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Guide to Haad Rin and the Full Moon Party
Haad Rin is the name of a small town on the south east peninsula of the Thai island called Koh Phangan. It is here the world famous Full Moon Party is held every month. Haad Rin is home to the original and still the best full moon party.
Cultures around the world hold the full moon as an important symbol. It represents the feminine, inconstancy, imagination and a time of change – changing tides, changing months and psychological change. The later is graphically exemplified in the story of the werewolf.
In 1987 a bar in Haad Rin decided to hold a birthday party for a friend on the beach. The party was attended by about 200 people. The party happened to fall on the night of the full moon. It was considered a success and those involved decided to do the same again the following full moon. Within ten years the Full Moon Party had become the main economic activity of Haad Rin. All the cheap resorts on the main party beach of Haad Rin Nok (AKA the Sunrise Beach) were replaced with bars and the number of rooms in the town increased dramatically to meet demand. What was once a sleepy town patronized by hippies and backpackers changed into a busy town frequented by party goers.
Haad Rin is a town hemmed in by the sea and mountains. This has prevented it from spreading out like other urban beach areas in Thailand. The advantage of this is that it is easy to walk everywhere in Haad Rin. The disadvantage is that the accommodation is packed close together.
Most of the resorts, hotels and guest houses in Haad Rin are found in and around Haad Rin town and on the smaller and west facing Haad Rin Nai (AKA the Sunset Beach). The only beachfront resorts on the party beach are Palita Lodge and Moon Paradise Resort. The later has some of the cheapest bungalows in Haad Rin.
The beachfront resorts on Haad Rin Nai enjoy great sunsets but the beach itself is not great for swimming. It only takes 5 minutes to walk between the two Haad Rin beaches.
South of Haad Rin Nai is the beach of Haad Sarikantang. It is a white sand beach suitable for swimming. It is a quiet beach even during the night of the full moon.
The full moon party could be described as the full moon parties as each bar on the beach has a sound system that a crowd gathers around to drink and dance. Music at the Full Moon Party varies from psy trance to house to drum and bass to chart music. The party is a well organized and peaceful event.
For anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to go to a beach party attended by 30,000 people the Full Moon Party in Haad Rin is the party to check out.
Southern California And Film Consultants
The weather down in San Diego has been great lately. In most of the country it is cooling off now, and in some places it’s becoming chilly. I can remember winters growing up in the Northeast, it was usually freezing temperatures by mid-October! On the one hand, you get the fall foliage turning all sorts of wonderful colors. On the other, you get the cold temps! I suppose it is a tradeoff.
In San Diego, of course, the year-round weather usually doesn’t vary too much. Most of the time you get a nice moderate seventy degrees or so. Sometimes it does get a bit chilly in the winter, and you have to wear a hoodie when you go out. On the plus side, you can use your pool for most of the year.
The culture in San Diego is somewhat similar to that of Los Angeles, but they do differ a bit. For one thing, one of the big industries in LA is the film industry. Many people are aspiring actors, models, and directors. I have a friend who is a medical doctor that works as a film consultant for tv shows. You know which ones – shows like House or ER. The audiences demand a realistic script, so they have to have an expert on hand to make sure the dialogue is accurate.
The entertainment industry does not really exist in San Diego. People in general are less competitive and more laid back. There’s more of a surf culture. It’s interesting because San Diego has natural barriers on all four sides. On the west is the Pacific Ocean, on the north is Camp Pendleton, and the east is the desert, and to the south is Mexico! They say there’s over 4 million people in the San Diego greater metropolitan area.
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American Health Scene
The U.S. is a country of excess. We have the biggest, best, baddest and worst of everything. Take Jay Cutler for instance. He has won the Mr. Olympia title four times and he is huge!
There’s also another kind of huge America.
Of course, we could debate how healthy it is to be a bodybuilder. My point really was to demonstrate that there are some big guys, and girls, in the U.S. today. Obviously, it takes much more effort to to turn your body into a bodybuilding world champion than it does to become obese.
The problem facing Americans today is that there are so many bad food choices that are available for cheap. On top of this, we’re told that food that is bad for us, junk food, foods with high fat content and processed foods, are not all that bad and that we can eat them in moderation.
