Ko Samet
An island 6.8 kilometres long off the coast of Rayong, the closest island getaway from Bangkok with a ferry from Ban Phe. Its white sand beaches line the east coast, and it takes its name from the cajeput trees that grow on its forested hills.
- Where
- Rayong, Rayong, Thailand
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 12.5678, 101.4547
Get the Ko Samet stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Ko Samet. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Rayong volume with your photos and a note.
Near Ko Samet
Khao Chi Chan 58 km
A limestone hill near Pattaya whose cut face carries a golden Buddha image 109 metres tall and 70 metres wide, outlined by laser and inlaid with gold. Made in 1996 for the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession, it is said to be the largest carved Buddha image in the world.
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden 61 km
A botanical garden of some 2 square kilometres south of Pattaya, laid out in themed gardens with palms, orchids and topiary. It is also a serious scientific centre for cycads, with its own cycad gene bank.
Pattaya Floating Market 68 km
A floating market built in 2008 on a man-made lake beside Sukhumvit Road, its stalls and walkways made of teak under thatched roofs. It is laid out in four zones for Thailand's four regions, so you can eat your way from the north to the south by boat.
Jomtien Beach 70 km
A long beach about 3 kilometres south of Pattaya, lined with high-rise condominiums, hotels and seafood restaurants. It is calmer than the city's main beach and popular for kitesurfing and water sports.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 72 km
A Gothic Revival Catholic church beside the Chanthaburi river, often called the most picturesque building in the city. Its twin spires recall the French presence in Chanthaburi, and it stands at the edge of the old riverside quarter.
Mini Siam 73 km
A miniature park on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya with scale models of famous buildings. Thai landmarks fill one half, while Mini Europe gathers monuments from the rest of the world, such as the Eiffel Tower.
Sanctuary of Truth 76 km
A building made entirely of wood on the shore north of Pattaya, part temple, part castle, with spires up to 105 metres high. Every surface is carved with figures from Hindu and Buddhist belief, and it has been under construction since 1981, so visitors go in wearing hard hats.
Ko Lan 83 km
An island 7.5 kilometres off Pattaya, the nearest escape from the city by ferry or speedboat. Its sandy coves, such as Tawaen and Samae beaches, fill with day trippers who come to swim in clearer water.
Questions
Where is Ko Samet?
Ko Samet is in Rayong, Rayong, Thailand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Khao Chi Chan (58 km), Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden (61 km), Pattaya Floating Market (68 km).
How do I get the Ko Samet stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Ko Samet and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Rayong volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Ko Samet before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Rayong volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
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