Has Koh Samui ever had a tsunami?

Koh Samui, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, has not been directly hit by a tsunami in recorded history. The most significant tsunami in recent times was the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004, caused by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. This tsunami devastated many coastal areas in countries around the Indian Ocean, including Thailand. However, the primary impact in Thailand was on the Andaman Sea coast, particularly in areas like Phuket, Khao Lak, and the Phi Phi Islands.

Koh Samui is located on the opposite side of the Thai Peninsula, in the Gulf of Thailand, which provided some natural protection from the tsunami’s direct impact. Therefore, while Thailand has experienced tsunamis, Koh Samui has not been affected by these events due to its geographical location.