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  1. KhunSuu avatar

    RE: Eastern Gulf Coast and Cambodia

    by KhunSuu 20 May 2012

    To start your Exploration of the Eastern Seabord of Thailand, I would recommend to start with Koh Samed. This tiny Island is located just…

  2. Faii avatar

    RE: One month in Thailand, where to go?

    by Faii 27 February 2012

    Here is my recommendation. Natural recreation: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket (Phi Phi, Similan), Krabi, Samui, Satun Historical Area…

  3. Linguse avatar

    RE: Nice beach near Bangkok recommendation ?

    by Linguse 26 February 2012

    Ropey? WTF does that mean? Hua Hin beach is fine. Try Mae Phim past Rayong if you want quiet.

  4. PhiMeow avatar

    RE: Thailand – only 4 days at end of October – best place to see?

    by PhiMeow 22 February 2012

    >4 days, including flying in and out of Bangkok you will be a little jetlagged flying back from Spain (you will love Spain) so the reality…

  5. tezza avatar

    RE: Ko Chang? Do I need to make reservations at a resort?

    by tezza 22 January 2012

    Um, check your friend. I've stayed at Vongduern Villa on (relatively) near Ko Samet. Of course there could be one at big Chang too. My…

  6. asianmike avatar

    RE: koh chang-koh samet

    by asianmike 02 January 2012

    Koh Samet - Koh Chang, you can buy a trip to a local agency or just go back to Rayong by boat and take a bus to Trat and there a songthaew…

  7. haggenmiller avatar

    Re: Bangkok - Ko Samet long distance bus questions

    by haggenmiller 23 December 2011

    From Ekkamai Station (can be reached by public bus #2), there are plenty of buses to Rayong or Ban Phe. As far as I remember at least…

  8. angsta avatar

    RE: Bangkok - Ko Samet long distance bus questions

    by angsta 22 December 2011

    It depends where you are staying in Bangkok. If your on the KS road then i'm sure buses/vans run daily to the port where you catch the…

  9. tezza avatar

    RE: Is this correct to get to Ko Samet?

    by tezza 21 December 2011

    I just turn up on the day. I'm going to Trat/Laem Ngop for big Chang and neighbours in Feb - gonna just turn up at Ekkamai. Buses usually…

  10. tezza avatar

    RE: Is this correct to get to Ko Samet?

    by tezza 10 December 2011

    Yeah, but Rayong and Ban Phe buses don't go near Pattaya.

  11. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: Is this correct to get to Ko Samet?

    by thaibeachlovers 10 December 2011

    ^^ *well over 3 hours - I was surprised, would have guessed 2 and a half max*. Why, tezza? It's about 2 hours ( + ) to Pattaya depending…

  12. tezza avatar

    RE: Is this correct to get to Ko Samet?

    by tezza 10 December 2011

    Last I heard there were buses to Ban Phe and Rayong (a short distance from Ban Phe) from the Transport Centre at the airport. Maybe not…

  13. LungPaul avatar

    RE: Is this correct to get to Ko Samet?

    by LungPaul 08 December 2011

    No more AE buses - take the train and join the BTS to Eckamai then bus to Ban Phe. In my mind a better way would be to go to the bus…

  14. bevel avatar

    RE: Thailand Advice

    by bevel 01 December 2011

    I like Koh Samet.. a bit too close to Bangkok for some I expect, but get down to the far end of the island away from the dock bit, and…

  15. Thaiupdate avatar

    RE: Airport transport: Koh Lanta to Krabi versus Railay to Krabi

    by Thaiupdate 23 November 2011

    Transportation Suvarnabhumi Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main international gateway to Thailand, remains open and will not be…

  16. Thaiupdate avatar

    RE: Surat Thani airport to Donsak pier

    by Thaiupdate 23 November 2011

    Transportation Suvarnabhumi Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main international gateway to Thailand, remains open and will not be…

  17. Thaiupdate avatar

    Re: Situation in Bangkok

    by Thaiupdate 18 November 2011

    Transportation Suvarnabhumi Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main international gateway to Thailand, remains open and will not be…

  18. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: ko samet to ko chang

    by dreamsignals86 10 November 2011

    Bus from Rayong to Trat yo.

  19. Thaiupdate avatar

    Transportation

    by Thaiupdate 08 November 2011

    *Airports* Bangkok is served by two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main gateway to Thailand with 120 international and domestic…

  20. tools4fools avatar

    RE: Airport to Khao San Road around midnight

    by tools4fools 06 November 2011

    - Have no idea on the conditions there (emailed the hotel already, awaiting response). Anyone know? Area is dry there as of now. - Jus…

  21. LungPaul avatar

    RE: Getting to Cambodia from Ko Samet?

    by LungPaul 28 October 2011

    Many places on Ko Samet sell tickets to Cambodia or you can get one from the wharf when you get back to Ban Phe. Try to leave before lunch…

  22. p_mc_livin avatar

    RE: Bangkok to Pataya or Hua Hin

    by p_mc_livin 28 October 2011

    Thai news reports are saying that the hotels in Pattaya and Hua Hin are filling up with people escaping Bangkok. You may want to travel…

  23. BangkokBoy avatar

    RE: Getting to Cambodia from Ko Samet?

    by BangkokBoy 27 October 2011

    Yes. Baht bus into Rayong, pick up bus to Chantaburi and Trat, change to minibus to HatLek, cross border. Start early to reach border…

  24. goo_stewart avatar

    RE: Backpacker-friendly, not too touristy places

    by goo_stewart 20 October 2011

    Cha-am? Quiet, and a few places to eat and drink. I also like Rayong and surrounding area (including Samet).

  25. mm0815 avatar

    RE: Koh Samet - Siem Reap quickest way? No flying!

    by mm0815 15 October 2011

    I did it in the opposite direction this past July (Siem Reap to Koh Samet). Should be similar, just reversed. We had 3 people so we opted…

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