Koh Samet #Koh Samet

Koh Samet #Koh Samet #Rayong #Sea Koh Samet is an island in Tambon Phe, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, in the area of ​​Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park. It is a famous tourist attraction in Rayong that is popular with both Thais and foreigners. It is about 6.5 kilometers from the coast of Ban Phe. It covers an area of ​​about 3,125 rai and is triangular in shape. There is a legend that it is believed to be the Koh Kaew Pisat in the literature of Phra Aphai Mani by Sunthorn Phu. This may be because Koh Samet has fine white sand beaches all over. The reason it is called Koh Samet is because there are many white and red Samet trees. The villagers use them as torches to light fires.