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  1. judymcl avatar

    Re: I hate Thai AirAsia

    by judymcl 01 June 2012

    Oops, should have said I flew from Bangkok to Trat to get to Koh Samui...

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    Re: I hate Thai AirAsia

    by judymcl 01 June 2012

    Bangkok Boy - I just went back to check which flight it was that Bangkok Airways was cheaper than AA - my mistake, Bangkok Airways was…

  3. state49 avatar

    RE: koh samui

    by state49 31 May 2012

    Fantasy land i agree . Sadly thousands arrive here each year thinking they can find work. Or worse yet on next to no income and surviving…

  4. JJack avatar

    RE: koh samui

    by JJack 30 May 2012

    oh lord... lovesamui - I beg of you, ignore the responses you are getting on this website. What an incredible load of crap advice you…

  5. thaiwanderer avatar

    RE: Under current in Phuket in early July

    by thaiwanderer 30 May 2012

    The safest place for your child to swim will be in the pool at your hotel. The west coast of Phuket has some very strong rip currents…

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    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by davelliot 30 May 2012

    QUOTE - "Going from Butterworth to Koh Samui in a day is really hit and miss" -------------------------- But we have to remember its…

  7. martee avatar

    RE: Is August good time to visit Thailand?

    by martee 29 May 2012

    Phuket to Krabi takes about 3 hours and you have options being bus to pier then boat or bus the whole way. From there onto Samui can take…

  8. zorgggr avatar

    need companions for 2 different trips - koh samui & chiangmai

    by zorgggr 29 May 2012

    hi all, i'm wayne, 23y/o chinese from singapore, have quite a bit of traveling experience in the south east asia region. *ONE* i will…

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    RE: South east Asia

    by zorgggr 29 May 2012

    hi i'm from singapore, 23y/o male. will be in Kuala Lumpur for a night on the 13th then to Koh Samui the next day till 17th. let me know…

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    Re: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by Davo 29 May 2012

    There is nothing to worry about, so don't panic!! In 2002, I did exactly the same thing. I caught the International Express from Butterwo…

  11. martee avatar

    RE: Weather, activities, accommodations etc..

    by martee 28 May 2012

    Phuket isn't a city but an island and prices are much the same as Phi Phi, Samui, Lipe and Tao. I wouldn't say it's any more expensive…

  12. Doctornono avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by Doctornono 28 May 2012

    *"They do have $7 rooms on Samui that are superior to the Queen in Surat . Just have to look"* Yes, but I much prefer the $5 rooms in…

  13. state49 avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by state49 28 May 2012

    They do have $7 rooms on Samui that are superior to the Queen in Surat . Just have to look.

  14. Doctornono avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by Doctornono 28 May 2012

    its a toilet, shower and bed. The Queen has been "doing the job" for many years now. if only they had $7 Queen rooms on KPG or Samui...…

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    RE: Golf Thailand

    by cooperlicious 28 May 2012

    Hi Check out www.golfasian.com they have information on every golf course in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Chiang…

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    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by Captain_Bob 28 May 2012

    Just stay at one of the guesthouses near the train station. It'll already be at least midnight (these trains often arrive late) so just…

  17. davelliot avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by davelliot 28 May 2012

    And alternative to taking the international train would have been since you were so close to the border at Butterworth would have been…

  18. westwood avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by westwood 28 May 2012

    Going from Butterworth to Koh Samui in a day is really hit and miss. The problem is having to take a series of mini vans which stick totally…

  19. jayne88 avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by jayne88 28 May 2012

    Ugh, I really don't want to stay there now. I actually hate to fly - haha. I'll do it if necessary, like I won't do some ridiculous overla…

  20. davelliot avatar

    RE: where to find solo going

    by davelliot 28 May 2012

    RE# The Spade -------------------- Most hostels are not full of teenagers , except maybe during school holiday times in some places…

  21. state49 avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by state49 28 May 2012

    Surat is a dodgy dump. I do my best when there get in and out as fast as possible. I agree most hotels and guesthouses tend to be over…

  22. jayne88 avatar

    Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by jayne88 28 May 2012

    Hi everyone, This is my first post - I've checked and found no similar posts, if there are I apologise. Basically, I'm doing a big…

  23. MBERC avatar

    Weather, activities, accommodations etc..

    by MBERC 27 May 2012

    Hi guys, My bro and I are going to Thailand from July 9th to 29th and we were wondering what was the weather at that time of the year?…

  24. scubadivesamui avatar

    RE: Best scuba diving - for someone with around 50 dives

    by scubadivesamui 27 May 2012

    If you stay on Koh Samui be sure to come for a dive :)

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    RE: Koh Phangan Airport

    by limbo1 27 May 2012

    ^^Read #6 post again and re-think your post! How many friggin airports have you seen in the highlands? Some folks on KP without doubt…

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