Jonas Bengtsson
33/11 Moo 2
T.Maret Koh Samui
84140 Suratthani
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Local Money:
One baht is divided into 100 satang.
Climate:
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons - summer from March through May, rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to September and cool from October through February. The average annual temperature is 28 C (83 F), ranging, in Bangkok, for example, from 30 C in April to 25 C in December.
Fruits:
Fruits are something most of us love to eat. If you buy graves then you will be surprise about the size and of course the taste here in Thailand. A fresh pineapple must be one of the most delicious to eat, same with watermelon. Some of the fruits in Thailand have been very popular for the tourist. Here are some of them.
Durian (Turian):
Known as the "King of Fruits", durian is admired for its unique taste. The ripe flesh of the durian is truly delicious but can perhaps best be enjoyed when mixed with glutinous rice and coconut milk.
Longan (Lamyai):
Thai longans are known as one of the best in the world, the sweet, pinkish-white flesh is believed by many to energise the body and banish fatigue.
Mango (Mamuang): Thailand is home to many varieties of mango. Some of which can be eaten unripe, some either ripe or unripe while sour ones are enjoyed with a sweet, salty dip called "Nam Pla Wan".
Rambutan (Ngoh):
A fruit native to many Southeast Asian nations; Thai rambutans, mostly grown in the South and East, are sweet and succulent.
Nightlife on Samui has everything. Chaweng and Lamai is
the two beaches on Samui witch have a good nightlife.
Chaweng is the biggest one with many places to choose from. Lamai is smaller but have many bars and places for dancing. Live band is a common thing on many pubs around Samui.
Koh Samui has a lot of interesting things to do on your
v
acation. It can be Scuba diving, hire a mountain bike
and drive in to the centre of the island.
See Tiger park or elephants. Maybe horse riding or play golf. Soon is the water park finished and that will be a popular thing for those who love playing in the water.
If you like food, well then is Samui a perfect place for you. Here can you find wonderful fish restaurants or maybe a BBQ grill. You must even try the food on the street, it's delicious and cheap.
Koh Samui has many good beaches, both big and small. The biggest is Chaweng and the most crowded. Lamai Beach is smaller but many people prefer Lamai instead of Chaweng.
