Surat Thani Province forum
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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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Under current in Phuket in early July
by xlyr 30 May 2012
Hello! We will be in southern Thailand during the rainy season (first two weeks of July). I don't worry so much about the rain, but am…
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RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight
by limbo1 28 May 2012
Jayne, I wouldn't worry too much about Surat or the railway station area being dodgy, at night it's a sleepy rural town. Stayed many nights…
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Re: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight
by limbo1 28 May 2012
Surat has a couple of excellent hotels, try the [iamond Plaza|http://thailandhotelrecommendation.blogspot.com/2008/08/diamond-plaza-surat-t…
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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…
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RE: Early in Phuket, wanna go to Koh Samui by bus. Some advice?
by guavagirl 26 May 2012
You can get a combined minivan/ferry ticket at a any tour agent or hotel. This is the quickest option. You can also fly from Phuket to…
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RE: Is it cheaper/better to book flights in SEAsia once you are in SEAsia?
by westwood 25 May 2012
Going to Koh Samui from Bangkok, you're limited to Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways. If money was a big consideration, Air Asia flies to…
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RE: Driving between Phuket and Ko Samui in October
by limbo1 25 May 2012
I drive a lot in the South of Thailand, especially between Phuket and Samui. During the daytime it's fairly easy and straightforward.…
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Driving between Phuket and Ko Samui in October
by whenwecan 25 May 2012
We are heading to Thailand for a the month of October. We've been several times before but never to the south. We will spend two weeks…
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RE: Early in Phuket, wanna go to Koh Samui by bus. Some advice?
by westwood 25 May 2012
We went to Phuket Town Bus station at 7.30am (after checking the day before) and our bus finally left at 10am. Had to sit and wait at…
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RE: Backpacking Thailand 2012!!
by thaibeachlovers 24 May 2012
*So with regards to the train, I know I must purchase it from the actual bus station because the potential of scams are too common if…
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RE: journey from koh samui to kuala lumpur
by westwood 23 May 2012
Just re read your post. to get to Hat Yai from Koh Samui would take over half a day. There would be no advantage going there because there…
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RE: journey from koh samui to kuala lumpur
by zorgggr 23 May 2012
No problem in singapore dude. I live here. ;) Looks like I really might have to compromise and shorten the trip by a day, and that will…
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RE: journey from koh samui to kuala lumpur
by westwood 23 May 2012
Air Asia have flights from Surat Thani on June 16th and onward flights to Singapore the same day. See which flights suit allowing time…
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RE: journey from koh samui to kuala lumpur
by zorgggr 23 May 2012
Okay I was afraid that Subang might be too far off for me to get to LCCT, flying from KL to Singapore is easy and shouldn't be very expensiv…
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RE: journey from koh samui to kuala lumpur
by westwood 23 May 2012
Firefly also fly Koh Samui to KL. And Air Asia from Surat Thani to KL. Then AA from there to Singapore. Both these combinations should…
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RE: Getting There and Around
by ruspin 15 May 2012
BKK - CM fly or overnight train Can fly direct CM - Pkuket with airasia is only way to go for that leg Fly Phuket to Samui with Bangk…
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RE: How to get from Surat Thani to Ko Tao?
by westwood 14 May 2012
We've always just booked a combo ticket when getting on any sort of transport to get to Surat Thani.
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Re: How to get from Surat Thani to Ko Tao?
by kyh87 14 May 2012
Ok... Just in case I'd spend a day or two in Surat Thani itself, hence I'm asking for the morning ride too. But to dispel any worry I…
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RE: How to get from Surat Thani to Ko Tao?
by kyh87 14 May 2012
Ah thanks so much for the prompt reply! I personally prefer a direct boat ride as I'm skipping Samui. Don't think I like the idea of a…
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RE: How to get from Surat Thani to Ko Tao?
by mozziebite 14 May 2012
There are 2 ferries a day direct ST - KT, one at 08.00 and a night boat at 11.30. Both are around B500. But there are other boats throughout…
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How to get from Surat Thani to Ko Tao?
by kyh87 14 May 2012
Hello, I'm from Penang, Malaysia and am planning to visit Ko Tao via land route all the way from George Town to Surat Thani and onwards…
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Krabi to Koh Tao
by cf90 12 May 2012
Hi, Me and my boyfriend are hoping to travel from Krabi to Koh Tao in June this year, is this an easy route? I cant seem to find much…
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RE: Khao Sok Chieow Laan Lake floating raft houses
by FunkleH 11 May 2012
Staying over in Khao Sok National Park was the best thing I did in Thailand! I went as part of the Thaintro tour (my review of which…
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RE: Sihanoukville vs. Koh Tao
by lemc6125 09 May 2012
We've been here on Koh Tao for three days now and it differs to Koh Rong (Sihanoukville). We've done 7 dives here and the sites are bette…
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