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Koh Samui Thailand
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Samui was probably first settled about 1500 years ago by fisherman using the island as a base to fish its rich waters. The first officially recorded mention of Samui was approximately 1500 AD, when maps drawn by scribes of China's Ming Dynasty show and label the islands. The Unearthing of various ceramics and porcelains is further evidence that the Chinese settled here.Many migrants from the island of Hainan - now part of the Peoples Republic of China have settled in the northern villages and their influence can still be seen in Nathon and Maenam. Muslim fishermen settled in the South and East and the small village of Hua Thanon is still a strong Muslim enclave. During the 17th and 18th centuries most of what is now Thailand was feudal and the islands would have come under the protection of the rulers of Nakhon Si Thammarat, which at that time was the main power in southern Thailand. More!
Official Samui records reflect a local population of around 40.000 inhabitants who are known as chao Samui ("Samui folks") rather than Chao Thai, indicating their pride in their
local culture and ethnic identity. The residents of Samui are Thais who migrated from the mainland including Muslims from Pattani who are s ettled in the fishing village of Hua Thanon and brought with them the bright colorful boats. Life in Samui is as easy-going and relaxed as can be, and the Samui residents are notably tolerant of even the oddest characteristics. Shoes should be taken off when entering a private home. Thais are of cool nature and therefore remain patient even under hard times and visitors who wish to get along with the people here should do the same. A smile for which Thai people are known for, would get you a lot further than a frown, even when you are annoye
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- Banchongmuang
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- Muang
- Thailand 84000
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- +66.98748083
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