We would never suggest that an alcoholic should drink a little bit of beer. Nor would we suggest that a lung cancer patient would be okay smoking 5 cigarettes a day. So why do we insist on telling people who are obese that it is okay to eat a [McDonalds/candy bar/piece of cake/steak]? The thing is, the reason that there are so many fat Americans is because, in general, we are making poor dietary choices.
On the West coast, we have great weather and great beaches. So we have every opportunity to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and get active. This is important if we want to get into and stay in shape. The other factor that is vital for our success is thinking about what we are putting into our mouths each day.
Forget all about calorie restriction. If you want to lose weight, what you have to do is fuel your body with the right foods. What we’re talking about here are fruits and vegetables – LOTS of them. A piece of fruit between meals is a start. But really, this is just scratching the surface. What I am getting at, is eating so much fruit at meal times that it becomes our meal.
Have you ever tried eating 10 bananas? Do you think it’s healthy? Too right it is healthy. In fact, 10 medium sized bananas is about 1,000 calories. This might sound a lot, but it is 1,000 good calories. Compared to a Big Mac at 540 calories, the banana meal is going to fill you up for longer and energize you for much longer. Of course, there is way less fat in the bananas. And bananas taste great too!
There’s another great option for getting fruits and vegetables at meal times. Instead of eating them, you could drink them. There are two options, juicing and blending. Juicing is the process of separating the liquid in fruits and vegetables from the fiber (pulp). Blending on the other hand is simply the process of liquidising some fruits and vegetables in a blender. Learn about how to choose a juicer so that you pick the right sort of appliance for your needs. There are all kinds of different juicers and blenders on sale right now.
Reference: Find out more about Obesity and Overweight Americans here.
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Cat Training Is Easy With Cat Furniture
Training a kitten or cat is something that is very important to do, especially if you wish to maintain some order in your home. Cat training can mean training your cat how to use the litter box, not to scratch your leather furniture, where to go for food, to stay inside the home and not try to go out every time you do, how to play with a certain cat toy and how to use different cat furniture. To train your cat, consider some of the guidelines below.
1) Emulation. Just like children, cats can also learn by copying behavior. You may need to act like your cat’s “brother” so your cat ends up doing whatever it is that you are doing. You may need to do a certain process repeatedly, before you cat understands what you are trying to get him to do.
2) Start as soon as possible. It is good to begin training your cat when your cat is just a kitten. They say that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, and this same rule applies to cats, too – in the literal sense. It is more difficult to teach cats that are years old new things, since these cats are set in their ways, so if possible, begin the training while your cat is very young.
3) Work with their nature. Cats are animals that are able to decide for themselves. They can also be very independent, and their level of independence grows as they grow older. Because of this, in training your cat, it will be important to get him to trust you. It will be important to be patient with your cat, and getting mad at your cat and screaming at him will not help in any way.
4) Catnip. They say catnip is irresistible to cats. Likewise, catnip spray should attract your cat to the new cat litter tray you’ve purchased for your cat, or any other cat furniture that you wish for your cat to learn how to use.
5) Show disapproval. If your cat has been spraying a specific area of your home, it is because he has been marking his territory. You can “tell” your cat that you disapprove of this behavior by laying some strips of aluminum foil on the area.
6) Reward. Conditioning is a process that involves giving rewards whenever something is done right. Even in psychology, those that are rewarded are more likely to do something or not do something – whatever it takes to get the reward. The reward could be catnip, a snack, or something that you happen to know your cat simply loves.
7) Association. Just as with teaching children, the process of teaching a cat can leave the person doing the disciplining or teaching looking like the “bad guy”, and so in teaching your cat, you may want to ensure that your own name is not associated with any ‘slaps on the wrist’, so to speak.
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Chaloklum: Holiday Away from San Diego
As much as I love San Diego it is sometimes great to get away from the city. The crowds, the towering concrete buildings, the threat of crime, the difficulty in finding a parking space when you are in a hurry can all get you down at times. The best antidote for the city blues is to go on holiday to a place where nature is in the ascendency.
I recently went to Thailand for this very reason. I wanted to escape the city and experience something new. I by-passed Bangkok and took an airplane south to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand. After reading about the various islands I choose Koh Phangan. It sounded less developed than Koh Samui. Koh Tao looked interesting but I didn’t want to be surrounded by people talking about diving.
