being bombed alongside Ko Samui on 15 June 1945.

In the 1960s, two dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) epidemics occurred on Ko Samui.

Tourism Period

Until the late 20th century, Ko Samui was an isolated self-sufficient community, having little connection with the mainland of Thailand. The island was without roads until the early 1970s and the 15 km journey from one side of the island to the other could involve a whole-day trek through the mountainous central jungles.

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