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Full Moon Party - tips and tricks
Posted on Jun 13, 2009, 01:54:12 by marcpassion
... of many a horrific Facebook photo. Get your glow sticks out and have it large! Passion's Passage The nearest airport is on Ko Samui, which is only a 15Km ferry ride to Ko Pha-Ngan. Alternatively, there are boats available from Ko Tao (58km) and Surat ...
 
Help with my itinerary!
Posted on Mar 16, 2009, 06:08:48 by lunthom
... the beaten track. Some suggest Krabi - any ideas? Also I am considering visiting one of the islands and Ko Yao/Ko Thao/Ko Samui/Ko Pangan - any recommendations or preferences? I'm going to have to fly from Phuket down to Singapore for my connection ...
 
scuba diving anyone?
Posted on Oct 28, 2009, 06:40:20 by travelingdiva
... to pick the best two islands in Thailand to dive from, where would you go? I'm looking at going to all of the big ones, Ko Tao, Ko Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, etc. If you are already certified, go to the Similan Islands. Ko Tao / Samui, as it has ...
 
Help with my itinerary!
Posted on Mar 15, 2009, 08:51:54 by garro28
... the beaten track. Some suggest Krabi - any ideas? Also I am considering visiting one of the islands and Ko Yao/Ko Thao/Ko Samui/Ko Pangan - any recommendations or preferences? I'm going to have to fly from Phuket down to Singapore for my connection ...
 
koh chang
Posted on Dec 15, 2008, 11:45:53 by nealinthailand
... decent island and is not too developed but is not rustic. if you are looking for a party and shopping then i would say go to ko samui and if you want the full moon and drunken backpackers then head to ko phangan. ko chang is a bit overpriced and does not ...
 
Any Christmas parties on Ko Tao?
Posted on Dec 2, 2009, 08:25:09 by tomurwin
Hi folks, shall be arriving on Ko Tao from Ko Samui on Christmas Day. I am well aware there are plenty of parties going on Ko Pha Ngan, including on Christmas Day, but I am not heading there until NYE, so I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 20, 2007, 01:29:24 by xray99
My wife and I visited Ko Tao nearly 13 years ago, when it was a remote island beyond the usual tourist route of Ko Samui, etc. One of the most tortured trips of our lives trying to get there from Hua Hin, but I still remember waking up on the deck of the ...
 
Surat Thani
Posted on Nov 18, 2009, 17:15:33 by sisterofnight
... . We thought about taking the early train from Bangkok so that we would arrive in Surat Thani in the late afternoon. We are not quite sure whether we should stay there for a night or travel on to Krabi/Ko Samui directly. Any thoughts on that? Cheers
 
Thailand virgin needs help!!!!!
Posted on Jan 8, 2009, 23:23:15 by frank_bkk
... ain't stupid when it comes to recognizing such anti-depressants/pain-killers synonymous with backpackers. The last i heard (down on Ko Samui) a backpacker was fined 2,500baht each pill for his Xanax possession. Since he had more than 10, the cops ...
 
ferry query from Ko Samui to Ko Tao
Posted on Sep 20, 2009, 17:27:20 by gnasher
Hi folks I arrive in Ko Samui airport around 5pm on 24th December... I had hoped to get a boat from there to Ko Tao to meet a friend on the same day but it looks like it might not be possible that late in the day! Does anyone know if I will be able ...
 
Ko Samet?
Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 20:01:07 by lunthom
... a nice daytrip while we're in the capital, but I wanted to take in some of the country's fabled seaside pleasures as well. Ko Samui sounds (and looks) dazzling, but I think it'd be a bit of a stretch to pack into a week unless we shelled out ...
 
Ko Samet?
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 10:02:17 by xerius
... a nice daytrip while we're in the capital, but I wanted to take in some of the country's fabled seaside pleasures as well. Ko Samui sounds (and looks) dazzling, but I think it'd be a bit of a stretch to pack into a week unless we shelled out ...
 
scuba diving anyone?
Posted on Oct 23, 2009, 07:12:27 by jeremystravels
... price for a week long liveaboard there? I was looking at doing one. Also, if you were to pick the best two islands in Thailand to dive from, where would you go? I'm looking at going to all of the big ones, Ko Tao, Ko Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, etc.
 
