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Lamai beach |
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หาดละไม |
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Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
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Description: |
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Lamai Beach, on Samui's southeast coast, is the island's second
largest after Chaweng. The beach offers similar fare to that of
Chaweng, but is more low-key and generally a little cheaper.
The exposed beach is long and quite broad, with the central part
being the best section for swimming -- the northern part is
prone to mud flats at low tide so isn't so favoured. The resorts
generally look after their beachfront and have done a good job
in rehabilitating the beach, with the middle section in front of
the larger resorts such as the Pavilion or slightly further
along at Lamai Wanta being in notably good condition.
Unfortunately jet-skis are in abundance along Lamai, as are bars
playing music – so if serenity is what you are after, this
probably isn't your best option and Mae Nam or Bophut are
probably better bets, although it's still much quieter here than
Chaweng. Off the beach it is also gets pretty raucous and
party-loving backpackers tend to head to Lamai because of its
cheaper prices, clubs and bars -- though note some of which can
be very down-market. Cheap street cafes are easy to find, as are
the vendors selling fruit and grilled corn and chicken on the
beach.
The cheaper prices are also reflected in the
accommodation prices -- budget accommodation on Lamai is in
abundance, making it popular with independent travellers and
backpackers but off my the hit to the pocket a bit further up
the coast at Chaweng.
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Surat Thani |
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Ko Samui |
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Maret |
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Entry fee |
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Free |
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Coordinates: |
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9.465506 N |
100.046804 E |
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