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  Photo Dia shows of culture in Thailand

Once in life young men go for 3 months to a temple to get Buddhist education.

The ceremony of hair cutting, the party and preparation are amazing. The metamorphose of a young man shows everybody that something very important is happening. Parents are proud and believe, that this will bring good luck to all the family.

The Lisu Hill tribe - best opium producers of the world.

The Lisu have different culture and different language than the Thai people. They live in their own world with very few contacts outside their villages. Lisu people believe in the ghosts of their forefathers. The ceremonies honor those ghosts. In former times the Lisu were famous for the best opium production in the world. In our days they produce vegetables and rice. Lisu people refuse any kind of modern life.

The Lady boys of Koh Samui. The better ladies?

What would Thailand be without the lady boys? For sure a lot less interesting! It is a miracle for western tourists and big fun to see them in their wonderful and funny shows. Are they different kind of men, ladies, maybe the better ladies? Have a look at them and find your own answer. More then 4 lady boy shows exist on Samui with daily new shows and entertainment.

 

  Photo Dia Shows of Koh Samui

The Beaches of Koh Samui.

Koh Samui is one of the top ten islands of the world. Its nice, clean and white beaches are famous and a perfect place for relaxing during your holidays. Samui is not too large so you can travel around the island in only half a day and see all the different beaches, enough for a colorful holiday.

The Airport of Koh Samui.

Are you coming from Berlin, New York, Paris or another big Airport? The first exciting experience on Samui is its airport. You will feel like transferred in a movie of a tropical paradise. Of course it is professional but with the ambience of a tropical island far away from modern stress.

Samui Landscape.

No matter what you are looking for, you will find it on Samui. Wildlife, waterfalls, pure nature, tro[ical beaches and mountains which invite you to take a ride along the curvy paths on an elephants back. Samui is one of the most colorful islands in the world.
 

Samuis Palm Trees and Fauna.

Describing the fauna of Samui is easy. The biggest part of the island is covered by palm trees. Once Samui was called it the Coconut Island. In deed coconut trees were the main income in former times. In our days the tourism business wins this first place on Samui. You will smell the scent of beautiful flowers and watch exotic animals in their natural surrounding while traveling around the island.

The Big Buddha.

Most of the people in Thailand believe in the great and peaceful philosophy of Buddha. In daily life as well as in the ceremonies you will face the beauty of this religion. The Big Buddha Statue is the most famous symbol of a peaceful population and a relaxed lifestyle. Have a look at this culture and get a distance to western stress in life.

Koh Tan - the Dog free Island. - more information and tour booking

Further distance to stress you can get on Koh Tan. Only 20 minutes away from Samui by long tail boat you will find an island without dogs, electric system and any modern technology. Here you are really far away from modern life. Feel the nature without electro smog and noise. Enjoy a day trip or an additional holiday to Samui. Some standard bungalows will give you the peace of pure nature.

Fishing Boats around Samui.

As you would expect for a tropical island, the biggest part of the food is seafood. The fresh fish and seafood is cached in the sea around Samui. Traditional boats as well as traditional way of caching them one can see on Samui. The boats have everything to serve you with the freshest seafood you could get. Book a tour to have a much closer view on this business.

Markets on Samui.

What could be more fresh than seafood direct out of the sea sold at the local markets? Nothing! Except you eat the fish already in the water. They catch the seafood and sell it on the same day. The restaurants profit from this perfect location as well as the tourists who want to cook at home in their bungalows. Fresh seafood in Thaistyle cooking, you will never forget this.

Exotic Nest Island. - more information and tour booking

Pure nature with all its beauty. Nest island is a daytrip away from Samui. The rockets and diving opportunities are wonderful and a must for every visitor of Samui. No population, just nature as God created it. Relax your mind and have the feeling of what nature could be.

Chaweng - the Centre of Entertainment.

After a wonderful boat trip and a delicious dinner you go out for entertainment. The best place beneath Lamai is Chaweng. Here you will find all your hart desires. Ladyboy shows, discotheques, bars, music pubs, tailors, Thai Boxing stadium and since some years also cinema and modern shopping malls. Back from nature the modern entertainment makes Samui the perfect place for an exiting holiday.

 

 

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