A little gem of a beach on Koh Phangan.... I thought I knew just about all the knocks and crannies on KP.... but discovered this one this afternoon, between Seethanu and Haad Salad!

Turn down here!

Secret beach restaurant sums it up!

South end looking north...

Apparently the snorkeling off this point is supposed to be quiet good, I did not have time to try!

Obviously a few people have discovered a secret hide away!

a place to seek out when on KP!

Beautiful! !!! Very friendly and helpful staff there too!

More scenes... Samui today! Beautiful blue skies and not to hot.... just perfect for driving around the island!

Soi One between Maenam and Lamai!

Between Lamai and Hau Thanon.... a new Makro under construction!

The red Temple

from red temple looking toward Hau Thanon and the mainland in distance...

Looking towards Koh Tan...

Koh Mudsum (Hope not mixed those two up! ^^^

Still kilometers of unspoiled beaches around the island, especially on South and south west side!

Fishing and tour long tail boats Ban Khao area.

another Temple ...!

One needs to get off the main roads to see some of these places!

Man, you've been really driving across the island today.

That's why I get so annoyed by people complaining about chairs on the beach in Lamai or Chaweng. There's bloody lots of other beaches around the island.

Looking towards Koh Tan...

Koh Mudsum (Hope not mixed those two up! ^^^

No, correct.

Koh Taen = Island of the bees.

Koh Mudsum = Island of the orange ants.

now you know

I finally got to the pointy bit today, and think I may have accidentally stumbled on this beach! ??? ^

Only one other person down there...^

Nice flight of steps up and down...

Near Napa, between Chawang and Choeng Mon... Not easy for parking though!

Correct or not Birdman.... ?

Comparing Chawang beach with Chong Mon beach (pics taken yesterday)

Chawang Beach.... Light white cap waves.... with a fun thing for kids (large and small)

about 11 am .... many people still sleeping !

Looking other way!

Just to make people aware there might be jelly fish .... explains what to do and has vinegar...ready...

In Thai on one side, English on other ... They are not normally common...

Chong Mon Beach...

Pretty laid back at this time of year.... swarms of people in High season! No waves to speak of, which is often the case ... but can depend on wind direction!

Plai lam Temple... In same area as Big Buddha, about a kilometer further up the road... nicer in my opinion than Big Buddha!

view from the road that goes around the back of the temple grounds! Many people would miss that~ !

A few misc shoots in Chawang Lake area...

Reggae Bar...

another bar in same area (near Chawang Lake)

This looks like fun (same area!)

watch out for cows! near the Bungee jump!

or you can go fishing in the lake!

A few images of Koh Phangan, from yesterday!

I see Poorsucker has opened a new sandwich shop, in Ban Tai!... Handsum member that he is!

Near the Piers in Tongsala

The old battle ship, near the pier.... it does not seem to be open for viewing!

Market street in Tongsala...

Middle of the island...

Mountain View Bar... I don't know how people find this places, not on the beaten track!

Watch out for trucks hauling coconuts!

October can still bring some great sunsets... this was Ban Por beach this evening!

I was not the only one out photographing!

If any one has wondered what the floats have been doing going around Samui, over the past few days.... Wonder no more!

It's been a part of the annual "Vegetable Festival".... now taking place in Nathon, October 16 to 24....

Anyone wanting to see a bit of Thai Culture can head to Nathon water front ... *.... afternoons and evenings probably best...

I think every Wat around Samui is represented with some very impressive looking floats...

Worth a go look see for some thing a bit different! with some Traditional Thai Dancing...

Don't wait until this happens to you!

Poorsucker, Pm'd me and says this is not the Vegetable Festival .... but the end of Thai Lent.... I stand corrected... I was told otherwise

Regardless of its name, it is an event worth taking a boo at!

Nice weather between the showers, brings out locals and tourist to Maenam beach... very pleasant down there for October!

Lots of kids too!

Maenam resort road beach....

near Soi 4

Part 2 of the Lent festival, which ended in Nathon, this evening... very colourful...

Huge turnout of locals and tourists or local farangs!

The main attraction a snake show from Bangkok...

Don't try this at home....

The apprentice...

This could be worth while... for something different to do in the evening, this coming week!

^ Central event is a bit of a dead lose ! Nothing there other than a few plastic pumpkins!

Moving on! Part one...

Angthong National Marine Park.... it's another world.... No roads or traffic noise! and consists of about 40 islands.... stops at three or four depending on the tour.

Day boat trips from Samui, Phangan and Toa...

Interesting three boats went from Samui, to Koh Toa yesterday, and only one to the marine park, with the company I used ...

It's about a one hour ride before first stop....

Leaving Ban Rak Samui

First stop, for snorkeling in crystal clear waters...

Stunning scenery!

Marine Park Part 3 (for those with slower modems!)

Kayaks for rent... some packages include kayaking as part of the trip....

a bit of a climb up and down, to view the Emerald lake.... and good vistas of some of the other islands!

opps meant to put part 2 above ^ to late to edit!

Part 3

Even wild Monkeys to be seen! ... but don't wake them up, they can be a bit of a nuisance!

another tour comes to shore....

Caves on one of the islands to explore, it's a bit of a hike!

Paddle stop !

If you don't want to paddle you can always sit on a swing! under the shade of the trees!

Recommended, to get away from the hustle and bustle of traffic..at least for a day,..... ....but there are tents to rent, although I am not sure how one goes about that !

Grand Sea Adventure Tours and Lomlahk are the two major companies that provide these daily tours... there are smaller companies around too!

Wow!!! These island photos are totally awesome!

Thanks for posting Jimmy!

Thanks, Sergun,

yes it is a whole different world, so close to us here, .... well worth the day trip when the weather is good, unfortunately the rains have now started, so perhaps not so nice this month of November ... but back to normal in high season!

Here are a few more to enjoy!

another way to see them is by long-tail boat, I am not sure which company!

Notice every one is wearing life jackets on the open boats!

No 7 11's cars or motorbikes!

Almost back to Samui, although that is Koh Phangan is the back!

'Sunset Pier' Aerial Photo

That camera on your phone is pretty good Jimmy

That camera on your phone is pretty good Jimmy

Nah! it's a bloody heavy Canon hanging around my neck! Me an phone cameras don't get along, they break too easily!

a few from last night and today!

The Burmese had a bit of a religious ceremony at one of the Chawang Temples, last night...

Pretty clear over Koh Phangan today... perhaps good for the FMP !

and even a rare day one could see Koh Toa from Maenam beach.... furthest of the two islands

Chaweng Noi

Fishermans Village

South Chaweng

Nice rainbow, from atop of the Nathon Hill this afternoon! ...a dragonfly in there too!

Good turnout this evening in Nathon to celebrate the King's 87th birthday, several thousand people there I would guess ...

candles held by just about every one...

Light rain towards the end, but did not dampen the spirit of the event!

or the fireworks!

now you know

I finally got to the pointy bit today, and think I may have accidentally stumbled on this beach! ??? ^

Only one other person down there...^

Nice flight of steps up and down...

Near Napa, between Chawang and Choeng Mon... Not easy for parking though!

Correct or not Birdman.... ?

no, totally wrong, sorry, the bay is way more relaxed than yours opposite Koh Mat Lang.

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