On a friend’s recommendation I booked a bungalow in Chaloklum. It is a small fishing village in the north of Koh Phangan. It is next to a long, white sand beach. My bungalow was on a spit of sand bank called Malibu Beach. It was a stunning location and very relaxing. Every night I fell asleep to the sound of the waves lapping on the shore.
The village was a great mix of traditional architecture and fishermen carrying out their chores, boutique bars and backpacker hang-outs. It was a small and unpretentious place that stood in sharp contrast to the trendy spots of San Diego.
During the day I swam in the sea, sunned myself on the beach and read my book. At night I went to one of a few bars in Chaloklum village and had a few cold beers. After 4 days of this routine I felt totally free of stress, and ready for a small challenge. I decided to go for a trek. I walked to the hippy beach of Haad Khom and then, after a few false starts I found the trail to Bottle Beach. It was a gruelling trek but I saw lots of beautiful jungle views and heard bird song. I didn’t encounter anyone on the trek.
Bottle Beach was an amazing beach – small and perfect. Like something out of a movie. I stayed 1 night and got a boat taxi back to Chaloklum. It was a great experience.
Now I’m back in San Diego. Things are going well, but I sometimes miss the peace and quiet of Koh Phangan.
Bamboo Matters in San Diego
Bamboo grows on every continent of the world except for Antarctica. There are over 1,400 different species of bamboo that have managed to eminently adapt to environmental conditions. For many people bamboo seems like such a mundane plant that it is hard to imagine how important it is for the future health of the planet. Bamboo can be used for many purposes and as such matters a lot. This post will try to explain a little about the importance of bamboo.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant. It has been recorded as capable of growing 24 inches in a single day. Bamboo has a remarkable ability to ward off disease and insect attack and so can be grown without fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo needs less water than trees and produces more oxygen than trees. All this makes bamboo an ideal renewable resource.
For many communities the growing of bamboo is a vital economic activity. Bamboo can also be used for constructing homes. In many parts of the world bamboo is still used as scaffolding in building construction. Bamboo also is an important source of nourishment as its young roots can be eaten.
It is possible to compress strands of bamboo to make strand woven bamboo. This is as hard as many hardwoods. Strand woven bamboo flooring is an ideal substitute for hardwood flooring that can help to reduce deforestation.
Strand woven bamboo can be worked like normal wood and carved into any shape. Thus it is possible to make a great many household items from bamboo. Such popular bamboo house items include chopping boards, place mats, bowls, serving utensils and even furniture.
Bamboo can also be cut into very fine strips and strung together to make bamboo blinds. These improve the insulation in a room and are also hypo-allergenic. Outdoor bamboo blinds filter out the sun’s UV rays and also provide privacy as you can see out but people cannot see in.
Another use of bamboo is for organic farming. Bamboo charcoal can be mixed with soil to work as an organic pesticide and fertilizer. The Japanese use bamboo charcoal in this way to grow green tea. Bamboo is also ideal for land reclamation. After the nuclear attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima bamboo was planted to clean the soil of radioactivity. It is hoped they do the same in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster.
When bamboo charcoal is made a gas comes off that it is possible to cool down and filter. This is called bamboo vinegar. It is slightly acidic and antimicrobial. Bamboo vinegar has been used for centuries by the Chinese for medicine. Nowadays people use bamboo vinegar to detox by putting bamboo vinegar foot patches on the feet. Another use of bamboo vinegar is to clean flooring, kitchen surfaces, toilets and windows. It can also be used to kill mold and as a natural bug spray.
The more ways that we learn to use bamboo the better it will be for the health of the environment. Bamboo is food, it is money, it is a building material, it is a floor material, it is a cleaning agent and it is a medicine. Can you think of anything else with so many useful properties? Bamboo clearly matters in San Diego as much as anywhere else in the world.
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San Diego’s Natural Geography
San Diego is quite interesting from a geography perspective. The city has natural borders on all four sides. To begin with, it is bordered on the north by Camp Pendleton. This is where the Marine Corps do their training. If you drive down the 5 freeway, you will go through Pendleton. This interesting part about this drive is that it’s one of the only stretches of coast in SoCal that is undeveloped. So, you can see what the coast looked like before all of the buildings were there. Coming down from Orange County, it will only take you about twenty minutes to get to North County.
