Source of the photo
http://www.itisnet.com/english/asia/Thai/Koh%20Samet/e-kohsamet.htm
Author of the description
GK
Koh Samet is a typical ropical island with beautiful white sand and blue sky. It is the closest beach paradise which is 4 hours away from Bangkok. It could be an ideal island for a person who do not have time but want to see a coral island.
From Bangkok you can travel by public bus: leaving from Ikamai (Eastern) bus station to Ban Pae directly.
From Bangkok by tourist bus from Khaosan Rd to Ban Pae. Travel agents in Khaosan Rd. sell joint tickets: bus + boat. It is a non-stop bus.