Koh Samet Holidays

Destination information

Within driving distance of Bangkok, Koh Samet is ideal for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s capital city. A jewel of an island, it has endless stretches of golden sand, lovely coral reefs to explore and sumptuous dining in beachside restaurants. Diamond Beach is one of Koh Samet’s finest, along with Ao Vong Duan and Ao Prao. Scattered throughout Phang Nga Bay you'll find our other hideaways. Koh Racha is located south of Phuket and is famous for its beautiful scenery, natural surroundings and crystal-clear waters.

Events calendar

Important Dates

Feb - Chinese New Year

Mar – 11th Makha Bucha – celebration of Buddha’s first sermon to his disciples. (National Holiday)

Apr – 13/14/15th Songkran – Traditional Thai New Year, generally celebrated as a water festival. Celebrated on the 13th when the streets downtown are full of revellers, prepare to get wet.

May – 1st Labour Day (National Holiday), 5th Coronation day celebrating the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned. 24th Visakha Bucha Day which is the holiest Buddha day and celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into Nirvana of the Buddha.

Jul – 22nd Asanha Bucha Day, 23rd Khao Phansa, this day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period.

Aug - The Queen's Birthday

Oct – 23rd Chulalongkorn Day (One of Thailands most revered Kings). This is a Public Holiday. 14th Ork Phansa marks the end of Buddhist Lent.

Nov – 18th Loy Kratong (Not a National holiday) but an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any of the waterways around the Kingdom.

Dec - 5th The King's Birthday

Please note: All events listed are for helpful information only and many are subject to entrance fees and/or prior reservation, and may be cancelled at any time. Please check with the relevant tourist office if you need further information on these or any of the other events in this region.

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