On the west, San Diego is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, of course. It’s easy to see as you come south along the 5. The water is a nice clear blue. Now, on the east side, the development goes on for many miles, but eventually you will get to the desert. I don’t really know the name of this desert. But I can assure you it’s there. If you drive East along the 8 freeway, you’ll go through it. In fact, you’ll soon get to the Cleveland National Forest. There’s lots of things in this forest such as trees. It seems like a good place to relax and use a vaporizer. You could also pitch a tent if you so desired.
Now on the South, the city is bordered by another country! That would be Mexico. If you keep going down the 5, you will eventually get to Mexico. It’s easy to go over the border, you just drive on through and nobody really cares that much. However, coming back is considerably more difficult. Expect to wait at least two hours. You should definitely bring your passport.
Downtown San Diego itself is a great place to spend a day. Take a walk around and go people watching – it will be bustling with girls wearing their skinny jeans. It is warm for the whole year so people don’t really need to bundle up. You might want to bring a hoodie for the cool nights though.
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San Diego Business Tips – Is Your Business Ready to Purchase Its First Commercial Vehicle?
We all know that California has been hit pretty hard financially over the last several years with home prices declining and companies moving to lower cost states. Fortunately for many of us the shipping industry is still as busy as ever, and its not like their going to be moving our busy ports to the MidWest.
Investing in a commercial vehicle requires a good sum of money and the proper credit background, but it is a great way to grow your business or start being your own boss. The fact is that our society and economy is dependent on the ability to move products and supplies between businesses and around the country, which means that the trucking industry is in high demand. Here is a little insight into the steps you need to take if you are ready to finance a new or used vehicle, and get started in establishing your own trucking company.
Unless you have a large inheritance at your disposal, commercial truck financing will be a necessity for anyone ready to break into the industry. Fortunately, we have a wide number of banks and lending institutions that will happily supply you with the money that you need to purchase your truck and/or trailer at very affordable interest rates. Before you can go ahead and sit down with a lender, it pays to do some research and look for the best truck deals in your area. By comparing prices from varying online dealers, you can get more out of your investment and lower your long term costs without having to waste a lot of time.
Other than looking for best sources of vehicles, you will also have to look long and hard at the kind of financial institution you choose to partner with. According to many experts in the industry, it is a good idea to choose a lender who specializes in handling truck financing.
In just five steps, you can start up your engines and earning money as a trucker.
Step 1: Choose your truck carefully. If you are just breaking into the industry, it would be best to opt for a used commercial truck to stretch your capital. With the costs of new 18-wheelers running from $50k to over $100k each, you can save a significant amount of money in buying a slightly used and fully functioning truck instead. By keeping your purchases at a minimum, you can save on interest payments and avoid carrying too much debt as you get your business off the ground.
Step 2: Make sure to always have a qualified mechanic look over the truck before purchasing it. As your trucks will be subjected to some of the most hostile road conditions, it pays to be extra sure that your commercial vehicle still has a lot of life in it.
Step 3: Once you are decided on which truck to buy, you can now search for the best commercial truck lender in your area. If you have a good credit standing banks and financial institutions will be fighting over your business, so make sure to shop around and ask for discounts.
Step 4: Prepare all the necessary documents as well as calculate how much money you can shell out for the down payment. Most lenders require a 20% down payment, a proof of CDL license, supporting documents on how you intend to profit from your business and your FICO or credit score standing.
Step 5: Once approved, you can just sign on the contract to seal the agreement and start working on making your trucking business profitable.
It takes perseverance and hard work to make a business successful. Make sure to put that effort into researching your first truck purchase and commercial vehicle financing, and you will have made the rest of your business profitability much easier.
Truckertotrucker.com is a great resource for those looking for truck dealers who can help them start their own business. Whether you are looking for California, New York, or Florida trucks; you will find a large group of commercial vehicles near you, as well as helpful information on insurance and financing of the truck and trailer.
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Why San Diego Made Me Hate Dogs
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Since I moved to San Diego, I’ve developed an aversion to dogs. Before I moved to this wonderful city, I used to quite like dogs but my experiences here have turned me against the creatures.
Let me explain a couple of the reasons why I’ve gone off dogs.
