Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park

In 1981, the Royal Forestry Authority declared the archipelago of Ko Samet, along with nine other small islands, Cape Khao Laem Ya and the 11 kilometer long beach of Mae Rampeung, a national park.

From here, you can visit Mae Ramphueng Beach and Ko Samet. This 680-rai area is the headquarters of the Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park. Entry costs 400 baht for adults and 100 baht for children. Three houses are available in Khao Laem Ya, with prices ranging from 1,500 to 3,900 baht per night. Tents for a maximum of 2 to 8 people can be rented for 150 or 600 baht per person per night. There is a fee of 30 baht per person per night for setting up a private tent. Further information can be found here.

Fees for entry to the national park

Trip to Khao Laem Ya National Park

By car: From Bangkok, follow Sukhumvit Road or Highway 3 towards Chanthaburi Province. At the Taphong intersection, turn right and follow the signs to Mae Ramphueng Beach. Continue along the beach road to its end. There is a left-hand bend. Look to your right; you will see the entrance to Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park.

☆ From Bangkok, start at Ekkamai Transport, get off at Ban Phe and then you can charter a minibus to take you to the park.

☆ From Rayong Transport, take the blue songthaew marked "Rayong-Mae Ramphueng Beach". It travels along the road by Mae Ramphueng Beach and then passes the park. Alternatively, you can take the blue minibus marked "Rayong-Ban Phe", which does not go through the park, but you can hire it.