Crimbo In Thailand
Posted on Oct 5, 2009, 11:22:16 by salemk
Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Phangan, Ko Samui. I'd want to be in a touristy location like these for a good New Years party. If your partying in an indoor place, the first thing you need to do is walk around and find all the emergency/exit doors and see which ...
 
beaches
Posted on Sep 19, 2008, 02:34:16 by guillerminamc
hi im planning on going to thailand but there are so many beautiful beaches i dont know where to do, phuket, krabi, ko phi phi, ko samui? which one do you recommend? thx
 
Ko Samet?
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 11:37:31 by xerius
... for the replies all. We actually had a change of plans. After doing a little more research, I was able to book us on a flight down to Ko Samui for three nights, so we won't be hitting Ko Samet after all. Now I'm in the middle of trying to line up ...
 
ferry query from Ko Samui to Ko Tao
Posted on Sep 21, 2009, 08:16:54 by gnasher
wicked ok thanks, i think i will stay in ko samui christmas eve with another friend who happens to be there, and then get the ferry to ko tao the next morning... hopefully someone can confirm there will be ferrys running on christmas morning? i assume ...
 
Transport to Koh Samui
Posted on Dec 2, 2008, 03:19:51 by frank_bkk
Coming from KL to Phuket or Ko Samui does pass through Bangkok at all! You can either take a direct flight from KL to Phuket or KL to Hat Yai (then go by bus to Surat Thai before the ferry to Samui). If you fancy taking in the scenery, the train up ...
 
Southern Thailand
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 21:11:25 by frank_bkk
... from Hat Yai, simple as that. Evev in these 3 provinces tourists have never been targeted or anything like that - main problems lie in the countryside. The south of Thailand is well worth a visit. From Hat Yai, head to Krabi, Phuket or Ko Samui etc...
 
Thailand Travel with Small Children
Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 08:54:38 by paristexas72
... that are family/toddler friendly. I think Chiang Mai for the elephants and other animals and then beaches. I've read about Ko Samui, Koh Bulon Leh, Koh Chang and Koh Lanta but would like more feedback or suggestions. Also - traveling within Thailand ...
 
Traveling Season Thailand
Posted on Dec 17, 2008, 06:10:31 by jackjohnson
... the global crisis no rain during that period. In January february the weather is perfect in Bangkok while in the north it is cold around 10 to 15 degress. That is cold for Thais:). No Rain in Bangkok or anywhere. Might get few rain at ko samui side .
 
visiting thailand in june/july
Posted on Apr 1, 2008, 04:02:00 by sk1008
... things particularly in around Krabi. also if given choice should i visit Krabi as main destination or places like Phuket or Ko Samui etc. Considering family, looking for good sight seeing as well as some small adventure activity too...diff then what one ...
 
beaches
Posted on Apr 22, 2009, 07:07:35 by raniroo
I love Rai Leh (Krabi) and I really like Ko Samui. We stayed up near the big buddha and it was great....away from the party scene (which was only 20 minutes in a taxi)
 
Current protests and tourism
Posted on Sep 9, 2008, 05:05:44 by frank_bkk
... in Bangkok yet? What meet up is this? I'd like to say a little about the trains - to the north and the north-east are running perfectly but there are only 6 routes running to the south but they include the main Bkk-Surat Thani (Ko Samui) line.
 
Newbie from Dublin
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 17:58:44 by kathryn77
... is also beautiful, and just another hour or so boat ride from Phi Phi. You can get from Ko Lanta to Krabi to get connections to Ko Samui, rather than going back through Phuket. As for getting to Ko Samui - I went from Phuket to Koh Pha Ngan, so it's ...
 
What's your dodgiest travel story?
Posted on Aug 23, 2006, 08:21:52 by Guest
... I checked my emails in anticipation to find out which hostel they were staying at and it read "we've decided to go to Ko Samui see you there". I couldnt believe it, I sat on the curb in the street with my lonely planet out almost in tears. ...
 
Thai intro booked :-D
Posted on Oct 7, 2009, 16:17:35 by salemk
... it. It looks like the real deal. Koh Phangan is the place to be for full moon parties and its really close to Ko Samui & Ko Tao so if they are transporting you there you should stay and enjoy the rest of southern thailand. The price seems a little ...
 
Thailand Slashes Prices
Posted on Dec 24, 2008, 01:10:07 by frank_bkk
... £799pp, including flights. The Four Seasons in Bangkok is offering every third night free, and the Centara Grand Beach Resort, in Ko Samui, has cut room rates from £205 to £146. Related Links The best last minute travel deals and bargains Flight Centre ( ...
 
Weather conditions November - February
Posted on Jun 13, 2007, 07:49:56 by Paul
... the weather in Thailand. Phuket should be good then. Hot but not too much so, and not much rain. The other side of the coast (Ko Samui etc) is more likely to be getting rain at that time of year - but don't let that stop you from going. Mornings ...
 
Newbie from Dublin
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 19:26:28 by kathryn77
... plan' when your plane touches down and your brain 'turns traveller'. My best adventures happened when I didn't plan As for Ko Samui, it does sound far now, but you noticed Scott said it was all "in locale" - it is, it really is ...
 

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