KOH SAMUI, Thailand (CNN) -- Superlatives come quickly to mind when talking about Koh Samui. But most visitors to this island in the Gulf of Thailand simply call it "Heaven on Earth." The first ...

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Exploring Southeast Asia from the Heart of Bangkok Hi, I’m Jeroen — originally from the Netherlands, now living in Bangkok for over 14 years. Through my lens, I share the vibrant beauty, hidden gems, ...

WE ARE DRIVING UP, UP, AND UP A MOUNTAIN ROAD. The jeep is new but underpowered, the landscape lush. Coconut palms crowd the muddy rutted track. Thirty feet above us, orchids grow from the palms ...

Explore the allure of Koh Samui, Thailand, where entrepreneurs and expats embrace a slower pace, lower living costs, and ...

Island life FTW. The island of Koh Samui, right off the east coast of Thailand, is known for its beaches, nightlife, and warm hospitality. It’s growing popularity was evident to the author as ...

Though Koh Samui might today be one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations, in the 1970s it was mainly a haven for island-hopping backpackers.. The arrival of the island’s first and ...

Koh Samui, which is one of the popular tourist destinations off Thailand's east coast, is now facing a severe water shortage. As per the reports, there is barely enough water for the next 30 days.

KOH SAMUI, Thailand (CNN) -- Superlatives come quickly to mind when talking about Koh Samui. But most visitors to this island in the Gulf of Thailand simply call it "Heaven on Earth." The first ...

Koh Samui: Heaven on an island. July 18, 2000 Web posted at: 3:55 p.m. EST (1955 GMT) For those tiring of Samui's Maenam beach, the Santiburi's pool provides a refreshing change ...