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Ko Samui District
Ko Samui District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
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Koh SamuiKoh Samui is a large Gulf of Thailand island in Surat Thani, known for its beaches, cultural sites, waterfalls, airport and access to nearby islands.Ang Thong SubdistrictAng Thong is a western Ko Samui subdistrict containing Nathon and distinct coastal and island communities.Bo Phut SubdistrictBo Phut is a northeastern Ko Samui subdistrict with fishing-village heritage, beach communities and the Chaweng area.Lipa Noi SubdistrictLipa Noi is a western Ko Samui subdistrict with village communities, beach areas and a ferry-terminal connection.Explore the geographic hierarchy →
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Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a large Gulf of Thailand island in Surat Thani, known for its beaches, cultural sites, waterfalls, airport and access to nearby islands.
Ang Thong Subdistrict
Ang Thong is a western Ko Samui subdistrict containing Nathon and distinct coastal and island communities.
Bo Phut Subdistrict
Bo Phut is a northeastern Ko Samui subdistrict with fishing-village heritage, beach communities and the Chaweng area.
Lipa Noi Subdistrict
Lipa Noi is a western Ko Samui subdistrict with village communities, beach areas and a ferry-terminal connection.
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Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a large Gulf of Thailand island in Surat Thani, known for its beaches, cultural sites, waterfalls, airport and access to nearby islands. · 2.1 km away
Lipa Noi Subdistrict
Lipa Noi is a western Ko Samui subdistrict with village communities, beach areas and a ferry-terminal connection. · 3.8 km away
Maenam Subdistrict
Maenam is a northern Ko Samui subdistrict with a long beach, coconut-country communities and Bang Po. · 4.4 km away
Bo Phut Subdistrict
Bo Phut is a northeastern Ko Samui subdistrict with fishing-village heritage, beach communities and the Chaweng area. · 4.7 km away
About Ko Samui District
Ko Samui District is an official amphoe of Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Its official Thai name is เกาะสมุย.
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