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Koh Rong otherwise known as Monkey Island is located about 25 kilometers from Sihanoukville, in the Gulf of Thailand. The island has 43 km of beautiful sandy beaches along both its Eastern and Western shores; its main attraction. Unfortunately, many beaches are littered with plastic and other waste (including glass and syringes) along the high-tide mark. Untreated waste water flows straight into the sea at several places near the guesthouses via small creeks. Also, the island is home to a particularly aggressive family of water buffalo. There have been several cases in which people were attacked, at least one of them fatally.
Most visitors stay in guesthouses and bungalows situated along the beach at Koh Tuich Village (Tui Beach). There are isolated resorts on other beaches. The atmosphere at Koh Tuich is very relaxed and beach-focused during the daytime, followed by loud partying until late in the night, especially close to the pier. Travelers looking for isolation or peace and quiet should consider accommodation at the far end of Tui Beach or on other beaches.
Most visitors stay in guesthouses and bungalows situated along the beach at Koh Tuich Village (Tui Beach). There are isolated resorts on other beaches. The atmosphere at Koh Tuich is very relaxed and beach-focused during the daytime, followed by loud partying until late in the night, especially close to the pier. Travelers looking for isolation or peace and quiet should consider accommodation at the far end of Tui Beach or on other beaches.