Location
Thailand stretches 1860 km north to south, giving it one of the most
diverse climates in South East Asia and has land borders with Myanmar,
Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
Samui Island (Koh Samui) is one of the major islands of the Gulf of Siam and is a one and a half hour flight from Bangkok.
Napasai
is a resort on Baan Tai beach near the town of Maenam in the north of
the island, a 25 minute transfer from the airport. The hotel is a very
peaceful place, where guests can rest and relax in unspoiled natural
surroundings.
Accommodation
18 Seaview Cottages
16 Hillview cottages
11 Beachfront Cottages
8 Garden Cottage Suites
2 Beachfront Cottage Suites
14 Private Pool Villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms
Visitor Information
Check in time: 1400
Check out time: 1200
Late check out based on request and subject to availability
Time Difference
GMT + 7 hours
Passports & Visas
Please check that your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity at time of travel.
Visas for tourism visits to Thailand are not normally required for
stays of less than 30 days, except for nationals of certain Middle
Eastern African and South American countries. Visas may be required for
onward travel to other Asian destinations.
Customs
Customs regulations are in line with those prevailing elsewhere in the
world, however the importation of prohibited items carries serious
penalties. In particular the importation of narcotics in Thailand is
treated very seriously.
Currency
The local currency is the Baht and each Baht is divided into 100
satangs. Foreign currencies and travellers cheques are easily exchanged
at banks, hotels or licensed money changers. All major credit cards are
widely accepted.
Climate
Thailand
enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons: hot from April
to mid-October (34°c to 38°c), fresh from January to April (28°c to
32°c), rainy season from mid-October to mid-December. The rainy season
remains pleasant as there are planty of sunny days during the Monsoon.
Language
Thai
is one of the oldest languages in East and South-East Asia and is the
main language in Thailand. Other languages spoken in Thailand are
Malay, Chinese, Lao and Mon-Khemer, while English is becoming more
common especially in government and commerce.
Health
No special health certificates are generally required but you should
take advice from your medical practitioner or travel specialist.
Dress Code
Light cool and casual clothing is recommended. Sweaters are needed during cool season evenings or if visiting mountainous areas.
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