing that catched my attention was this statue. I call this "Big Boobs Statue". Not sure what the real name is hahaha
Honestly, Gab only had around 100 Baht left after buying the bus and ferry tickets. So obviously, renting a room would be harder for us. Luckily, Bill (Anna's friend that we met on our first day in Bangkok) has a tent which we could borrow. Oh and we're so lucky (again)! This island provides the land for those who want to camp, and it's free!
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| It's not just a land. It feels like we're camping on our own private beach! |
If we go a bit further, we'll find another beach, which was more crowded than our private beach. Oh, I don't think crowded is the best word. It wasn't that crowded actually. It only had more people there.
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| The most crowded beach that wasn't crowded |
Oh about the foods, you don't have to be worry about this. They have a lot of food stalls on the island. Well it's a bit more expensive than those in Bangkok (at least 60 Baht). But you can always go to Seven Eleven to buy your hot meals for lower prices (those instant ones for sure). It only costs less than 50 Baht.
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| This noodle soup worths 60 Baht. It tastes pretty good actually. |
After having a walk in that area, I still love our spot the most. It was so peaceful and calm. There wasn't too many people there since most people would go straight to the more popular beaches (which has more cafe, bars, and shops closeby).
You should be aware of the mosquito bites in our area (camping area). When it turns darker, the mosquitos will come, as you can see in the picture below.
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| Even the camera could capture those mosquitos over Anna's head! |
It's a great idea to see the sunset on the camping area. But when it turns dark, our camping area doesn't have much light, and the mosquitos might annoy you at some points (don't forget to bring your mosquito repellant! It really helps!)
The best option is to walk on the beach, across the cafe and bars. You can also buy a glass of drink and stay there for hours. Well we did that! Anna bought a glass of cocktail, and we could spend our night sitting on the shore, chatting, laying down, and even charging our phones and cameras!
Oh don't forget about the fire dance show! You can watch it for free, even if you're just passing by!
It was such a short stay for us, but it all worths!
We had to go back the evening after. But of course, we had to enjoy our place to the fullest. So we changed and got into the water.
Oh don't we also had a walk to Ao Phrao, another beach on the island. It wasn't far, but if you're not a big fan of walking, you should think twice. The heat might kill you. Oh but don't worry, the taxi might save you (if you have enough money to pay them). Or, you can also rent a motorbike (100 Baht for an hour, or 300 Baht for the whole day) to go around the island!
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| This isn't Ao Phrao yet |
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| Not yet |
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| Still have to walk there |
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| It's finally Ao Phrao |
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| Ao Phrao with its breathtaking view |
If you think we spent more money for this trip, you're wrong! This trip is one of the cheapest trip I've made to a beach. Oh, and honestly, this is the first time I really like spending my time on a beach. I usually hate spending my time on a crowded and dirty beach, especially when it's hot. But this island is an exception!
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| 1 Baht = 390 Rupiah, and the red font symbolises those unnecessary stuffs that I bought |
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