{"id":9128,"date":"2025-12-13T16:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinationthailand.tv\/?p=9128"},"modified":"2026-10-03T14:25:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T04:25:50","slug":"koh-samet-island-paradise-only-2-hours-drive-from-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webengine.work\/DTN\/koh-samet-island-paradise-only-2-hours-drive-from-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Samet | Island Paradise ONLY 2 HOURS DRIVE from Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Koh Samet (sometimes spelled Ko Samet or Koh Samed) is one of the handy weekend paradise island destinations not far from Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p>Koh Samet is close to the mainland so its a quick trip by ferry.<\/p>\n<p>The island is part of the Khao Laem Ya\u2013Mu Koh Samet National Park, and boasts beautiful white beaches, clear blue water and many different bays and coves.<\/p>\n<p>Some beaches are very lively, others tranquil.<\/p>\n<p>Amenities mix from rustic bungalows to mid-range resorts to more upscale spots. 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