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Location Type: Destination
Koh Samet is a small island located about 220km southeast of Bangkok and is a popular weekend getaway for residents of the capital. The archipelago of Samet belongs to the Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park.

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Ban Samet Hill
Ban Samet Hill
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73.3
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climate

Koh Samet, Weather / Climate Chart (temperature, precipitation)

Weather / Climate Chart, Koh Samet
Yearly temperature and rain chart showing the best travel times and seasons for Koh Samet.

 

average humidity: 77 %
annual rainfall: 1100 mm
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current weather in Rayong
temperature:
humidity:
30℃
84%
few clouds
elevation of weather station: 5m
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Bordering Peninsula Malaysia, a narrow strip of land with coastlines along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The islands, with their white sand beaches and clear waters, are the main reason travellers come here. Phuket and Koh Samui are the most popular, Koh Phangan is famous for its full moon parties, Koh Phi Phi is renowned for its idyllic beauty, and the Similans National Park has the best diving in Thailand.
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Isaan is landlocked between Cambodia, Laos, and three other Thai regions. It is mostly agricultural and remains one of the poorest regions of Thailand. Few travellers venture here. Places of interest include the stunning scenery of the Great Mekong Valley, and, just four hours from Bangkok, Koh Yai National Park - a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Pai
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With influences from China, Laos, and Myanmar, this mostly mountainous region is well known for being the most culturally rich in Thailand. Places of interest include Chiang Mai and its many temples, the picturesque village of Pai, and Sukhothai - the former capital of the country. The most popular activity of this region is trekking through lush scenery and ethnic hillside villages.
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