| cl | | | | Said to have been first discovered by tourists back in |
| Koh Samui is Thailandâs third largest island and | | | | the 1970s, since then the island has gradually grown |
| one of the most sought after travel destinations in the | | | | into a premier international travel destination. |
| world. The island is surrounded by clear blue waters; | | | | The pearl industry has been a staple Thai industry |
| sun kissed white sandy beaches and lush tropical | | | | since its inception by the natives on Phuket Island. |
| vegetation. | | | | Thailand is known for harvesting a wide variety of |
| It is estimated that the island was inhabited around 15 | | | | pearls from different species of oyster contributing to |
| centuries ago by Malay fisherman who had eked out | | | | a rainbow of dazzling colours from bronzes to clean |
| a small community that still exists today. The island | | | | blues. The Naga Pearl Farm situated on Throng Khut |
| appears on Chinese maps as far back as 1687 | | | | Bay off Koh Samui combines daily operations as a |
| meaning it was part of one of the key trade routes in | | | | pearl farm along with being a popular visitor destination |
| Asia. | | | | during the height of the tourist season. |