As Koh Samet misses most of the heavy monsoon that plagues other islands, the weather is guaranteed to be pleasant at almost any time of year. And though the beaches have been overdeveloped, they still manage to be beautiful, with sparkling white sand curving between coconut palms and clear cerulean water. If you can get past the fact that this should be a national park, you’ll find Koh Samet to be a traveller’s paradise of magnificent beaches, delicious seafood and dozens of choices for nightlife at Koh Samet