Located on the south-west tip of Koh Samui Tong Tnote is a far cry from the teeming bars of Lamai, Chaweng, Bang Rak and Bohput.

The gentle slope of lush vegetation hides the slow cooled magma bedrock sloping gently to the sea and affording stunning views to the south and west.

An easy stroll down the government road takes you to a large circular jetty that is soon to be the focus of Thailand's yatching world.