Dogs Will Break Your Heart
When I was a kid, our family pet was a beautiful Dalmatian called …wait for it …Spot! Completely unoriginal I know, but that’s what happens when you let a couple of 10 year olds choose the name of your dog. Say what you see, that was clearly our motto back then.
Spot was much loved by me and my brother and we would go on long family walks by the local river. Sometimes we’d stop for a picnic in the fields and let Spot dry off after his usual dip in the cool waters.
Shortly after moving with the family to San Diego, Spot wandered off on his own and, being used to life in the country, he didn’t have much in the way of “street smarts”.
I’ll never forget the day we received the phone call from the old lady who had run him over. She was upset because she loved dogs, too, but my brother and I were distraught and vowed never to get another dog again. Losing a beloved pet is just too painful.
The Dog Flea Problem
When I finally moved out of home and got a place of my own, all I could afford was a cheap room in a shared apartment in one of the less popular areas of town.
It was good enough for my purposes – to be honest I would have moved anywhere just to get out from under my parents’ feet – but the hidden cost of sharing my accommodation with other tenants was that I also had to share with their pets. Specifically a hug mongrel called Jake.
Jake used to have the run of the house and me and my flatmates would often be woken up by him jumping on the bed in the morning, or sometimes in the middle of the night. Not good, having your night’s sleep interrupted so rudely.
But worse was to come.
Jake not only had a problem with apartment-sharing etiquette, but he also had a much more serious problem – fleas.
At first we didn’t really notice. The occasional itch here and there was all that would indicate the presence of the little mites. But as time went on, we began to notice fleas on his belly, jumping onto the carpet and even jumping onto us.
Because Jake roamed around the house, he took the fleas all around the house too, including into our beds. This was now serious.
I insisted that my flatmate took Jake to the vets immediately for treatment. The vet recommended some special stuff called, “frontline plus“, which we had to put drops of onto the back of Jake’s neck.
Much to the relief of all concerned, Jake’s fleas disappeared within a few days of the treatment and, according to the leaflet that came with the packet, the fleas’ life cycle was interrupted as well, which meant that re-infestation was not an issue.
I have to confess that I didn’t hang around long enough to find out. I moved back in with my folks across town and saved up so I could afford a better place in a more upmarket area where the dogs didn’t have fleas.
So that’s why I don’t much care for dogs these days. And who can blame me?
Please, if you own a dog, keep him up to date with a good flea prevention treatment. You’re in for an itchy time if you don’t.
Buying E Cigarettes In San Diego
If you happen to live in the San Diego area and are looking to purchase your first e cigarette then you will no doubt be interested to learn that there is a shop in town which specializes in these hi-tech devices. Most people buy electronic cigarettes online thanks to the fact it’s so difficult to find real world shops that sell them but surprisingly there are 6 stores within a 5 mile radius of 92108 where you can set yourself up with a starter kit and as much e liquid as you could possibly need.
Even those of us who are lucky enough to have a store within walking distance will be tempted to ask ourselves if it might still be better to buy e cigarettes online. The reason for this is we come to the conclusion that online stores are going to offer us a better selection of products, and they are going to be able to give us a better price on our kit.
The reality is that, yes, you will have a smaller range of products to choose from if you decide to buy locally. If you visit a web site such as ecigaretteshop.com you will see there are many different brands available online that you will be hard pushed to find in the real world, and you’ll never find them all in one place.
You might also have to spend a little bit more cash, although the fact that you are going to save on postage costs could even the expenses out somewhat.
There are some great advantages to buying your e cigarettes in San Diego though. The most important things you might want to take into consideration before you go online are:
- When you buy locally you can see what you are buying before you hand over your money.
- Some retailers will actually let you try before you buy. This is obviously impossible if you use an online store, although most Internet companies will allow you to return your starter kit if you decide you don’t like it.
- The real human you deal with at a store will be more interested in keeping you happy so that you give them return custom. This means a more personalized service, and you can take advantage of the salespersons product knowledge to ensure you make a wise purchasing decision.
- If something goes wrong with your electronic cigarette you know where to take it and your more likely to get your problem solved satisfactorily.
Although there are some real benefits to buying online it is my opinion that the experience you get from buying locally more than makes up lack of choice or slightly increased cost.
