Koh Samui, Thailand

Just off the coast, in the Gulf of Thailnd, are a group of three islands easily reached by ferry. Of these, Koh Samui is supposed to have the most beautiful beaches and it used to feel like a getaway. But, resorts have taken over where budget guesthouses used to reign, so more and more, the island has become overrun with people. Still, the island does retain some of its peaceful atmosphere - you just have to search a little.

Locals still wade out into the water off the beaches haunted by tourists to pracitce traditional fishing techniques.

A local net fisherman bringing in his evenings catch


This Big Buddha was built in the 1970's to give visitor's a place to show their respect for the Buddha.


The 18-arm Buddha at Wat Plai Laem sits in the middle of a man-made lake where you can go and feed the thousands of fish.

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Koh Samui, Thailand