Kho samet or Samet Island.

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Kho-samet.

It's not far from Bangkok,a lot of tourists Thai and foreigner like to go there on holiday or weekend.In 1981, the Royal Forest Department declared the archipelago of Samet, along with nine other small islands, the headland of Khao Laem Ya, and the 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) Mae Ramphueng Beach to be a National Park, and is thus Ko Samet is under the protection of the National Parks Division of the Thai Government.
Ko Samet is 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) south of mainland Rayong province and is surrounded by the Gulf of Thailand.

Located:

Samet is one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Bangkok.

How to go:

Getting there

Distance from Bangkok: 200 km

Total travel time: 4 hours

From Bangkok, take a bus from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai Station) directly to Ban Phe in Rayong. Buses leave hourly from around 5:00–20:00, and are three to three-and-a-half hours long (157 baht, including air-con, water and a snack). You can also take a two-and-a-half hour bus from Ekkamai to Rayong leaving from 4:00–22:00 (140 baht), and from there take a short songthaew (around 30 baht) or motorcycle to Ban Phe.

#How to Bangkok to pier:

-Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai Station)
 Sukhumvit Rd, near BTS Ekkamai
 T: (02) 391 8097
-Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit)
 Kampheng Phet Rd, a short taxi or public bus ride from BTS Mo Chit
 T: (02) 576 5599
-Victory Monument Mini Bus Station
 Phaya Thai Road, near BTS Victory Monument

#How to pier to Khosamet or Samet Island:

1#SPEED BOAT
This is the quickest way of reaching the island & your resort, Speed boats are easily obtained from the resort offices at Ban-Phe
 harbour, the cost is 2000 Baht per boat one way. please note Speed boats operate 24hrs a day from Tarua Phe Pier (Ban Phe) - White Shark

 -Samed speed boats - Tel - 038 - 651-134/5 - ( Seree Phe Pier )

- White shark speed boats - Tel - 038 - 653-181 - 24 hr contact - Tel: 081-781-4803 / 081-857-5638
 Main office at Tarua Phe Pier

- Jimmy's tours speed boats- Tel - 09-832-1627

 -Follow me tour Speed Boats Tel - 038- 864- 7405

- Chokmana speed boats - Tel: - 038-651-531 / Tel: 038-653-577 / Tel: 081-658-3315

2#FERRY BOAT TIMETABLES
The ferry boat journey costs Approx 100 Baht per person and takes 40 mins to reach koh samed, which is 7 kms from the
 mainland. Different ferry boats depart from Ban Phe to Different parts of Koh Samed, please check at the ticket office which boat to
 get on. "see below timetable & pier information"
ONLY BUY FERRY TICKETS AT THE HARBOUR OFFICES OR ON BOARD THE BOAT NOT AT ANY TRAVEL AGENCY OFFICE
The Most popular boat departs from Ban Phe - Tarua Phe Pier to Koh Samed (Nadan Pier)
 On arrival at the Koh Samed Pier (Nadan Pier) There are lots of TRUCK TAXIS
waiting to take you to your resort for a small fee of 50 - 200 Baht depending on distance & Resort area.
 The truck will stop at the park office, so each person can pay the "ONCE ONLY" park entrance fee
 If the taxi does not stop at the park office, The park entrance fee is payable at your hotel.
 The Nearest resort to Nadan pier is Sai-Kaew beach which is Approx 1km down the main street.

TIMETABLES
From Ban Phe - to Koh Samet( Nadan Pier ) = 08.00 - THEN EVERY HOUR -  17.00 - ( LAST BOAT )

From Koh Samet ( Nadan Pier ) to Ban Phe = 08.00 - THEN EVERY HOUR -  18.00 - ( LAST BOAT )

From Ban Phe - Ao Vongduern = 09.00 - 12.00 - 13.30 - 17.00 ( LAST BOAT )

From Ao Vongduern - Ban Phe = 08.30 -12.00 - 15.30 ( LAST BOAT )

From Ban Phe - Ao Wai = 11.30 - 14.00

From Ao Wai - Ban Phe = 14.00

 From Ban Phe - Ao Kiew = 10.00

 From Ao Kiew - Ban Phe = 8.00 - 12.00

 From Ban Phe - Ao Prao = 08.00 - 11.00 - 13.00 - 16.00

From Ao Prao - Ban Phe = 10.00 - 12.30 - 15.00 - 17.00

Introducing Koh Samet :

A beautiful beach, plenty of sunshine, azure water and fresh air – if this is your idea of a dream holiday then you must definitely visit Koh Samet.

Spending time in a vibrant city of Bangkok can be quite entertaining for a few days but after the charm fades away, you invariably start looking for a getaway. In Thailand you need not look far because this south-east Asian country boasts of numerous islands dotting its expansive gulf, a particularly attractive option being that of Koh Samet.  

How to contact:
http://www.kohsamed.net/
http://www.koh-samed.com/
http://www.booking.com/city/th/koh-samed.th.html


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reference:khosametguide   

About Thai Desserts:Banana with sticky rice or Khao Tom Mat

     Banana with sticky rice or Khao Tom Mat.

Most Thai folk like sweets.Unlike the rest of a Thai meal,desserts are similar in most regions of Thailand.Many recipes include coconut milk so people who are dieting should be aware of this and try the seasonal fresh fruits instead.

Today may I introduce a Banana sticky rice or Khao Tom Mat. 

Thai people usually make it to give to monks during a festival called Tuk Bath Tae Wo or make merit in a temple or to make for sale on travel place that it is native Thai dessert. There are many kind of banana sticky rice or Khao Tom Mat in Thailand. But they are at least two kind of banana sticky rice or Khao Tom Mat--not cook with sugar and coconut milk,cook with sugar and coconut milk.

The banana leaves used to make Khao Tom Mat are normally held together using bamboo ties. However, they can be difficult to find locally, so I use rubber bands or string to tie the banana leaves together instead of using a bamboo tie. 

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Note: They are found a lot of banana with sticky rice or Khao tom mat in tradition Thai or Thai ceremony.