Aside
from the hard days on the beach, both mainland Surat Thani and
offshore on famous Samui Island there are varied attractions
for your rest and refreshment. Set in a tranquil atmosphere
and scenic settings, several sites including swamp, and islets
are well suited for family picnics. For wildlife study, you
can enter some of the huge zoos and sanctuaries in the province.
Another pleasurable activity is to watch the monkey shows at
the famous monkey training schools. You can also have enjoyable
shopping at the art village for one of the most famous silk
styles in Thailand, and admiration of Surat Thani's traditional
arts and crafts.
Surat Thani has a special dish of oysters for all food lovers
at the oyster farm offshore from the mainland. Once you taste
it, you will realize that there are no other places like it.
On the coconut island, Samui has wide-ranging attractions
of recreation for your pleasure. Butterfly Park, Bee House,
Insect Museum, snake farm and aquarium are to be found. Daily
shows of monkeys and elephants are organized at the monkey
school and snake farm. You can also enjoy the unique buffalo
fighting, one of the traditional sports in the South. Some
fishing villages are to be found for observation of Samui's
culture and your satisfaction when dining on the superb seafood.
Samui
After
hard days on the beach and wild nights, take a break for some
recreational activities on the coconut island. Ko Samui offers
memorable experiences, not only educational, but also enjoyable.
All ages are welcome.
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Monkey
training schools
Tourists
can view dozens of wild monkeys being trained as coconut collectors
at the monkey training schools. The training school has become
renowned both in Thailand and overseas, and nowadays an average
of two hundred tourists visit the school every month.
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Oyster
Farms
Get
fresh oyster dishes right from the farms. Oysters have become
a famous local product of Surat Thani as they are found to
be larger and more delectable than elsewhere.
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