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  1. westwood avatar

    RE: Early in Phuket, wanna go to Koh Samui by bus. Some advice?

    by westwood 26 May 2012

    We got dumped at the Railway Booking Office in Surat which in the end was a godsend. We found our accommodation on Samui in a book of…

  2. limbo1 avatar

    RE: Early in Phuket, wanna go to Koh Samui by bus. Some advice?

    by limbo1 24 May 2012

    1- Up to you, probably easiest next to or near the bus station 2- Probably a direct bus to Samui leaves from the bus station in Phuket…

  3. louisa198 avatar

    catching Lomprayah Ferry - is 1 hour connection time enough at airport

    by louisa198 19 May 2012

    Hi All, I'm hoping to get some help from people who have caught the Lomprayah ferry. I want to travel from Koh Pha-ngan to Bangkok…

  4. copperskyjourneys avatar

    Awesome English (Off-topic)

    by copperskyjourneys 16 May 2012

    I'm sure you would have come up with quite a few mis-spelled signboards and road markers. Just came across this about Gujarat. Funny as…

  5. Giora avatar

    RE: Delhi-Rajasthan-Gujurat

    by Giora 14 May 2012

    I think Kachch is perhaps the most interesting part of Gujarat, and it's certainly one of the more unique places in the plains of India.…

  6. purnimasingh avatar

    RE: Delhi-Rajasthan-Gujurat

    by purnimasingh 14 May 2012

    *Gujurat* is wonderful place to visit in India. You would be amazed to see the life style of people in *Gujarat* and its utterly different…

  7. craigt3365 avatar

    RE: driving...

    by craigt3365 24 April 2012

    Great idea. The drive to Krabi is quite beautiful. You could have some fun and spend a night in Ao Nang, then drive around to Phuket.…

  8. craigt3365 avatar

    RE: driving...

    by craigt3365 24 April 2012

    No cars on Phi Phi. It's easy to do this trip in a day using public transportation. You could probably even get a private car in Surat…

  9. jinkkies avatar

    Visa on arrival flying into KL LCCT

    by jinkkies 16 April 2012

    A boring question, sorry, but couldn't find an answer or confirmation on the forum or elsewhere online. I've visited Malaysia twice in…

  10. idlopo avatar

    RE: Helpful hints for Indonesia

    by idlopo 14 April 2012

    As far as i know you can get max 60 days tourist visa on Indonesia embassy.Also you can get 1 month Visa on Arrival for 30 days. There…

  11. guavagirl avatar

    RE: 9 Days Split between Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan = Good idea?

    by guavagirl 07 April 2012

    I agree with doctornono. Unless you fly part of the way it will take you 2 days to get from CM to KP. Best to fly from CM to BKK or BKK…

  12. marcpiano avatar

    Re: Getting from Bangkok to Koh Tao

    by marcpiano 05 April 2012

    Train to Surat Thani/Chumphon then ferry - http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm

  13. musafir avatar

    RE: Kanpur city

    by musafir 21 March 2012

    Kanpur ( Cawnpore) is in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most poluted cities in all of the sub continent. That takes some really…

  14. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: Train and Bus - Thai National Holidays

    by thaibeachlovers 20 March 2012

    #2 *There is no train to krabi* Of course there is. Go to Surat and take the bus. In fact, that would be another option if the buses were…

  15. Pirate_at_50 avatar

    RE: Looking for an organized textile tour

    by Pirate_at_50 17 March 2012

    But Surat is more or less a pit.

  16. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: Bangkok to Koh Phangan

    by thaibeachlovers 17 March 2012

    ^^ Fair enough, but even flying to Surat is hardly *not too expensive*!

  17. aser56tyhj avatar

    Extension of VOA (probably repetitive)

    by aser56tyhj 16 March 2012

    My VOA expires on the 22nd I had no idea that this was a 10 day process. I'm reading these notes http://www.expat.or.id/info/docs.htm…

  18. samara400 avatar

    RE: Disappointed with Koh Chang... another option

    by samara400 12 March 2012

    Not Tang, I was refering to Trat, for flights. It might be easiest to catch the train to Surat, then minivan from there??? Lanta is…

  19. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: bus -ferry--to or from Ko Samui or Phanaghan

    by thaibeachlovers 27 February 2012

    Which is why you would stay the night at Surat or take the night boat- to arrive in the am.

  20. zalle avatar

    RE: Koh Samui to Suratthani as late as possible?

    by zalle 20 February 2012

    Travel agents don't want to know anything about Raja Ferries or buses to Surat. They just want to sell a ticket straight to the railway…

  21. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: Travel from Phuket to Koh sumui

    by thaibeachlovers 09 February 2012

    I would take the local bus to Phuket market and walk to the bus station to save costs ( tuk tuks are a rip off ). Or, you can book through…

  22. state49 avatar

    RE: Boycotting cliches?

    by state49 05 February 2012

    #12 Could not have said it better. Phuket Island is beaten to death. Reminds me of many beach locations in Europe or the U.S. Having…

  23. westwood avatar

    RE: Krabi to Koh Phangan costs?

    by westwood 24 January 2012

    Sounds a bit much for combo ticket from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani.We've just paid 290THB from Koh Samui to ST railway station.

  24. fl0w avatar

    RE: Cycling in India. need recommends

    by fl0w 24 January 2012

    Nogteva, Quoting from gelpme - "Hello! I am planing to visit India, and I was thinking about cycling from Ahmadabad to Surat. Anyone…

  25. dyetmoros avatar

    RE: Prachuap to Khao Sok

    by dyetmoros 24 January 2012

    Ah - the twins are back... No need to overnight in Ranong nor Surat! The road Ranong to Takua Pa has police checks (for illegal aliens)…

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