If you live in San Diego then check out Smoker’s Choice and Andy’s Smoke Shop (both on University Avenue) where you will get a great introduction to the e cigarette and will have the opportunity to get started vaping without giving your money to a faceless company on the Internet. Both these stores stock a big enough range of starter kits and cartridges to keep even the fussiest of vapors happy for a while.
Guitar Lessons in San Diego
Are you sick of paying through the nose for mediocre guitar lessons? If you feel that the lessons you’re getting from your local guitar teacher in San Diego are not getting you to where you want to be and are costing you too much money, help is at hand on the internet.
It’s true that private one to one lessons with a local tutor can be very expensive, but with a good teacher they are by far the best way to get to grips with the instrument. A tutor can offer you instant feedback on matters of technique, intonation and so on that you’ll never get from a lesson DVD or a subscription to internet lessons.
However, for many people private lessons are a luxury they can ill afford and, to be honest, the quality of some of the online lessons available these days is pretty amazing and they’re extremely affordable too.
If I was just beginning to learn to play guitar, I’d avoid expensive tutor fees and get myself some internet tuition instead.
The beauty of going down this route is that you can learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. No more struggling across town on the bus carrying your precious guitar with you and hoping that it doesn’t get damaged.
However, the biggest benefit is felt in your wallet. Typical guitar lessons from a private tutor can set you back a considerable chunk of cash, so the savings with pursuing the online option are obvious.
Let’s examine the detail a bit more closely
The average guitar lesson subscription website costs you $20 every month, while tutor lessons can range from anywhere between $40 and $60 an hour.
How much would it cost you to get the same tuition from a guitar tutor or a guitar lesson subscription website.
Guitar Tutor: Cost per week=$50, Monthly Cost=$215, Annual Cost=$2580
Subscription Site: Cost per week=$5, Monthly Cost=$20, Annual Cost=$240
Now, if you sign up with a course available with a one-off payment option like Jamorama, you’ll get a fantastic series of lessons for the low price of $49 as a one time only payment. It’s one of the most popular guitar courses available online and thousands of satisfied customers can’t be wrong.
So, if you’re looking to cut back on a few non-essential items in these hard economic times (and who isn’t?) you should consider saving money by getting your guitar instruction online.
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Choeng Mon Guide
Choeng Mon is the name of a beach at the tip of the northeast peninsula on the popular Thai island of Koh Samui. Despite not being as famous as the neighboring beaches of Bophut and Chaweng, Choeng Mon has a number of natural advantages that make it the best beach for those who want a good beach that is peaceful but near the best facilities and amenities on the island.
The beach at Choeng Mon is a long crescent set in a bay. The sand is fine and soft, and the sea is great for swimming as there is a small tidal difference and the sea bed is free of dead coral. Unlike many of the other lesser known beaches on Koh Samui, Choeng Mon has an excellent beach.
The area next to the beach has very little development. There is no urban center packed with bars, restaurants and shops as is the case with Bophut, Lamai and Chaweng. There is no nightlife and no noise of motorbikes. This is the biggest attraction of Choeng Mon – it is free of petrol fumes, noise pollution, sex workers and the panoply of diversions that makes Chaweng so popular and so shocking. If these things are wanted it is only a 15 minute songthaew or taxi ride to either Chaweng or Bophut.
Choeng Mon is deceptively quiet considering it is very close to several popular beaches. It is also just minutes away from Samui airport and both Big Buddha and Maenam piers where boats can be taken to the neighboring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The 12 meter high golden Buddha statue at Bang Rak is also just a short journey away. The statue is probably the main cultural tourist attraction on the island.
Choeng Mon accommodation is comprised of some of the best resorts and hotels on the island. Q Signature Samui and Sala Samui Resort and Spa are both great examples of modern Thai architecture used to create an ambiance of luxury. Sala Samui in particular has some of the best interior design in Koh Samui. The private villas feature pools, open air baths and espresso machines.
At the budget end of the accommodation spectrum is the Choengmon Buri Hotel, just 1 minute from the beach it offers rooms with air-con, hot water, fridge and TV for as little as 700 Thai Baht a night.
For all those who don’t like being far from the action but don’t want to be kept up at night by nightlife noise and for those who don’t like a crowded beach next to an urban area will love Choeng Mon in Koh Samui.